St John’s church, at the top of Notting Hill, has a new independent café inside it. We flag it up here because it really does offer the most delicious take away coffee. Great for those lockdown meet up’s with friends. Run by the vivacious Rima Sams (pictured with chef Daniele Fiori from Italy’s Abruzzo Pescara) also produces delicious soups and light lunches, which are great as take aways. There is a classic St John’s bowl with rice and Brazilian black beans and three salads with chicken, salmon or tofu. There is a large selection of cakes too. The cheesecake is not to be missed. Notting Hill born Sams has a long history of running cafés and restaurants, and is well known for her delicious pre-pandemic fare at the Playground Theatre café.