While a handful of critics may choose to take exception with a perceived inflexibility at the new Monocle Cafe in London, we’d be quick to point out that it’s precisely this carefully crafted and rigorously maintained aesthetic which has been fundamental to the success and growth of the Monocle brand. The London cafe is by no means a carbon copy of the Tokyo outpost, but certain aspects are unmistakable, from some of founder Tyler Brûlé’s favored snacks to the television flashing the latest headlines from Al Jazeera. So stop by for some tasty and smartly presented food and drink, and more often than not, your intellect will be nourished in the process. The cafe is open seven days and located minutes from the Monocle Shop and the magazine’s London headquarters in Marylebone.