Cissi T.
Yelp
It is hard to miss Greens and Co when walking down Oxford Street. For one - it is highly colourful, with literally hundreds of music posters pasted on the walls as wallpaper. Which is an impressive feat in itself, considering the size of the café - it is easily the largest café on Oxford Street. Then, there are the paper lanterns, of various sizes, floating from the ceiling like glowing jellyfish.
If that doesn't grab your attention, then the cheekily spray-painted "CK" at the end of the name most likely will.
Greens and Co. is a highly popular café and it is easy to see why. There is a sense of indie hipster chic in its décor. Aside from the vintage music posters (some are a real trip back in time - check out the Big Day Out posters!) and lanterns, there is also about a dozen or so sofas for those who wish to lounge in comfort while sipping their drinks, eating cake and indulging their desire to play Connect Four. For the more active, there are two pool tables located at the back, and for the 80s child (or those with an appreciation of old-styled arcade games), there are retro gaming tables.
The café is staffed by suitably hip staff members, and there are pithy postcards and notes to tickle your funny bone while you wait at the counter to place your order. There are usually several coffees, teas and shakes being made at the same time and staff members sometimes, but not always, will shout out the orders that are ready. So, it's best to stand near the counter to keep a watchful eye for your order to appear.
Greens and Co. largely concentrates on drinks, and in this regard, they do very well. The coffees are well-made and flavoursome - the cappuccino, for instance, features a balanced blend of coffee, froth and delicately-dusted chocolate. The servings of tea are generous, with one teapot holding about six serves of tea. Their banana milkshake is also done well, using fresh ingredients and is sweet without being cloying.
There are also a variety of cake on selection, and the cakes are wonderful. The lime brulee is tangy and has just the right amount of tartness without being overpowering, while the honeycomb brulee is fantastic for those who love their honeycomb. The apple pie is another highlight.
The only disappointment with Greens and Co. is their selection of savory food. There is only a small selection of savory food, all rolls, and for their price - around $9.50 - it is reasonable to expect more than limp lettuce, bland meat and dry, crusty bread.
If you are looking to eat something of substance - then it is best to avoid Greens and Co. and visit the many other places on Oxford Street. However, if you are looking for an excellent coffee and some divine cake, then Greens and Co. is highly recommended.