goes beyond the Formica to show the greasy spoon as an architectural marvel (Esquire, October 04) this book celebrates their survival and urges you to visit while you may (Delicious, November 04)
forget skinny mochas what we really want is double egg and chips (Olive, November 2004)
fine and long overdue book. With lovingly framed photos and reverential descriptions (Sportladsmag.com, November 04)
...Buy this wonderful book featuring some of the UKs oldest, most famous and salubrious greasy spoons...(The Big Issue No 614, 25 October 04)
a sympathetic and affectionate surveySue Barrs excellent photography captures the decaying sadness of these establishments (Blueprint, November 04)
a handy, pocket-size guide and shameless ode to the fading Formica world of the great metropolis (Instant; Café Culture Lifestyle Edinburgh, November, December 2004)
Owl staff love this feast of stylish, down-at-heel but always authentic, greasy spoons. Independent on Sunday Box Office Hit List top ten as provided by The Owl Bookshop in Kentish Town. 24th April 2005