The Madre takes time out to chat with Ines founder of Oatis, London based cafe.

Tell us about OATIS?

Steel-cut oats are our hero product, they’re unique, energising, delicious and set you up for a great day with their slow releasing energy. With OATIS this is exactly what we want to bring to London. Our tagline is “Wholesome Eats” but our ethos is to take that “wholesome” approach across our entire operation. We welcome all our guests with a smile, our menu is designed to be energising, fulfilling and to keep you full for longer, and we made sure there is something on there for everyone regardless of dietary requirements! We want to create an inclusive space where everyone feels welcome, loves to gather, eat, sip speciality coffee, laugh and wants to return time after time!

What’s your favourite thing about OATIS?

My favourite thing are our regulars, seeing familiar faces walk in daily, that stamp of approval never gets old!

How did you meet The Madre?

Researching new products and ingredients is probably my favourite hobby. I cannot pass an independent deli or speciality supermarket without going in for a browse! Let alone travel without adding a supermarket visit at the top of my to-do list I’ve been drinking kefir for almost 10 years, back when it was quite hard to find. Since I became more conscious of my lactose consumption I slowed down for a while. When I saw a water based kefir on one of those local deli strolls, I was immediately hooked.

Tell us something interesting about OATIS?

Our menu is 95% refined sugar free, most of our customers don’t know this as our food is naturally sweet and delicious. We don’t want to scare anyone off by shouting about this as there still is a misconception around healthy and clean eating, just try our food and let us know your thoughts. I’m sure you’ll love it! Even though I might be biased... 😉

What’s on in September?

We have some amazing competitions coming up throughout the month, make sure to follow us on our socials (@oatiscafe) to be the first to hear about them! To keep the summer spirit alive we also have a Tasty Tuesday promo – we will be serving £1 Soft Serve every Tuesday from 3-4pm this month. Our oat-based soft serve is vegan and the perfect afternoon, afterschool, pre-dinner, post meeting treat.

Anything else you’d like to share?

There is so much I’d like to share about OATIS but ultimately, I would just like people to stop by and experience us for themselves. Leave your preconceptions and any past experience you’ve had with porridge at the door, walk in, have a chat with our lovely staff and try one of our steel-cut oat bowls for yourself. Feeling extra adventurous? Go for one of our savoury options with an Agua de Madre Pink Grapefruit Kefir on the side, you won’t be disappointed!

Find Oatis 127 Queensway, London, W2 4SJ or online https://www.oatiscafe.com/