Try the BA A318 from London City.
Lieflat seats, but arranged in a conventional 2-2 arrangement facing forwards. Very nice to sit in for a day flight and no problem looking out of the window or talking to a travelling companion.
Food is noticeably better than CW on the outbound, and on the return the menu is actually put together from bits of the First Class one (lobster salad etc.)
Service is excellent, very personal (only 32 seats and about 20 pax normally) and addressed by name throughout.
A round of "London City Cocktails" on approach into JFK is a great touch.