Best Places and Services in Balham, Greater london (2025)

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Parish Coffee

23 Malwood Rd, London SW12 8EN, UK

5.0 (55 reviews)

P: 020 8675 8626

Lovely cafe! I’ve been in many times, often as a tired mum with a newborn who needed a friendly face and a good slice of vegan chocolate cake as well as more recently with my older children for bouncy castle week, it’s such a welcoming family space

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

It's a wonderful place to get some weekly revision done, with a warm and positive atmosphere. The food and drinks here are very satisfactory and I enjoy the hot chocolates very much. They are a very compassionate group of people who are very welcoming.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Every time I go into Parish Café is a lovely experience. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it a great spot to unwind from the busy outside world. The staff are friendly and attentive, and the food is fresh and tasty. There's a good variety on the menu for small place, whether you're looking for a meal or just a quick snack. It's a nice place to relax and somewhere that keeps on pulling you back!

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Wonderful place to go out on a cold or rainy day with your children. There is a play corner for them. You can really enjoy a drink by just keeping an eye on your busy playing children. Great place to catch up with other mums/ nannies during the opening hours. Very airy and bright café inside the church.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Every single time I come here, I am greeted with a warm smile and happy greeting. Not to mention the food and snacks are delicious and the facilities plus environment are clean and jovial. I love sitting down here to revise, drink hot chocolate and eat cake.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Takeout
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Saint Francis Xavier Sixth Form College - 31m away
  • Ascension Church, Balham - 21m away
  • The Avalon - 100m away
  • Clapham South, underground station - 243m away
  • Tesco Superstore - 330m away
Snapshot Coffee

338 Balham High Rd, Tooting Bec, London SW17 7AA, UK

4.9 (25 reviews)

P: Not available

I’ve drunk a lot of coffee in London and I would say this is definitely one of the top 5! The coffee was perfect temperature, excellent taste and the man who owns the place was so friendly and kind. Would 100% recommend.

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Really nice guy and good coffee ☕

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

The best coffee in Tooting and Balham by far. All made from a little coffee truck with the friendliest owner / barista. We've also started to buy the coffee beans from here as they're great. Would recommend the cinnamon buns too!

Anonymous - 3 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

One of the best tasting coffees I’ve had in a while!

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

The best coffee in Tooting and Balham, such friendly and great service. I have been visiting Mike for a few years now and wouldn't go anywhere else for coffee, it's wonderful to support a small business! His customers and coffee mean so much to him and you can really tell he loves what he does. If you haven't been yet I would highly recommend.

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  • Takeout
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Saint Anselm's Catholic Church - 29m away
  • Wheatsheaf - 36m away
  • Jacksons Tooting Estate Agents - 41m away
  • Namak Mandi - 112m away
  • Fitness First - 116m away
Buondì Ciullosteria

Balham High Rd, 21 SW12 9AL, UK

4.8 (76 reviews)

P: 020 3672 1982

Fantastic deli shop in Balham with top quality products from Italy. Staff is very friendly and kind, they are very helpful if you any questions about the products and you can stop for a minute to have a cup of coffee at Buondì. Highly recommended.

Anonymous - 3 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

A very welcome quality food store in the neighborhood. All items are of the highest quality and the customer service is outstanding. This is a great spot to get food gifts also.

Anonymous - 8 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Finally found good Pasticciotto outside of Puglia. Coffee is typical Italian style espresso but it’s the pastries that make the place.

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

The interior design it's quite amazing in my opinion. Great hot chocolate and atmosphere was straight up relaxing and relatively fun. Great for studying, reading a book or for couples to have breakfast/lunch.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely cafe - amazing pastel de nata, lovely service, great coffee and overall could not be more welcoming atmosphere

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restroom
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Balham Mandir - 41m away
  • Kostless Food & Wine - 38m away
  • Balham Masjid - 111m away
  • Ciullosteria - 35m away
  • Balham Post Office - 152m away
Blue Fig

5, 6 Balham Station Rd, London SW12 9SG, UK

4.9 (173 reviews)

P: 020 3340 2192

Highly recommend! We visited this place for breakfast. At first, we were a bit unsure since it was empty, but in the end, we were so happy we came! This place is absolutely amazing: the Christmas decorations made it feel very cozy and inviting. The food was absolutely delicious – we shared a portion of the English breakfast, and I will never forget those hash browns. The orange juice was freshly pressed. Even though we didn’t order much, we felt completely comfortable and never judged by the staff. At the end of our meal, we even had the chance to meet the chef, who was such a kind and friendly person!

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

So this was a last minute decision for my partner’s birthday.. and we are so glad we went here. Highly recommended!!! Food was delicious, prepared fresh, affordable and tasted incredible. Drinks were amazing too. We could not recommend this restaurant enough. The chef and the lady serving us (sorry forgot her name) were super lovely!!! They even surprised my partner with a free dessert for his birthday. This was such a nice touch. We are definitely coming back and we are bringing family and friends with us! Can’t wait to visit again! Thank you for such a lovely evening. You made his birthday extra special!

Anonymous - 2 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

What a lovely restaurant! I’ve often walked past and finally decided to go for dinner. The staff were very friendly and food fresh and tasty. It was my birthday so the chef gave me a complimentary desert which was very kind. I had the sea bass and my partner the aubergine moussaka. We’d recommend both. It wasn’t very busy which was surprising given the restaurant is a real asset to the Balham food scene.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Was looking for brunch spots in Balham and came across blue fig, hadn’t really heard of it hence giving it a try. When we arrived we were seated promptly as it wasn’t massively busy, the waitress attending was very friendly and attentive, the menu was decent unfortunately a few things we wanted to order were not available. The food itself was reasonable the frittatas were particularly nice. It’s a decent spot to visit, the lack of items available let it down a bit.

Anonymous - 3 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Travelled up from Wales and booked last minute. Absolutely fabulously tasty food and we'd definitely return. Service was timely and friendly and the chef popped out too to say hello. Such a cute place, loved everything about it - including just a few paces from Balham tube station.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Cocktails
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Balham Train Station - Southern Railway - 46m away
  • ALDI - 50m away
  • Sainsbury's - 116m away
  • Waitrose & Partners - 270m away
  • Tapajax - 23m away
175 Balham

175 Balham High Rd, London SW12 9AY, UK

4.8 (17 reviews)

P: Not available

In the competitive coffee marketplace of Balham, this hole in the wall takeaway Cafe stands out for its superb coffee and friendly service..

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely coffee and always friendly service!

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Great delcious little on-the-go coffee spot! And they do soft serves🍦

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

An offshoot of the Apple Blue from across the road, opened where 5000 Cars used to be. Great coffee and pastries but closes at 1:30pm because if lack od customers. Despite the sign still saying 5000 Cars, the Cafe is indeed called 175. But the green 5000 Cars sign does give it a retro feel and I hope they keep it that way.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I love a bit a soft serve and theirs was velvety and carried a delicious flavour. The cone was also nice and robust.

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  • Takeout
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • ALDI - 63m away
  • Balham Train Station - Southern Railway - 29m away
  • Sainsbury's - 139m away
  • Travelodge London Balham - 37m away
  • Chestnut Grove Academy - 241m away
Betto Tapas Restaurant & Cocktail Bar

5 Fernlea Rd, London SW12 9RT, UK

4.9 (356 reviews)

P: 07930 347385

my boyfriend and I went to celebrate our anniversary and had the most fabulous time! the staff was incredibly kind and warm. the food and drinks were amazing! 10/10 will go back, great spot for balham

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We had the most delicious birthday meal here. The food is a mixture of Spanish tapas and Mediterranean meze dishes. The highlights were the borek and the calamari but everything we ordered was excellent. The staff was just as amazing as the food. Serhat was friendly and attentive and added to the experience. I would 100% recommend Betto. We will definitely be back.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

TURKISH BREAKFAST We had the best breakfast in terms of the taste and the service. Menemen (scrambled eggs with mashed tomato) was amazing! The service is also great that they were really kind/friendly; and hospitality was what you’d expect from a Turkish place! Price reasonable: main dish ~11 per person. With drinks & desert ~22 pp.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We've just moved to Balham and we've already been here twice. Very tasty food, excellent service from all waiters (last time we had Bat and he was 5*) and cozy atmosphere. Will definitely come back again.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Really liked the place. The attention was amazing and the food as well. We went during "brunch" time on a Saturday. Still a good choice for drinks and food. I'll come back

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Live Music
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Watching Sports
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cocktails
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • The Bedford - 22m away
  • Sainsbury's - 235m away
  • Balham Train Station - Southern Railway - 222m away
  • Pho - 36m away
  • Esquires Coffee Balham - 21m away
Bedoya Electrical - Electricians Clapham

Suite 46, 101 Clapham High St, London SW4 7TB, UK

4.9 (44 reviews)

P: 020 3167 8729

Very efficient from booking to completion. Came quickly and on time. Had everything that was needed to complete the job and the electrician was friendly, clean and helpful. Will definitely use again.

Anonymous - 10 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Really would recommend. Alejandro is really helpful planning the job and Callum was efficient, polite and really careful not to disrupt or make a mess when the work was done. Have used Bedoya twice now and will continue to do so.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We have worked with Bedoya electrical for years now and cannot stress enough on the high level of service they provide. They are the best in class in terms of professionalism and reliability. Highly recommended!

Anonymous - 3 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I spoke to Alejandro from Bedoya after seeing previous reviews, we spoke briefly on the phone and he went through the process for installing an EV charger at home, after sending me materials on the different types we settled on the EO Mini. He was very professional with very good comms, paid the deposit and booked appointment, he arrived on time and talked me through each stage of the installation. once a route was agreed the work was done with minimum interruption and without issues. I could not be more pleased with his workmanship, knows his stuff and would 100% recommend to friends and family. than you!

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Honestly, the best tradesman I've ever dealt with. Punctual. Honest. Incredibly fair. Friendly. Efficient. Generous. Brilliant value for money. The list of positive adjectives does go on. The majority of tradespeople could learn a lot from these guys! Thank you Aleandro

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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Two Brewers - 34m away
  • KFC Clapham - High Street - 23m away
  • Studio Voltaire - 100m away
  • Sainsbury's - 137m away
  • Clapham Leisure Centre - Active Lambeth - 136m away
Pasha Cafe

248 Balham High Rd, London SW17 7AW, UK

5.0 (24 reviews)

P: 020 3161 9472

Really nice Cafe my friend ordered the vegan breakfast and I ordered the Turkish eggs , which tasted great. The portion sizes were very generous and the service from Beren was really good. The owner is really lovely as well and greeted us when we went into the cafe. Overall, I would highly recommend Pasha Cafe.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Delicious food! Amazing staff! I’ve been coming here since it opened up two weeks ago and I am amazed at the quality of the food and cleanliness of the cafe. It is definitely family friendly, and has lots of halal, vegan and vegetarian options too. Would 110% recommend!

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Wow what great food, well presented and quick service, the vegan breakfast was amazing, I was stuffed afterwards! The homemade baked beans are a delight. Good strong coffee too. This is a family run cafe and the service was so friendly, really makes you feel welcome. We will be back.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

The food was very delicious and nicely presented, I loved the service the staff gave, very family friendly and patient would definitely be visiting more often and the best part is that there are various options between; halal, vegan AND vegetarian. 100% recommend visiting whilst passing by☺️👍

Anonymous - in the last week

Rating: 5 / 5

Best customer service, menu and food ranges/portions. My friend’s a regular and was adamant that I would love it, so we went today and I’m so pleased I did! The food was absolutely delicious and the coffee too!

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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Balham Park Surgery - 43m away
  • Kosciol Chrystusa Krola - 43m away
  • White Eagle Club - 67m away
  • Bertie and Boo Adventure Island - 48m away
  • London Balham Seventh-day Adventist Church - 59m away
London Electricians 24/7 Limited

Heyford Ave, London SW8 1EA, UK

5.0 (1,181 reviews)

P: 020 3651 9615

An excellent service provided by London Electricians 24/7. Andrei was immediately ready to assist when two storage heaters needed fixing and his price quote was very reasonable. He came within the hour and quickly resolved. I would highly recommend to anyone who is in need of an electrician, particularly at short notice.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I cannot recommend this service highly enough. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 I had no water Saturday morning, and arranged a visit with Andre for Sunday in the 12-5 appointment window. I had a restaurant booking for 2pm Sunday I had forgotten about and when I called Andre to see if he can please come closer to 5 so I wouldn’t miss my outing, he went above and beyond for me!! He arrived within a few hours (late on a Saturday night,) checked my boiler out, and came back this (Sunday) morning at 8am with my new boiler. and a helping hand to have it installed. I write this with a new boiler installed about 24 hours after reporting the problem, on my way to my booking with no problems. Never has something that felt like a crisis gone so smoothly. Thank you SO much Andre!!!! He was also careful and considerate with my very curious cat and I really appreciate that as well. A friendly guy who does a great job. I will absolutely be recommending this service to anyone I can, and hope this review has helped you decide this is definitely the right company to call. 🤝

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Beautifully installed boiler. Now every time I open the utility door I am happy. Absolutely beautiful. The team stayed till 2 AM in the morning to finish the work, it is unheard of in this country.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I'm incredibly impressed by the speed and quality of work. I called in the evening asking to fix my electric heaters and Andrew was happy to fix them early in the morning the next day. Its a very trustworthy person, I left the key with him, and when he finished he was happy to drop it off at my work place. Andrew takes time to make sure everything is done properly. Very highly recommended. Brilliant service!!!

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Really lovely experience dealing with Andrew , the installation was quick and efficient. We got the boiler in 2 days later after the one we had broke . Usually you would have to wait at least 7-14 days for a new boiler to be delivered. He even repainted for us ! Will definitely be using him again for anything we need and would highly recommend him to other people Thanks so much Andrew !!

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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Vauxhall Park - 296m away
  • Sainsbury's - 389m away
  • Wyvil Primary School - 208m away
  • Holiday Inn Express - 122m away
  • Travis Perkins - 125m away
Balham Social

2, Station Parade, Balham High Rd, London SW12 9AZ, UK

4.8 (723 reviews)

P: 020 4529 8222

Instagramable environment with beautiful flower arrangements on the ceiling. The food is modern Indian and was great, the cauliflower starter was probably the best. The curry’s were good and the sea bream nice, all at friendly prices. If this restaurant was in Mayfair people would cue up and pay double.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

First class curry house in lovely surroundings. Would have got 5* for atmosphere but music was very loud at one point. Highly recommended!

Anonymous - 3 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I had a fantastic experience at Balham Social Restaurant. The service was exceptional, and the entire staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. Special thanks to Vandana, who went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect—her warmth and professionalism were truly exceptional. The food was delicious, and the overall atmosphere was pleasant. I highly recommend this restaurant for great food and excellent service!

Anonymous - 3 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I had a wonderful experience at balham social restaurant the service was exceptional, with all the staff being incredibly kind and attentive. A special mention to Vandana, who went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect—her warmth and professionalism truly stood out. The food was delicious, and the overall atmosphere was welcoming. Highly recommend this place for great food and outstanding service!

Anonymous - 3 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We loved our experience at Balham Social! The food was outstanding and delicious! I wasn’t sure what to get and our lovely waitress recommended the Social Chicken Curry which was a 10/10! The chicken was tender and went very well with the rich but light sauce. The service was also spectacular (they gave us a Christmas cracker to celebrate the holidays) and the ambiance was cosy and pretty! I highly recommend it and will definitely be back 🥰✨

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Live Music
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cocktails
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Parking Options:
  • Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Balham Train Station - Southern Railway - 74m away
  • Travelodge London Balham - 35m away
  • The Apple Blue - 46m away
  • Sainsbury's - 201m away
  • ALDI - 124m away

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