The Best Cafes in Greater London, United Kingdom (2025)

Absolutely delicious food, super friendly and accommodating staff. Best breakfast we have had in this area, would 100% recommend. The all American breakfast and the baklava are both a must have.

Amazing restaurant with very cheerful Turkish people. I was looking something to eat in budget at jacket potatoes 🍲 with broast chicken 🐔 made my day. In last he gave me a Turkish sweet sweetie. I recommend it.

A real special little gem of a cafe run by beautiful happy folk. The food is really tasty with special attention given to each item on the plate. The prices are surprisingly low given the quality and location (no complaints there). Will definitely revisit!

LOVE Cafe Parisienne, this is one of those breakfast spots where you just want to go on a rainy day, on a sunny day, on a snowy day even! The food was literally the all you could ask for from a traditional English breakfast spot comfort food, portions are great, prices are very reasonable. They also arrive within minutes of the order being taken. The owner was super friendly, genuinely kind to people. Customer service was great, I saw someone who wasn’t sure if they liked the dish and the owner immediately offered to take back the entire dish for and asked them to order anything else they like!

Probably one of the reasons to visit the area! Very aesthetic, minimal Japanese coffee place! Chilling music Friendly staff! Great quality coffee, tried the drip and it was amazing!!! Just love this place!

Amazing coffee! Such an aesthetic place too.

Best coffee in Clapham, it’s the closest cafe to where I live would love to keep returning but £4 for FW hurts though 😬

Lane Eight Coffee is the most aesthetic cafe! It has a calm and relaxing ambiance, making it the perfect place to unwind. Their coffee and matcha are absolutely delicious, definitely some of the best I've had. Highly recommend!

Visiting London on my way to NYC for my sons graduation and staying at Battersea Reach Apartment complex. This beautiful Deli is walking distance from the apartment and went there for my morning coffee . It was such a good experience, great coffee and delicious bakery stuff and staff is very efficient and friendly 😀.

Absolutely loved my experience at Caserta Deli! The food was exceptional, especially the Casatiello Napoletano, must-try! The flavors were authentic Italian and delicious. My only suggestion would be to ensure the food is warmed a bit more for optimal enjoyment. Also, a minor observation, the staff should be more vigilant about keeping the floor clear of rubbish. On a brighter note, it’s a dog-friendly place, which is a huge plus for pet owners like me, I highly recommend this spot for a tasty and authentic Italian dining experience!

We hosted a private dinner party at Caserta and we couldn’t have been more happy with the outcome. Asad, Fatima, Gianluigi and Valeria were incredible to work with and helped us plan every detail to make it a special evening for us. The space is perfect for private events. With a delicious menu they curated a from a top Mayfair Italian restaurant, the space was completely candlelit and accompanied by tunes playing from their vintage record player. It was the ideal mix of romanticism and intimacy that made it a memorable evening. We would love to work with Caserta again for our next event.

Pass by it today and tried few things for take away. All the food we had was delicious fresh and very reasonably priced. We tried plain croissant which tasted very good, Nutella croissant was super delicious, vegetarian sandwich and it was fresh and good and finally a pastry staffed with orange ricotta and it was delicious. Customer service was okay and Definitely going back.

Went inside for the first time today for a cuppa delight and tiramisu as I saw that it was home-made, which is so rare to find. Then had a quick look at the menu and around only to be pleasantly surprised by the delicious desserts and authentic coffees. We saw the grill and decided to try the lamb on the grill. Wonderful, tasty, fresh food, delicious milkshakes and freshly squeezed juices. The coffee is simply the best in this area, has an aroma that contains all those bittersweet tones that me, as an Italian am so in love with it. Took a trip to mia Italia by taking a sip of it, had a smiley face on it that gave such a nice touch. What a gem hidden on Barking Road. The owner is very friendly, welcoming, takes pride in being able to fuse Italian culture with English and other cultures creating a unique experience and exquisite atmosphere. Prices are very affordable as well, fresh produce, quality home cooked food and portions are sized amazingly on a plate. A place to come back indubitably to try the caramel home-made tiramisu and desserts. It truly gave such a home feel, La Casa Mia :)

My favourite cafe ever. Service is 10/10 lovely waiter, beautiful clean cafe, food fresh and is absolutely amazing! And the coffee is outstanding best coffee I’ve had! For someone who’s had coffee is multiple places, this cafe by far has the best coffee. Going to try more stuff from the menu soon and more drinks! Amazing cafe.

An exceptional coffee shop, they have a great variety of food including sweet treats and light bites to eat. The quality of service is outstanding, really friendly people. Prices are very reasonable and absolutely worth it, a much better investment of your money than some of the other major coffee shops like Costa or Starbucks. I worked in the area for a little bit and this was my go to café and I can honestly say I have absolutely no regrets choosing this place for coffee and food. If you’re in the area and fancy a coffee or a light bite to eat or a sweet treat. This is the place to go!

Lovely coffee shop with a friendly owner and home made cakes. I had the tuna panini and a flat white for £7 all told. Fresh water on the table too. It can get noisy outside being near a junction but it's nice and clean and quiet inside

Good food. Friendly staff highly recommended Had the Reyes breakfast so delicious,great combination.

Food was absolutely delicious, and the coffee was nice and rich without being bitter. I had the avocado and halloumi on sourdough. The egg yolks were a lovely orange colour and tasted great. The food was beautifully cooked and presented despite the poor guy being on his own having to serve and cook. Very polite too.

very quite place, but really amazing food !! so glad we stopped here. had the beniccio hollandaise breakfast and the full reyes breakfast and it was phenomenal !!

I recently visited there and was absolutely impressed by the entire experience! The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming.The staff is incredibly friendly, always greeting customers with a warm smile and providing excellent service. The coffee is outstanding — rich, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Snacks were fresh and delicious. You can tell that everything here is made with high-quality. It is a hidden gem that I highly recommend.

On my way to the underground I found this amazing Greek Coffee shop. I got a yummy Vegan Spinach Pastry and decaf soya latte. Delicious!

This place is it one of the best coffee, food and sweets shop. It is a true London gem. Everything is freshly done and everything tastes so good. The staff are really friendly and inviting. The atmosphere is very positive and cozy, it almost feels like you are in the cozy shop of the sitcom FRIENDS. Every time I visit the creamery I end up spending about 2 hours in. I love going to that place it has it all savory, sweet, hot and cold. With friendly staff around. I love it!

Clean, modern looking store with a cozy vibe. The staff is very friendly and the pastries are great. There is some room for improvement in regards to the coffee but the potential is definitely there.

Meil Art gave me a warm and cozy feeling as soon as I walked through its large doors with a red ribbon. The friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere made it a great spot to unwind. The latte was smooth and comforting, and the fresh pastry filled with cream was simply delicious. I’m looking forward to trying more of their desserts. If you’re in Clapham, it’s worth a visit!

The greatest taste of Greek bakery. amazing service with a smile always in their faces. love going back for the amazing pies and brunch. if you are around don’t miss it.

An extraordinary pastry experience with delicious home-made flavours! Enjoy amazing coffee crafted by skilled baristas, including a perfect Fredo Espresso. They serve authentic Greek pies and Real Bougatsa!!

Really great coffee, lovely staff, and nice bakes on offer. My only complaint is a lack of gluten free baked good options. But that aside, I will happily keep coming here going forward!

This place is my go-to neighbourhood spot! The staff are always quick and friendly, and the coffee/pastries are delicious. My only note is they always seem to run out of croissants, no matter what time I get there. I would love to see more stocked so I could actually try one!

Tried both the peanut butter/ chocolate cookie and the cinnamon bun. Both delish and vegan. Their filter coffee and cold brew also come highly recommended. They also stock a good brand of kombucha. Lovely friendly service.

Flat white is average - slightly disappointed as there was not much aroma from the bean. Microfoam was amazingly done tho. Tried a bunch of the pastries - namely the ricotta cheesecake, miso cookie and cinnamon buns & the gay one sandwich which were all alright. We particularly enjoyed the naughty one sandwich!

The best coffee in the whole area, if you are a connoisseur. Impeccable service, really friendly and attentive staff and very talented and well trained. Best coffees and matches, avo on toast and pastries. They do not have a kitchen as it is a small coffee shop so no eggs. And seating is hard wood, but otherwise very conveniently located right at exit of Battersea Park train station, on the bus stop. Highly recommended.

Absolute gem in the area! Great coffee, friendly staff, cozy atmosphere. Loved their chocolate banana bread, and I don’t even like banana bread to start with 😂 really highly recommended!

Baristas are pleasant. Coffee was good. Blueberry muffin was amazing with a creamy, not too sweet filling. It's small inside, but I still recommend it!

I have been loving 166 since moving down to Battersea and it’s just perfect. The staff are lovely, there’s a great variety of fresh food and tasty drinks on offer. (The Sourdough toasties are particularly good!) Really relaxed place to work on weekdays and nice vibe on the weekends. They have fun events like painting as you drink your coffee from time to time as well. Cannot recommend enough! P.S. Come here for the best hot chocolate in London!

Absolute gem in the area. Food options were original and attractive. Great presentation, portions and taste. Staff was super friendly and accommodating. Fab vibe there. Would be back for sure 😊

Really nice cafe! Cosy, friendly staff, really nice sourdough tosties and coffee!! We had Pastrami and Tuna tosties which are thumbs up This cafe is our favourite from now on🤩

A fantastic spot to grab a quick coffee + cake or a sit down brunch. Sonia and Peter treat their customers like royalty and have great coffee too! Got to try their homemade Matcha / Coffee Buns!