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

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Nata's Coffee Bar - Balham

19 Balham High Rd, London SW12 9AL, UK

4.6 (350 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 020 3887 4081

“Portuguese cafe, delicious and trendy. If you like variety of food then this place is a must try. Friendly service and cool music 👍 They serve breakfast and late lunches check out the menu in my images. The breakfast boast a selection from the famous chicken and waffles , Bravas pototas to English breakfast while lunch you can have carbonara. The counter boasts a selection of coffees and pastries I highly recommend the pastel De nata comparable with the ones on Lisbon. The breakfast was cooked well my eggs were perfect ! And the portion is just the correct amount. The seatings are clean and comfortable. It's busy in the morning as it's the local coffee drop by stop, but the quality of service and food doesn't drop.”

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Parking Options:

Paid Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Kostless Food & Wine – 29 m away
  • Balham Masjid – 119 m away
  • Balham Mandir – 50 m away
  • Ciullosteria – 42 m away
  • Balham Post Office – 161 m away
Craft & Bec

Balham Station Rd, London SW12 9SG, UK

4.6 (27 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: Not available

“I am a regular visitor to this wonderful café and I am consistently impressed. The service is outstanding! The baristas who work in the morning always greet you with a smile and set a positive tone for the day. The atmosphere is friendly and cozy, making each visit a true pleasure. I especially want to highlight the coffee — it is simply delightful! Every sip is a treat with its rich aromas and flavors. The desserts are also top-notch: fresh, appetizing, and very tasty. If you're looking for a place to enjoy excellent coffee and a positive atmosphere, this café is the perfect choice!”

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • ALDI – 39 m away
  • Balham Train Station - Southern Railway – 18 m away
  • Sainsbury's – 118 m away
  • Waitrose & Partners – 271 m away
  • Travelodge London Balham – 55 m away
Black Sheep Coffee

129 Balham High Rd, London SW12 9BQ, UK

4.6 (110 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 07538 721805

“Really nice coffee - much better than Joe in the Juice, but lots of space to work and open late. The staff here were also really lovely and friendly. They then offered me free pastries at the end of the shift, but as I'm Coeliac and said I couldn't eat it, they went and found a gluten free flapjack anyway as they felt bad. Will definitely come back.”

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • Sainsbury's – 60 m away
  • Waitrose & Partners – 100 m away
  • Pasha Mangal – 50 m away
  • Milk London – 61 m away
  • Balham Train Station - Southern Railway – 195 m away
Brickwood Coffee & Bread

11 Hildreth St, London SW12 9RQ, UK

4.3 (600 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 020 8772 6818

“Nice solid brunch location in Balham. The food was good and great portion sizes. My favourite was the Granola Yoghurt, I would definitely get that again and the mixed berries in it were amazing. I also got the Spicey Chicken & and Avocado Toastie which was really nice. I didn't expect it to be so big - very filling. Also, the Banana Bread lived up to expectations and is better toasted. I recommend all the dishes mentioned. Only slight negative would be that the avocado on the Smashed Avocado was a bit too watery, so it made the bread a little soggy. The service was good. They were quick to have us seated and ordering our food. The food didn't take long For more photos & videos, follow me on Instagram @oureatinglife_ I will be back and I'd like to try their smoothies next time.”

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • Sainsbury's – 65 m away
  • Waitrose & Partners – 128 m away
  • Milk London – 23 m away
  • ALDI – 135 m away
  • Pasha Mangal – 54 m away
Joice Cafe (Balham)

239 Balham High Rd, Tooting Bec, London SW17 7BE, UK

4.3 (265 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 020 8672 6479

“A very pleasant experience, the waiters and waitresses were very attentive and always made sure I was looked after. Food was exceptional we got chicken tacos and fish tacos to share and was more than enough food. A lovely cafe that ticks all the boxes!”

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • Balham Argos – 114 m away
  • Fitness First – 149 m away
  • Sewing & Craft Superstore – 109 m away
  • Tesco Esso Express – 162 m away
  • Macguys – 417 m away
Brioche Coffee & Brunch

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

4.3 (52 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: Not available

“Lovely little place, very calm environment, good music, staff were friendly. My latte was silky and smooth. I had the chorizo hash, came with 2 poached eggs and sourdough toast, tasted so good and was filling. Definitely coming back when back in the area.”

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • Balham Train Station - Southern Railway – 120 m away
  • Sainsbury's – 250 m away
  • ALDI – 172 m away
  • Firefly Bar & Thai Kitchen – 40 m away
  • Herbs and Harmony – 19 m away
Milk London

18-20 Bedford Hill, London SW12 9RG, UK

4.3 (1313 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: Not available

“I had the pancake special and it was literally glorious. Everyone was really friendly despite it being quite hectic. Coffee was great. I'd absolutely coming back to try the savoury menu 🤍”

Dine-In Serves Breakfast Serves Lunch Serves Dinner Serves Brunch Serves Vegetarian Food Takeout Delivery Outdoor Seating Restroom Good for Groups Wheelchair Accessible Vegetarian Food Desserts Coffee

Parking Options:

Paid Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Sainsbury's – 79 m away
  • Brickwood Coffee & Bread – 28 m away
  • Waitrose & Partners – 149 m away
  • ALDI – 139 m away
  • Lark Balham – 42 m away

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