Best Cafes in Forest hill, Greater london (2025)

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Top-Rated Cafes & Coffee Shops in Forest hill, Greater london

Marchetti

315 Stanstead Rd, London SE23 1JB, UK

4.9 (61 reviews)

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Best pancakes in London, hands down! The staff are super friendly and welcoming. So happy to have this in the local area. Will definitely be coming back a lot.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

The pancakes and juices are some of the best in town! The food is always fresh and spectacular, along with the people who work here. The owners are so friendly and have a real commitment to the local community. It’s a fantastic addition to the neighborhood!

Anonymous - 2 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Love this place! Really delicious coffee and great pastries, the sandwiches are really yummy too (a tiny bit pricey for the area). They also have a beautiful garden at the back. The only downside of this place is that they are not open every day.

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Absolutely gorgeous and cute place, love the coffee and unique and testy food. Absolutely love it! Could you please open one more days?😭

Anonymous - 10 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Delighted this beautiful cafe has open in my neighbourhood. The owners were previously known in the area for making great coffee in their famous green van, and now they have excelled in this clean, bright and classy cafe with the most welcoming and friendly staff. We highly recommend the brunch items, eggs whichever way you want, sourdough toast, mushrooms, and also the inventively delicious pea fritters. Big fans of everyone and everything at Marchetti.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Dog Friendly
  • Good for Children
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Blythe Hill Tavern - 15m away
  • Rathfern Primary School - 192m away
  • Moon Lane Books - 33m away
  • St Dunstan's College - 410m away
  • FAB LAB Aesthetics - 44m away
Cafe Jasmine

149 Kirkdale, London SE26 4QJ, UK

4.8 (122 reviews)
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P: 020 8291 7485

Nice cafe with variety of quick bite menu, very friendly staff. Price is very reasonable.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Whenever I make my visit to London from California, I must have breakfast here. Good portions are a lot for what you pay. The owners and cooks are always pleasant. And the food and service is great for a local cafe. Really feel welcomed when I’m here. Love it.

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Great food! 5 stars

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Friendly staff and really good prices, I love their oat latte

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Came in for nice mix grill, was good food, At good value

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Tesco Express - 20m away
  • Perfucare Pharmacy - Travel Clinic + Yellow Fever Centre - 20m away
  • Saigon Pho - 24m away
  • Emmanuelle Marshall Children's Shoes - 130m away
  • Dulwich Reclamation - 29m away
The Moustache

99 Kirkdale, London SE26 4BL, UK

4.8 (132 reviews)

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Very nice cute place. We had olives, charcuterie plate and sandwich to share and they were all so good. Highly recommended. Additionally, price- quality ratio 👌🏻

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

It's few time now that I am going back to this lovely, cozy cafè. Incredible and unusual decor, vintage items everywhere, it's like walking in a little museum. Clean, welcoming, friendly, quiet, great music selection and one of the best coffee I have ever had. Spend a bit of time talking with the owners, they are great people and they organise lots of events. They know their food and their drinks too!!! A pearl in the neighborhood 😍

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I fall in love with whatever I order at this café. Delicious food and drink, charming decor, and a calming ambience

Anonymous - 11 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Gorgeous space - cosy interior, filled with mismatched furniture and art, with great music and friendly staff. Had a nice coffee and slice of cake and will definitely be back to try the great-looking cocktails. A charming local spot, to be sure.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Lovely cafe just round the corner from my house. Breakfast was amazing and presentation 10/10

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Kelvin Grove Primary School - 115m away
  • Tesco Express - 138m away
  • Sydenham School - 233m away
  • Emmanuelle Marshall Children's Shoes - 49m away
  • The Fitting Studio - 33m away
Mont58 Coffee

134 Kirkdale, London SE26 4BB, UK

5.0 (202 reviews)

P: 07813 150551

I've recently discovered Mont58 new Coffee shop in Kirkdale which I was looking forward to as I know their coffee already, and it did not disappoint. Lovely atmosphere, good seating space for my friend and I to chat. Overall good experience!

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Popped into Mont58 Coffee for the first time and was really impressed. The coffee was excellent, rich and smooth and the staff were super friendly, which made the whole experience even better. It’s got a nice, relaxed vibe, perfect for a quick stop. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area!

Anonymous - 3 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We've been using the subscription service for the past year and we can't fault the service and quality of coffee beans. We haven't had any beans we've disliked and it's been great to try such a variety. Delivery is always punctual and we've had no issues. I've even been able to add on an additional product on the day of delivery which was no trouble.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I have been buying Mont58 coffee for a couple of years now, buying from local shops that stock them, and switched to the subscription service a couple of months ago and have been really pleased with the service on top of the great beans, variety and flexibility in the subscription options. I had a minor issue with one of my orders not arriving after i had paused delivery for a week, but I took the chance to drop by the newly opened roastery and the team (and maybe owner? I’m not sure) helped fix the issue straight away, no problem. The new roastery and cafe seem awesome and will be going back to dine in at some point soon.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Lovely new coffee shop in Kirkdale, coffee pretty decent, some limited but comfy seating in front. Pleasant staff. No sneeze guard on cakes puts me off trying them.

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  • Delivery
  • Wheelchair Accessible
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Tesco Express - 28m away
  • Perfucare Pharmacy - Travel Clinic + Yellow Fever Centre - 4m away
  • Saigon Pho - 12m away
  • Dulwich Reclamation - 10m away
  • Emmanuelle Marshall Children's Shoes - 123m away
Galão

27 London Rd, London SE23 3TY, UK

4.8 (105 reviews)

P: 020 3062 3682

The coffee, the food, the atmosphere but most importantly the staff are incredible. We’ve never felt more welcome in a coffee shop but it’s mostly because of our cute son Amari, who the staff show a lot of affection to and is very sweet to see. Emir, Ruby and Jen go out of their way to make you feel welcome with huge smiles and banter. Multiple options for seating, a great selection of drinks, lunch and pastries as well welcoming personal greetings every time we go means this is now my family’s go-to coffee shop in Forest Hill and has been for months. Highly recommended

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Galão is the new hotspot!!! Jennifer serves up the best coffee (looks & tastes amazing), Ruby makes delicious sandwiches, and Emir’s outstanding customer service ties it all together. The cozy atmosphere makes it the perfect place to sit and relax. Plus, it’s pet and child-friendly, making it a must visit for everyone

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I love Galao. I go there everyday, I’ve tried everything on the menu and it is consistently amazing. Coffee is sensational, the sandwiches are carefully prepared fresh for you and they are generous on portions. Açai bowl is beautiful and tasty. Emir, Ruby, Dienifer & Lauren are always smiling, they’ll have a conversation with you and bring a charismatic atmosphere to the coffee shop. Coffee will never be the same anywhere else. 10/10 :)

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Don't think I can add more in the ways of superlatives beyond what I've seen in some other reviews for this place. All I can offer is my agreement with the reviews that say that this place has a fantastic atmosphere, the serving staff are brilliant and well the turkey ham and cheese croissant was the best I can remember having. Phenomenal place to visit. My thanks to Emir and the ladies for the hospitality. And I need another one of those hot chocolates. Superb!!!

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restroom
  • Good for Children
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Sainsbury's - 73m away
  • Energie Fitness Gym Forest Hill - 33m away
  • Canvas & Cream - 44m away
  • Forest Hill Pools - 331m away
  • Sylvan Post - 137m away
Parkside Cafe

12 Forest Hill Rd, London SE22 0RR, UK

4.6 (167 reviews)
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P: 020 8693 9218

Cheap drinks. Good service. Friendly staff.

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

This place is so affordable and portion sizes are decent too. It's really a community service as it's affordability means everyone can afford a hot drink or meal out. Staff are nice and attentive with kids aswell. We live overseas but always visit when visiting family nearby

Anonymous - 8 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

This dish I was not expecting to find it in there, but it was and it attracted my attention; it is chicken curry with rice, which was great as portion size and price. Left from there fed up and ready for a afternoon power nap. Great atmosphere and lovely helping staff. Nice and clean. Thank you very much for the experience.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

The door handle, all smooth and pebble like in calming green. The proper tea boiler urn thing. The day's red top papers. The locals - from lads on their way to Harris, to old dears popping by as part of their routine. The service. The generosity of spirit. The only downside is that it's closed Sundays. But it's good to wait sometimes, isn't it?

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Reay good cafe, old tea kettle and£3.30 omelette! Right next to park. Very good option!

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • The Herne Tavern - 39m away
  • Co-op Food - Dulwich - Forest Hill Road - 56m away
  • Post Office Forest Hill Road - 109m away
  • Forest Hill Road Group Practice - 82m away
  • Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich - 270m away
The Teapot

The Teapot, 56 London Rd, London SE23 3HF, UK

4.7 (339 reviews)
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P: 020 8699 2829

Dived into here for a quick bit of lunch after visiting the Horniman. The kindly staff were juggling a busy period owing to the time and the summer weather (rain). Our arrived quickly and was very tasty, along with a good flat white. The tuna in my salad was maybe just a touch dry but the dressing and accompanying veg helped mitigate that. Not too many tables taken up by empty cups and laptop users, lots locals enjoying the nice vibe and quirky comfy layout / tables / decor. The have a good selection of pastries too - maybe we’ll visit again for morning coffee 😀

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely cafe serving breakfast, sandwiches, paninis, cakes etc and great coffee. Service is always very friendly.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Great brunch spot with polite staff, enjoyable food and a nice interior. The service is consistent with a decent food selection. Unfortunately not as much of a fan of the pastry items though, but definitely recommend the sandwich and salad items!

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Best coffee I had in a very long time. Finally a coffee shop where they don’t burn the milk. The sandwiches, the breakfast everything looked delicious and fresh. I have to come back and have a breakfast here. If you go to the Horniman museum , stop here and have a breakfast and coffee. You won’t be disappointed!

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Children
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Sainsbury's - 30m away
  • KFC Forest Hill - London Road - 16m away
  • Energie Fitness Gym Forest Hill - 86m away
  • Horniman Museum and Gardens - 383m away
  • Esso - 244m away
Two Spoons

72 Honor Oak Park, London SE23 1DY, UK

4.5 (390 reviews)
 Price Level:

P: 020 8699 8998

Great food. I have tried most of the cafes and coffee shops around SE and this place has some magnificent food. The only downside is it get super busy! Place needs to absorb the next door shop 😁

Anonymous - 4 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely small friendly café bar. Great food. Interesting cocktails. Nice decor. Pity I live 200 miles away or I'd be back to try the brunch menu soon.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

This is my favorite business both locally and throughout London, if you are local I would say it is a must visit. I am grateful to say Two Spoons is not only one of the few restaurants I know of in London to offer Cajun food but that they specialize in it. I come here on occasion for Gumbo on Wednesdays and can’t recommend it enough. I have also tried a number of other starters which I whole heartedly recommend- corn bread, frickles are a must, boudin balls and andouille to my heart’s content- the New Orleans platter is a great way to try many of these. They also have the best beignets you’ll probably ever have. Portions are sizable and delectable. They have many dishes I have yet to try and I can’t wait to. The service always feels professional and considered; a step above all others. The atmosphere is cozy with jazz and big band dixieland playing. At night tables feel private and intimate by candlelight. On occasion, at least once a month, they feature live music. While I do not drink alcohol, they offer a myriad of cocktails which I expect to some of the best you can find anywhere. While I have not visited for breakfast, on an average morning you find it is busy. In my opinion, even apples to oranges, this is the best dining experience (food quality, taste, service, atmosphere) I have ever had and have visited enough to say this type of experience is standard for them. I think it’s cliché to call something a hidden gem, and to be honest part of me wishes to keep this to myself. But Two Spoons is precisely that; an eating experience not to be missed.

Anonymous - 10 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Had lunch here. Ordered sausage sandwich and Pulled Pork in Plantain. Very delicious. We sat at window side with sunshine. Relaxed lunch. The staff was also very polite. Will 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
  • Children' Menu
  • 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:
  • Sainsbury's Local - 21m away
  • Amrutha - Honor Oak - 70m away
  • VG Cycles - Honor Oak Park - 9m away
  • Domino's Pizza - London - Honor Oak - 43m away
  • Honor Oak Park Post Office - 306m away
No. 41 Coffee

41 Brockley Rise, London SE23 1JG, UK

4.6 (256 reviews)
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the food was amazing! one of the best toasties i’ve ever had and i haven’t tried the pastries but they all looked really good - staff was very friendly and helpful and the overall vibe was cool. my drink also tasted nice!

Anonymous - 4 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Amazing food and coffee, and the staff is always very nice. We have brunch here quite a lot and it is definitely one of our favourite places. So much so that today we had to agree we cannot move to far from it as we want to keep it as our local.

Anonymous - 2 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Very nice neighborhood cafe with a cozy feel. Noticed that the customers were friendly with each other and had lovely conversations going. Flat white (£3.10) was really nicely done to the right ratios. Sausage egg and bacon sandwich was lovely too and a good size (£6.something). Stopped by many years ago and it's now a very different kind of cafe. I think in the past you could get a Turkish breakfast of some sort. Visited this cafe because I was charging my car at the nearby MFG charging station on Stansted Road around the corner.

Anonymous - 6 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Really nice coffee shop. Great atmosphere, friendly staff and a varied menu to choose from. We had eggs royale which was presented really well and tasted great. The bacon sandwiches are highly recommended here too!

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Brockley Rise Centre - 42m away
  • Honor Oak - 92m away
  • Dalmain Primary School - 90m away
  • Nonna Maria - 42m away
  • Church of St William of York, Forest Hill - 101m away
The Oak Cafe London

48 Honor Oak Park, Honor Oak, London SE23 1DY, UK

4.6 (191 reviews)
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P: 020 8699 4828

I’ve been to this cafe several times and it’s great. The staff are fantastic, the food is lovely and good sized portions. Generally never disappointed and the price is fair. Top tip if you live near the area and fancy and cheap alternative coffee than the one at Hobart oak station. You’re best off buying it here

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

What a find! Don’t judge a book by its cover - the most delicious food! Plus genius portions. My Mum said it was the best veggie soup she’s ever had. Highly recommend

Anonymous - 3 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Great cafe, well cooked food, and a great selection of hot drinks. Good service at reasonable prices

Anonymous - 7 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

One of my favourite coffee places! I’ve been coming here for a while as they have the best customer service, amazing food and the best oat chai latte! Thank you

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

My local cafe. The food is great. Not greasy at all and you can create whatever you like. I visit frequently and I would definitely recommend this cafe. They do chicken sausages for those who do not eat pork too which is handy.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Sainsbury's Local - 68m away
  • Amrutha - Honor Oak - 26m away
  • Domino's Pizza - London - Honor Oak - 22m away
  • Flex Pilates - Honor Oak - 56m away
  • Honor Oak Park Post Office - 247m away

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