Best Cafes in Kingston upon thames, Greater london (2025)

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Top-Rated Cafes & Coffee Shops in Kingston upon thames, Greater london

Ginger Bees Café

Queens promenade, Portsmouth Rd, Kingston upon Thames KT1 2FS, UK

4.6 (429 reviews)
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In that sunny autumn afternoon, the atmosphere was 6-star. I didn't expect much from what looked like to me a refreshment kiosk but the food was surprisingly good, so was the espresso. My smashed avocado on sourdough looked artistic and tasted fresh with plenty of tomatoes. They forgot to fill the order of my coffee though perhaps because they were too busy. The queue never ended.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I contacted Ginger Bees to enquire about a picnic for a boat trip and they went over and above to provide not only a delicious selection of goods but also beautifully presented! We had a vegan and a dairy/wheat/egg intolerance in the group and it was no stress for Gavin, Beth and their team. Delicious and highly recommend as a compliment to your trip along the river!

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

What a lovely little gem of a café on the Kingston Riverside. Beautiful scenery, great coffee, tasty cakes and very nice service. This place is the highlight of my river walks.

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

We live just down the road from the Ginger Bees and have stopped a few times on our walk around the Promenade for a take away coffee. Today we decided to share a cone on the way home. The staff are friendly and the coffee is good. My biggest issue is the price vs the really small size take away coffee cups. The ice cream was a decent value for a double scoop but wasn’t anything spectacular. Definitely a fun place to visit when the weather is great to enjoy a tasty beverage and look out on the water.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Fabulous staff and great drinks. The atmosphere is friendly and the view of the river is fantastic. Plenty of vegan and gluten free options ; the staff are very accommodating :) - Josie

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Dog Friendly
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Kingston University Penrhyn Road Campus - 312m away
  • St Raphael's Church - 106m away
  • Queen’s Promenade - 200m away
  • Kingston-upon-Thames Crown Court - 416m away
  • Kingston College - 489m away
Bill's Kingston Restaurant

2 Riverside Walk, Kingston upon Thames KT1 1QN, UK

4.6 (3,392 reviews)
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P: 020 8054 5400

Stopped in on a Sunday afternoon for brunch and did not disappoint! Catherina and Maria made sure we had an excellent Time. Definitely recommend and would be returning 😀

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I had the pleasure of being served by Catherine during my recent visit to Bill's Restaurant, and she truly made the experience exceptional. From the moment we arrived, Catherine greeted us with a warm smile and a genuine, welcoming attitude. She was attentive without being overbearing, ensuring that our drinks and food arrived promptly and exactly how we had ordered. Her knowledge of the menu was impressive, and she made some great recommendations based on our preferences, which we really appreciated. Throughout the meal, Catherine checked in just the right amount, making sure we were comfortable and enjoying everything. It's clear she takes great pride in her work and truly cares about her guests' experience. Thanks to her excellent service, we had a fantastic dining experience at Bill's and will definitely be back. Catherine is a true asset to the team, and we look forward to seeing her again on our next visit!

Anonymous - a week ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We went as a family to have birthday dinner for our little one and service was absolutely amazing! Shai was amazing at her service, friendly, attentive and always there to help. The staff working this evening were amazing as well! They all gathered and sang happy birthday to our little girl, leaving her very happy. Thanks to everyone for the memorable evening! ☺️

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Went to Bills last night for dinner and had a lovely meal. The service was amazing we had Pragna helping with our table. Will definitely be back!

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Really nice place to be..food was very delicious..service was 5 star attention to details…definitely a place to be for nice dinner…only drawback is choice of whiskey’s is very limited

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • 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
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cocktails
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Parking Options:
  • Paid Parking Lot
  • Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
  • TK Maxx - 23m away
  • John Lewis & Partners - 100m away
  • The Bentall Centre - 214m away
  • Kingston Bridge - 89m away
  • Chakra Riverside Kingston Upon Thames - 13m away
1910 Coffee House

1910, Coffee House, 3-4 Home Park Terrace, Hampton Wick, Kingston upon Thames KT1 4BY, UK

4.7 (131 reviews)

P: 07405 557950

Lovely new cafe I came across this morning.I’m currently on a diet so I only had a flat white which was excellent .Will return to try out their savoury and sweet treats at a later date.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

A bright and pleasant place to stop for a coffee, with a wide variety of toasties and baguettes, as well as salads and soups. The large windows let in plenty of light and service was friendly and quick.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

cute cafe matcha was nice, and pesto tomato mozzarella toasties was way nicer than The panini choice! English breakfast was BIG, smoothies not the freshest, nice vibe, service was okay 👌seems like a good place to do some laptop work or coffee date I would go again

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Very nice little cafe for a stop when walking along the Thames. Came for coffee and croissants and both were great quality. Super friendly service too. Will definitely come again!

Anonymous - in the last week

Rating: 5 / 5

This is a lovely place with gentle relaxing music and well spaced tables. The staff are amazingly good and helpful. Cakes, drinks and food great. I come and enjoy every day. Highly recommended.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restroom
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Kingston Bridge - 140m away
  • The White Hart Hotel, Hampton Wick - 51m away
  • Sigma Sports - 126m away
  • John Lewis & Partners - 281m away
  • St John's, Hampton Wick - 134m away
Fortunella Café

8 Apple Market, Kingston upon Thames KT1 1JE, UK

4.6 (616 reviews)
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P: 020 8549 8867

Fantastic service and a fairly good cooked English breakfast… just not sure about the seeds sprinkled on the eggs, the slight taste of vinegar in the mushrooms and the very murky coffee. I’ve definitely had worse but there’s better breakfast options in Kingston.

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Really great place. Good service. Such good food- the salads are always a winner. Had the apple cake after friends insisting it was the best. They were not wrong.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Perks: The place is really cute. Perfect if you want somewhere nice to drink coffee or socialize, the coffee is superb. Cons: food wasn't really good unfortunately. Had the vegetarian breakfast. Poached eggs and bread were nice but that's about it. Avocados and mushrooms were pretty sour-tasting.

Anonymous - 8 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Nice little cafe with some great healthy options. Came here for lunch after shopping, seating available inside and out and the service was good, the waitress was very friendly and helpful. They have huge salad potions with different varieties daily. Freshly made juices and smoothies were nice as well and all very reasonably priced. It’s just off the main market area but still quite busy and has a nice casual chilled vibe.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Just phantastic salads, very healthy food, great coffees and wonderful service! Very children friendly and the world‘s best Babychino!

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • The Bentall Centre - 230m away
  • Boots - 90m away
  • O'Neill's Kingston Upon Thames - 32m away
  • Lush Cosmetics Kingston - 34m away
  • Kingston Historic Market - 56m away
Beanberry Coffee Company

30B Fife Rd, Kingston upon Thames KT1 1SZ, UK

4.6 (658 reviews)
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P: 01483 751116

I visited this cafe after doing a little bit of shopping and it was the right decision! The people behind the bar were really friendly and nice and were happy to help. The homemade brownie I had was delicious and perfectly sized and the general atmosphere was amazing! Would very much recommend.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Excellent coffee!! Lovely vegan cake! Amazing location!

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Always make sure to pop in for a coffee when I’m in Kingston, as I avoid the big chains and their bitter brews. Beanberry is lovely speciality coffee and they sell their beans too.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I went there for a few days in a row and the coffee was really consistently good. I had some food as well and their pastries were excellent especially the chocolate croissant. It’s already solid choice in Kingston for coffee probably the best I’ve been to. They also had decaf available.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Parking Options:
  • Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
  • The Bentall Centre - 133m away
  • Marks and Spencer - 121m away
  • Sports Direct - 25m away
  • PRYZM Kingston - 212m away
  • John Lewis & Partners - 267m away
Canbury Secret Cafe

Canbury Gardens, Kingston upon Thames KT2 5AJ, UK

4.5 (1,145 reviews)
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Hidden gem. Lovely array of baked goods, a really decent choice of hot drinks and a good sized food menu. There are picnic tables available but it’s also surrounded by benches by the river, and lots of options for a stroll too.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Nice location in Canbury Park. Premium quality products and friendly staff. All the services are really good. Enjoy if you are in this area!

Anonymous - 10 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I decided to pop by and check out the new owners. They didn't disappoint; it's great to see this local business being taken over by Kingston residents who truly care. As someone with allergies, I really appreciated the clear allergen labels and wide choice of alternative milks – they had them all (oat/soya/coconut/almonds). Although they seemed to be finding their feet, I can tell this business will continue to thrive with time. I've been twice since the opening; the croissant was huge – a personal favorite, along with their fresh fruit smoothies and vegan banana cake. Also had their dairy free frappe! Big thanks to Becky and Holly who served me!

Anonymous - 2 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

A lovely cafe kiosk on an excellent riverside location - An oasis in the Borough of Kingston. Excellent coffee and fresh pastries - . Lots of grab and go options for your picnics and parties in the park. Interesting ice cream options too! Great for those sunny days by the river,.. just the thing for your kiddos.. unbeatable fudge swirl ice cream! You can tell the proprietor has made an effort on his business, Setting high standards. Believing in what he does and what the customers want. We had a great time with friends on this stretch of the riverbank. Enjoyed the waterside activity and watching the colourful boats during the Bank Holiday weekend.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Excellent location by the river to have a beverage or nibble

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Dog Friendly
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Sainsbury's - 270m away
  • Kingston Rowing Club - 242m away
  • DoubleTree by Hilton London Kingston Upon Thames - 359m away
  • Seven Kings Car Park - 261m away
  • Richmond Road Post Office - 352m away
Coffee Break

35-37 Eden St, Kingston upon Thames KT1 1BW, UK

4.7 (163 reviews)
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P: 020 8974 8904

Welcoming and helpful staff who make you feel valued. Incredibly fast service. Great tasting food and drinks for a very reasonable low price. Cannot recommend this cafe enough for anyone in the area. Plus a 10% student discount for those it applies to. Overall just a wonderful atmosphere.

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Very nice place. Excellent coffee, sandwich was simple and good as well. Did not have to wait for too long. Service was also very friendly. Plenty of room to sit, cool view on a street. Perfect place in every way for a small coffee break.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Must-try café! Coffee Break in Kingston offers exceptional service and high-quality food at great prices. The staff are always friendly and welcoming, making every visit enjoyable. The menu features delicious options, including a variety of drinks like cappuccinos and lattes. Plus, there’s even a 10% student discount available. For those visiting Kingston, this café is a delightful stop that truly stands out for its value and inviting atmosphere.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Nice cafe with good prices. I chose the Full English Breakfast which comprised of two fried eggs, two sausages, two rashers of bacon, two slices of toast with a serving of baked beans and added a can of lemonade to the order and the total price was only £9.00. There is a customer toilet which was in reasonable condition. The cafe seats around 30 people indoors and in the region of 16 outdoors. If you found this review helpful please click on the heart icon, thanks.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Yummy breakfast, sold at a reasonable price. Definitely will come back.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Primark - 128m away
  • Eden Walk Shopping - 23m away
  • Boots - 104m away
  • The Bentall Centre - 252m away
  • Marks and Spencer - 185m away
Old London Road Cafe

52 Old London Rd, Kingston upon Thames KT2 6QF, UK

4.4 (75 reviews)

P: 020 8098 2032

Such a cosy place! The food was such a good price for the amount we got and was so so tasty! The service was great too, everyone there seemed so sweet. Special shout-out to the berry-go-round smoothie- SO good. We’ll definitely come again :-)

Anonymous - 2 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Was a pleasure to visit this little Gem in South of London! If you not fancy travel to Waterloo and pay expensive admission fee this is highly recommend place! Beautiful choice of board games! Wasn't expecting (don't know why) those much for a little Cafe so congratulations 👏 It's not easy nowadays to find cafe with board games. Been nicely surprised with a lovely customers you got, regular ones and everyone just carry on different things (newspapers, work, emails etc.) Beautiful ✨️ Lovely food, served quickly, very cosy place for break during busy Kingston shopping's. Thank you very much, will be back on some point soon!

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

First stop of the day after a three hour train journey to complete the Bear Hunt Sculpture Trail (May 2024). With two bears in the bag it was time for a coffee, and that was the best coffee in forever!!! This little place was so inviting from outside and fabulous friendly inside. The staff were helpful and had a fabulous sense of humour. They proper made me smile. The surroundings were cosy and practical with a variety of seating whether alone or with a group, outdoor seating was also an option. Some people were catching up with a cuppa, some were meeting in groups, a few were content working on laptops, and some were clearly on business. Clearly everyone was welcome. With an array of sweet and savoury treats, as well as a few hot and cold meal options, along with very good beverages to choose from. I was also surprised by the very reasonably price tag. The facilities here were good and clean. They advertised boardgames being available and hosted live entertainment. I was not at all disappointed and so pleased I went in based on how inviting the café looked from outside. Such a gem. I would definitely visit here again if I was in the area! I'd walked from the train station. I did note a small amount of on street parking, possibly permitted, and some nearby bus stops.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Perfect for a break and some peace and quiet. Lovely staff, nice coffee and perfect spot.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • The Fighting Cocks Bar & Venue - 12m away
  • Out of Order - 142m away
  • PRYZM Kingston - 134m away
  • ODEON Kingston - 125m away
  • Tiffin School - 198m away
Local Hero

22 Thames St, Kingston upon Thames KT1 1PE, UK

4.2 (546 reviews)
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P: 020 8546 8551

We were on the fence about trying a new cafe as there is Gail’s a few yards away but so glad we did. The Flat White was sharp, perfectly proportioned and the roast was simply delicious. We paired this with the Salted Caramel Chocolate Brownie which was rich in flavour and perfectly baked to a crisp top. The cafe was busy even on a rainy day so expect to fight for a table when the weather is right. All in all, our coffee experience here was flawless and this might very well be our ‘local hero’. Highly recommended cafe and one we will definitely be back to soon.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

What an absolute local gem! It's cozy inside with tables scattered around. You order and pay at the till which I quite enjoy, from there you go sit down and wait for your delicious coffee and food to be brought to you. The flat white is the best I've had, and I find it difficult to resist getting one when I'm in the area. The food is also heavenly. I can highly recommend their avocado toast with chorizo and poached egg as well as the salmon Benedict. Both of these dishes are simply fantastic and full of flavor. You can taste the quality of the ingredients as well as the effort that goes into the plating and presentation. We do eat with our eyes first. Once you have finished your meal and coffee, your table is quickly cleared by a friendly member of staff. Because you have already paid for your food, you can simply leave whenever you want. You are always waved out the door with a warm "bye, thank you" from staff. I will continue to support this amazing local hero!

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Nice cafe with very friendly service. It's quite small but there's an outside window to order to-go from, which is a brilliant idea. Our food was ok. I ordered pancakes which were nice but not normal pancakes, more cakey. My mum ordered a cake and my review was that it tasted healthy. It's not bad at all, but there are better places for food in the area

Anonymous - 2 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Great coffee, such a hidden spot! I can’t believe it took me so long to find it. The coffee was so good, i had to order a 2nd one. The staff were so friendly and the vibes are cozy. Perfect for a quick brunch with a friend or getting some work done on a laptop perhaps ! Would 100% recommend over those big coffee chains Kingston has to offer

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Restroom
  • Good for Children
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • John Lewis & Partners - 94m away
  • The Bentall Centre - 146m away
  • TK Maxx - 58m away
  • Waitrose & Partners - 88m away
  • Lakeland - 18m away
Fika

265 King's Rd, Kingston upon Thames KT2 5JH, UK

4.4 (137 reviews)

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This simple little cafe at the corner of a junction offers big stuff like, 1. The simple English town view while u sit at the window, awesome (an add on to Point 4) 2. The drinks especially their hot choco, is simply hot!! 3. The simple delicacies especially the cinnamon roll, soft and deep in taste.. awesome! 4. The simple English cafe ambience is simply a great experience esp for people who is not a Brit, and who appreciates simple things in life.. like being in this cafe.. (an add on to Point 1) Leant something from here, u dont have to be a big Fika (the more renowed restaurant chain) to be a great Fika! 😀 Thanks for the awesome experience! And thanks to the awesome staff too!!

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Fika is a lovely cafe, amazing coffee! It's close to the kingston gate of Richmond Park so not too far if you're out for a stroll. The owners provide personal and genuinely welcoming service every time and are extremely accommodating. The cinnamon buns are to die for, don't leave without trying!

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I love this cozy coffee shop at the corner of the street. They have different types of pastries, cakes and sandwiches. I think their cinnamon roll is the best. Moist and soft. The shop is nicely decorated, owners and staff are friendly. It is definitely a great place to chill especially on a sunny day. You can sit outside enjoying the sunshine and fresh air. ^ ^

Anonymous - 10 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

nice little chomp after a walk in richmond park, just outside of kingston gate and lovely atmosphere. cinnamon buns were warm and yummy and also huge, four pounds each which if you factor in the way it’s london then it’s ok! chai latte did disappoint me slightly as was very milky and the sugar at the bottom kind of all clumped so there wasn’t much flavour apart from the cinnamon on top, but lovely netherless

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Dog Friendly
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Kingston Gate, Richmond Park - 198m away
  • Alexandra School - 300m away
  • Latchmere School - 493m away
  • Co-op Food - Kingston - King's Road - 311m away
  • St Agatha's Catholic Primary School - 394m away

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