The Best Cafes in Artington, Surrey, United Kingdom (2025)

very kind, friendly staff who are attentive to service ☺️

Best coffee in Guildford, friendly service and an array of cakes that are all fresh and delicious. Child and dog friendly. They also do breakfast and lunches, take away if you like. This place is so good it can get quite busy. It is also popular with young mums and their children, but this only adds to the vibrant atmosphere.

Brilliant coffee shop. Such a big choice of food alternatives for allergies and intolerance.

(June 2022) I took my new YT Decoy in the box over there yesterday. The guys and girls have set it up - all ready for the 1st outing tomorrow. Super friendly environment. 1 very happy customer here. Update (June 2023) 1 week ago I picked my bike up from its 1st annual check up. All the staff at the mill are still enthusiastic and helpful; & I still love my bike. It doesn’t get the hardest use, but has certainly done a fair few miles; roll on summer..

Absolutely loved my visit to the YT Mill over the weekend👌 The staff were super friendly and helpful. Cafe was great and as expected the bike displays were unreal! Sadly I wasn't shopping for a bike on this occasion but did walk away with some YT merch from their selection which was also very well priced. Will definitely be back👊

A massive thank you to Adam and the team at YT in Guilford London. Myself and my son were invited to test ride a set of mountain e-bikes. We travelled to and from Scotland in a day so had limited time. The experience and customer service was fantastic, felt like VIPs. Chauffeured in the YT branded van, we spent several hours in the Pealakes hills with Adam leading the way putting the 2024 Decoy 5 Mx through its paces in very challenging conditions following extreme wet weather. We demoed both the medium and the large frames noting we are both 5 foot 8 (172cm) and thus right on the line for size choices. The Decoy Mx is a mullet set up 27.5 at the rear and 29inch front end, it's running shimanos latest EP801 motor and a 720w custom made YT battery. The bike weighed in at around 23KG, felt extremely well balanced. We had a choice motor profile settings and choose to go with the simple eco/ trail/ boost option which was perfect for the quick changes in terrain. We asked alot from the bikes as we pedalled through mud pits between 6-12 inches in depth, large wet and slippy rooted technical decents and climbs along with fast rutty slippy sections, rollers, table tops, gap jumps. The bikes were extremely stable felt really comfortable both in the air and and on the ground. If anyone is unsure of size choice like us and having tried both sizes we both felt the smaller medium sized frame felt punchier, more playful and the right choice of geometry for us personally. This was our first experience on a YT bike ever and we have to say the spec, build quality is amazing. Couple that with absolutely great customer service so far makes our decision an easy one. YT having invested in a facility with direct sales in the UK market is a smart move on their part. For us that made the difference. If you are looking for your next e-bike I can't recommend them enough. Great customer service, high spec components, high build quality, good value for money, deal direct with manufacturer, stunning looking bikes. What more can you ask for. Thanks again to Adam and his team. We are so looking forward to getting our new bikes in May. See you soon. Alex (snr) and Alex (jnr)

Great service and overall experience at the YT Mill Surrey Hills. Our groups demoed 4 bikes. After a delicious coffee we took them out for a long ride straight from the store. The bikes were great, and the team helping us friendly and knowledgeable. The beer at the end refreshing. Would highly recommend giving them a visit if you are in the market for a new bike.

Fantastic cafe on the Bramley high street. Great coffee and food, as well as friendly staff. Really good for kids too

A fantastic ☕️ coffee shop with a children’s play area. The coffee I had was really, really nice. When I saw this shop I was hoping to get something dairy and gluten-free to bite. Josh and his little Nest didn’t disappoint me as there’s vegan, dairy and gluten-free options are all available here. I think he was born to run this coffee shop as he’s so welcoming and friendly, had a great chat and laughter 😁 This was the first time I came here and I will definitely pop in again when I’m in the area. Very positive experience, he actually made my day! Well done 👍

Great service with friendly staff. Lovely flat whites with oat milk and delicious carrot cake. Highly recommend. Nice Decor and cute little back yard

All boxes ticked ☑️ gently man was so good and greeted us with huge smile 😊 Lovely coffee shop in the village. Nice place to have a chat or catch-up with friends or family over coffee and cake. The cakes are amazing 😻

Great concept and café; probably the best cappuccino I've had in Guildford, and my wife loved her decaf latte and our little one also enjoyed his babyccino. Lovely vibe with excellent and friendly service, art on the walls and well worth a visit

Excellent place especially for art lovers, for all ages from kids to elder and between, we took breakfast and enjoyed the atmosphere

Art & Grind is a genuine asset to Guildford’s High Street. They offer excellent coffee, a variety of teas, cake and more. The recently introduced soup comes with a generous helping of granary toast on the side. The best thing about this gallery/café hybrid is the welcoming staff and relaxing atmosphere. Highly recommended for a morning coffee or a fun painting activity with your family and friends. And they’re offering a platform for emerging local artists to share their work. I’m a huge fan!

Lovely, local, independent coffee shop. Excellent coffee, made consistently well. The cakes and pastries are tasty too. Staff are efficient and pleasant. Artist's work displayed around the cafe area is interesting to view and changes regularly, plus there's an exhibition space upstairs. Plenty of opportunities to draw yourself if you like, although I'm not artistically skilled myself! Currently our Guildford favourite.

This is the only cafe I go to during the week. It’s not too far from my office but if it was closer, I would be getting coffee in the afternoon too. Staff work so hard here and I really love the food. Traditional pastries, savoury and sweet but also fresh paninis if I don’t fancy a pastry. I put a 4 star for food, not because of quality, but because I think salads would be a nice addition to the menu. No where in Guildford does it so it could be a big win! Wouldn’t even have to be hugely gourmet ones. And maybe smaller pieces of bougatsa as an option too next to large portions like the kataifi but that’s a minor thing. Thank you for all the nice convos while waiting for food and making everyone feel so welcome. If the food wasn’t so good I might’ve had time to take more photos. Also let me use my travel mugs :) Efcharisto!

One of the best cafe. Such a great service. I been given full info about what sort of cold cafe they do, how they do etc. On the top I have tasted some traditional Greek pastries. Yummy. Truly recommend this place. The service make it most and the café...top. Just to add - popped in 05.11... disappointed

A delightful independent coffee shop with charm. As well as serving up great coffees, this place had a fantastic selection of Greek sweet and savoury foods, all locally produced and super tasty. The guys behind the counter were welcoming and took the time to explain the different food available. An authentic coffee shop with bags of character. Well worth a visit if you are wondering through Guildford

Great food and very fast it was cool and comfy seating outside exceptional spinach and feta pie and also gave free sample of cheese bougatsa awesome sauce cafe !!!!

"Good breakfast, generous portions. Beautiful seating. Friendly environment and spacious

We love this place. A hybrid of service (counter, table &/or both) which never disappoints; they’re quietly attentive. The ingredients are expensive, the portions are generous & the prices are very reasonable. Coffee is exceptional. We just love it all.

A great place to have a treat breakfast on a Sunday morning! We had a veggie breakfast and a mini breakfast. The 'mini' is pretty substantial. Good table service, and a nice busy atmosphere. A repeat visit was even better! Really consistent good service.

Good vibes, amazing style/architecture/theme, good music, quiet so it's perfect for people who would like to go and do some work on their laptops and get some fresh air and a tasty cuppa. Good selection of beverages and pastry to enjoy with. It's a little cozy corner of tranquility. Unless I am around and start chatting or ranting about life. Enjoy your time there!!!

What a nice place! Had the most delicious matcha and cinnamon bun here. Would be a great place to sit and work as it’s got a lovely atmosphere. I like that they’ve got the artwork on the walls too. The lady behind the counter was so lovely too.

A great place to drink delicious coffee and hang out surrounded by art. My favourite coffee spot in Guildford, very much worth a visit! The staff are super friendly and it’s a lovely atmosphere to either do some work or hang out with friends.

Great cafe inside the New House art space. Lots of drink choices and a good selection of pastries/cakes. Relaxed vibes inside, plenty of seating, natural light and the music isn’t too loud. Close to the town centre and the station and would be a great place to do a bit of work, write an essay etc. Looking forward to visiting again!

First time came and amazing village… we had latte and duck (which is full)breakfast which was very delicious. What amazed me was the breakfast was hot till half way through as I ate slowly… lol. Anyw, that was super tasty for me. The whole experience was lovely and we planned to come back again some time in the near future.

This is my second time in Shere and at The Dabbling Duck. I came last year as well. I travel from New Zealand and love coming to this place with my family here in England. Great food and staff.

Cafe with quite a large garden area (partially covered - they have a heated yurt!) which is well done up and nice to sit in. Good selection of cakes and drinks with table service. A bit pricey though!

Had a lovely breakfast at the dabbling duck. The staff were all very friendly and service and food could not be faulted. There was only one fly in the ointment. We sat inside the cafe as did a lot of dog owners. My friend has allergies and is a bit wary of dogs so it was a bit off putting to her. They were also all a bit over excited and ‘talking’ to each other which made it hard for us to converse. I’ve no objection to well behaved dogs but not everyone feels the same for various reasons and they are not necessarily just being intolerant. The Dabbling Duck has a large heated marquee outside as well as covered heated outdoor seating. Would it not be a good compromise to welcome dogs only to these areas and keep the small inside seating area pet free. Other than that small niggle it was a lovely brunch before a bracing walk in beautiful countryside surrounding Shere.

FANTASTIC. Called into Esquire Coffee for a coffee and a bite to eat. Great cup of coffee and a tasty tuna melt. Delicious. Staff really friendly and professional. I will definitely go back when I’m next in Guildford.

Popped in for a coffee and Bakewell Tart. Excellent and not expensive. Great service and clean. Just at the top of Guildford so not too busy at 2.30pm. Quite a lot of estate agents grabbing a coffee. Probably quiet with over inflated rents and house prices 😉

A great place for a coffee…if the weather allows sitting outside is great way to watch the world go by. The staff are always very helpful and do make a great tasting and looking cup of coffee….we also had a cheese and ham croissant which hit the spot while out and about in Guildford.

Having been past Krema a few times as one of a few coffee shops in Guildford, I'm kicking myself for not going in sooner. Amazing staff and a brilliant light atmosphere. This is perfectly located on the corner of Tunsgate, and Castle street for you to stop and get some work done or quickly pop in for a hot drink before carrying on your route. The coffee was rich and very well made with care as you'll see from my photo but what caught was the almost warm family vibe you get when you enter. Everyone's smiling, happy to serve and engage in conversation. The owner Steve is a lovely host and very attentive. Foods also pretty good 👍🏼. I highly recommend Krema if your in Guildford as your no1 coffee stop against the BIG brands.

An unassuming spot that turns out consistently great coffee. If you’re after a great cup they serve Assembly beans from a La Marzocco machine in loveramic cups. Their food is great and they serve a range of pastries and sweets plus bacon rolls, granola and yoghurt pots plus more. Their staff are very friendly and the cafe is close to the main shopping area and the castle, as well as close to public transport links. Worth noting that this is a laptop free cafe but it is clearly signed at the counter.