Best Cafes in Ash green, Surrey (2025)

Rating: 5 / 5

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

Rating: 5 / 5

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!

Rating: 5 / 5

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

Rating: 5 / 5

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 !!!!

Rating: 5 / 5

A really fantastic local cafe. Delicious food and excellent value. The owner was rushed off his feet and working hard - it's appreciated!

Rating: 5 / 5

Nice cafe. Really nice crockery especially the teapots that fit in the cups. We only had tea and some little chocolate truffles as we had already eaten. Shall return another time for breakfast.

Rating: 5 / 5

I met friends there on Monday and it was so lovely. The gentleman was so patient and friendly. The sandwiches were huge and so tasty best I've had. We also had cake and the choice was hard to make as they all looked so good. Choice made and they didn't disappoint. I would highly recommend here!

Rating: 5 / 5

So staying in Guildford for a few days. I wanted to try something different other than McDonald's or your standard chain. I found this after searching Google with great reviews, I knew I was expecting high things. Walking in it's a great atmosphere. I order the breakfast baguette with chips. I didn't have to wait too long and the portion size was great and not to much and not too little. There is an outside area with a roof to cover from rain etc. Also, the inside is nice and very well decorated. There is one toilet and it also has baby changing facilities. Overall, I really recommend and worth having a trip too, maybe a short walk from town but well worth it. If I'm back in Guildford, I'll be back.

Rating: 4 / 5

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.

Rating: 5 / 5

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.

Rating: 5 / 5

I cannot think of anything negative to say about this place. The members of staff are lovely, warm and enthusiastic. They make you feel extremely welcome and I plan to return. The food was excellent, the portions are generous and there were many delicious choices available on the menu. There is lots of seating available and plenty of space outside. The interior of the place is nicely decorated. I recommend with place 100%.

Rating: 4 / 5

The kitchen looked very clean, and the whole place was very welcoming. The chicken shawarma we ordered tasted nice, the cakes were very sweet. Unfortunately they forgot about our order, and we had to wait for a very long time. As we sat there watching other people’s orders pass the dishes looked very appetising and nicely presented. The car park time ended, so one of us had to go and add more time, that’s why I only rated them 4 stars.

Rating: 4 / 5

After visiting our gorgeous daughter and her equally lovely partner, we stooped by to get breakfast before the drive home. The good things: breakfast - there was plenty of it; coffee, which was very good; excellent service; a chance to speak the few words in arabic that I know with lovely Iraqi staff, and; the baklava - which is frankly amazing. The not so good really turned on the scrambled egg..... tautology though it may be to say it was very overdone, I stand by it. More like placed inside a blast furnace, while being beaten/ clubbed/ ground and diced by marauding savages with an attitude. The result, was pea-sized pencil-eraser textured pellets, which troubled even the tines of my fork. I know in the Middle East there is an historic fear of salmonella-contaminated eggs, so the method is to cremate them and anything in them to death but locally-sourced UK eggs are safe. So, please, please, please, scrambled egg should be barely set and only folded gently (not whipped) in the pan, which itself should sit on the moderate side of a medium heat, not the high side of a high heat.

Rating: 5 / 5

oh my god! The menu is amazing and the food was so delicious we had to take away some. too good to waste : ) the ambience is also very relaxing and great however could do slightly better in service for hot food. Again, the Chef is a very good cook. loved it.

Rating: 5 / 5

Went there with friends and family for Saturday brunch 👌 Great, cozy kid friendly atmosphere and very friendly members of staff. We ordered the following: - Egg royal - Veggie light - Toasted croissant with cheese and tomato - Kids Pancake with ice cream and maple syrup - Freshly baked butter croissant ( it was literally freshly baked as they ran out of them 😊) - Chocolate milkshake - Cappuccino - Flat white - Fresh orange juice ( well it wasn’t a freshly squeezed one as I expected)

Rating: 4 / 5

Small yet very popular cafe in and around Ashtead; perfect outdoor sitting during on the roadside to enjoy a sunny day! The sandwiches are simple but delish, coronation chicken being my favourite especially in their granary bread. Wish there was but more options to choose from. Coffee and cakes are amazing too. Highly recommend if you around Ashtead!

Rating: 4 / 5

Small Café, fast and friendly service, good quality food. As it was quite full, atmosphere was noisy, with all the people chatting plus music running in the background as well. Important: A service charge of 10% is added to the prices displayed on the menu

Rating: 5 / 5

We stopped by for breakfast and I tried the Plucky Breakfast. It was delicious, and the bacon was definitely the highlight, it was perfectly cooked, which is rare to find these days. The staff were warm and attentive and the cozy atmosphere was just the cherry on top!

Rating: 4 / 5

Great up-market cafe. It was pretty busy when we arrived although there were tables available inside and some more in the attached marquee. The food was very good and filling. The atmosphere was good too. Definitely worth a visit.

Rating: 5 / 5

Emailed to book for lunch on 30/12. Responded quickly confirming our booking. As ever the welcome was warm, the service excellent and the food delicious. Highly recommended as ever. I love that you have such a great choice of small plates and large dinners along with a good selection of yummy cakes.

Rating: 5 / 5

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.

Rating: 5 / 5

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.

Rating: 4 / 5

Lovely dog friendly cafe in a beautiful village with lots of outdoor seating. The staff were all very friendly and accommodating. They have a good selection of lunch options. The only critique we would make is that the coffee and walnut cake had little to no coffee in it. But lunch was delicious.

Rating: 4 / 5

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.

Rating: 5 / 5

Very good cafe, food is well cooked and presented. We had egg benedict and a full English breakfast. Service is friendly and fast. It does get very busy at peak times.

Rating: 4 / 5

Great atmosphere and food. Good portions and reasonable price. However waitering service could be improved. Used cutlery and plates from previous customers were not cleared before we sat down in the cabin. We had to ask for someone to clear it when we were served our food despite waiters being available to clear it. Cutlery was not provided with the food, so I had to get it myself. The station nearest to us was not kept full, I had to ask for the manager for cutlery and to top it up. Tip for improvement: Waiters to clear tables more efficiently by prioritising tables people are sat at before clearing empty tables.

Rating: 5 / 5

We came here for lunch after a walk around Horsell common. My parents have been here multiple times, but this was my first visit and I will definitely be returning. I have coeliac disease, but they advised that the allergens could be found online and that they had gluten free bread and buns to substitute. They also confirmed the chips are fried separate so are safe to eat. Food was delicious and reasonably priced, plenty of choice. They also have a dog menu, which is a nice touch.

Rating: 5 / 5

Great place to go for breakfast, then followed by a nice walk along the amazing wetlands! Parking is great and free. There is loads of room outside including awesome outdoor pods which we used last time. The food is really nice and priced fairly. My personal tip is to arrive just after it opens, or around 9:30 - it’s not very busy then, and has a brilliant atmosphere. The staff are extremely friendly too.

Rating: 5 / 5

Always great food. I have eaten here so many times in the last 15 years. Consistently good food

Rating: 5 / 5

Excellent food as usual. Love this place, great service and the coffee is wonderful.

Rating: 4 / 5

If you are hungry, this place is perfect! Large breakfast portion, decent quality food, friendly service. Tables are a bit close together (fair enough) but otherwise fine.

Rating: 5 / 5

All round great food and service, had a breakfast and price is about what you expect to pay these days. I haven’t tried anything other than the breakfast off the menu. I have visited a few times and it’s very consistent on quality and service as a cafe goes. Well worth a visit if you are hungry for some good honest food.

Rating: 5 / 5

Adorable cafe with inside and outdoor seating. I saw on the menu they do a pre-book afternoon tea as well! The loose leaf jasmine tea was a bit strong, but the pot was a very nice piece and my avocado toast was the delish. They compensated for our group of 6 and we all paid separately very easily!

Rating: 5 / 5

I go to Natters for a filter coffee and a cake every day and have done so for many years. The best ''Guest' filter coffee is precision made at the table, the cakes (my favourite are Tiffins) are Vegan. The coffee and all their cakes are excellent. The young staff are friendly, kind and hard working. When it's very busy there can be a delay but it's worth the wait. The best place for coffee in the area.

Rating: 5 / 5

The food was amazing and staff were great, they accommodated to my dietary needs without hesitation(which are not the easiest to accommodate to!). The food tasted great and the service was top notch. Not forgetting this cafe makes the best coffee I’ve ever had and the staff are always happy to help if you’re not sure what to choose from the menu. Great experience 10/10

Rating: 5 / 5

Had been meaning to visit for a while but this morning saw my first visit. It will not be my last. Excellent filter coffee and Eggs Benedict. Great friendly service. What a perfect way to start a Tuesday!!