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

What a wonderful hidden gem in Leatherhead! Was going to Costa, but was disappointed at the selection, so went on a wonderful and discovered Lucio's. My, I have never had a better hot chocolate in my life. And the muffins? To die for! I loved the atmosphere, even the style of the plates that the food came on! The service was wonderful, and it was a beautiful place to have a nice refill on a soggy day! Thanks for a lovely refreshment x

I love Lucio's Coffee&Deli the Coffee beverage is amazing as is the Food and the pastry. Absolutely lovely and highly recommended to stop by here and grab a coffee or a nice pastry . The staff is absolutely lovely and so Friendly always in a good spirit. If you don't stop by here, you're missing out! 😉

Great food, drinks, and atmosphere at Lucio’s. The coffee was really excellent. Toasted sandwiches were very tasty too - we had the chicken Milanese and mozzarella and pesto. The interior is stylish and modern. I ended up buying some of the coffee beans they had in store which I’m really looking forward to trying. There’s a great selection of pastries and sweet treats. We are from London but if we were in the area again we would definitely pay another visit :)

Go here for terrific full breakfasts, simple but finely made panini(s), comfort soups and quality bread. And as their name suggests, the coffee was an absolute belter. The pastries and cakes looked appealing too, though we didn't order any. The staff were friendly despite what was clearly the rush hour (non-stop crowd on a Sunday afternoon ~1pm).

We visited Ada’s for lunch, we were amazed at how incredible everything was! A fantastic expansive & varied menu, we chose sandwiches, coffee & cake! Great value for the quality of food. All of it was delicious! Lovely building & decor, clean & tidy. A warm, friendly & welcoming environment from both the waitress/server & the clearly very talented chef himself. We also left with some treats from their packaged produce including a bag of ground coffee. Would highly recommend for a lunch destination or take away meals to enjoy later.

The BEST FLAT WHITE I've had since leaving Australia. Harry knows good coffee, better than any I've had in London and Bristol at any price point. The steak and Brie baguette was nothing short of a triumph. The atmosphere in Ada's is warm and welcoming it's a great spot everyone's just happy to be there. Harry and James are going places, I'll be back to try the rest of the menu Bravo

We took the grandchildren into Bookham village for lunch as a treat, saying they could choose any cafe they liked, and Ada's was the one selected. They kindly put two tables together to accommodate the four of us. The girls ordered lasagne, I had a meat stew which was dairy free as I have an intolerance, and my husband opted for samosas with a pasta salad. The portions were generous and everything was delicious. The girls then had hot chocolate drinks with marshmallows and cream as dessert. It was a very successful visit, and we'll definitely go to Ada's again when we're out and about in the village.

What a perfect little spot! Delicious sandwiches with the most expansive selection it’s hard to choose - including vegan options! Curried fritters were to die for and the cakes were divine. Delicious coffee, relaxed and cosy atmosphere. Can’t wait to come back and peruse the fridge and shelves to take home some lovely meats, cheeses and specialist pastas! Would highly highly recommend. Excellent service with a warm welcome and clean, tidy and inviting!

Wow! Have never been so cheerily greeted (before I even got through the door!) and the charm didn’t end there. What a cheerful, lovely place and the food was terrific. Only went in for a quick bit of grub but that pitstop made my day.

We stopped here for a quick breakfast before a fishing trip. I loved it ,the breakfast was lovely and reasonably priced. Good coffee at a good price. The staff were fantastic and I didn't want to leave. I would definitely recommend and I will definitely go back there again

Found this cafe today as was working near by. What a fantastic find. The owners were so friendly and attentive. The breakfasts we had were so nice. Top range ingredients and really well presented. 100% be going back. Great find

Great homemade food and friendly service, our weekend treat to have coffee and a delicious sandwich at Layla's. Update May 2023 - we had a delicious full English at Laylas this morning, a perfect start to our Bank Holiday!

This is a wonderful little chocolate shop selling a range of chocolates made onsite. The rose and violet creams are the best I’ve ever tasted even better than from the shops in London. The service is very friendly and chocolates are very good quality

Incredible artisan chocolate store run by Tamas and his family, amazing choice of gelato’s and chocolate treats and even great vegan options too.

Fantastic little chocolate shop in the heart of Bookham High Street, serving a selection of hot drinks and little nibbles that you can eat in or take away. They also offer dairy free and decaffeinated options. Huge selection of different flavoured milk, dark and white chocolate, truly spoilt for choice at this place. Lovely, helpful and friendly staff. Well worth a visit if you're in the area.

Best coffee in Dorking by a long way. Friendly staff...lovely atmosphere

Fantastic local, family owned coffee shop. As a self confessed coffee snob, this is by-far my favourite coffee shop. The staff are excellent, always friendly and take care and attention when creating their masterpieces. The coffee is amazing- I drink cortado’s and whenever I order one elsewhere, I’m so disappointed! The sweet treats are wonderful. They have a selection of classics (brownies, tiffins, granola slices, pastries ect) but also have incredible fancier options to indulge in (opera cakes, cheesecakes, Mille-feuille, macarons ect). The prices are so reasonable, especially for the quality served. I always recommend this place to my clients. The only danger of this place is that I work on the high street and can’t help but visit once a day 🙃

The coffee was excellent and I enjoyed sitting outside watching the world go by. All of the staff were very friendly. If you love coffee then I highly recommend. They also had a good looking selection of treats too.

This is just a refreshing break of the hustle and bustle of the High Street, it feels like an oasis of calm, and a friendly space where you can enjoy a cup or two by yourself or with friends. I really enjoyed having a cuppa here

Visited with the children for the Tiger that Came to Tea trail. Having done many other National Trust theme trails, I must admit that I think I preferred this one the most. I liked this story as a child too! The trail takes you around the outside of the property and then through the main house. Each trail point provides a short activity such as making the tiger some food, brewing tea by throwing tea bags into cups and dressing up as the tiger (or Sophie). Each activity station was quite small but luckily, due to the time we arrived and due to many schools still being in, we had plenty of space and time at each task. I imagine next week (half term) will be a totally different ball game and with any sort of crowd the trail would really become a chore rather than enjoyable. My advice would be to go early (or late) to avoid crowds and busy periods. We also enjoyed the added bonus of the Last Tree Exhibition on the first floor of the house. This short exhibition presented the works of Luke Adam Hawker and was really eye opening, fascinating and interesting. Whilst my three year old didn't find this too exciting, my five year old enjoyed looking at the art. A nice touch was the addition of some of Luke's art work as a child which inspired my eldest to focus on her art which she loves too. Of course the house itself is a shrine to the family that lived there in the early 1900s and some of the rooms are fabulous. There were also a number of teddy griffins to hunt for in the various rooms too which kept the children focussed. Polesden Lacey is one of the smaller NT properties and is definitely more suited to a lovely warm summer's day rather than the overcast and rainy weather we were treated to. But with the trail, the art exhibition, the historic rooms and the cafes there is plenty to keep you occupied. Four legged friends are also welcome on leads.

My wife and I visited Polesden Lacey midweek in December. Our visit involved a walk around the gardens, the house itself and then a trip to the cafe. The house is set in some really very well tended gardens and parkland. The gardens and kitchen gardens were very interesting, both in the overall layout and in the details. There were some lovely spots, like the covered bridge and some interesting details, like notices explaining what was happening in the gardens that were displayed on garden forks. Around the gardens, the statues and carvings had all been wrapped in sheets, against the ravages of the winter. The gardens contained a bird feeding area with a small hide. We spent quite some time watching a wide variety of birds there. Really good. Beside the entry to the house was an old carousel (closed off during our visit). People were held in a queue at the door, because the house was decorated for Christmas, with the theme of a masquerade from 1931. The delay at the door enabled relatively small groups to see and photograph the lavish Christmas decorations. In the entrance hall, visitors could hear 1930s recordings of Christmas carols. One carol sounded as though it was sung by Florence Foster Jenkins, although I’m almost certainly wrong. The decorations were spectacular and these included lots of costumes and some live piano music. For me, the highlight of the interior, was the collection of paintings in the hallways and corridors, there were some icons(?) , and Dutch interiors and seascapes. What was disappointing was that our visit was restricted to a few formal rooms, with no bedrooms and no kitchens to be seen. The cafe supplied us with drinkable coffee and there was food available that didn’t contain eggs and dairy.

Wow wow wow! One of my absolute favourites! The journey to Polesden Lacey along the country roads is just gorgeous and then when we arrived we were in for a treat! The coffee shop has a lovely courtyard to enjoy coffee and a cake, a decent gift shop to buy seasonal gifts and goods and then access to the park & house. The acreage offers plenty! Play areas set up for children are superb to get them out in nature, whilst ramblers can go on long walks and all can enjoy the house and views. The view….whilst walking to the house it comes up on you & wow the Valley is spectacular! The house is stunning and was showing an exhibition inside so plenty to look at whilst taking in the house itself. The gardens and landscape are beautifully kept with picnic areas and seating all over. Highly recommend - super friendly and helpful staff & volunteers

What a fantastic National Trust destination! House and Gardens fab to visit. Plenty of parking and volunteers very welcoming and informative. I went on a short garden walk with a volunteer Gardner and it was insightful. I will be back!

Popped in for a sneaky mulled-wine (homebru and highly recommend). Had some good times at the Fetcham and Ashtead branches this year. Always good vibes and service!

Today I eat that amazing soup in Greenwise highly recommend ♥️❤️. Come in and try

A charming and delightful local village cafe located on Cobham Road, Fetchham. Welcoming staff with seating inside and out. Sat outside on a lovely sunny day with a coffee and Panini.

We stopped off during a road trip and are glad we did. Very friendly staff who were happy to adjust the menu for whatever you needed and did their very best to make sure you were happy. The food was great and the service was better!

A group of us stopped here. The manager made space for us, he took our orders, all the drinks and food arrived in good time. The food was great and so was the service. The manager made sure we was happy, which was nice. Would recommend this cafe.

The food is great and affordable. The staff and the owner is very friendly and very accomodating. This will be our pit stop each time we go boxhill. Thank you so much for the treat. You guys are very nice. Til next time

Excellent food and coffee well priced with friendly, welcoming service- every visit is a pleasure!

A specialty cafe with a healthy menu, calming décor, wood tables, local merchandise, smiles of the servers. My sausage sarnie came with red onions in it of which its sweetness went well with the pork, the sourdough freshly moist, the meat freshly juicy. My wife's avocado on toast was wholesome but the avocado was cut in halves though garnished with red pepper. I would prefer it being smashed and seasoned.

Lovely decor in this place, bright and fresh. Friendly and polite service. Food was lovely, nice cup of tea as well.

Lovely small cafe, quite busy often find there's not enough seating to the amount of customers. However the food standards are brilliant 👏 the staff are welcoming and friendly. Recommended for a nice cuppa and breakfast if you get a chance.

Lovely atmosphere and friendly service. Lovely place for a breakfast or brunch. Nice and clean. Worth noting: 1) it is on the high-end when it comes to prices 2) cappuccino is not very frothy so it’s more like a caffellatte of flat white. Dogs welcomed.

A great little spot for breakfast. Really good coffee and some lovely food options. Friendly staff and quick service. Would love to come back to try more of the food!

Excellent vibes, terrific coffee, great food. What's more, the service is good - the staff are warm and welcoming. The menu is interesting without being overwhelming. I've not been to one of the musical performances that they apparently host, but it sure seems like a good venue to host a small, intimate musical evening. The one sticking point was the slightly sticky tables (I tried two of them), reminding one of a round-the-corner greasy spoon, but that apart, Charlie & Ginger is super cool.

I have been getting my coffee from Charlie & Ginger for years now at this rate, and there is a reason for it! Perfect coffee, great seating spaces, and delicious pastries. They do have a loyalty stamp card, so you can get a free coffee every so often. It's a great spot if you WFH, there are spaces with charger points. They also sell really nice candles & coffee beans for those with a machine at home. The aesthetic of the cafe is also so pretty, and the staff are always super friendly (and will remember your order if you are a regular!) They also have clean toilets, are dog friendly, and have space for bikes outside.