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

John and the team really came through for a Greek themed platter for 20ppl. Delivered on time at late notice and the Birthday Boy and team at the office all enjoyed the food. Highly recommend. Amy

This place is a total gem. Simply the best coffee around and always a friendly face. Such a great team, who always deliver excellent service. The food is really, really tasty and did I mention the amazing coffee?? Thank you all for brightening so many of my days!

I absolutely love this cafe, they are always so friendly and welcoming. The food and drink is delicious and as an added bonus today, they arranged a complimentary shuttle for 4 with Tesla to Guildford station. We had a lovely Tesla representive, who gave us lots of information about the brand and the vehicle and thankfully, made sure we all still got our train into London Waterloo without being too late, thank you Ritual and thank you Tesla .

The most wonderful coffee stand we’ve ever been to! Dog-friendly, above and beyond service, just all around nice people! @biscuitsforgenevieve says thank you :)

Superb little shop,full of delights. You know when its good as there was a que outside for ice creams.Been here a couple of times now and love the ice creams.....love it🍦

Exceptionally welcoming, helpful and friendly people running this delightful little place! We had the most amazing hot chocolates! I tried the ruby hot chocolate which was so so delicious I wish I lived closer, I’d be there all the time 😆. Both the man and the lady working that day were really sweet and helpful and very knowledgeable too. We’d highly recommend.. they made us feel more than welcome 🤗

My girlfriend and I came into ask about filming location for the film The Holiday. Very informative discussion then ended up have a lovely ice cream here. Well worth it. Thanks.

Update (July 2024) We are regulars and are delighted with their new matcha delight. We just got a tub and had it for dessert after dinner. The flavors of Uji Kyoto ended our day marvelously. Thank you, Delights Team! ----------------+- Ewen, Albert and his Godalming Delights team offer real delights to our lives. We have anniversaries in April (2020) and, although the early lockdown was already daunting, their ice-cream delivery services made our days special indeed. We usually tend to buy their ice cream in a big tub in two flavours in layers so we can continue to enjoy them at home. (They do sell their cones and buying in bulk is economical!) They have a good range of vegan selections; and their vegan ginger and orange chocolate slice - OMG a heavenly delight! PS (Summer 2021) We've just had their ice-cream milk shakes (mixture of two types of ice creams of one's choice). It was a delightful different experience recommended for the regulars!

Absolutely love food, and the gentleman who served us was warm and friendly. I would 100% recommend for everyone to eat here

Loved this quaint, beautiful tea shop with so many interesting wall hangings... And the beautiful collection of tea pots and tea cups behind the counter. Only had time for a very quick cuppa, the friendly person brought it very fast. I'll be back to enjoy some of the gorgeous, eats!

Lovely cakes. They had baklava when I was there last time. It was amazing. Coffee is nice. Dog friendly. Nice calming background music. Very domestic vibes. We will be back.

Absolutely love it here I did work experience for them and I will definitely be coming back to the food as it was incredible that lovely people and lovely food and drink I recommend going for lunch their busy hours are between 1and 2 p.m. and close at 3 had a lovely time thank you

A lovely lunch with my husband and our dog Floki. We had a delicious chicken & bacon sandwich with salad, savory toasted croissant and crispy sweet potato fries. We all felt welcomed and the place is super cute. Thank you!

Came here for Leicester birthday and had a great time. Staff were very friendly, good drinks and great decor. Could do with some background music.

We’ve just had an excellent breakfast 1x smoke salmon 1x on toast avocado, poached egg and bacon 1x full English. Lovely welcoming relaxed atmosphere, looking forward to coming back and trying their lunch menu.

*dog friendly* Visited Huskins for a lazy Friday lunch while we were exploring the town. Such a warm welcome upon arrival. The decor is beautifu,l the bathrooms clean and they welcomed Toby with a mat & bowl. The food did not disappoint. Good menu including (Lavazza) coffee and cake. The BBQ wings were crispy and hot. The triple cheese burgers were juicy and I was able to upgrade mine with bacon & sweet potato fries. Oh 😮 the cocktails were lush especially the espresso martini. If you're in Godalming, this is where to stop.

Lovely cafe and quaint farm shop- what a find! 😊 Never seen such a sophisticated coffee machine in my life- It does caffeinated or decaf coffee. Also, oat or normal milk using high quality products. Making the coffee yourself gives you the option of how much syrup etc for the health contious. All in all a unique addition to Godalming. Lovely lovely lovely!

This cafe is a delightful find! Nestled within a charming farm shop, it offers a unique and welcoming atmosphere. The cafe itself is cozy and inviting, with a lovely selection of homemade treats and delicious coffee. What sets this place apart is the thoughtful inclusion of family-friendly amenities. There's a wonderful selection of board games to keep children (and adults!) entertained, a well-stocked toy corner, and even a dedicated library area with comfy seating. Did I forget to mention it’s also dog friendly?

I live in Guildford and my friend told me about the wide variety of fine groceries and the beautiful décor, I was not disappointed! It was so comfy and everything was so well researched and accommodating. This is now my second visit and I just love the seating area as my kids can play a board game while i read a book, the hot chocolate i recommend 100000%

Never been so impressed by such a small, independent, store. Beautifully arranged and only good quality, good ingredients and, largely, locally sourced products Hira (the owner) is really personable and goes the extra mile with all her customers. The coffee machine is the most advanced I’ve ever seen anywhere and the results don’t disappoint. The next room features a small sit down area with board games and books available on the bookcase. Can’t wait to visit for a second time!

Great little place! Very friendly and good service. Support them and pay cash when you visit as being a small business, 100% of cash goes to them rather than card as a % goes to the card company and they loose out! Great waffles, fresh and stunning. Wish i had taken a photo!

Perfect goal for a kids cycle or hike...lots of choice on the waffle menu and great, friendly service

Perfect for Sunday morning coffee’s, hot chocolate & fantastic waffles after a walk around the lake and watching rugby training!

Great sausage and bacon baps and coffee. Friendly service. Only thing to improve is that it could be better value for money.

Superb coffee and a cozy atmosphere! Voted the best in all of Surrey, and I couldn’t agree more. Merve is unbelievably friendly and personable. The baklava was the perfect addition to my cappuccino. Highly recommend this spot—I'll definitely be back!

The best coffee in Godalming :) We stopped here twice, because once wasn’t enough, and got the pumpkin spiced latte both times. While we didn’t get any cakes, it looked incredibly tempting. There is also chess and board games available, which is great for a rainy day. The interior is very welcoming and cosy and it is dog-friendly, with dog biscuits and water.

Great little stop, very close to Surrey Orthodontists which makes it handy for a quick tea or coffee if you’re early for an appointment. Always friendly, quiet. Not an overwhelming environment for those with ASC/SPD.

The best coffee in Godalming, hands down! We recently moved to the area and a visit here helped us choose the area knowing we could come here for an independent coffee! For anyone getting a takeaway coffee from one of the chains, please give The Journalist a go, you won’t regret it!

Classic British cafe. Decent quality of ingredients on the breakfast. Friendly guys running the place. All you can ask for really. Spent about £20 for two breakfasts with drinks.

I was just visiting the area and stumbled upon this lovely cafe. I was a little unsure if its the kind of food I fancied at first as I was only looking for a bakery at first. The menu was inside so I had to entry to read it. Upon entering I found it to be clean and functional. I went up to the counter where the lady was very polite and friendly. I ordered the "fat boy" breakfast as seeing the large menu had got me hungry. It was on the table within minutes and everything was cooked to a very nice standard. Whilst eating my meal I noticed the staff talking to customers in the dining area as they came in and out. They were all very polite and cheerful throughout. Overall I don't think you could beat it for the price and I will definitely be going back when I'm next here. Thank you very much!

We absolutely revere Godalming Cafe. My boss was recommended it by his previous work mate and as we work in the area, either a very bad day or very good day will often result in a trip here. Excellent all-day breakfasts (Freshly squeezed orange juice in pints and freshly made smoothies are also exceptional) with massive portions at very good value for money, friendly staff and good service. Would choose this place above the overpriced high street chain cafe's every damn time.

Excellent breakfast and great service. As always!

Superb breakfasts and coffee, we had dirty breakfast fries, half English, pancakes and eggs benedict. Everyone loved their food, really friendly service and great atmosphere. We will be back to try the rest of the menu 😋

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.

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

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!

Lovely restaurant with excellent decoration. Always busy, even on a Monday night.. so make sure you book. Food was delicious and cooked perfectly. Our waiter was polite and he had the best customer service I've seen for a while.

Delicious Thai food that tastes really authentic. Perfect cosy night dining in or lazing outside in the garden on a sunny day. Great wine and cocktail selection too. Love this place - go often.

This was our second visit to the Greedy Elephant and once again the food was amazing. Last night’s one of the most delicious meals I’ve ever eaten. The flavours were intoxicating! Highly recommend the seafood sizzling platter, mixed vegetables in oyster sauce and the beef and cashew nuts. The service was also impeccable, the staff a delight, knowledgeable and very very professional. Can’t recommend highly enough and we can’t wait to return!