Top Cafes in Guildford, Surrey
Lorenzo's breakfast , brunch &lunch
96 Stoke Rd, Guildford GU1 4JN, UK | Cafe P: 07570 388940
Rating: 4.8 (365) Price Level:
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: 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
"Good breakfast, generous portions. Beautiful seating. Friendly environment and spacious
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.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Outdoor Seating
- Children' Menu
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Website not available
Parking Options:
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- The Stoke - 32m away
- Stoke Park - 477m away
- The King's Head, Guildford - 37m away
- bp - 338m away
- Stoke Park Playground - 190m away
Frida's coffee house
Fays Passage, Guildford GU1 4SQ, UK | Coffee Shop P: Not available
Rating: 4.8 (46) Price Level:
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!!!
Rating: 5 / 5
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.
Rating: 5 / 5
Great coffee with a really nice art vibe. Whether you want a good local coffeehouse, or a fellow creative looking for some downtime and inspiration. Forget big chains, come here instead, so much better.
Rating: 5 / 5
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.
Rating: 5 / 5
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!
Features:
- Dine-In
- Takeout
- Restroom
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
Nearby Landmarks:
- Tesco Express - 16m away
- ODEON Guildford - 143m away
- The Rodboro Buildings - JD Wetherspoon - 55m away
- Popworld - Guildford - 59m away
- Primark - 154m away
The Hideout
Hideout, University of Surrey, University Campus, Guildford GU2 7XS, UK | Coffee Shop P: Not available
Rating: 4.8 (64) Price Level:
Good Atmosphere.
Rating: 5 / 5
This is like the best place to unwind, chill, and get authentic coffee (or tea)! Fell in love with this place the minute I stepped in. The rustic atmosphere makes it look like a second home for me! ❤
Rating: 5 / 5
even artistified my takeaway coffee. excellent surprise to find when back at me desk. thanks guys, made my day!
Rating: 5 / 5
Good quality and delicious cakes, affordable prices. Shoutout for the I guess manager/owner who despite the obviously challenging Monday with new staff still managing to deliver great customer service, which in situations like this are difficult
Rating: 5 / 5
"The best Latte I've ever had" - My father Also the best hot chocolate I've ever had. Thank you! Went on the open day and loved it.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Lunch
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Restroom
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Nearby Landmarks:
- Guildford School of Acting - 211m away
- University Of Surrey - 232m away
- Stag Hill Reception, Surrey University - 349m away
- Guildford Cathedral - 286m away
- AQA - 156m away
Lily London
Tunsgate Arch, High St, Guildford GU1 3AA, UK | Coffee Shop P: Not available
Rating: 5 (17) Price Level:
Best coffee Ive had in Guildford or London. I always make a point of going there when in the area
Rating: 5 / 5
An excellent coffee in a great location and altogether more impressive due to the fact the great coffee was made in a telephone box. This is now my first choice in Guildford when I want a decent coffee to go.
Rating: 5 / 5
Very good coffee- It doesn’t look like, but worth trying! You won’t be disappointed. Specially if you are in a rush and need COFFE TO GO.
Rating: 5 / 5
Cute love the idea of the phone booth! Best coffee in Guildford for sure
Rating: 5 / 5
Absolutely the best coffee in Guildford, or possibly the whole of the UK.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
Nearby Landmarks:
- Lloyds Bank - 24m away
- Tunsgate Quarter - 104m away
- Guildford Castle - 167m away
- Guildford Library and room hire - 118m away
- Sainsbury's - 55m away
Open Grounds Cafe
Millmead, Guildford GU2 4BE, UK | Cafe P: 01483 575008
Rating: 4.9 (58) Price Level:
They have a lot of gluten free options and they all look and sound good! Had the cake and Brie and fig (both gluten free) and it was super tasty!
Rating: 5 / 5
A group of us popped in today and we were very impressed by the friendliness and customer service. Coffee and cakes were good. Nice sense of community in this place. Will definitely return. Thanks.
Rating: 5 / 5
Best cafe/stop in Guildford. Wonderful volunteers, great service, lovely drinks and cakes, great for kids and working for a couple of hours too.
Rating: 5 / 5
A good church/charity run cafe, where profits are used for good causes. Pay it forward enables you to buy someone deserving a mesl and drink.
Rating: 5 / 5
Great location, friendly staff. Two for one offers in the run up to Saturday closing time.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Nearby Landmarks:
- Yvonne Arnaud Theatre - 115m away
- Guildford Baptist Church - 8m away
- Marks and Spencer - 282m away
- Guildford Castle - 320m away
- Guildford URC Church - 205m away
Fresco DeliKafessen
1A Friary St, Guildford GU1 4EH, UK | Cafe P: 01483 568876
Rating: 4.8 (384) Price Level:
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
A lovely, hellenic (Greek) café in the heart of Guildford! Dimitris and Nikos are so friendly, kind and treat you like their friend! I ordered a fresco espresso, which is actually what is called FREDDO ESPRESSO, in Hellas (Greece). Tasteful! They also offered me two pieces of greek bougatsa🇬🇷❤️ In store, you can find many traditional products like "petit four", "bougatsa", cakes, etc, but also ice cream for dogs! 🐕 Totally recommend it! Have fun x
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
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
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 !!!!
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Brunch
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Outdoor Seating
- Restroom
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Website not available
Nearby Landmarks:
- Phoenix Court Shopping Centre - 46m away
- Marks and Spencer - 82m away
- wagamama guildford high st - 19m away
- Yvonne Arnaud Theatre - 199m away
- White Lion Walk - 100m away
Solar Sisters - Zero Waste - Refill - Café
86 North St, Guildford GU1 4AU, UK | Cafe P: 01483 496086
Rating: 4.8 (120) Price Level:
We had very good vegan Falafel Wraps and an avocado sandwich. The flat white with oat was also very well done. The cakes and the fudge were just right in terms of sugar and baking. Both service and other customers were very nice!
Rating: 5 / 5
One of my favourite places in Guildford! An integral part of my weekend . . . a stroll into town, with great coffee and delicious cake while I stock up on essentials without the packaging! A really welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for everyone, with fantastic events to attend throughout each month too!
Rating: 5 / 5
Visited this place for some lunch, quirky decor and very friendly people. I chose a sandwich that wasn’t on the menu and they were more than happy to make something for me. Great food, great coffee and great service, couldn’t ask for much more. This is also a great concept of a shop, to have refills for every day items and also make it a coffee and food outlet. Will absolutely return when next in area.
Rating: 5 / 5
Beautiful quiet little shop we arrived at from London after a struggle of a journey due to train strikes. Truly a gem! Reasonably priced excellent coffee, delicious moist vegan cakes unlike many I've tried before, and lots of zero waste products that are well-priced. Very polite service! If only this was my local cafe.
Rating: 5 / 5
I shop at Solar sisters all the time but it was ages before I discovered their olive oil, tucked away to the left of the counter. It's the best that I've ever tasted. Give it a try. PS They've also got rapeseed oil and balsamic vinegar.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Live Music
- Children' Menu
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Turtle Bay Guildford - 29m away
- Guildford Library and room hire - 79m away
- Royal Grammar School - 115m away
- HSBC Guildford - 147m away
- Mavericks Barber Shop - 33m away
Jacobs Well Café
38 Stringer's Ave, Jacobs Well, Guildford GU4 7NW, UK | Coffee Shop P: 07351 314849
Rating: 4.8 (49) Price Level:
Lovely cooked breakfast, and a nice big mug of tea, which has the tea bag left in and served with a small pot of milk, so you can have it how you like it. Was busy but didn't have to wait long for my breakfast either, I live 2 minutes from there so will definitely be using it more. The staff are so welcoming and attentive, a really nice dining experience,and nice and clean as well.
Rating: 5 / 5
Lovely breakfast! Everything was delicious and you could tell the bacon and sausages were top quality produce, even the bread was fresh and tasty! Staff are also very friendly! Far from your average greasy spoon! Looking forward to visiting again!
Rating: 5 / 5
Visit with my Mum regularly & she loves what she has & above all the Coffee! For me the Big Breakfast is just top notch! Proper butchers sausages none of you cheap orange ones here! Overall great food superb polite old fashioned service & great atmosphere in bright surroundings. We will be back time & time again! Thank you 🙏
Rating: 5 / 5
Popped in for a look and decided to try the sausage and bacon sandwich with brown bread and a latte. Nice guy, very chatty and welcoming. Fast service and food was on the table by the time I’d used the toilet. Brown sauce and mustard to my liking, very good quality ingredients and delicious, coffee was hot and a big mug. Not too many other customers in there but felt a good place to be and I’ll definitely be back to sample the big breakfast very soon. Overall a very clean and welcoming place and good luck to the business, I’m sure it will flourish further.
Rating: 5 / 5
This is the first time we go to Jacobs Well café, since usually we go to a more local one. The food was delicious, not greasy, and cooked to perfection. Simple place, but they know how to do things properly. From now on, my favourite breakfast place in Guildford!
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Brunch
- Takeout
- Children' Menu
- Coffee
Website not available
Parking Options:
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Jacobs Well Village Hall - 410m away
Street Cups
Street cups, 14a Chapel St, Guildford GU1 3UL, UK | Coffee Shop P: 01483 346130
Rating: 4.9 (138) Price Level:
An absolutely adorable little cafe. Had a quick coffee and biscuits break here, and thoroughly enjoyed it. Recommended!
Rating: 5 / 5
Wonderful small business, great staff and delicious drinks! :) The location is so convenient with great views from the outside seating.
Rating: 5 / 5
Such good good coffee. Went back again to have more. Also, the bakery items are freshly made in the cafe. Highly recommend.
Rating: 5 / 5
A wonderful coffee shop on Chapel Street . The owners are so friendly and always happy to have a chat in the mornings. Lovely outdoor seating on pedestrian only street and great snacks as well. Highly recommend for a brilliant coffee!
Rating: 5 / 5
The best Greek coffee shop / cafe in Guildford. The staff are lovely and so chatty. Really made an effort to describe the baked goods and their favourites. I had a burger puff (bifteki) and a rum sweet pastry. Their prices are very reasonable. The quality of food is outstanding. Finally a lovely independent Greek coffee place to take the family.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Outdoor Seating
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Children
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
Website not available
Nearby Landmarks:
- Yvonne Arnaud Theatre - 185m away
- Côte Guildford - 20m away
- Loaf - 79m away
- Tunsgate Quarter - 56m away
- Guildford Castle - 75m away
Cocco French Patisserie & Coffee
40 Haydon Pl, Guildford GU1 4NE, UK | Bakery P: 01483 455577
Rating: 4.5 (140) Price Level:
Beautiful, tasty cakes and such a welcoming atmosphere. We brought my mum here on her birthday for some slices of cake & the owner was so generous with wrapping the box. They really made my mum's day. So much so that we came back on her last day in Guildford for another slice! Would recommend to anyone 😊
Rating: 5 / 5
Lovely to meet with the owner, Jacob and to enjoy a coconut patisserie and coffee when visiting for the first time. The food was delicious and the coffee excellent. I am certain this business will be very successful. Great to know that they sell Ben and Jerry's ice cream too.
Rating: 5 / 5
I have always found Jacob and his Wife exceptionally pleasant owners who give a warm welcome on every visit. Along with the rest of the team, I always experience an excellent service, they are clearly customer focused. All the food and cakes I have had are very good indeed, all of which I believe are priced fairly. Best coffee too!! Really good quality. I like to go here during quiet times and take my laptop to do some work out of the office while I have a drink and some food. The place is always impeccably clean and it’s a very relaxed comfortable place to be.
Rating: 5 / 5
Food - Cake is nice and fresh. I enjoyed my iced coffee as well Service - Quality Service and friendly staff. I think that was the owner, he even gave us FREE Iced Vanilla drink! 💯 Atmosphere - Ambiance is good and nice especially during the time we went here around 1-2PM. It’s quiet and calm and peaceful Overall, I will be going back here again to have a relaxing time for coffee ☕️ If you are asian or European this place is inclusive and safe space.
Features:
- Serves Breakfast
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Restroom
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
Nearby Landmarks:
- Waitrose & Partners - 55m away
- HSBC Guildford - 150m away
- Guildford Library and room hire - 179m away
- The Guildford Institute - 126m away
- Primark - 229m away