The Best Cafes in Long Ditton, Surrey, United Kingdom (2025)

We just found this gem when looking for somewhere to grab some food in Esher. The breakfast was incredibly good, with exceptional presentation. The staff were extremely laid back, friendly and professional. After brunch we watched the mixologist make some cocktails, then promptly ordered an espresso martini. It was divine. The atmosphere was lovely, the food and drink were exceptional and we will definitely be back for more. Finding a place like this is so rare nowadays. We definitely stumbled upon a special place.

Amazing venue for private hire! We have been visiting Hummings bar for many years now as they do the best brunch by far - nowhere else compares! Last week I had my baby shower at this location and it didn’t disappoint! Since booking the venue months ago the team (special shout out to Ramon & Georgia) have been there every step of the way. Phone calls to discuss plans, timings, the food menu which I was able to customise with the team as well as cocktails, they ensured every detail was discussed and perfect. They also catered brilliantly to dietary requirements. The service on the day was perfection, nothing was too much to ask for, food and drinks were delicious, staff were so friendly and we couldn’t fault the venue or team at all, easy to park in the area, everyone commented on the staff and how much of a stunning venue this is (which makes perfect for private hire as you don’t even need to decorate, it’s so unique with such a cool vibe!) Everyone had such a fab time! I would highly recommend this venue & will be back - huge thank you Hummings for making my baby shower so special & a day we won’t forget!! Yasmin x

A fantastic breakfast, brunch, lunch and evening location for incredible cocktails. Service is exceptional and great food!! A proper owner managed business with absolute focus on its customers

Was so pleased to find out me & my friends won the brunch for a bunch competition! Thank you so much Hummings! Our waitress was lovely & offered processo on the house 😍 me and my friends had such a lovely afternoon, thank you! Will 100% be back and recommend to others as the brunch was seriously the best in Esher.

So happy to have this lovely new cafe with really friendly staff on my doorstep. Great coffee (and hot chocolate!), as well as delicious pastries & sandwiches. And their new platters are an added bonus, highly recommend!

Absolutely in love with this cozy place! Fantastic spot and great addition to the area, yummy selection of pastries, panini and deli. The best cappuccino so far. This will be my treat going further!

Great little cafe with a good selection of fresh and well presented pastries. Coffee was good and the staff were great.

Lovely cosy cafe run by Anna & Sylvia who are SO welcoming, friendly, go the extra mile and serve delicious homemade focaccias, pasta, soups & coffee! I love it here, it’s so wholesome and the food/coffees were amazing! I’ve been looking for really well made sandwiches with lots of love & flavour for a while, I found you!

La Fontana Cafe in Thames Ditton is a gem! Their coconut cappuccino is a delightful blend, the panini is perfection, and the chocolate croissants are out of this world! Silvia and her team are the best – always welcoming with friendly vibes that make you feel at home. Must-visit for foodies looking for a cozy and delicious experience!

La Fontana Cafe Deli in Thames Ditton contributed to the Macmillan Cancer Support Charity event organized a couple of weeks ago by the Ye Olde Swan Pub in Thames Ditton. Great event attended by many. Our raffle ticket has won the voucher and here we go; yesterday we cashed it in for delicious pastries and excellent coffee served by the ever so happy and welcoming La Fontana team on the glorious Saturday morning. A huge thank you for the contribution and great event organization by the Pub. Croissants are the best of the best like in my favourite on Piazza Navona, and the best coffee on this side of New York. Well done. Jack&Kat

Absolutely fantastic! It came recommended by someone. I had a superb salad, the cafe is kept very clean, the music is really good, wonderful positive atmosphere and staff is really kind. All done with love! Must go🤩 *Added info: the Chai Latte is to die for and the Italian biscuits make you want to move in!

This restaurant made my birthday wonderful and memorable. All staff were very welcoming and attentive as well as very professional. The serving speed was very quick without any delays. The foods were superb - the ingredients were fresh and harmonised. I regret I didn't order sides as the mains had such a great punch and powerful flavours. Great atmosphere to enjoy Christmas vibe enough. As this place is a popular spot, I wish they extended the size of a restaurant, and then more people can have an amazing experience there. Love this place lots.

Exquisite Meal at The French Table last night! All I can say is truly a “Chef’s Kiss” is deserved and more! This talented Chef should be awarded a Michelin Star ⭐ From the moment you walk in you’re so warmly greeted. They are all about the details… staff are so knowledgeable and friendly. Celebrating a birthday - was made to be pretty spectacular - I am a well travelled person… I have eaten in some amazing restaurants. The combination of ingredients and presentation was really impressive.

Having been on my bucket list for some time, we managed to get a last minute reservation for my wife’s birthday. The welcome was very friendly and when shown to our table, not only was there birthday confetti on the table but they had also personalised the menu. You already know from these little touches, it is going to be a great evening. The food was outstanding. I had the soft boiled egg salad to start and the grilled octopus with saffron risotto for the main. I could not fault either dish. My wife and daughter had the roasted loin of beef for the main with a side of mash. ‘Heaven on a plate, was my wife’s response whilst my daughter couldn’t stop devouring the mash. We all chose different desserts and once again, faultless. The waiting staff were extremely attentive and friendly which all helped to make a very memorable dining experience. We will certainly return. Exceptional service with exceptional food. Highly recommend.

We opted for the tasting menu at lunch which offered a variety of beautifully presented dishes of authentic French cooking. Standout dishes were the squash veloute, hake and the passion fruit tarte. The restaurant had a buzzing atmosphere and service was perfect.

Had breakfast here a very popular place but timed it well only had to wait 5 minutes for a table, very friendly staff, lovely food would recommend and will return not badly price

great place for brunch! everything i have tried has been so good- the coffee is delicious

Went to Surbeanton for brunch with my family and we had a great time. Everyone loved their food, I had the Survegan Breakfast & a Matcha Latte and both were incredible. Marie was super friendly and very accommodating with helping my mum find something gluten free. Will be back!

Flat white is gorgeous!! really taste the coffee. Mediterranean breakfast is filling and nice. Diff from my usual full English breakfast. Fresh ingredients and presentation was spot on. The pancakes were fluffy, but rather stingy on the toppings. 7x blueberries, half a strawberry, tiny bit of syrup, half a banana to go with 4 pancakes is not enough. Need more fruits if you're paying £8.50.

This is not sponsored or an ad in any way, but: Absolutely cannot rate this place highly enough; went here with my parents for paninis for lunch and it was beautiful. I live down the road and manage a pub and took a chance on the "daily lamb roast" today and have shown photos of my absolutely incredible lunch to all of my regulars and they cannot believe the absolutely insane value for money and fantastic quality of the food delivered to me today. There was a HUGE portion of freshly roasted lamb, 5 different veg all perfectly cooked (cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, green beans and carrots), beautiful home made roast potatoes cooked to perfection and a homemade yorkie, not to mention the absolute VAT of gravy that came with it (the correct amount of gravy), also mint sauce but I'm not a fan personally. The food was absolutely class and probably the best roast I've ever had delivered, even though it was a Tuesday afternoon, I wasn't expecting a lot but for £9.99 it is absolutely worth double that, it's tided me over through my 13 hour bar shift and I will happily order this every week. Stunning. Please don't sleep on this place, their food is made with love and is proper PROPER homemade food and is a proper hidden gem in Surbiton. Cannot recommend this place enough. Can't wait to try other things on their menu ❤️

Now I know what a falafel and humous wrap made with love tastes like! Michelle and Chantelle serve food with a friendly smile at this tucked away gem in Surbiton. Cosy and homely with a great lunchtime menu. We had wraps and freshly squeezed orange juice followed by coffee and tea and lots of lovely conversation with the owner and staff. This is a great place to make your regular lunchtime spot because you WILL get great customer service here. You won't be 'just another customer'. They'll remember you and connect and make you feel wanted. Please note there is no toilet on premises (although there's one around the corner at the local YCMCA) and the café closes at around 4pm.

Lovely little local place to eat home style cooking… we had brekkie but I’ve had the pie and mash before and it’s pretty decent too. The only thing I’d add is that the sausage was just cooked and would’ve easily taken an extra couple of minutes under the grill.

If you want a quality coffee at a cost effective rate please do yourself a favour and come to Thames ditton railway station.

Great coffee. Al has won various awards for his excellent coffe

Al is such a love! He makes excellent coffee as well as conversation.

I booked a table for brunch online, and the staff opened the conversation with offering if we wanted to sit outside (sunny day). We took that opportunity and it was great! Food was a good selection for vegetarians, vegans not so much. The quantity and quality of the food was great, I got the cauliflower hash - defo recommend and my friend got the eggs royal. Cocktails too! When leaving the out area, you have to walk down the back of the deck and come in from a sliding door - not the emergency exit door you used to go out - there's no handle on the outside. I will be coming back.

Great find for breakfast! It is a small but very nice cafe with a view or the river. Staff were very friendly and the food was really tasty! We had to sit outside because they were fully booked and we got really cold as they do not a have heaters.

A very chilled atmosphere , friendly staff, great drinks and delicious food. You can reserve inside but outside is first come first serve. However, the hostess kindly put us on a waiting list and we were moved outside when a table became available. We will be returning.

One of my favorite breakfast places in London. Cosy vibes, great service, delicious food and also has a small section you can buy goods from. We loved everything about the visit and the staff were so polite and lovely. Do try the Christmas cake!

Great little cafe in surbiton for a breakfast. Tasty food, friendly staff and good coffee. My favorite place for easy weekend brunch. Must try banana bread and cinnamon butter

Absolutely love Pickled Panty. Love a brunch and this being my local is fantastic. The smashed ago portion is so generous and so nice we can walk here on a Sunday. Staff are also so friendly!!

Came here through a recommendation from a friend. Very cute cafe that’s dog friendly. Food and coffee is really good. Staff very friendly too! Will be back again.

It has become my favourite spot for weekend brunch! Good portion and flavoursome foods. Attentive staffs, good vibe there. The only minor thing is it is too dark and the size of tables is small for lunch. But it is understandable that this place is a bar in the evening.

So excited to visit the Surbitonian Vine having been a big fan of The Surbitonian Grind. The team have given their new space such a great and classy makeover and the cocktails are amazing. Very close to Surbiton station and they are doing late orders too🍸🥂 Would definitely recommend.

Incredibly friendly staff even though we were being a pain rushing for a train and needing a breakfast burrito!! Food was great and coffee also lovely. Good addition to the Surbiton scene.

I come here a lot now, it's changed hands many times and they've finally got it right!! The staff and service are top notch. Went in today and asked for an Irish coffee... Not on the menu but they literally went across to Waitrose to get cream in order to make it for me. Served in a martini glass, bloody delightful! Happy hour 5-7 every night too, and their cocktail list is unique and extensive (and very nice!) - literally a whole page of coffee cocktails, time to try something other than an Espresso Martini!!! Cold Fashioned is my fav. Will be back very soon, as always.