A traditional greasy spoon, about as iconic as a London caf gets - very friendly service, and…read morealways busy with lunching bulders. The perfect place for that hangover breakfast or a quiet read, bacon sandwich and a cuppa in the afternoon. The food is exactly what you expect in a caf - and the decor matches it, mixing old photos of Catford with the puzzling yet inevitable photo of Elvis. Expect to pay about £5 for a proper fry-up and a milky coffee.

I would give it 4.5. This is a great cafe for breakfast's. Very friendly, good prices. £4.80 for…read moreThe Big Breakfast fried egg, large sausage, 2 bacon, 2 toast, 2 fried tomatoes, mushrooms, i think it got hash browns too. Tea or coffee also included.

Can you fall in love with a place? Because I have…read more Maybe it is me and my love for vintage things, old furniture, good coffee and pies and music from the 40s but... Maybe the place it is just amazing. The minute you walk in, you feel welcome, at home. Around you you have old furniture, several objects on sale and you are free to walk around and take a look at everything they have. Now, there is a wide selection of food. Pies, sandwiches, you name it, they even had a vegan pumpkin pie that was delicious!! The coffee is good and at least I can tell you the pie was excellent. The prices are reasonable and the girl behind the counter was really kind and plain amazing. Will definitely come back and if you are reading this, go!

If it's character and cake you're after, then it's character and cake you're gonna get…read more This place is as quirky as the latest trendy up and coming east London place just without the bearded 20-something year olds in their grandfathers' patched up jacket. Fantastic décor and delicious coffee. Try the soup of the day, especially if it's the pea soup. Delish! Lovely staff, too. Favourite place in Forest Hill.

You don't bring me flowers. You don't sing me love songs. You hardly talk to me anymore when you…read morecome through the door at the end of the day.... What a genius idea it was to name this flower shop after the classic 70s broken-hearted ballad! I doubt there is any better way to guilt people in to a shop than letting the words of Neil Diamond float around their heads for a while. If you don't bring your loved one flowers then 1) shame on you and 2) maybe you should visit this shop. It's not just flowers in here but a whole range of gifts and cakes. There is a small cafe at the back of the shop too where you can reward yourself after buying your loved one a nice present. Tea is served in beautiful china pots and their cakes are delicious. The flowers themselves are range from the very exotic to the more well known varieties and are all wrapped beautifully. Maybe it would be worth suggesting to my boyfriend that we move to Lewisham for him to get the hint and buy me something from here!

Thank heavens for You Don't Bring Me Flowers…read more It's true that no one brings me flowers but frankly I wouldn't want anyone to deprive me of the privilege, when a visit to this little florist come coffee shop come pretty-things emporium is such an incredible delight. Prettily miniature in size, 'Flowers consists of a little window for sitting and gossiping, a marvellous display of beautiful blooms, a counter laden with cakey goodness, some divine little tables towards the back and an upstairs room, complete with tiny terrace. Every single little corner is a dream and a masterpiece no more can be described, a visit is due. Sample the best-in-a-very-very-large-radius coffee, nibble the cakes, grab a croissant if you're an early bird, have a sandwich, sip some soup heck stay there all day if you have to, I am yet to find something I don't like about this place. Sigh.

Best Pain aux raison- even better than in France! Well done and thank you for a friendly welcome! .read more

As a West Londoner, sadly the St David Coffee House is unlikely to become a regular haunt, but it…read morewas well worth the special trip for an opening of a recent art exhibition (if you're lucky some of Dale Wilson's works are still on display ...). It's such a lovely place, it is actually well worth the extra trip and I am waiting for an excuse to return for a coffee.

Yummy home made cakes. Today thoroughly enjoyed a huge slice of red velvet cake with proper cream…read morecheese frosting and and a smooth creamy spicy chai latte. Only had hot drinks and cakes in here so far on visits but the food smells and looks good. Will check out gallery one day. Cocktails too with happy hour and evening menu will be attended in the future too I'm sure :) Lovely atmosphere and love the decor. In particular a wooden arch inlaid with glass trays - fab idea.

Lovely little spot, just a stones throw from Forest Hill station. Great coffee and wine by the…read moreglass. I have only ever eaten here once and the food was high class cafe style. Would highly recommend the brunch and at about £10 a head you will walk away content. I also believe they source a lot of there ingredients from local traders. Well worth a rest pre/post sainsburys for a moment of piece!

This cute little cafe on lordship lane was a treat to discover. Everything on display looked…read moredelicious and fresh. We both picked an assortment of various dishes until our plates were full, and pretty much devoured the lot! The quiche was next level, the orzo and chorizo salad - was the perfect summer salad and to top it all off the warm custard filo pastry was just DIVINE! I could've easily polished off a couple more slices. The interior was also really cute and trendy, light and airy with a fresh summer breeze flowing through the open front and back. Honestly no complaints on my behalf! I'd happily stroll here again despite it being on the other side of london from me!

Lovely little coffee shop in Crofton Park area. Friendly staff and quick service made-to-order. The…read morefood hits the spot with good sized portions. The coffee is delicious. This is a cozy spot to grab a coffee with a friend or a place to grab lunch while reading a book!

In the interest of full disclosure, I am friends with one of the people that is behind Arlo & Moe,…read morebut even if I didn't know Jules, I would be in love with this place. Why? Amazing coffee Gorgeous, simple food Orgasmic cakes 1950's tunes Clean, vintage inspired design Friendly service The plan was to meet David and Sarah for brunch at 11. I had missed David's leaving drinks before he goes to Afghanistan for a couple of months and wanted to see him before he left and we all wanted to go support Jules since A&M has just opened- so it worked out. I had a white americano while I was waiting for my friends to arrive and I immediately knew I was in good hands. For brunch, my hung over self decided to skip any pretence of eating something healthy and had the Sexy Toast with scrambled egg and chorizo. This toast is seriously sexy and not just because the bread has a French name- campaillou. (A sour dough with a open, irregular texture.) It was toasted Goldilocks, "Just. . . right. . ." The egg was moist and the chorizo gave it a nice bite. After eating and chatting and digesting we were compelled by Jules bringing out a chocolate Guinness cake and a carrot cake under glass cake domes to each have a slice. It would have been rude not too... Oh. My. God. (Claps hands and jumps up and down.) Enter superlatives HERE. Along with fab food, coffee and cake, there is a friendly buzz. There was a mix of folks like me and my friends and cute parents with cuter kids. It's a happy place. After sitting there for two hours and feeling a bit guilty when people came in looking for a table, we reluctantly left. Two coffees, scrambled egg and chorizo on toast and a slice of cake was 11£ and some change. David tweeted later: @davidwebb_uk Wonderful brunch at @ArloMoe with @treefroggirl and @Potty4pink. Could have stayed there all day. I'd be fat and happy :) #se4 Happy and fat indeed. I will be back and I have already planned what I am going to have when I go... If you are near Crofton Park/Brockley/Honor Oak Park swing by. If you aren't, it's well worth your the trip!

Hopscotch is a relaxed and fresh space for meeting friends…read more There's really no place like this in the area. It's a really small, cute and chilled cafe/come bar that has real soul. Defiantly a place for the locals with yummy mummies taking tea in the afternoons and a mixed friendly crowd in the evenings. It has weekly live music nights and displays works from local artists around the place. There's a cute stone garden at the rear, and additional seating onto the street out the front which is perfect for those summer afternoons. Beers and wines on draft, as well as lovely coffees and fresh simply bruchy food is offered and bound to please all. I don't really come here all to often despite living just up the road. It's a great venue for lounging away for an afternoon - but I never have that luxury.

On our recent visit to Hopscotch, we enjoyed the wings and a couple of pints to some relaxing and…read moredowntempo music. The place seems to have a good number of locals. One point off only because of the lack of updated menu causing much frustration when attempting to order our drinks. The barista / bartender was attentive and friendly. Ordering is done at the counter - though they can bring to you at the table if you're unable to wait. Worth a visit if you're in town and have a bit of time to have a pint.

I found the Exchange Coffee stand at the chocolate festival in the South Bank, London. The smell…read morewas so good and the coffee at cups ready to be taken looked so delicious that I had to try it myself. It was the right decision!!! It is definitely the best cup of coffee I had in London!!! If you happen to see their stand somewhere do not hesitate and try their coffee, it is a must!!!

Stumbled upon this coffee stall few weeks ago, and was astonished to see somewhere selling coffee…read morein Lewisham. And what a cup of coffee it was, using Monmouth beans on the espresso, and offering single origins on the drip coffee, it was brilliant, very silky sweet milk and a beautiful flower on the top. Have told all my friends and I frequent each saturday as a standard now. The buddha on the stall is a nice touch, and the two people running it are evidently passionate, informative, friendly and can make brilliant coffee. A must go :)

Right, so... imagine that you're stuck in the middle of nowhere and you're desperate for a cup of…read morecoffee and a snack. Well, this is the oasis to your desert! Owned by a lovely South African woman, she changed this property from what used to be a stagnant Caribbean cafe to one of the best places to eat in South London. The chef is from Australia with a great knowledge of food from around the world, and he'll serve up some of the best dishes you've ever had as you warm up inside the super cosy interior. The colours are nice, the people are friendly, the food great, there's books to read, it's warm and the service is quick. There's not much more you could possibly want from a cafe, and its a real gem considering the surrounding area is full of fast food restaurants and fried chicken shops. Go! You'll love it!

Such good value for money, really friendly, fresh excellent food and gorgeous coffee. They have…read morelocal art on the walls and hold music evenings once a month. It's a real joy to come here for a decadent breakfast or lovely lunch.