This place is a gem. So good my husband has been coming here for almost 20 years. The outside is of…read morea quaint little cabin in the woods, and the decor inside follows the pattern; the walls, tables and benches are made of logs + plenty animal skins and kitsch parafernalia to match. There's also a fireplace, which I never saw lit but there's hope. The big boy's breakfast is their piece de resistance; *amazing* sausages, and the rest of the trimmings don't disappoint either. I especially love the tinned tomatoes drenched in their sauce, great to mop up with the generous pieces of soft, buttery bread you're given with your meal. Another great plus for me is the milky coffee; basically a glass of hot milk with what I believe it's instant coffee (I might be wrong here) but DON'T knock it till you try it. It's delicious and you'll probably order another. There's also cakes and other stuff, but I haven't yet bothered to try as the full english is so great. All the food is *very* reasonably priced. The main problem (to me, not to the café owners!) is that everyone knows it's good, and the cabin tends to get packed on weekends. It can be disappointing to travel all the way to Abridge to find that all the tables are taken + there's a queue or bikers who got there first waiting for the next 5 ones to vacate. It's not a big place, and during winter it's too cold to sit outside. The tables are packed together and communal, which it's not everyone's cup of tea. But the fact it's packed reinforces how good the grub is. Arrive earlier or later on the day, beat the crowds and give it a go! It's totally worth it.

I've been coming here for years - its one of the few remaining London caffs in the area, serving…read morefull English breakfasts and all the variations. Seats around 25 people with great prices and no gimmicks or frills!

A welcome break from the chain coffee shops dominating Upminster high street. I hope they can…read moreimprove on the sub-par level of food and pre-packaged goods we've come to expect living in a not-quite-London suburb. The menu is pretty thorough, flowing from breakfast through to lunch, supper and afternoon treats. The food is of a good standard, but it is not perfect: To be picky I'd prefer fresher eggs, bread and fruit. However, the coffee can't really be faulted, it is easily of the same or greater quality than any of the other cafes and competitively priced. That thing that keeps me coming back is the friendly service and local flavour. I like to come here because it has far more selection than most of the others, so it is great for groups. It's cute, comfortable and clean. I hope the garden continue to grow!

visited Coffee Bloom Café Sunday excellent service very friendly staff food was great my wife loved…read morethe eggs benedict would recommend to my friends

You should stop by the coffee shop if you are in the neighborhood. The coffee is fresh, the staff…read moreis very friendly and they have a lot of seating so you can relax, study or socialize.

My dad often brings me here for tea and cake, All the cakes…read moreand chocolates are home made by the 2 lovely ladies that own the Tea Room, they have recently bought the place and have kept the cozy cottage feel and have introduced a great new menu. The hot chocolate is amazing and I always get marshmallows with mine, this time I had a pot of tea as I have already had 2 hot chocolates today , have to draw the line somewhere right? But I was not disappointed with my tea and it went great with my raspberry and vanilla butter cream cupcake . If you are ever in West Malling I would pop in for a little treat

Quaint and full of character The Old Mill Yard Tea Room is another of West Malling's little hidden…read moregems. Homemade goodies are served up here for a good portion of the day with daily specials on offer and various different homemade cakes. A great place to go for a light bite or afternoon tea. The only thing the place could do with is a little bit more atmosphere but I suspect that to be largely due to the staff and clientele that frequent the tea rooms.

I am abit biased as I am married to an American from the birthplace of Starbucks (seattle) but I…read morelove the chain and this is one of my favs. Very chilled atmosphere and it's ALWAYS immaculately clean. Very friendly staff and their White chocolate mochas are the best

i don't know why, but I prefer Starbucks more than Costa's, probably because Starbucks coffee tends…read moreto taste better and their seating area seems more coffee drinking friendly. Speaking of the latter, no not Latte, i've noticed that you can judge the locals on how the condition of the sofas! For instance my local Starbucks sofas seem to be forever stained, whereas the last one I visited, which was in Marlow, wasn't new as it had signs of wear, but they were nice and clean. Okay Romford probably has more visitors per day than Marlow gets in a week, but that doesn't excuse the customers lack of respect for the furniture and fittings of the establishment. I like to feel that i'm going to be able to get up out of the chair or sofa without having the need to check to see if i've got the remnants of someone else's panini stuck to my trousers.

This is a warm friendly family run business that serves excellent English breakfast and other hot…read moresandwiches etc. Thoroughly recommended

Adorable little coffee shop. My friend and I were lucky enough to pop in on the day they were…read morereopening (they had been burgled a fortnight previously, but luckily community spirit and a good crowdfunding campaign put them right back on track) and we ended up getting our drinks for free because of this, but I would happily have paid their prices, so I left a few coins in the charity pot and will definitely be going again. The decor is quirky and retro without being unnecessarily hipster, and they do cream teas and all sorts of yummies. Quick service, friendly staff, and a really cute (but small and easy to miss) spot for afternoon tea or brunch.

The Fig Leaf is a real find in Romford hidden amongst all the Fast Food and generic chains. I had…read morenever been here before as always thought it was more of a lunch/cafe type place but it was busy on a Friday night so we checked it out. Good choice of Greek/Meditteranean food and prices were great, a starter for £2. My partner had the Iskender, it was delicious and I had Lamb Kofte in a wrap with cheese and rice and sauce on the side. I probably wouldn't go here for a special meal but was a real change teamed with good service and we had fun trying to name all the 7 wonders of the world which lined the walls.

By far the best place to eat in Romford, just a shame most people in Romford don't realise this and…read morestick with the usual Mc D's, KFC etc. The food is very cheap and for the money is excellent. Well worth giving it a try.

A quick coffee spot for takeaway but provide spacious area for those who need study or work space…read more I often sceptical when ordering soy latte from many coffee shops in London, but this one has hit the right spot! The soy latte is well balanced, good enough amount of soy milk to keep the coffee taste! Would definitely recommends it if you're in Barking.

From the owner: Caffè Latte is your new traditional coffee shop in Barking! Coffee, Frappe, Milkshake, Smoothies…read moreand fresh daily prepared food, make your choice and enjoy!

Located in South Croydon ( the outskirts of London) this beautiful tea house will leave you day…read moredreaming! After several Google services, I came across Dotty's website, it is well put together and really grabbed my attention Seeing Dotty's in real life was like a dream. The establishment is beautifully decorated and you can tell the owner really invested in the place and the people who work there. There is a pink bicycle parked outside, the establishment is pink, the decor is very elegant--perfect for a photo op I opt to do the afternoon tea with Prosecco added on as well as some scones to go. It was a very fair price per person. Under £80 for the entire experience for 2 people. They also sell other assorted desserts, shakes and cakes All the employees were attentive, they explained in detail what our package came with and they made sure we were happy from start to finish. EVERYTHING was delicious! From the English tea down to the Pimms jello HIGHLY RECOMMEND 10/10!!

Dotty's is a really cute tea house that is well decorated to create a welcoming atmosphere for you…read moreto sit and enjoy a spot of tea. I stumbled on the listing while doing a search for tea places before I left Washington, DC to travel to London. Unfortunately I didn't make the reservation myself (relied on family in London to make it) so we didn't get booked for the afternoon tea service as I'd hoped and just had a reserved table instead. Still, I indulged in some scones with cream and strawberry jam, paired with a strong cup of decaf English breakfast tea. The staff is very friendly and took the time to explain the drink and pastry options to us. I hope I get a chance to visit again for the full tea service before the end of my trip!

Cute little cafe a stones throw away from Waterloo station. Comfy seating in a relaxing…read moreenvironment. My friend and I stumbled across this cafe en route to an event and dropped in on our way home to try it. We both had a cup of herbal tea and I had a slice of cake. Staff were really friendly and it was a nice spot to spend an hour or so. The cafe also has various items for sale including plants, crockery, candles and kids items, however I found they were priced pretty high. This is why I dropped a star on my review as I found it was on the pricier side. Tea was £2 and a slice of cake/cupcake/pastry was £3. I did enjoy my tea and cake and the cake was homemade but it was a bit of a small portion to justify the £3 price. However I appreciate the vicinity of the cafe probably warrants the price and it is in quite a touristy area with the London Eye a 5 min walk away. The cafe has been there 4 months and it makes a change to visit a local business vs a chain cafe, hopefully it is here to stick around. So give it a go! Hopefully they will become a bit more generous with the portion sizes!!

Located directly across from the Boots and M&S Foodhall is a hidden gem! We stopped in on our way…read moreto the London Eye, and this place is fantastic! Perfect seating area with electric fireplace, light jazz instrumentals, perfectly brewed tea and coffee, and just calming atmosphere. There isn't a huge sign that shouts where this place is, so I suggest you come and enjoy it before it gets too popular! This is truly a hidden gem and relaxing place to read a book, talk to friends, or just enjoy some time to yourself.