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!

Adam at the bar was friendly, informative , and helped us to discover some local craft beers…read more.. Very relaxed feel with adequate space and tables.

My friend told me about the interesting history of this venue which started as more of an arts…read morecollective/community space but now is a also a fully fledged bar focused on ale with a burger concession. The ale selection on tap was a little odd - I think 5 pale ales plus one amber ale, in December, with no dark ales at all but the Kernel export stout in bottles was delicious if a tad pricey. Apparently it's often on tap so keep an eye. The Christmas burger was incredibly good - the combination of camembert, cranberries and mustard mayo brought so many surprisingly complementary flavours and fundamentally the meat itself was fantastic. Best burger I've had in a while. I liked how there is a video games corner - a comfy sofa in front of a tv and you can borrow mario kart from the bar! There's also table football and pool and it got very noisy as competitive spirits rose, so caution if you're looking for somewhere really calm, but overall I'd love to come back here and will try to do so as unfortunately it's likely to close due to some horrible luxury micro flat development killing the only thing in the area that would actually service the tastes of the kind of people in the market for a luxury micro flat. Will be a real loss for Croydon if that happens.

This is very small but super cosy coffee shop in Croydon that only opened 10 days ago, however…read moretheir coffee is great - they seem to be real professionals when it comes to coffee and tea! Owner also sells different tea including puer tea. For now they serve Alchemy Coffee which smells and tastes amazing - it's a place worth to visit if you are real coffee-lover. I've been looking for a good coffee in Croydon for ages and finally found it in Crushed Bean! Soon they also going to open sitting area downstairs that will be possible to hire for private events as well. Prices are more than affordable - £2.20 for Latte and just £1.20 for fresh baked kiwi square, such a bargain! They are working closely with The Bread Factory based in Hendon for a great choice of pastries and snacks on offer. There are also hot and cold sandwiches that looked yummy if you are hungry. Service is great as well - guys who are also the owners are very friendly and know what they are doing, wish them good luck and hope they will soon grow into a chain available all around London. Definitely recommend!

I had an awesome time hanging out there and the coffee is really good. I will definitely be coming…read moreback soon to try other coffees.

This is a wonderful little neighborhood cafe. Cozy, with friendly staff and friendly local…read morecustomers. As tourists staying in Colliers Wood, we felt very welcome here, and will definitely be back several times before we have to leave London. Our group had pastries, breakfast sandwiches and a variety of drinks, and everything was great. My cortado and egg and bacon bagel were a great start to a busy day!

Very friendly staff, make you feel welcome when you walk in the front door!…read moreLovely little coffee shop in colliers wood that's well worth the quick walk up from the station!

This is a place for real authentic roast coffee lovers. Which has its pros and cons. Their coffee…read moreis rich and delicious and their food is just as rustic and lovely. The staff are Lovely too but at times does feel like they need another pair of hands now and then. It's a great place to go to work as doesn't get that loud and it's off the beaten track so you really only get locals using it which is quite nice really. (I suggest the toasties, I had a lovely goats cheese, caramelised onions and rocket on a. Lovely flat seeded bread. And it came With a little bit of salad with was equally fresh and lovely.) And if you have time pop up to floor 4 where there's a Rococos (sp?) chocolate factory you can go pop your head into!

I have to admit that I don't drink coffee. I came with a friend and she seems to have good taste in…read morecoffee/food (she used to be a caterer) and she enjoyed her very beautifully crafted flat white. I got a cranberry spritzer and a goats cheese, courgette, rocket, and pesto panini. It was totally delicious. The bread was flat sesame bread. It's very well-lit and it's a pretty huge space. It reminded me of something they'd have in SF. Apparently they roast their own coffee beans. Definitely a great place for the middle of the week/day.

Dreadful service, I placed my order. Advised 20-25 minute wait. Returned at this time to be told…read moremy order had not been put through. However, order would be placed immediately and ready in 10 minutes. Waited a further 25 minutes and had to advise a member of staff I was STILL waiting for my food. Whilst waiting for my order. The waiter spoke loudly to his colleague arriving into the restaurant asking why he was so late and explaining that he was rushed off his feet and had taken no break. To which new arrival said along the lines of 'I'm here now and this is the best time to arrive'. The food is average and overpriced. There is a wide choice of restaurants in Norbury go elsewhere.

This place has gone through a massive makeover and looks like any hipster cafe found in Shoreditch…read moreor Peckham. They have expanded hours now and will do you a nice brunch, lunch or dinner. They have free WiFi, so can be a nice place to work if you don't mind the coffee shop buzz. It's a halal menu and kid friendly and really affordable prices it's more £-££ then the £££ shown. Seriously it's the best cafe in Norbury. So if you want a flat white or your a bit peckhish and your in the neighbourhood check it out.

Loved this little whole in the wall. I was so comfortable here and the decor and drinks are amazing.read more

I'm not sure how I haven't reviewed this place yet?…read more I love it in here, they have really gone all out with the decor, they have old British Empire maps on the walls, the menus, food and drinks are all colonial inspired, a lot of thought and care has gone in to the smaller details. They are open in the mornings for tea, coffee, Masala Chai and breakfast foods, they do a great range of pastries and cakes, paninis etc... If you go in the evening I recommend the Masala Chai Martini, it's happiness in a martini glass, their wine selection is a little lacking and the drinks are a little on the expensive side, but you are definitely paying for the experience and atmosphere. They also serve food in the evening you have to order at the Cardamon Club a few doors down and it's cash only. You can book the areas at the back and you can even buy a bottle of spirit at the bar and they'll make you drinks with it all night, perfect for a night out with your friends. Only a couple of things prevent it being 5 stars, it's very small so it's gets very cramped very quickly, on Saturday when we went they obviously had a small party in the back area, and diners in the front so it meant lots of people were kind of hovering/sitting at the bar. The bar staff are friendly and welcoming, although one particularly barman Saturday night was clearly showing off a little for some customers, which meant at one point he accidentally splashed gin up my neck, when making a cocktail. Then a few minutes later he shattered a bottle of tonic when he 'couldn't find' the bottle opener (which was nearby) and tried to open the tonic with a cocktail shaker, considering how busy the bar area was, it seemed a little stupid. No one begrudges anyone having fun at work (really I don't) but it just seemed stupid to me. Overall awesome place, definitely need to go back slightly earlier in the night, perhaps order some food and more guarantee of a table to sit at, looking forward to my next visit and more Masala Chai Martini's.

So friendly. Food great. Stumbled across it. You're doing a great job at running a lovely place!!read more

Great little coffee shop, they take their coffee & tea seriously, good selection of loose leafs,…read morecakes. They serve very good toasted baguettes with salad and a small dip. Highly recommend the Serrano, grilled chicken and sun dried tomatoes, with a sweet chill dip. Its gets very busy in there and seating can be hard to find, but its well worth the wait, the staff are attentive and helpful, and will serve you a glass of naturally flavoured water (currently cucumber) upon arrival which sounds weird but is actually really tasty and refreshing. Located at the top of Beckenham close to the station, this place is perfect stop for lunch before embarking on a trek around Beckenham place park to burn off that slice of chocolate orange cake.

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.

I really enjoy blackbird bakery, the vibe is always friendly and approachable, the staff know what…read morethey're selling an can advise on dietary requirements. The coffee's better than Starbucks, but not quite at high end level. That said, where they really shine is the cakes and bread! Huge selection on offer, my favourites are the almond horseshoes, carrot cake, walnut brownies, and the croissants are AMAZING! Nice and big, very light and fluffy, perfect with a coffee. They get the balance on almond croissants just right too, other places make them too sweet but these are spot on. We buy our bread from here all the time, the walnut and onion bread is my personal favourite, poppy seed is nice, and for a treat we get the buttermilk current bread on Saturdays. It's basically a huge hot cross bun! They also sell their own jam, granola and muesli which is pretty good. Finally, the price. Not cheap, but you're paying for quality ingredients, organic flour, free range eggs and no artificial preservatives anywhere. Everything is handcrafted by their own team of bakers and you can really taste it. Why are you still reading this when you could be having cake??

Wandering with a friend up to Norwood and happened on this little bakery. It is part of a group of…read morelocations, 6 in all, and all based in South London. The staff were so friendly and my pain au raisin was so fresh, clearly everything is homemade and changes daily. My friend loved her vegan chocolate cake. They sell bread daily and have a schedule on the wall for regulars! Lots of cake options for gluten free people and they made me iced coffee which is the best!!! Very small place so keep that in mind.