An oasis of laid back, funky calm in the bustle of South Norwood. I was impressed by the choice of…read more3 different plant milks (my oat milk latte was delish) and I loved the freshly baked vegan Rose Chai cake. I'll be coming back soon as the breakfast and lunch options looked very tempting too.

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.

We've used this coffee shop a few times both with and without the dog. Friendly staff and owner:…read more great toasted sandwiches and food. Would be 5 stars but for its size which coupled with its success can often mean difficult to get a seat. But people should definitely try this place.

Cannot vouch for coffee here but twice I've bought their fresh Avocado and Houmous sandwich and it…read moreis excellent.

First time in London and had the most delicious pistachio and lemon cake also had a very good…read morechicken pesto sandwich and dark hot chocolate. The place is very quaint and extremely friendly staff. They take American Express which is a plus and have different varieties of patties and good lunch deals

Clean, plenty of seating, good English breakfast. Has filter coffee, instant, and espresso drinks.read more

This place is my 'go to' breakfast spot when visiting my sister in east croydon. It's cheap and…read morelocal. The food is always perfectly done from my bacon to my eggs! They have it down to a tee!! Even the tea is perfectly English. They have all the breakfast options - I always get the full with bacon and sausage for around 5 pounds! Thanks I'll be in again next week :-)

This was my first visit to Earlsfield to meet a friend who had just moved into the area…read more Mel's had been recommended by her other half and we turned up on a Saturday lunchtime. It's a nice place, the light has a nice balance with seating around the walls at the front with an annexe at the back that has more natural light. In fact, there's a nice bar with a selection of draughts and bottles of wines as well as spirits. The place was busy with mothers and their children/babies but this didn't in any way affect the ambience of the place. We had no problem finding a place to sit and there's table service. You'll find a good selection on the menu with a variety of breakfasts with eggs Benedict and Royale's along with a variety of lunches and sandwiches. We both plumped for the tuna cheese melt with coffee's which came quickly with an excellent side salad. I for some reason was expecting a Panini however the baguette was fine if somewhat huge. In short it's a good place.

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.

As far as my middle-class aspirations go, this place is great. The food is very tasty, and makes a…read morenice change from the usual sausage butty grease-fest you sometimes get elsewhere. You can tell that it's posher than a regular cafe, because they put tomato and rocket on the sausage and bacon sandwiches. When I was growing up, the only rocket I'd heard of took people to the moon! It's not just the sausage butties that are posh, there is a good selection of pork pies, scotch eggs and sandwiches. And the cakes! Wow, the cakes are great. There are the usual suspects; carrot cake and red velvet, some amazing caramel shortbread and there are even some gluten-free treats. There are two reasons this little hidden gem doesn't get 5 stars. Firstly, it's not always the speediest service. This can be quite an issue if you are trying to grab breakfast before running for a train. Like with a lot of places, It's particularly bad when it's busy. The second reason it's only 4 stars is the price. I know, you get what you pay for, and I do like it's aspirational middle-class elite-ness. But I picked up a sausage and bacon sandwich, an iced tea, some 'breakfast pudding' (wonderful squidgy caramel shortbread), and an extra sandwich for later (whatever, I'm a big guy) and it cost me over a tenner! I guess the main problem I have is my champagne taste, but lime & soda budget.

I popped into here- the Church Road location- after a disappointing salad at The White Hart across…read morethe street. I got a takeaway box of the freekah, roasted pepper, courgettes and blueberries (I think) with onion mixed with the cauliflower, honey-roasted sweet potatoes and bulgar wheat, as well as hummus and tzatziki, for 5.50 quid. While I think that's pricey, the medium-sized box is filled to the brim so I got at least two meals out of it! The flavours are great: the honey is not too overpowering on the sweet potatoes and the freekah is mildly nutty. Job well done!

This cafe is divine! It's always busy, which for me is a great sign…read more The sandwiches, and salad bar are second to none, and the pastas always look so scrummy. The service is one of the friendliest I've found, and the choice of food is extensive. I mush prefer going here than the likes of Eat, or Pret. If you're in the are and looking for a snack then please stop here and enjoy!