For those of you who read my reviews or know me, you know that breakfast is my jam! So when I saw…read morea cafe in my new neighborhood called 'The Big Breakfast', I was pretty excited to try it out. I have a confession... sometimes I don't get breakfast items on my grocery shop for the weekend. Yes, this is in the hopes that we will simply have to go out for breakfast :) Don't tell Mr. Snarky, although I'm sure he has already figured out my scheme. Anyway, we walked down to the cafe... for those of you needing to drive, there are car parks near the High Street. Also, make sure you stop at one of the cash points along the way as the last time we were there, it was cash only. In fact, I noticed quite a few cafes in Beckenham are cash only. Its a cute cafe with quite a bit of seating inside, although it can get a bit cozy when it is busy, and a few tables outside. The menu has quite a few breakfast options... but the combos are designed with different audiences in mind. For example they have a combo for people who want to load up on carbs, one called the Body Boost, one for people who need more iron, etc. I went with the carb one... Mr. Snarky went for the Body Boost. The portions are quite large, so in terms of value, its quite good. I wasn't a fan of their bubble and squeak... it was just mushy and there wasn't much flavour. The other thing I didn't really understand is that you get a bit of fried bread and you get a slice of bread with butter... but toast costs and extra 30p. Genuinely, I'm baffled by that one. The rest of the food was perfectly fine... nothing fancy and it is certainly filling. It is a reasonably popular place. I don't know if they take reservations, but late morning seems to be the most busy. Its a cheap and cheerful option for fuss-free breakfast!

The perfect cafe in Beckenham to get an all day breakfast. So they do not use top quality…read moreingredients, but what you get for the price is amazing. Biggest plate is the Bodybuilders Breakfast. A giant platter filled with every breakfast item imaginable.

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.

This is without a doubt the best food ever. I love food…read more I love this restaurant. It's quaint and pleasing to sit and eat, and the take away is equally as wonderful. The baked goods are superb. The breakfasts and lunches deliciously fresh and healthy. Friendly wait staff. 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.

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.

Fantastic local, family run cafe and wine bar. Great home made feel food and quick service. Lovely…read morelittle gem of a place. Breakfast, lunch, coffees, fresh juices and even wine. Old rustic feel to the place and nicely minimalist expose me brick interior. Great food great service. Excellent!

Went here for breakfast with my family. Breakfast was excellent with a wide variety to suit all our…read moretaste. Service was fast and friendly. Food was delicious and not greasy. Coffee was excellent and so were the smoothies. Very clean place. Definitely recommend. If you are in Beckenham this is the place to eat and drink.

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.