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.

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!

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.

I could see this coffee shop being my regular place for coffee and quiet time. It's small but not…read morein a tight way, just small. Cozy. They serve the regular coffee, pastries, breakfast, sandwiches all made on site. The staff are very nice and the atmosphere is bustling. It's a great place to enjoy free WI-FI and a strong expression! Two thumbs up.

I love this place…read more I was near here for a few weeks for a class and I ate most of my breakfasts and most of my lunches here. Prices are good. Baguettes are excellent. Food is great. Service is good. Certainly worth stopping by when you are in the area.

Delightful local Italian food. Decent selection of panini and pasta. Decent coffee. Unfortunately…read morecan attract cyclists but otherwise very good

Had a great experience with this coffee shop. The manager was very welcoming and friendly and the…read morecoffee was very good. I got my coffee to go and it was still hot when I got home, about two hours later. I recommend this place for all of your coffee needs!

I guess this place is alright, I tried a grilled cheese and the bread kinda tasted like shit but…read morethe cheese more than compensated for it. I was too broke to afford a drink so the people were kind enough to pour me a glass of absolutely toxic tap water, I felt my skin slowly hardening as gradually transformed into a sewer crocodile, but I shook off the transformation for a later date. Despite that, I do believe that it was a kind gesture of them to give me a free drink, and for that this place gets a solid 3 stars. I would've given you more but I'm not a bitch. Till next time

A wide variety of eateries are held within the Boxpark. As long as you have some money in your…read morepocket or some plastic as many places seem to be going cash free. The eateries range from Thai, Italian, Caribbean, deserts, meat, veggie. The vibe is always relaxed and they do a variety of different events. From live sports, tribute bands, concerts, New Years eves parties, fitness classes (on mass), Champions League Finals, Crystal Palace Footballers in the house, Love Island shows too name but a few. The environment is always clean and there are never (I've never seen one) any drunks knocking about the place. You can work from there in an afternoon and work into the early evening meet colleagues and have something to eat and drink and reminisce. The other great thing is it's right next to East Croydon train station easy access to teams and taxi ranks, what more could you need!!

Before Boxpark opened, the best thing Croydon had going on for itself was probably the East Croydon…read morestation... to which Boxpark is now literally adjacent. (You can walk in just seconds after tapping out at a ticket barrier.) I don't think Croydon will become the Shoreditch of zone 5 anytime soon, but it seems like Boxpark will definitely spice up the local food scene. If you're a fan of food trucks, you'll love the concept here. But instead of kitchens on wheels, imagine actual storefronts serving up street food. The hardest part of your meal will be deciding what to eat because more than 30 eateries call Boxpark home. (Some restaurants also have street entrances.) Boxpark is made up of repurposed shipping containers -- this gives it a cool industrial vibe, but it isn't an obnoxious hipster atmosphere that would alienate anyone. But if you're eating in, note that it can get a little loud. I'd recommend the chicken schwarma wrap with lightly spiced fries from Lazeez (this meal was the only thing I could stomach during my jet lag-induced nausea) and the fried chicken bao from Bao Bao. However, expect food truck prices (read: high prices that don't justify the amount of food you get) but that might just be something that comes with the territory in London.

Latte Love Britain…read moremay traditionally be a nation of tea drinkers, but this little diva can't even think about getting her day started without a skinny latte making its way into her hand. That devotion to coffee has led me to having way too many loyalty cards and requesting at least two coffee stops during any extended shopping trips - it's the only way any of my 'love to shop' friends can keep me by their sides. Oh and before I forget a latte is essential when listening or trying to remember any morning after the night before stories. My favourite Croydon pitstop is Caffe Nero. Unlike some of the other big chains, Caffe Nero feels less staged in terms of its store layouts and more local cafe in its vibe. The staff are friendly, but focused on making sure you get a great cup of coffee and don't push super hard on any add-on sales, which absolutely I hate. What I do love is their lemon cheesecake - it has a perfect crunchy base, and a cheesecake filling that is just the right side of tangy. I always leave my Caffe refreshed and with a smile on my face.

What can I say? Another great Caffe Nero. Not sure they quite understand the brand though....a…read moresandwich with no plate to eat-in??

Friendly service, reasonably priced, nice sized portions, delicious! I always recommend Piccolo to…read moremy friends and family.

Extremely Friendly small local cafe, competitively priced and quickly made food.read more