On the plus side, this is a really friendly independent cafe. The service was fantastic - the…read morewaitress was smiley and quick to serve me. The food was home- made and there was a good selection of breakfast items, lunchtime sandwiches and jacket potato options. However, the quality of the food wasn't great. I saw two men having a breakfast that could be got in an average greasy spoon. I ordered chilli cheese fries. You don't usually see these on a deli menu and now I know why - it was an average quality chilli over skinny fries with some grated cheddar on top. It filled a hole, but I didn't actively enjoy eating it. Chilli cheese fries should be so delicious you don't care about how calorific they are and sadly this wasn't the case. Also, the decor drastically needs an update. The chairs aren't particularly comfy and tables are basic wood and wipe- clean. I'd go back here for coffee (the latte was particularly good) but there are cafes nearby that serve tastier food.

Mortlake and East Sheen have a surprisingly small number of quality places to go for lunch. There's…read morethe usual chains of Waitrose (terrible sandwiches), Costa and Nero (meh), but very few good independent eateries. The Corner Café has been recently refurbished and taken on new management which, as a devotee for a year beforehand, filled me with dread. Some of the fears are founded - the service can be painfully slow if they are busy, the kitchen regularly makes the dining area smell of smoke, and the prices are probably a little on the high side BUT they do serve, in my opinon, the best lunchtime food in the area (Gusto & Relish down the road is equally good but they only offer takeaway, the prices are extortionate and the staff a little 'snooty'). The menu has Sandwiches from £4.50 (eat-in) and hearty, large hot meals (amazing meatballs) from £5.00. There's a good selection of teas, coffee, fruit juices and smoothies as well as excellent home-made cakes and pastries. The staff are very friendly, the service is normally very good, but if you arrive at peak times (12-1:30) you may very well get frustrated. Overall - it's a fantastic little place that has a core of regulars (as well as occasional famous people - Take That, Will Young, Anneka Rice all been spotted) that, in terms of food quality, beats everything else in the area.

The shtick here is that they specialise in erm....tarts. Like topless pies. Coffee is OK. Seems to…read morebe efficiently staffed, and reasonably priced relative to the competition.

We were looking for a place around Clapham common and stumbled on this place. It has a clean modern…read morelook to it. As you go in you can see the tarts and cakes on offer. There is a good feel to the pace and the people who work there are friendly. It has free wifi for people who want to stay connected. We were after soup so we had soup of the day: carrot, spicy lentil, coriander oil and Greek yogurt. It came with a warm brown roll and some butter. It was perfect for what we wanted. Great place worth a visit.

This has been my regular coffee and sandwich place for the past decade, with excellent fresh…read morebaguettes, paninis and their famous heated spicy chicken wraps! Staff are always friendly and service is quick. Much better quality coffee than in the coffee house chains. Prices remain relatively low (especially for Richmond) with only very occasional increments. Outdoor seats are great in the summer, but there is also an almost secret, small upstairs room overlooking the passers by in busy central Richmond.

Café Parisien looks like it's been cut out of an old side passage in Paris, and plonked in the…read moremiddle of urbane Richmond, London. Finding it is easy, in fact, it sticks out like a bacon roll at a Bar mitzvah. Which is good, considering the culinary delights it has on offer. And what a place to people watch: get yourself a seat upstairs or on the pavement outside, and the people of Richmond are all yours. Food is pretty good, though this venue is best left to hurried work meetings, afternoon tea or coffee or midday snacks. Also check with the person at the till for their daily specials. And for couples, Café Parisien is the perfect place to make or break your relationship because it's quiet, thoughtful and just like a sneaky cigarette on a rooftop somewhere: a good break away from life's hustle and bustle.

Exactly what you would expect from a Starbucks. The store (and most importantly the restroom) is…read moreclean, baristas are friendly, and wifi free. This location is usually not too crowded so service is decently fast. Seating is somewhat limited, as this Starbucks is rather small. If you are staying, consider requesting your drink "for here" as they will give you a mug. American gold cards work in the UK, so keep collecting those stars! The benefits carry over (free syrups, soy milk, refills). Overall, a good place for a short break.

went here several mornings for coffee. a predictable Starbucks experience w friendly staff. the…read morecoffee isn't the same as US counterpart but it just wasn't as sweet so guessing is less sugar.

Cute little coffee shop. Very clean, and lovely air conditioning…read more Great coffee here. Had the iced latte. Coffee has a nutty flavor. Very smooth. Friendly barista. Seats inside and outside. Doggy water bowl outside. Sit by the window and people watch. Very relaxing inside. Toilet available inside.

Nice local coffee shop with a bright, airy interior. Location has changed so be sure to confirm…read morewith Google Maps. I had their iced latte - expect the "European" (real) version - milk with ice and an espresso shot pour over. Maybe seating for about 15 inside; most were taking their drinks to-go.

I was taking the eurostar from this station and decided to look for a place to charge my phone and…read morehopefully get on the wifi, starbucks has entered the chat. When I went it was later in the evening so I was able to place my order right away. I work part time at sbux here in the states and I get a discount when I am at other stores so I asked the barista if I could still get my discount even tho I was from the states. She said she should be able to but as it turns out it would not go through. The girl said "oh that's ok, this one is on me because I want you to have a good holiday" and she rang up my drink free of charge. She really did go above and beyond because I was not demanding nor expecting a free drink just a discount. The lobby was full so I was not able to find a seat nearby with an outlet. Me and my friend decided to go over next door to the burger place instead. This is nothing against the wonderful team at sbux is just that the lobby was full. Great customer service here, would love to go back again.

A large and modern Starbucks store in St Pancras, it feels different from your usual Starbucks…read morestore as it has a good amount of seating inside and then in the railway concourse, they have some bar-style seating which I like, and the counter seems to go round in one big circle. As expected with it being London, the prices are much higher here, it seems prices can vary between around £0.05 and £1 depending on the type of drink and merchandise. The staff member who served me seemed nice, but he refused to give me the Eat Out Help Out discount which Starbucks as a whole is signed up for, even though Starbucks as a chain is listed on the website. This gives you 50% or £10 off (whichever is lower) food and drinks when eating inside as part of a scheme by Rishi Sunak and the UK government. I later found out that it is only certain stores signing up for this which makes it more confusing - I don't understand it, they have no reason not to sign up! Regardless, my beverage was pretty good, I didn't have to stir it which can be the pain especially with the new lids, I must add the new lids are great and much better than the awful paper straws, these lids have been common in the US for some time now and I'm glad they made it across the pond. 3* - One of my favourite Starbucks stores in a modern setting yet I still think the fluctuation in pricing is a big issue as well as the fact they were misguiding customers on EOHO and also breaking UK law by not asking customers to fill in contact tracing details who sit in the store.

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!

Coffee O clock at Fenchurch street, London city. Lovely spot to enjoy a coffee while people…read morewatching before, during or after work. @rosslyncoffee has won plenty of awards andp was recently voted #1 coffee shops in England and 12th in Europe. Very spacious No.1 and modern decor with friendly and talented barista. Cappuccino was really good. The coffee clock is eye-catching.

This seems like one of the more popular spots for coffee in this part of The City. It is an indoor…read morecounter with no seating, except for some benches outside. They have straighforward coffee options and a typical baked goods case. I'm pretty sure the reason for their popularity is that the coffee is - get this - good. My mocha just tasted great. They did have multiple beans available for their brews and in bags, and they seem to take that part of their business seriously. I just ordered whatever bean they chose for that day and I still remember how good it tasted a few days later. Cute decor inside but no coffee cup sleeves, which was odd. I can easily imagine myself stopping here regularly to get energized.