Decent coffee (bit weak), great pastries, tiny tables, no wifi. Expensive for what you get.

Munson's is easily the best coffee in Ealing. It's a little bit of a walk south from the main drag of Uxbridge Rd/the Broadway, but it's worth it. The steady stream of local folks in and out tells the tale. Munson's is small and cozy, with only a few seats inside and few out on the pavement in good weather. The staff are very friendly, make some quality sandwiches, have some nice pastries, and even play good music (blues the last time I was in). But most importantly they make awesome organic, fair-trade coffee (I usually stop in the morning, and so get a cappuccino). They're happy to sell their coffee beans, too, ground or unground. Most varieties are fair-trade and organic. If you prefer independent, quality places to grab a cup, this is the spot in Ealing. read more

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Munson's has become a regular place to go for me. The sandwiches and cakes are all made on the premises and are delicious. The selection of drinks is unique with interesting refreshing options like my favourite, Sicilian Lemonade. The staff are friendly and helpful, and the quirky atmosphere makes this much more enjoyable than a big chain. Finally, they have a great corner location and on a summer's day it's lovely sitting outside. It's not cheap, but I think it's well worth it. read more

Excellent local cafe. Came here straight off a transatlantic flight - just needed somewhere to work and have a few coffee's to strive off the jet lag. They have great coffee, better than average panini's and best of all around 10 street side tables outside. They have a pretty location, sunny on both sides and just opposite some pretty old antique shops and an art gallery. This is a good local haunt frequented by the local yummy mummy's and students alike. Their own brand packaged coffee is also worth a look. Roast by London's Coffee plant it's a good alternative to the staple brands in the supermarkets. read more

Munsons is a great coffee shop with a really nice feel to the place. It is always packed with regulars enjoying the coffee cakes. Munsons also make killer bagels and sandwiches which make a nice light lunch. There is always some nice music in the background that adds to the atmosphere. The range is vast from dad rock to dance depending on who is at the controls. There is loads of seating so while always busy you can always find a table somewhere. In the summer I love sitting outside watching the world go by. As Scott A said the place ain't cheap but it is worth a trip. I would have given the place 5 stars but I sometimes feel the place can be a little cliquey, but the drinks and food are miles better than any of the chains. A local gem. read more

I'd never been to this place before: I bought a sandwich, which was fairly good and came with some nice salad. Can't really complain about the quality of the food it wasn't amazing, but it was decent. On the other hand, I found the customer service to be extremely poor. I usually don't care much about the service in a cafe, but without actually having any disagreement with them I felt like I was being treated like a complete idiot simply because I'd never visited the place before. I've worked in customer service before and it's extremely easy to fall into that the public are all idiots trap just because of a few bad experiences. There's no excuse for it and I certainly won't be rushing back. read more

Independent coffee shop with friendly service. The inside has a secret corner with the wall decoration giving you the feeling of sitting in a cozy library. Outside seating is also available which looks out onto the calmer part of Ealing. There is a great selection of home-made cakes, tiffins and muffins as well as tasty Vegan and healthy savoury/ sweet options. The coffees only come in regular size though, even if you ask for a large one. MUNSONS has a rustic and unique atmosphere, so highly recommend it if you're out to look for something other than the chain coffee shops in the Ealing area. read more

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I was there this crisp bright Summer morning. The coffee was very nice. The Double Espresso was perfect. It was so nice I wanted a second and thought that I would be bouncing around the office like a yo yo. Very nice and a perfect place to chill watch the world go by. This place also makes fresh sandwiches has good pastries and certainly know how to make coffee. Very good. read more

Munson's has become a regular place to go for me. The sandwiches and cakes are all made on the premises and are delicious. The selection of drinks is unique with interesting refreshing options like my favourite, Sicilian Lemonade. The staff are friendly and helpful, and the quirky atmosphere makes this much more enjoyable than a big chain. Finally, they have a great corner location and on a summer's day it's lovely sitting outside. It's not cheap, but I think it's well worth it. read more

Wannbe coffee shop. Owner is rude. Food and coffee are average. I was told off by rhe owner telling me that my kids are loud while they were perfectly fine having - this was a first. The place takes cash only for no reason. Will never go again and will make sure I tell people I know. read more

Small cafe in a nice corner good prices / cheap for coffee that actually taste acceptable. Tiny tables full of sugar and breadcrumbs, a bit disappointed actually, since there were at least three members of staff just chillin behind the counter. No Wi-Fi eventhough on their website said to offer this for free. read more

Nothing special about this place The setting is tasteless and the guy running the place is irritating. Go to cafe panorama next by for a better coffee. read more

Great coffee and home made cake. Atmospheric neighbourhood cafe much appreciated by locals. Good for lunch too. Black humour on the board outside always a talking point. You can sit inside or outside when the weather is good. read more

Munsons has recently expanded by taking over the shop next door, and has now opened a Deli in the old premises. The paninis, bagels, focaccias and ciabattas are always amazing with a range of different intersting fillings which they will toast on request, and the service is prompt and friendly. It is true to say that you will pay a little more than some other cafes, but frankly I'd rather have fresh, tasty food which I want to eat. We travel from Hanwell at least once a week to sample it. I'd never consider touching food before buying it and am glad that they tell off those that do - it seems reasonable to me (see the previous recommendation). Definitely somewhere I'd recommend, especially now they have the extra space and additional tables. read more

I was not that impressed. It's a nice place and the coffee is good, not great.

Overpriced for the product. They don't take cash and I have asked them many times about it. The owner is miserable and rude. Uncomfortable wobbly seats outside. read more

So this morning me and my husband decided to go for coffee at Munson's with our 2 children so i went in and my husband went to get cash ( they don't have pay by card option!!! ), both my kids were sitiing on their chairs playing with some wooden sticks only to be approched by the extremely rude guy who runs the place " please keep your voice down as you are bothering other customers" i replied back " we r not even loud" and guess what? He said quoting " you are loud for this cafe". Only then i have decided to get up and leave , called him and said we are leaving and that i go out with my kids to coffee shops all the time and not once have i been asked to keep quite which he replied to without even bothering to look at me and while walking away waving with his hands " well i am sorry that you are leaving and you are more than welcome to go to Costa" , by then i had nothing to say to this horrible person except that you are one rude man and i left. Never again and i am sure you will never succeed, being rude to your customers won't help out. People like you shouldn't be allowed to deal with the general public in the first place. read more

Great cafe with and one of our regular haunts for very good bread run and managed by very friendly people. Comes sincerely recommended..

Good coffee, cakes and sandwiches, but over-priced. Hygiene around the preparing of food openly poor. Blackboard outside with daily messages such as You are an illusion designed to appeal in a cosy sort of way to the Ealing surburbanites who frequent. Overseen by family owners who affect insouciance, and who appear more interested in collecting money than providing a high standard of service. Beneath the apparently warm veneer of this cafe there beats a cold heart. read more

Experienced condescension and rudeness once too many times I'll not be back. Try cafe panorama by south ealing station for great coffee

Hands down, best sandwiches and snacks in Ealing! Their coffee is ok, but the sandwiches more than make up for it. If I had the choice between this and Costa I'd choose Munsons every time, without hesitation. Lovely little coffee shop which is perfect enjoyed alone with a latte, a tuna sandwich, and a good book. read more

Avoid this awful place! Very Rude! The main guy who runs this place is incredibly unpleasant. I would never have believed that buying a cup of coffee could be a humiliating experience but he did his best to make it so. I have heard bad things from other people about the service at Munson's subsequently - unfortunately they currently have very little competition but I won't be going back. Coffee is also poor. There is a good looking selection of food but it is often disappointing (what's with all the strong relishes smothering their sandwiches?) and always overpriced. One star is too generous! read more

I used to be a regular and like the coffee, atmosphere and the guys that run it. Turned up today looking to buy a round of coffees and cakes to take away. I was offered the thinnest slice of banana cake they had so politely suggested I'd prefer any of the other ever-so-slightly-larger slices. No big deal I thought, and I really tried to make a joke of it but the waitress refused. Wow, that is some approach to customer service. Their loss - I just took a single coffee, no cakes, and I won't be back. read more

A very busy place with many regular customers. Nice coffees (though I always have the same cappuccino over and over) . A decent choice of sandwiches and home-made cakes baked by family members at the back of the shop. The owner has his character and I can see why some customers might not like it. Well, once you get used to the place, you can see it is a warm coffee shop with originality and character (like the owner who loves to explain all the ingredients of all his sandwiches - that is why there is not explanatory tags attached to them.... to allow conversation between staff and customers). There is plenty of seating space outside and this is a real hot spot in South Ealing during spring and summer! For the colder days, you can sit inside by the large window or more inside - there is a very cosy alcove for people who like a bit of intimacy. Always drawings and paintings hanging on the wall - some by local artists, all for sale. A few magazines left for free reading. A very cute café (wood floor) with a nice display of food and a choice of coffee beans from various countries. Last but not least an interesting choice of music is played. Go and check by yourself. If you don't live nearby, the bus 65 from Ealing Broadway station stops almost in front of the shop (Saint Mary's Church bus stop). It is a few minutes walk from South Ealing tube station (Picadilly line). read more

I was a regular at Munson's for years and I'm sad to say it's really gone downhill. I could always take or leave the mood-swings of the baristas, but on recent visits I'm left wondering why I bother to come. Where to start? I've had food poisoning three times from the sandwiches, and I've witnessed their shoddy approach to food hygiene. The coffee is so hit and miss now - actually miss and miss. There's no constancy with the baristas. The coffee is either too hot or too weak. And served with 'couldn't give a toss' attitude. Ok if the coffee is exceptional, but it isn't. It really isn't. They're really reluctant to accommodate people. God forbid you are a pram-wielding-soya-decaf-type - you'll be turfed out pronto. If, however, you're a faux-media-wannabe with no taste, you'll love it. Do yourself a favour and get a flat-white from Notes, Music & Coffee and see what you're missing: http://www.qype.co.uk/place/1642927-Notes-Music-Coffee-Westminster read more