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The Waiting Room

4.5 (22 reviews)
InexpensiveCoffee & Tea, Tea Rooms
Closed • 8:00 am - 6:30 pm

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Faisal S.

The cafe' is located in a vibrant street. With a lovely coffee on the street seats you will feel relaxed and can have a nice time with no more than two friends because the seats are limited outside. The interior is great with the posters and the books. The late' is tasty. Also, the tenders are lovely. All over, it's a good time to spend.

Meike B.

My first time in Deptford, came for a tour around the galleries and open artist studios. The Waiting Room was the perfect stopover to recharge my batteries with a great cappuccino and delicious sticky peacan bar. They live up (or down) to their name though, the queues are impressive and move slowly - but there's so much to admire while you're waiting, it's almost enjoyable. Showing my age again here, but The Waiting Room feels like my favourite hangouts used to look like in the 80's - we didn't have such great choices of vegan food in those days, though. Plotting my next trip down South already.

Steve B.

Popped in to grab a cake and coffee post a swim at the local pool. Good coffee and nice atmosphere I could happily have sat and looked through the interesting book collection if we weren't dashing to get a train home. This is a small space with some pavement seating. It will give The Deptford Project some competition and is a real welcome addition to the high street.

lovely food great for breakfast and the hot dogs are lovely too! cool environment. funky place. very busy.

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3 years ago

Good vegan food and treats at an affordable price. Got an English breakfast tea and a 'sausage' roll. Staff was friendly, too.

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9 years ago

Amazing veggie dogs and service. The fun decor is nice, too. I will definitely be coming back here.

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Tea and Tattle - Tea party

Tea and Tattle

4.3(109 reviews)
5.1 mi•Bloomsbury
•££

Went for Afternoon Tea…read more Food - 5/5. Teas had great aroma and gentle bitterness. Earl grey had a floral scent while the English breakfast had a stronger astringent flavor. The scones were the highlight of the entire experience. Compared to the scones in America, the ones here are more savory, firmer, and way less sweet. Despite the firm crust, the crumb is very soft, leading to an excellent texture. The clotted cream had a clean richness, having none of the heavy mouthfeel you get from cream. The jam emphasized the natural sweetness of fruit with a hint of sourness. The clotted cream and jam were spread into a perfect ratio, resulting in every bite of the scone having a balance of all three. Sandwiches were simple with the manchego being my favorite. The bread's drier texture and the cheese's strong flavor paired well with the tea. The cake were soft and very sweet. By themselves, the cakes were overpoweringly sweet but with the tea, it was perfect. Service - 5/5. Very accommodating and welcoming! They had an alternate schedule that day and we arrived near their closing time, but they extended it by 30 minutes to allow us to fully enjoy our afternoon tea. We didn't utilize the entire extension out of respect for their time, but that kind of generosity really added to the experience. Value - 5/5. I'm not entirely sure why the cost of afternoon tea is so high as many locations I saw were showing prices that were £80+ . In comparison, Tea and Tattle offers a traditional set for two people at a very reasonable £48. Portions were good and looked the same if not better than those offered at way higher prices. It is worth visiting just for their scones alone! Excellent location to experience afternoon tea. Parking - N/A

When planning our trip to London, I had a lengthy list of things I wanted to do and places I wanted…read moreto eat, and at the top of my list was to enjoy an Afternoon Tea. My sister-in-law is an amazing planner, and since we were meeting family in London for a few days, she planned a wonderful tea for us here at Tea and Tattle. This place is an old family bookstore that was then turned into a wonderful spot for afternoon tea {with still carrying on the feel and look of a quaint book shop}. Reservations are required since it is only large enough for two, maybe three seatings at a time. Once your party is seated, you will receive your menu and decide on the Tea menu that you desire {how many Teas, Sandwiches, Cakes and Scones - with a wide variety of each}. Would you prefer a Coffee, a Smoothie or a Salad? No worries, they have those options as well. Be sure to inform your host about any allergies as they can customize your tea settings based on any restrictions. The Hubs and I decided on the Tea For One - This included a pot of Earl Grey {or your tea of choice}, a selection of five Mini Tea Sandwiches which may vary {ours included Cream Cheese, Chive and Cucumber / Mature Cheddar and Chutney / Ham, Rocket and Red Onion Marmalade / Ham with Mayo, Mustard and Tomato / Chicken with Cucumber and Lemon Mayo Chutney}, Scones topped with a Delicious, Mouth-Watering Cream and Strawberry & Raspberry Jams as well as Lemon Cake and Mini Chocolate Eclairs. Each guest will also be served a deliciously tangy glass of lemonade as a final sip for the afternoon. Every single bite and sip of tea was perfectly paired and the experience was a wonderful way to spend our last day in London with the family. I highly recommend this experience if you want to feel a little extra fancy and enjoy a spectacular afternoon tea.

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Tea and Tattle
Tea and Tattle
Tea and Tattle

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The St. Ermin's Tea Lounge - Afternoon tea for one adult and one child

The St. Ermin's Tea Lounge

4.5(89 reviews)
4.9 mi•Westminster
•££

I have to say I'm absolutely impressed with this place for afternoon tea and dare I say their…read moreservice was better than F&M (IYKYK). The attention and service begins at the entrance and does not stop there. The staff are absolutely helpful and explain everything for us throughout the tea service. The earl grey was the best and had to buy some as it was delicious. I highly recommend making reservation and enjoying the service as well as historical context of hotel. The scones were out of this world and warm from the oven as they make when you arrive to ensure everyone gets it fresh.

It was an enjoyable experience for Afternoon Tea. It was VERY reasonably priced compared to what I…read moresaw while looking for a place. The decor was absolutely beautiful, the staff were great and very accommodating. We were arriving late based on commute issues so I rebooted for a later time so we weren't late for our seating. We arrived about 15 minutes after our original time and 45 minutes before our new time and they let us sit right away. Most of the food was good. For me, the one issue was that I don't typically eat white bread so the first few sandwiches felt dry. The ironic part was that I don't typically like shrimp but I tried the prawn cocktail and it was one of my savory favorites along with the heritage beef. Most of the sweets were good, you just have to get past texture expectations depending on what you're used to. For example, the cheesecake had a gelatin-like texture, and we are used to cheesecake being more on the creamy side. The flavor however, was good. The star of the show, the tea. We both only tried 2 teas. Between the tower and the tea, you get full quickly. I ordered the lemongrass and ginger then the Taiwanese Four Season. My favorite was the lemongrass and ginger. I also purchased one to take home. Overall great experience and I highly recommend.

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The St. Ermin's Tea Lounge
The St. Ermin's Tea Lounge
The St. Ermin's Tea Lounge

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Dotty's Teahouse - Plain and fruit (sultana) scones

Dotty's Teahouse

5.0(4 reviews)
9.7 mi•Carshalton

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!

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Dotty's Teahouse - Dotty's from outside

Dotty's from outside

Dotty's Teahouse - Bakery case with the day's treats

Bakery case with the day's treats

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The English Rose Cafe and Tea Shop - Afternoon Tea Time

The English Rose Cafe and Tea Shop

4.2(285 reviews)
5.3 mi•Victoria
•££

We had a very nice fun family afternoon tea here. The staff were very accommodating. This spot…read moredoes get very busy so best to make reservations in advance! They squeezed us in between two tables! There is a huge amount of cakes and large scones with jam and cream as well as yummy sandwiches. There is a large selection of teas. The "set"tea had more of a homemade rather than elegant or theme based teas but my granddaughters were very happy to choose what they wanted to eat! The tables are pretty close together so go early if you prefer it to be less busy!

My friend and I came here for a breakfast during the week. It was quite busy, but we were seated…read moreafter a short wait for the two of us. The cafe is pretty small but very cute. I loved the decor and atmosphere. Food: My friend and I both ordered the traditional English breakfast. I had mine with vegan sausage. The breakfast was exactly what I expected and was pretty good. I was excited they had a vegan sausage option instead of leaving the sausage off like other places. Service: Our service was quick and friendly. We were able to order promptly and our food came out in an expected amount of time. There is a bit of a time limit for stays because they are so busy, but we didn't feel rushed at all. TL;DR - Lovely place for an English breakfast

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The English Rose Cafe and Tea Shop - English Rose Cafe in Westminster, London, December 2022.

English Rose Cafe in Westminster, London, December 2022.

The English Rose Cafe and Tea Shop - Tea and fresh scones

Tea and fresh scones

The English Rose Cafe and Tea Shop

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