Visited for the Japanese cheesecake initially and to introduce a friend to this place as they are more local than me. Loved the selection of hot/cold drinks. Sat in even shared a table with other visitors which I thought was so nice and brought back the good times where people actually converse! Carrot cake was divine it was moist and tasty. Was there so long sat to near closing time! The basement has a really nice ambience to it aswell I'd come back again.
Lisabeth★★☆☆☆
I recently stumbled upon this cozy little gem of a café tucked away on a quiet side street, and it’s safe to say I’m utterly smitten. From the moment I stepped inside, the warm aroma of freshly ground coffee beans and buttery pastries enveloped me like a hug from an old friend. The ambiance is an absolute dream—soft jazz humming in the background, sunlight streaming through large windows onto mismatched vintage furniture, and just the right touch of greenery to make you feel like you’ve escaped the city chaos.
The menu is a love letter to quality over quantity. I ordered the avocado toast with poached eggs and a side of their house-made chili oil, and oh my word—it was perfection on a plate. The bread was sourdough baked in-house, crusty yet pillowy, topped with perfectly ripe avocado and eggs cooked to runny-yolk heaven. Paired with a velvety flat white that boasted a rich, nutty espresso pull, it was the kind of breakfast that lingers in your memory (and on your taste buds) long after.
Service? Flawless. The barista greeted me with a genuine smile, offered spot-on recommendations, and even remembered my name when I returned for an afternoon pick-me-up. The staff moves with effortless grace, making every visitor feel like a God!
Ottoline Barratt★★★★★
The food and drink here is fantastic. Everything is very fairly priced for great portion sizes. The drinks here are great. There are lots of different drink options including syrups and milks to make a perfect drink. All of the staff were lovely and so kind. I would definitely recommend coming here.
Lorna Villiers-Jones★★★★☆
Lovely little cafe at the far end of Croydon near the flyover.
Cannot fault the food - had avocado on toast with boiled egg and was delicious. Saw some other food coming out, and all looked fresh and lovely! Coffee is lovely - no skimmed milk, but they have semi-skimmed. Sweetners upon request.
I dined in, but be warned there are only 2 tables (that I could see), so I'd say it's more of a takeaway option rather than sit and chat as there isn't much room. However, steady flow of customers (late Friday morning), so it's a popular place.
Good value.
Chantel O★★★★★
I love this place! It's cosy and the prices are very reasonable. The people are sooo friendly, I got asked if I wanted help because I didn't know what drink to get, I got the Earl Grey rose tea and is was AMAZING! I will definitely make this my new go-to spot.
Sarah Mann★★★★★
Genuinely lovely coffee shop. Staff are great, food is unusual but yummy, coffee is delicious. And they LOVE dogs. Cosy basement if upstairs is full. Brilliant addition to Croydon café culturez
Sandy Joyner★★★★★
Always greeted with a warm friendly smile, lovely service from staff and the best coffee in the area, no question. Really relaxed space and fantastic pastries. Couldn’t recommend highly enough.
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