The 30 Best Historical cafes in London

“The best place in Wimbledon! Amazing food, amazing prices, nice guy! Please come and support the local business, you won't regret it!”

“I used to eat at the manor cafe just down the road a bit but it started to bec slow and not very nice. So I tried Top chef cafe and I can honestly say I will never be returning to manor cafe. The food is great, service is very friendly and I do not have to wait long for my grub. Thank you top chef cafe you have a customer for life xxxxxxx”

“One of my favourite places to get a healthy portion for the price they charge! Very friendly staff and they don't take long to make your meal :)”

“The food was really fresh, tasty, and enjoyable. The staff were very polite, and the customer service was excellent—especially the girls, who were respectful and really knew how to serve customers well. I am very happy with my experience. Thank you to all the staff at Big Joe’s Café”

“Lovely cafe with plenty of sitting and delicious food. We recently discovered this cafe and visiting almost every Saturday for brunch after our library rhyme time session with our little one. Staff is friendly and food is reasonably priced. Highly recommended this cafe in Woking. And this cafe is temporary closed from 2 March till September for renovations.”

“Love this cafe. It is highly recommended baby friendly cafe in Brentford and it doesn’t disappoint. It has a cute like play area. Ample seating spaces and enough space for buggies. It’s a great spot to meet other moms too. Definitely visiting again and highly recommend.”

“This is the best coffee shop I’ve been to in long time. Their organic coffee is delicious and cakes to die for. The blasting music puts you straight in the mood and guys there are just amazing.”

“Exactly what you want for a cute tearoom in the countryside! Hot and cold food, cakes and cream tea. We got the cream tea (£7.50-8/set) and the scones were perfect - came fluffy and warm. Service was friendly and unpretentious. Cosy and clean. Might have to come back and treat myself to a full English next time round...”

“Superb little cinema . Lovely cafe, staff & seating areas. Excellent auditorium I visited the Phoneix Cinema for the first time October 2019 for an evening preview screening. It's a charming cinema with really well thought out layout and facilities and friendly, helpful and courteous staff . I noticed that they have a permanent ramp which is ideal for accessibility into the venue. The foyer is bright and welcoming, with lots of snack and drinks I even found Judes ice creams with the mango sorbet (£3.00) working well for me. There are lost of additional seating areas benches and chairs, so if like me, you're early, you'd have plenty of places to relax in. Upstairs the cafe is larger than it seems - I had a long seated alcove area all to myself around the corner. The food and drinks are really extensive even more so than downstairs, so a Belvoir Lemonade £3.00) was in order for me, though I would return when it's less busy during the day to enjoy the offerings. The auditorium is very plush and well cared for with great sound and comfy seats The ladies toilets on the ground floor were small but clean with plenty of mirrors, nice hand wash and cream though the hand dryer was rather lame as myself and other patrons laughed at. From East Finchley station (Northern Line) take the exit on the left by the ticket machines and walk ahead, there may be a mobile coffee van open, walk pass this to the corner and look left and you'll see the red neon sign for the Phoenix on the opposite side of the street, which is less than and 3 minute walk away.”

“This is an amazing looking place. Completely unique. The nexus is interesting and everything is reasonably priced, especially considering its location. Ate here today. Quirky relaxed dining area, with reasonably priced food for the location.”

“Lovely service upon arrival, all food packaged perfectly and food was still really hot when we got home! Thank you”

“Really welcoming cafe offering a selection of delicious homemade cakes and lunch menu. The presentation is always of great quality. The staff are absolutely lovely.”

“Cambridge circus wingstop is the best among of the others. I visited last week. The food was amazing. And the service and atmosphere was so good. I wanna visit again.”

“I really enjoyed my takeaway breakfast from this cafe this morning. I love the tin tomatoes in a breakfast it's so tasty and not many cafes do the tin ones.will definitely order from here again.”

“I always come and have lunch here, food is amazing the chicken wrap is halal and tasted delicious. I also get my daily strawberry matcha from here! The atmosphere here is so peaceful and the service is great!”

“Best coffee and best chicken tikka. The English breakfast here is amazing everything is made quickly too I recommend this place”

“Delicious food, just like my mom’s home cooking . Very fresh, great menu and great prices! Cafe is very clean, staff and owner very warm and friendly. Frankie’s cafe is now my “go-to” for breakfast or a quick coffee!”

“Great Aussie style coffee in a cosy independent cafe. Primarily takeaway but some limited seating and laptop friendly. Good service and nice welcome from Archie the chilled cafe dog”

“Food quality is excellent and friendly place”

“A great new cafe perfectly situated between winns Common and Plumstead Common. Perfect for a relaxing coffee/tea or snack served by friendly staff. The Latte I ordered was very tasty indeed. The menu is fairly limited in terms of food but you can get egg on toast, croissants and cakes, and the basics, it's still very new so this may change. It's construction is made primarily of glass so feels spacious and fresh. There is a children's playground, nursery, primary school and local convenience stores in the immediate surroundings. seems to be frequented by friendly customers mainly families with babies or young children. You can pay by cash and they also take card/contactless payment. There are steps and a ramp to the entrance so it's accessible to wheelchair users and buggies. In my opinion this coffee shop is in a perfect location and was well needed in this area.”

“Great food, friendly service and spotlessly clean. We come here weekly for our breakfast”

“I have been to this pub a few times.since the new manager took over (i think he has been managing for around 8 months now). They are a very friendly community based team. Today for example a lady in a wheel chair was outside and asked me.to let.thr staff kmow she needed help. Thr manager immediately let.me tell him even though he was really busy. Came out straight away and mads the lady feel special and supported. He even tried to find a comfy seat available for her and one that was not high. When I have been here before the manager was again very chatty and explained he wamts customers.tk feel special and valued. He certainly has achieved this. The ither staff also are friendly and always approachable. You will be served here quickly as they make customers a priority.the food is amazing too.”

“Great place in Hackney, was here for the first time. changing room inside and outside, (need 1 pound), the water is great as well as the depth! also the staff is wonderful, if something is wrong they explain everything clearly! I will definitely visit this pool again, and recommend it to friends!!!”

“Not even joking, the food was AMAZING. The onion was so soft and crunchy and everything tasted so so fresh, the chicken , the kibbeh, the salad was AMAZING.The dessert was nice and sweet too. Not to mention the service was so so good and Bashara and Nelly were so sweet. I was with my 2 friends and they were so interactive and made good conversation and the atmosphere was comfortable and we honestly felt so welcome there. You should definitely go if you like Lebanese / Middle Eastern food or if you are Lebanese yourself , and missing that authentic taste because you will DEFINITELY find it there . I have nothing bad to say at all . xxx”

“I was visiting on a very sunny day and the tea shop was not busy on arrival (around 10.30). By the time I had walked around the gardens, it was lunchtime, and the cafe was busy. The food was excellent and reasonably priced. The cake was delicious. The gardens are beautiful, and there is plenty of space for either a short walk or a longer one.”

“Delicious French toast and pancakes! Friendly service and lovely ambience, not too busy and very nice and clean. Only issue is the baby changing station is not secured properly to the wall.”

“Very nice cafe with lovely food, plus great service”

“A lovely little cafe. Ideal for breakfast if staying in nearby hotel”

“Had a lovely relaxed lunch here. The cafe is well run, had quick service and the staff were really friendly. There was a good range of sandwiches, hot lunces as well as hot and cold drinks. I had the vegetarian sausage bap, really impressed. Was tasty and hot.”

“Nice place to chill with good selections of food and friendly staff!”