The 30 Best Hot drinks in London

“Another absolute hidden gem in south East London. We just stopped here for a quick coffee and it was so good, the espresso is really easy drinking and BIG, if you want a decent sized espresso this is the place to go! Also the guy making the coffee of potentially the nicest man in all SE London coffee places, he's so friendly. We'll definitely be back here for drinks, snacks and music another time.”

“Cafe run by charity Mencap - fantastic initiative to give people with learning disabilities the chance to learn skills in catering, customer services and hospitality. I have never eaten there but just had a quick coffee / kids snacks - it doesn't feel that warm and cosy to me, so I've never been tempted to linger too long. My suggestion would be to remove the PCs and introduce some sofas and perhaps some toys or games. Not sure how feasible that would be!”

“Ended up here spontaneously on our second date, and it turned out to be the best decision because wow, the food did not disappoint. We ordered the Meat Supreme, and it was incredibly crispy without being too doughy. I genuinely wish I could experience that first bite all over again. The ranch sauce was a bit rich on its own, so something spicy to cut through it would’ve been perfect. The turnover is quite fast, as people tend to eat and leave, so seating wasn’t an issue even on a Saturday. The staff were also really friendly. I can’t wait to come back.”

“Highly recommend this chicken shop Their customer service is excellent. Product quality is consistently excellent and exceeds my expectations every time. “I was completely impressed with their professionalism and customer service”

“Just visited for the first time whilst walking my dog....so fab that a coffee place is open this early (7.30am) that I can grab a hot drink and go for a dog walk at the same place before work. Lovely coffee, pastries and very friendly staff”

“Really, really lovely pizza in the evenings. Possibly the best in the Crystal Palace / Penge / Beckenham area? Don't let the front of the shop fool you, there is a lovely dining area in the back with a live grape vine covering the ceiling. With the peak summer evening heat and some Europop being played it was almost like being on the Mediterranean! Seems like they prefer people to book in advance, but they accepted our unannounced group of five, and we all seriously enjoyed our food. Definitely going back.”

“Pistachios In The Park is simply one of the most charming, friendliest cafes that clearly takes no shortcuts in serving delicious food of the highest quality. Set in formal, tree-lined garden housing a naval burial site, playground and community centre, the cafe is ideallic for those who want a peaceful ambience. Make no mistake, due to its popularity, it can get very busy but you'll be spolied for choice with space as much as you will with what's on the menu. Ran by husband and wife team, Gary and Victoria and their wonderful team, you can rest assured you'll be met with a warm welcome, fun banter, and chit chat like youre one of the locals, (Even if you're not.) I personally come for the cooked full English breakfast but there is plenty of choice on offer! Everything from sweet pastries, more savoury snacks, all of which are homemade, delicious salads and variety of hot and cold beverages to wash it down with. All the staff are fantastic and nothing is too much trouble. If you fancy something that might not be obviously on the menu, the team will endeavour to make it for you (within fair reason, of course) If you've not yet visited Pistachios in the Park cafe, and you want someting a little away from the regular side of Greenwich, with exemplary quality, this is your spot. You wont regret it!”

“I have known Richard for many years now and have been his customer. The atmosphere is very friendly, he is a lovely guy and the food is fantastic! Highly recommend it.”

“The food is very good, the service is friendly, and I feel very comfortable in this place.”

“We had the full (English) breakfast on the menu consisting of Toast, mushroom, baked beans and turkey rashers. My wife and I don’t take eggs so we requested for more portions of turkey rashers instead and they were lovely to oblige us. We had it with orange juice - and speaking of the orange juice, the best so far I’ve had in the uk. Real Orange juice which I believe was just blended and not Tesco orange juice. The breakfast was tasty and filling. The service was great too.”

“Was planning on going to the popular cafe next door but the line was over 2 hours and so we decided to to give this place a go as the food looked good and it was busy but no queue. Very happy that we did as it was a lovely breakfast. The full English had everything you could want and was fresh. The hollandaise sauce on the eggs Benedict was lovely too. Amazing bubble and squeak. Don’t bother waiting in the queue for next door. Come here!”

“From your first step when you walk into the hotel up until you leave, you are treated like royalty by the stuff who can't do enough for you. The cleanliness all over is next level at this hotel. Breakfast serving is absolutely the best I've had at any hotel and they even have 24 hour coffee to enjoy the lovely lounge area. And then a selection of frozen foods and snacks for you to prepare and enjoy your kitchenette of your room. What a find. What a treat.”

“Largest pizza in London...good quality ingredients were used will definately order again strongly recommended”

“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 had black Americano and my wife had cappuccino, we both really enjoyed our drinks a lot. My Americano had that light fruity aftertaste that you often only find with very high quality, it was genuinely very delicious. The interior is relaxing, calm and light and we really appreciate the soft music as well, not at all over the top. I love what this place is going for, as I am new to the area it's nice to find a place nearby that I know I can be comfortable in. The woman serving us on Monday 6th was also very kind.”

“Love this place. Homey. Real. Good prices, it's my favorite kind of place, so happy I found it :) got the soup of the day (lentil YUM!) with some bread for less than a fiver. This is the kind of place that makes me feel....at home :) better about life :)”

“We had an amazing experience with this show. The host was great. He was roasting random people from the crowd which was hilarious and they invited people on stage and gave full on lap dance. Some acrobatics and burlesque. Fully recommended.”

“Exceptional service and very kind staff. Would recommend as this is my go to pizza place. :)”

“10/10 London caf, sausage and hash brown baguette bought me back to life on a hangover. The service is always rapid and everyone is super friendly, the food is great, portions are brilliant and absolutely insane value for money.”

“I like this place a lot and they are always busy. Lost your keys in the park there is a board outside covered in them. Foods great plenty of seating both inside and out”

“Easy booking service, no waiting time. I did pass the MOT first time. Hassle free”

“Best pizza I’ve ever had, staff are really friendly and treat you with respect. Fast service 5/5, I already recommend it to all my friends and family and I recommend it to whoever is reading this. Enjoy and thank me later”

“Delicious pizza and unbelievably good value for money. We have ordered in person several times now and have never been disappointed. Super fast service and the man who serves us is always friendly and chatty too.”

“We always order pizza from here, because it’s great, never arrives late, never had a problem, the shop always looks clean and the service it’s always nice, Rahman in specific, he is really professional and friendly. He was really helpful to resolve an issue we had :)”

“Fantastic place for dinner , lunch or tea . Friendly staff very welcoming and fantastic variety of menu. Plenty of drinks available. Would highly recommend .”

“We are so grateful to Pizza Hot 4 U for their generous donation of food to support our community event, the OLAY 1 Red Nose Day Football Tournament 2025. The donation helped us raise funds for the development of the Good Ways Youth League, bringing us one step closer to our goal of £25,000. This event was made possible through the collaboration of Good Ways Athletics, JuscoolRadio, Eyes of Many CIC, Football Fridays Youth Club, Deptford Lionesses, and Impact Ballers. The team at Pizza Hot 4 U are truly wonderful people, and their support has been invaluable to our cause. Highly recommend their services!”

“I came twice after my wisdom tooth extraction for the soups and I’ve tried 2 the lentil soup and mushroom soup and both tasted amazing They’re full of flavor Definitely worth to try”

“Just checked in earlier tonight - here for a week. Love that I can use points to cover a large part of my costs so that this trip is affordable. Rooms: nice room, easy to access internet, TV works well with lots of channel options. Iron and hair dryer included. Plenty of towels. A nice welcome letter as a platinum status card member. Only bad thing is the heat was on and stifling in the room--quickly turned it all off and opened the window to make a comfortable temperature. It really isn't that cold out to have the heat on. Could use a larger suitcase table or a second one for the carry ons we all have. Service: staff super friendly and nice. Big smiles on their faces when I checked in and came down later with questions. Location: it is close to Hammersmith Tube Station. Problem is bad signage - you can't find it! You'll see a big sign a few feet down a side street - it needs an arrow - you need to go down the side street to the hotel otherwise you'll walk right by it like I did. It is on the side street where the Subway--between the Lebanese Organic grocer and Subway.”

“Our fifth time staying here. The bar/dining area has been, very tastefully, renovated. Staff are excellent, professional and friendly (special mention for Ash, who is excellent) Rooms are fairly basic, but clean and tidy. Everything you need really. Location is great, with 2 tube stations within 3 mins walk and the, interesting, Spittalfields area 2 mins away. Will definitely be back. Thanks to all the guys who work there.”

“I stayed one night at IBIS London Stratford. The room was simple (plastic feel, no fridge, and not the best heating), but the stay was really great thanks to the staff! Sagar was super friendly and helpful, and the breakfast was delicious. Everyone in the morning was smiling and kind, which made my day start in such a positive way. I also loved the free lemon and mint water they prepared—it was so refreshing! They even taught me how to make it at home. I’d definitely come back for the people and atmosphere!”