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“The food was excellent, and the staff is really kind, everything was perfect for me”

“This Café is owned by a Turkish couple that is absolutely lovely and friendly. The cakes are all homemade by the wife and taste amazing (we got the pistachio and orange poppy seed cake). The portion size is really generous and I couldn’t recommend them more ☺️”

“Excellent service very good menu £ quality food. Friendly staff. Clean and trendy. Kids menu available. Compact Cafe/Restaurant. Will visit again.”

“I ordered special fried rice and it was very delicious! Owner is very nice.”

“Worth the journey to this place as always. Wedges loaded with cheese, house chilli and garlic sauce. Perfection! :)”

“We stayed for 2 nights in the London Hilton in Croydon. What a wonderful place Food was great . Staff were great. So clean and lovely staff. We attended a wedding nearby. What an amazing place. Would highly recommend. Thank you all for your hospitality”

“Our favourites are The Mighty Meaty Pizza and Chicken Wings. Ordered dine-in, takeaways, we have never been disappointed. The staffs were nice, and friendly. Seating area is only available indoor, and pretty warm in the summer. Sockets for charging are available. Toilets for customers are not available.”

“I stumbled upon Mimi’s Kitchen Eat-In and Takeaway for a late lunch, and I’m so glad I did. The food selection was impressive—fresh, well displayed, and ready to go. I had the Jollof rice (absolutely divine) and the “fish platter”, which was perfectly seasoned and sweet, tender plantain. I also tried a bit of my friend’s moinmoin and it was DELICIOUS. (I literally want it right now.) The customer service was lovely too—the server was kind & mindful when my friend asked if the Jollof and moinmoin had been cooked with any meat, as she’s veggie. It’s always appreciated when staff are considerate about dietary requirements. If I had one small suggestion, it would be to make the drink options and their prices a little easier to view—it would make adding a drink to your meal a bit more effortless. But honestly, that’s the only (tiny) thing. All in all, a perfect lunch find!”

“Gurneet served us today she was brilliant -she showed a high standard of professionalism and she was excellent at recommending something tasty for the kids. She was working hard maintaining the store and serving customers at the same time. Keep up the great work Gurneet and thanks once again for your high standard of customer service .”

“Friendly service, good food and drink in really nice surroundings. The recent refurbishment has really improved the environment and there's still the fantastic balcony overlooking the field. LOADS of convenient car parking too!”

“An excellent pitstop along the Dollis Valley Green Walk. We ate in and had a delicious feast. Feast your eyes on these pics, then stop reading this and go! Thank you Meros Burger”

“Such a loving atmosphere, the service was so lovely and nice. We went on a Sunday around 4pm and it was so peaceful. Food and dessert were amazing. Best pizza I’ve ever had. The tiramisu was sooo delicious, best I’ve had. Would 1000% recommend. Prices were very affordable £13+ for a large pizza.”

“Probably some of the best Lebanese food I have tried in my life! Not because it has my name (lol), but because it truly was delicious. The portion sizes were generous and the prices were fair. You can't leave without trying their Halloumi Fitter. 5/5 ⭐”

“Absolutely amazing! A new opened gem in Epsom for us. Outstanding food, service, music and atmosphere. Our new local regular. Thank you, guys! You are stars! ❤️”

“A Warm Welcome to Authentic Greek Cuisine: A Family-Run Delight! We absolutely love AVRA, and it's easy to see why! The magic of this place lies in its unbeatable combination of exceptional value and tantalizing flavours. Every dish is crafted with high-quality fresh ingredients and cooked to absolute perfection, leaving us craving more after every portion. The food is simply outstanding. You can taste the expertise and passion in every dish, and it truly shines through in each bite. From the starters to the mains, everything was prepared to the highest standard and was absolutely delicious. A special shoutout to Thomas and the staff, who went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. Their genuine attentiveness added to the experience, making it feel even more special. The restaurant’s relaxed ambiance and comfortable seating only enhanced our evening leaving us excited to return. If you haven’t tried this amazing Greek restaurant and bar yet, do yourself a favour and give it a go.......you won’t regret it!”

“We had the Eggs royal, the panceta, noci and gorgonzola and the parmegiana. Everything was amazing! Really good food and good prices. The coffe cream we had in the end was Greta as well. Definitely recommend :)”

“What a quietly dazzling place this is. There’s something wonderfully conspiratorial about stepping through that modest entrance, as though you’re being let in on a secret. The evening began with a generosity that’s actually become rare in fine dining - an extra splash of sauce here, a little more wine there - no questions, no charge, and not in excess, but with the sort of intuitive hospitality that says, “We’re glad you’re here.” It wasn’t about selling a product, or ticking boxes of ‘luxury’ and ‘innovation’; it was about making an experience breathe. The fish-focused menu was, quite simply, divine. Each plate felt considered but never contrived. The chef’s attention to detail was everywhere, not only in the precise cooking but in the courtesy and conversation that accompanied it. He seemed genuinely invested in the pleasure of his guests, which lent the whole evening a warmth too often missing from Michelin-minded establishments. In short, Behind is a restaurant that remembers why restaurants exist at all: to nourish, to delight, and, if only for a few hours, to make the world feel exquisitely well-arranged.”

“Amazing Lahmacun, best in whole UK I must tell you . 10/10”

“Such a lovely local restaurant. Very cozy atmosphere, friendly owners and the food is just incredible! Better than in Vietnam!”

“Great and fast service, lovely lamb shish kebabs and my go to for a fast doner meat meal when coming back from London, well done boys!”

“We had the most amazing experience at Hayward’s this weekend. I booked the dinner and accommodation package for my husbands birthday months ago. Since booking, I have had to go on a strict diet for medical reasons. I contacted Hayward’s and they went above and beyond what I had expected by creating a fully bespoke menu for myself, meaning I didn’t miss out on anything and you would never have known the food had been adapted. My husbands food was incredible as well. The service on the night was impeccable, our glasses were never empty and little touches such as the waitress’s ensuring the tables were clean after each course did not go unnoticed. We would highly recommend visiting this family run business and we will be back for definite.”

“Nice little cafe with indoor and outdoor seating. Does banging breakfasts and fresh ground coffee Staff are very nice and friendly”

“Happy to make changes like putting some meat separate and some in a pitta which is really useful, when they are flexible about how the food is given to you and they aren't precious about a set menu. Only thing I'd point out to them is to make sure to use a set of tongs to turn the raw chicken skewers over, and once this is cooked on the outside, move to a different part of the grill and finish it off, by using another pair of tongs. You'd avoid any chance of cross contamination this way. Same goes for the pittas and wraps being warmed up - use another clean pair of tongs to avoid customers having second thoughts about their stomachs getting through the night ok..”

“I cant fault this place For authentic Thai food this is the one Super fresh great tasting fantastic value for money too”

“Delicious food with surprisingly large portion sizes at a very good price. Staff were absolutely lovely as well. Very much enjoyed and would recommend.”

“Had an amazing experience at Jamz! The breakfast was fantastic, with great vegetarian options available. My cappuccino was delicious, and the meal was absolutely scrumptious. I also loved that the café is dog-friendly—this was my first time bringing a family dog to a café, and the staff made it such a welcoming and relaxing experience for both people and pets. The customer service was excellent, and I enjoyed it so much that I grabbed some bakery items to take home—they were just as good! I’ll definitely be visiting again. Highly recommend!”

“Very nice and clean authentic cafe. They literally cooked specifically for us as many people just came there for a coffee. Coffee is really tasty (it is very difficult to find anything decent in the UK). But our breakfast was delicious! And also beautiful serving. The staff is great as well. The cafe is located exactly in front of the train station so it is a very good place to chill before or after the journey”

“Excellent little place. Great coffee, good value, really friendly service and a very good selection (incl. GF, DF, vegan etc) of delicious cakes, biscuits, juices, sandwiches etc. So glad such a lovely place is just around the corner. Will definitely be back.”