I really, really dig this place. First of all, the mocha is stunning. They'll make it with soy if you ask. The ambiance is lovely as well. Like apartment listings, what some might call cramped I call cozy. There are potted flowers and lots of knickknacks all around. Even the bathroom is cute. And who can beat a door made from a phone booth? I like being able to see what's going on in the kitchen too - it feels hectic but fun. For food, I've tried the veggie burger, lamb burger, chicken burger (my fave), and chips (always extra-crispy), and seen table-mates get the falafel and the chicken salad. The veggie burger needs something to hold it together better; it kind of became a mess as I ate it, but a yummy mess at that. The burgers really are as big as your face, so if you get chips on the side, it's enough to be a meal for two. I've also had the breakfast fry up, which is definitely enough for two. It came with egg, sausage, bacon, beans, mushroom, tomato, and toast. So deliciously yummy, especially on a cold morning. read more

We have been meaning to go here for quite some time now and today we finally took the plunge. And I'm very glad we did. This is such a lovely and warming little cafe. It really has a feel of home and I love it's London flourishes such as the telephone box door and Downing Street toilet. The waitress was new and you could tell but she was very friendly and kind which was sweet and endearing. Now to the food and drink, we ordered iced lattes to drink and then I ordered The Power House brunch option and Alex, The Morning Glory breakfast. The iced lattes were delicious, smooth and strong. Just the way you would want them to be. I didn't want mine to end. Now, the food. Alex enjoyed his breakfast, it was basically a good old english fry up and the definite highlight was sausages - they had a nice spice to them. My brunch too was delicious. It was avocado salsa on toast with streaky bacon, poached egg, mushrooms and tomatoes. The avocado was perfect - chunky and creamy with a subtle chilli-ness to it. The bacon was cooked to perfection, crispy and salty goodness. I wasn't a huge fan of the egg as it was slightly overcooked but when mixed with everything else it was a great breakfast. Highly recommend a visit, even if just for the overall atmosphere and friendliness. We'll be back! read more

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Another new business opening up in New Cross. Replacing dirty fried chicken joints and derelict shop windows, comes new and higher market establishments like Chinwag. This fun and quirky place has already become a popular haunt for many of the students from across the road. It's fun and rustic approach was bound to go down well with the mixed bag that attend Goldsmiths Uni. It mainly seems to serve up burgers and coffee and I believe they have plans to apply for an alcohol licence, which will inevitably be a added bonus to this small joint. The food is prepared in an open kitchen, meaning you can see, in close intimacy what's going on your plate. There aren't actually many places you can/want to sit down and eat in New Cross and any addition is a welcome. However saying that, it is tiny. So tiny that if there is more than 2 people queuing for a coffee you are standing in the main doorway. Due to the size and popularity, when I did venture in it was a battle and the place was simply heaving. The staff seemed really flustered and my simple coffee request took much longer than average expectations. Still saying that, I will be back. There's no comparison to it in the area and the simple menu looks like just what you need on a cosy night out with friends. read more

Chinwag - Lattee - New American Near Me - London, XGL

Chinwag has swiftly become a new cross favourite. Opposite Goldsmiths Uni, it's popular with students and rightly so, this place is CHEAP! Tea for 80p if I remember correctly, and burgers under a fiver and they are so big you can share one between two people. The decor is cute, with tap fitting lights and a bike wheel on the ceiling. The front door is a english phone box door. Eclectic, but in a good way. I've been back several times and will continue to do so. read more

Love!! Adorable little place with fantastic coffee and breakfast. I loved my eggs Benedict. My friend ordered a ridiculous specialized burger and the staff was really kind and willing to put up with him. Maybe because he lives in the neighborhood and frequents the spot. They not only took his crazy specialized burger but were able to deliver on it EXACTLY as he requested. I'm honestly surprised. I would have just told him no. :) read more

Best Breakfast I had during my 2 week stay in Europe. Hands down! This place was fabulous and all you want in a breakfast establishment. Small, quaint, busy, excellent food and expresso drinks. I ordered a Morning Glory and it filled me up until dinner time. It came with sausages, black bacon, a fried egg, hash browns, a huge portobello mushroom cap, roasted tomatoes and toast (Writing that made me realize that I am actually starving right now). I also got a latte, which was made perfectly. The ambiance of this bustling little place just made my heart happy. I love great breakfast spots and what was even better, it was in the neighborhood in which we were staying. read more

Fantastic restaurant serving coffee, tea, breakfast and freshly prepared gourmet burgers.

Delightful small eatery in the heart of New Cross. Whilst I find the persistence of Restoration Hardware/Victorian Steampunk decor lacking in originality, this place makes it all quirky and comfortable. Yes I'm sitting at an old school desk with an inkwell in the corner , but somehow the water tap lighting fixtures look cool. And of course, above it all, the food is good and properly priced. Happy with an Egg Florentine at £4.99, very reasonable. Served quickly, nice staff, simply a lovely place for breakfast / lunch. read more

Burgers as big as your face is no understatement, and it may be a little frightening when you first receive your food. But have no fear, as the first bite will change your mind! The salads and wraps are also great. The quirky interior is fresh and inviting, but be warned - it's very very small, and trying to get a table, especially during a student lunch rush, can be very difficult. Once you do, however, it's lovely! The Indian spiced veggie burger makes for a perfectly large and delicious lunch and the coffees are always top notch! read more

This place will save you from the worst of hangovers. Have the full English breakfast, a beautifully made coffee and a smoothie or juice to fix you right up. This is one of my favourite places for brunch and it has a great atmosphere and is affordable. read more

Chicken tasted funky on two separate occasions. Chicken avocado salad used to have a whole avocado now only half while price stays the same. Head chef yelling at others in the kitchen "you're so slow, faster, faster". Very disrespectful, brought bad vibes and restaurant wasnt even full of people. read more

Super duper hipster tea room w/burgers. The most amazing thing about this place is the staff. They have been incredibly warm, polite and attentive whenever I've visited. Having not sampled the food, I can't comment. But what I will say is that the atmosphere wins hands down, the customer base is largely made up of goldsmiths students and you know that says something about the place. It's probably cool, or whatever. read more

When I studied at Goldsmiths I went to Chigwag almost everyday! The breakfast, wraps and burgers are great! It gets super busy so expect a queue read more

Great breakfast and a really cool space to enjoy your meal! Service was fast and friendly as well!

A friend and I stumbled across chinwag after googling places to eat in new cross and since then we have returned several times. The decor is extremely quirky, the menus are handwritten into old novels, the tables and chairs are all mismatched, it's very inviting. The highlight of chinwag is without a doubt it's burgers. You NEED to try one. The beef burger was absolutely delicious, very tender meat, crunchy greens and you can choose a variety of add ons including bacon, a fried egg and grilled aubergine. The burgers are absolutely massive so you can easily share one between 2 along with a portion of delicious chips. The service here is great- the owners have been there everytime I've visited and they often serve you your food. This place is definitely the best new cross has to offer in terms of lunch and I highly recommend it. read more

The plate-sized burgers are big by American standards! Very delicious, but I couldn't finish a whole one for lunch. The coffee is really good and the decor is amusing. I liked this place a lot. read more

I love the food and the decor. The morning glory breakfast is 10/10. I can't recommend this plus enough, on your own or with friends it's well worth a visit! read more

Burgers, salads and chips! Small, bare brick local restaurant with the loveliest staff you can imagine. Can seat around 20 inside, and there space for another few more outside. The toilet looks like 10 Downing Street's front door! The menu is brief but, it's home made burgers the sizes of dinner plates (beef, chicken), huge salads, coffee, small muffins for desert and I found out recently they do fish & chips. All fresh food, it's nice and cosy inside and very inexpensive. Take away coffees too. Frequented by the local student and local resident crowd. Highly recommended. read more

I really like the food and the wait staff here. It has a very interesting decor too. The door leading to the toilet is very very funny!

the chicken and avocado salad is probably the best salad I have ever had. does get busy so plan on showing up early to get your spot.