Can you fall in love with a place? Because I have…read more Maybe it is me and my love for vintage things, old furniture, good coffee and pies and music from the 40s but... Maybe the place it is just amazing. The minute you walk in, you feel welcome, at home. Around you you have old furniture, several objects on sale and you are free to walk around and take a look at everything they have. Now, there is a wide selection of food. Pies, sandwiches, you name it, they even had a vegan pumpkin pie that was delicious!! The coffee is good and at least I can tell you the pie was excellent. The prices are reasonable and the girl behind the counter was really kind and plain amazing. Will definitely come back and if you are reading this, go!

If it's character and cake you're after, then it's character and cake you're gonna get…read more This place is as quirky as the latest trendy up and coming east London place just without the bearded 20-something year olds in their grandfathers' patched up jacket. Fantastic décor and delicious coffee. Try the soup of the day, especially if it's the pea soup. Delish! Lovely staff, too. Favourite place in Forest Hill.

Right, so... imagine that you're stuck in the middle of nowhere and you're desperate for a cup of…read morecoffee and a snack. Well, this is the oasis to your desert! Owned by a lovely South African woman, she changed this property from what used to be a stagnant Caribbean cafe to one of the best places to eat in South London. The chef is from Australia with a great knowledge of food from around the world, and he'll serve up some of the best dishes you've ever had as you warm up inside the super cosy interior. The colours are nice, the people are friendly, the food great, there's books to read, it's warm and the service is quick. There's not much more you could possibly want from a cafe, and its a real gem considering the surrounding area is full of fast food restaurants and fried chicken shops. Go! You'll love it!

Such good value for money, really friendly, fresh excellent food and gorgeous coffee. They have…read morelocal art on the walls and hold music evenings once a month. It's a real joy to come here for a decadent breakfast or lovely lunch.

You'd think that Crystal Palace would be saturated with cafes now, but the gentrification of the…read moretriangle continues with the welcome arrival of Dalhousie, a genuinely excellent coffee&cake emporium. They've got most everything right, from the massive attention to detail in the comfortably domestic interior (very cosy upstairs) , the superb coffee and home made cakes. Table service too. If you've ever enjoyed Betty's in Yorkshire, you'll understand this place's appeal. Don't waste your money and tastebuds enduring preterocosta chains. Come here.

This is a lovely lovely place to come and have a coffee. It's always buzzy, but I have never seen…read moreit too full. It's easy to sit here on your own and either work, read or day dream. There is also outdoor seating for when the sun shines.

Amazing service with a smile from a great group of friendly ladies! Instantly sat down, our order…read moretaken quickly and plates cleared immediately. The food was good, simple, fresh and quick from the kitchen. Coffee was a little rough around the edges but still good. Recommend.

Yummy home made cakes. Today thoroughly enjoyed a huge slice of red velvet cake with proper cream…read morecheese frosting and and a smooth creamy spicy chai latte. Only had hot drinks and cakes in here so far on visits but the food smells and looks good. Will check out gallery one day. Cocktails too with happy hour and evening menu will be attended in the future too I'm sure :) Lovely atmosphere and love the decor. In particular a wooden arch inlaid with glass trays - fab idea.

Lovely little spot, just a stones throw from Forest Hill station. Great coffee and wine by the…read moreglass. I have only ever eaten here once and the food was high class cafe style. Would highly recommend the brunch and at about £10 a head you will walk away content. I also believe they source a lot of there ingredients from local traders. Well worth a rest pre/post sainsburys for a moment of piece!

Small and informal cafe that occasionally hosts guest chefs for special dinners and also doubles as…read morea furniture shop. A fine place to spend an afternoon

The Pigeon Hole is my favourite place to have coffee in Camberwell. There's clearly been a lot of…read morethought and love put into every aspect of the cafe - food, drinks, furniture, decoration and small details like the library of books and the 'classics with a twist' menu of cocktails. The owners are two friendly local girls who go out of their way to make you feel at home. A hidden gem for first time visitors, but already a steady favourite for many.

Loved this place! Inside was clean and beautifully decorated. Service was great, very warm and…read morewelcoming staff. And the food was as delicious as it was gorgeously plated. Unique coffee options that were made to perfection.

What a find! I love this place…read more A cosy coffee shop with excellent coffee and a super chilled ambience.... Free wifi, comfy sofas, muffins, sandwiches and everything...

One day, I arrived at work to discover that I'd forgotten my sandwich at home. "EGADS!" I cried…read more It was a heart wrenching affair, full of strife and tears, but I had to persevere. Come noon, I found myself on the street walking towards Dulwich centre. It was at this point that I came across La Gastronomia. Henceforth, unbeknown to me, I was saved from the fatal grip of a Tesco lunch. I walked in the store. The walls were lined with beautiful preserves, zesty spreads and fine Italian goods. The display cases boasted fancy meats and cheese along with a tantalizing display of antipastos. They also boasted things like "My food is better than your food" and "I can kick a soccer ball better than anyone!" but the staff did a good job quieting them up. The guy at the counter was very lovely and from hi I ordered a grilled ciabatta filled with goat cheese, pesto and sun-dried tomato. It might have done well with a bit more pesto, but the overall effect was just plain... - no not plain, because it was anything but that - just undeniably satisfying.

Oh this is a dangerous place indeed. A sort of Aladdin's cave of Italian deliciousness. I always…read morepromise myself that I am only going in for olive oil, but deep down I know better - I will emerge with some gorgeous biscuits, a slice of fresh lasagne, some dried pasta in weird and wonderful colours/shapes and some 'to-die-for' tomato sauce. So going back to the olive oil... they sell it by the half litre and will fill up any bottle you have, as long as it clearly shows the capacity. They also sell beautiful bottles to put the olive oil in. I like to make my own chili and garlic & rosemary oils, so it is ideal for me to re-fill those bottles. I don't love the taste of oils, but this one is really mild and lets the salad / food you're cooking do the talking rather than taking over - which is exactly what I look for in my olive oil. I would highly recommend this gorgeous place and tell you to take your time, spend plenty of time (and money!) getting some real Italian treats.