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    Tide Tables Cafe

    4.2 (19 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for working
    Good for kids

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    Birger S.

    Great atmosphere, large selection of freshly baked goodies and light lunch fare as well as organic beverages. I could sit here forever.

    Serena I.

    If you are looking for a good hiding place and to get away from the sometimes busy high street of Richmond, this would be a great place for you. As I live close to Richmond, I walk over the bridge all the time or sit at a restaurant a top the river and watch the ducks swim by... That was until I realized that under the Richmond Bridge, lays a cute little cafe which offers a great view of the River Thames, the people rowing boats or at least failing to row the boats, the ducks swimming by or feed off bread from kids or just watch the sun set over the bridge illuminating lights through its curves. After a long week or day, this is just what is needed especially in the warm Summer sun or cool Autumn breeze. The Cafe is situated literally under the bridge and has a large sitting area with tables and chairs, a bench on one corner and a large tree casting shade over one area if one wanted to escape the heat. In the Cafe, their are teas, coffees, cakes and other sweet things to choose from. The good thing is that the hot drinks are not served in Styrofoam cups which makes it all better enjoying the view-it gives it the "at my garden over looking the river" feel. Overall, it is a great place to hang out although I think most people enjoy the Cafe more because of the scenery but hey, that's not a bad thing! It is very easy to miss so make sure you look down now when crossing any bridge! The only negative I would have to say about it is the management of the toilet which isn't as clean as it should be if "only customers" are allowed. If you do need to use the toilet however, feel free to ask a server for the code (which is usually on a stick note on the side of the cash register... Sshh! Don't say I said so!) I would definitely go back again and even again if the sun stays out!

    Cari S.

    Tide Tables sits under the arches by the River Thames in Richmond. It is a beautiful setting, to get to it, you wander down the steps at Richmond bridge, and through a small public garden. There are plenty of tables and chairs outside to enjoy the view. Tide Tables is a vegetarian cafe, always has been. I'm not sure whether customers come here because they are vegetarian, or because it is just a lovely venue to have a spot of lunch or afternoon tea. I used to come here a lot, back in the day when i was a strict veggie. That was also the time that I piled on a few pounds. The reason being that if you just eat vegetarian quiches and pasta bakes all the time, you will put on weight! This is the kind of food that Tide Tables does. It is old school vegetarian fare. Cakes, pies, quiches, bakes. All vegetarian, and all quite stodgy. Towards the back is a shelf with books and DVDs for sale, all at charity shop prices. There is also a message board with local announcements, and details about yoga classes and alternative treatments. This place also is part of Richmond's community toilets scheme, which means that you can come in and use the facilities without having to purchase anything.

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    Celeste S.

    Really nice spot for a cafe, right on the rivers edge. With a large outdoor space I can see it being really popular in summer. Sadly being the beginning of autumn the chill had set in and I was able to enjoy some sun before moving inside for a coffee. I ordered the quiche, very tasty, and came with a tiny side salad. Treated myself to carrot cake (my current obsession) and coffee. Really nice coffee and carrot cake was a 3 out of 5 for me. Inside it small and wish they couches were free as they looked comfy place to sit with my book.

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    Nice vegetarian cafe in a perfect spot: under one of the bridge arches across the Thames and with tree-shaded outdoor tables. Sandwiches, pastries, coffees, and sweets are available. Great for river- and people-watching. Watch out for hyper-aggressive pigeons, though.

    Food are all fresh, well cooked. Especially I live outside sitting! Definitely come back again.

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    Beautiful spot where you can sit outside by the Thames and enjoy the view. I got the green tea and Portuguese tart. Life is good!

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    Great chillout place at the river bank

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    Review Highlights - Tide Tables Cafe

    I love the use of the arch of Richmond Bridge, and the inside seating seemed nice.

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    Brew - Wimbledon

    Brew - Wimbledon

    4.5(11 reviews)
    4.5 miWimbledon
    ££

    Brew is horribly expensive for breakfast but this is not entirely surprising in one of the poshest…read moreareas of London. The hot chocolate was certainly worth it - it's valrohna and basically the best I've ever had that wasn't the very thick Spanish/Italian variety (twss). It was also nice and warming on a crisp day, as were the heaters and thoughtful furry chair liners and blankets in the outside seating area. I was strongly recommended the brew special but actually I think I would have preferred something like my friend had - the chorizo folded eggs i.e. with a little more kick. The brew special is a classic combo of ham, cheese and pesto which I loved years ago but now wouldn't be my first choice. Still it was well executed with beautifully cooked poached eggs on sourdough bread. Our breakfast took a long time to come but the service was otherwise notably excellent - our server was attentive, friendly and helpful consistently, meaning we had constant water top ups, updates on the food situation and were able to get the bill quickly before our parking ran out. She was great and an asset to this nice cafe.

    Absolutely delicious! I've been here twice so far, both for Sunday brunch. The staff is very…read morewelcoming, and seats you promptly no matter how busy they look. Their menu has a lot to choose from, I've had the eggs florentine and the turkish eggs on a separate occasion. Very delicious and fresh, presumably using top quality ingredients. The atmosphere is pretty neat too, love the cabin-like feel on a cold day. I recommend for breakfast, well done Brew!

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    Brew - Wimbledon
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    Pickle & Rye - BROWNIE!

    Pickle & Rye

    5.0(21 reviews)
    1.9 miMortlake
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    A cool and hip neighborhood American sandwich joint serving up solid sandwiches and delicious…read morebrunch items with real American bacon! If you are an expat, this will be your new comfort food craving after your first visit. Our group ordered three different sandwiches and shared many brunch dishes and they were all amazing. They serve their buttermilk pancakes topped with bacon and a generous helping of syrup on the side. The eggs benny came with fries and was delish as well. All of their amazing sandwiches come with an individual pickle that is made in-house. We shared a Chicken Cobb (Corn fed chicken, smoked bacon, avocado, blue cheese, boiled egg, tomato, red onion, lettuce & mayo on 3 slices of toasted white), The Toronto (Slow roasted topside beef, melted English cheddar, leaf lettuce, tomato, pickled hot peppers, red onion, & horseradish mayo on toasted sourdough), and The Medley (Roasted turkey breast, smoked ham, bacon, melted cheddar & emmental, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickled hot peppers & basil mayo on toasted sourdough). This place is locally owned and the vibe is very laid back. We went around 12:30 on a Saturday and this place was packed. They take reservations so you might want to make some (we did). Overall, I will definitely come back.

    Like most American ex-pats, I'm amazed at how the country that invented the sandwich can't make a…read moreproper sandwich. There are few things in the world less appetizing to me than two pieces of pre-packaged soggy bread with one slice of ham drowning in a gallon of mayo that's been sitting on the Pret a Manger shelf all day. In America you only see stuff like that at gas stations, and even there they hold the mayo. In England, they put so much mayo on those sandwiches that it actually gets listed as an ingredient. So whereas you'd have a chicken sandwich with mayo in America, in England it becomes a chicken mayo sandwich. That's just wrong. And nasty. Enter Pickle & Rye. If this place were in Soho or South Kensington then there'd be lines out the door. True Mortlake is in London's upscale southwest and thus home to several affluent American ex-pats, but I feel like that this gem of a sandwich place is missing out on a golden opportunity by being stuck out in the middle of nowhere. It was a trek to get to even from Fulham, and I've got plenty of friends who think that Fulham is enough of a trek already. Or at least that's their excuse for never coming to visit us. This place would merely have to not completely suck to be one of the best sandwich places in London, but it's really taken the art of the sandwich to another level. The owner / head sandwich dude is a culinary school graduate who roasts all their meats, cures his own corned beef (known around these parts as salt beef), makes his own dill pickles (which are easily the best that I've ever had in England) and Russian dressing, with the result being the finest reuben this side of the Atlantic. I will gladly return to the middle of nowhere for another one.

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    Pickle & Rye - Burger Night: Tuesdays HALF PRICE! (eat in only)

    Burger Night: Tuesdays HALF PRICE! (eat in only)

    Pickle & Rye - Infamous 'Holiday Hangover' - special sandwich of the month after Thanksgiving time. Pretty serious.

    Infamous 'Holiday Hangover' - special sandwich of the month after Thanksgiving time. Pretty serious.

    Pickle & Rye - Reuben!!!!

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    Tide Tables Cafe - vegetarian - Updated May 2026

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