Ever wondered where to find a decent cup of coffee? We have visited coffee shops mainly in Surrey, but also some in London and West Sussex. Have you enjoyed a visit to a featured coffee shop and want to tell everyone about it? Now you can on The Happy Bean.
Monmouth coffee prepared on a Synesso machine, delicious food & laid back music, all a step away from bustling Soho, this deli-lounge really hits the spot.
Upstairs, large windows look out onto the street market and the food is enticingly lined up on the counter top. Forget your usual soggy paninis, the food here is refreshingly …
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A smashing little coffee lounge with beautiful courtyard garden, complete with real fig tree!
I discovered this little gem when wandering through Dorking’s antique shops. The coffee lounge is tucked away at the rear of Christiques and not obvious from the road. Inside is clean and bright with round cream tables and wicker chairs, but the …
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A bright, modern coffee shop serving great coffee, delicious bagels, juices and smoothies, with a relaxed coffee lounge upstairs a few doors along.
If you want to take your time over your coffee, head for Urban Kitchen Upstairs. What a great place to hang out! Take your pick and lounge in the red leather sofa and …
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Brilliant coffee, fresh inspired food, friendly service and a buzzy atmosphere, Kaffeine has it all.
Situated just off Oxford Street, this independent Australian/New-Zealand owned little coffee bar has a Synesso espresso machine and boy, do they know how to use it! Simply the best latte I have ever tasted. When we visited, they were using Square …
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This independently run busy cafe is situated off the High Street in a pedestrian-only covered square. Whilst there are some tables inside, most are out in the light, airy square and it is a welcome retreat away from the busy High Street.
The cafe sells a wide range of light meals and snacks including cooked breakfasts, …
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The Camera Cafe is located very close to the British Museum. Part camera shop, part cafe, this is a brilliant place to view the cameras and lenses on offer and to sip on a coffee whilst browsing the internet (free WiFi is available). The Camera Cafe also offers some very tasty Vietnamese food along with …
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This cafe is fairly tucked away in the foyer of Leatherhead Theatre. Owing to its location, it has no windows or view and although lit, it did seem a little gloomy. The cafe sells a small selection of Fairtrade snacks and a range of cakes made locally with Fairtrade ingredients. We visited on a Friday …
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Poor service really spoilt my visit to Palmers. I was drawn in by the red and white checked tablecloths and the few tables outside, but once inside, I had a job finding a table that had been cleared. I ordered a cappuccino and chose a table in the window, but it was some time before …
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A delightful book shop and cafe with polka-dot tablecloths and attractive displays of goods for sale including jams and preserves. The cakes on display on the counter look delicious.There is a seasonal menu with everything prepared on-site using the freshest ingredients. Sandwich and cake platters are available to take away. Display slates on the wall show …
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Situated in a pretty cut-through between North Street and the High Street, Coffee Culture is a real treat. Its brightly painted frontage welcomes you in and, once inside, you will be tempted with delicious sounding treats such as Hazelnut Truffle Latte or Irish Cream Mocha. Although there is seating inside, on a fine day it’s …
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