5 of the best spots for coffee and a slice of cake around South East London

Emilia Kettle

15 June 2024 at 0:00 am·2-min read

Check out the best spots for cake and coffee in and around South East London. <i>(Image: Getty)</i> — Check out the best spots for cake and coffee in and around South East London. *(Image: Getty)*

Fancy a coffee and a slice of cake (or two)?

South East London has plenty of well-rated cafes and coffee houses that offer the perfect cup of coffee from a simple latte to an espresso and delicious slices of cake.

But, if you're planning on meeting a friend or perhaps just want to indulge yourself, you'll want to head somewhere that's received plenty of great reviews.

To help you out, here are some of the highest-rated spots in the South East London area based on Google Reviews.

5 of the best spots for coffee and a slice of cake around South East London

Roastar Speciality Coffee

Rating: 4.8/5

Location: 8 East St, Bromley BR1 1QX

One happy customer said: "Walked passed and fancied a coffee so went in to have one, I also ordered a chocolate chip cookie, it was the best one I ever had - delicious! Will go back for more."

GAIL's Bakery Greenwich

Rating: 4.1/5

Location: 24-25 Nelson Rd., London SE10 9JB

One customer said: "Nice cafe with lots of nice baked goods. Gets crowded sometimes and you have to be on a queue which extends outside. Has a small seating area - as well as an adjoining space by the bakery itself. Staff are nice and helpful."

Greys Tea And Coffee House

Rating: 4.6/5

Location: 34 Bexley High St, Bexley DA5 1AH

One happy guest said: "A dainty tea room with an abundance of cakes, sponges and pastries.

On entering, we were welcomed with friendly service and shown to a table. Our order was taken and our food came promptly. The serving was very generous and went down a treat."

Duet Coffee

Rating: 4.8/5

Location: Orchards Shopping Centre, High St, Dartford DA1 1DN

One local said: "Food always fresh. Coffee to die for!! Very friendly service. Mine and the bosses favourite coffee shop!!!"

Resta coffee

Rating: 4.8/5

Location: 83 Lewisham High St, London SE13 5JX

One happy guest said: "Really lovely and cute cafe with hanging plants. Staff are lovely and I thoroughly enjoyed my soya hot chocolate. Food looked delicious ....I would go back!"

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5 of the best spots for coffee and a slice of cake around South East London

Roastar Speciality Coffee

GAIL's Bakery Greenwich

Greys Tea And Coffee House

Duet Coffee

Resta coffee

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