5 of the best spots for coffee and a slice of cake in Greenwich

Emilia Kettle
·2-min read
Where is your favourite place for coffee and cake? <i>(Image: Getty)</i>
Where is your favourite place for coffee and cake? (Image: Getty)

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

Greenwich 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 Greenwich based on Google Reviews.

The best places for cake and coffee in Greenwich

River Gardens Cafe

Rating: 4.6/5

Location: 20 River Gardens Walk, London SE10 0FZ

One guest said: "What a find!! Absolutely gorgeous decor, amazing service and delicious food! We came across this restaurant when walking along the river from the O2 on a busy bank holiday Monday.

"Impeccable service, the staff couldn’t do enough for us and our little ones. Such a great menu, something for everyone!"

Monsoon Cafe

Rating: 4.6/5

Location: 11 Turnpin Ln, London SE10 9JA

One customer said: "This cafe is truly a hidden gem! I had an absolutely delightful experience. The mocha was simply amazing, and the carrot cake was absolutely divine.

"The lady at the counter was kind, and friendly which added an extra layer of joy to my visit.

"I highly recommend this cafe to anyone looking for a delicious treat and a welcoming atmosphere. Five stars all the way!"

Royal Teas

Rating: 4.7/5

Location: 76 Royal Hill, London SE10 8RT

One local said: "Just the most amazing afternoon tea experience! Everything was homemade and the afternoon tea menu was so filling!

"The owners were very friendly, and the café was so cute! It was only ~£11 for the ”cream tea“ menu, complete with tea/coffee, scone + jam + clotted cream, finger sandwiches, and cake."

Pistachios In The Park Cafe - East Greenwich Pleasaunce

Rating: 4.6/5

Location: 10 Chevening Rd, London SE10 0LB

One guest said: "This is a cute place to come and have a snack/lunch. All their desserts are homemade and delicious. The two owners are really friendly."

Venue 39 Cafe

Rating: 4.9/5

Location: Peterboat Cl, London SE10 0PX

One happy customer said: "Excellent food, very warm welcome and service, and real attention to detail.

"Very unassuming entrance, but well worth a visit. I was only there for a private event (place was great for this) so from a smaller menu than normal the sausage sarnie was excellent. Great coffee too. Nice relaxed vibe inside."

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