Visiting an independent cafe means you can try delicious food and smooth coffee, as well as supporting a local business at the same time! We wanted to show these local cafes some love today and share these 5 quaint cafes in Forest Hill we think you would love spending time in!
The Archie Parker
55a Dartmouth Road SE23 3HN
Archie Parker is the cafe to head to if you want some of the freshest food in Forest Hill. They are always changing up their menu for the seasons, like the Moroccan Spiced Cauliflower and Toasted Almond blend for the colder months to keep you warm! Stepping into this cafe feels like walking through a time machine, with the eccentric 60s/70s decor to brighten your day. They always use local suppliers for their food, so when you visit here, you’re really supporting multiple local businesses at once! Bring along your South London Club card and get 10% off!
Archie Parker
Canvas & Cream
18 London Road SE23 3HF
Canvas & Cream is a vintage style cafe and art gallery, turning it into one of the most treasured creative hubs in Forest Hill. Almost literally built from the ground upwards, the mother and daughter team transformed an abandoned building into a beautiful cafe, with warming brown tones, creating the perfect welcoming atmosphere. They offer delicious brunch and lunch options, from British classics to fluffy American pancakes. You can even bring your dogs along to treat them to a fresh meal too!
Canvas & Cream
Aga’s Little Deli
49 Dartmouth Road SE23 3HN
This delightful delicatessen-come-coffee shop is the perfect combination of high quality food meets an intimate atmosphere. Their sourdough bread is baked locally, their coffee is sourced by the Monmouth Coffee Company and their meat is from The Butchery SE23! Aga’s Little Deli aims to bring tastes from all around Europe to the community in Forest Hill, from French cheese, to Italian wines and German meats. Don’t miss out on this cosy cafe and get 10% off on purchases over £10 with the South London Club card!
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The Teapot Coffee Shop
56 London Road SE23 3HF
The Teapot Coffee Shop is a friendly, family-run business that are incredibly dedicated to making everything from scratch. Whether its their cakes oozing with chocolate or their refreshing brunch options, this cafe always serves the best, so it’s popularity speaks for itself! Their buttery pastries are baked in house with tasty fillings we can’t get enough of. Seating up to 30 people, this cafe is the perfect place for a quiet moment, where it won’t be long before the baristas will know your order by heart!
The teapot forest hill
Lazy Chef
7-8, The Facade, Devonshire Rd SE23 3HA
Lazy Chef is the coffee shop and bar hybrid you’re looking for! Come here any time of day and be treated to something different! They have rich and smooth coffee sourced from Butterworth and Son, as well as serving other specialty drinks like the Tumeric Latte for a health kick. Their extensive menu is almost unbelievably priced, meaning you can get a delicious meal without emptying your pockets! Be adventurous and try one of their vegan and vegetarian meals like the Scrambled Tofu and Avocado on Sourdough Toast!
Lazy Chef
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The South London Club is a local discount card to help support small independent businesses across South London whilst saving all who live, work & play in South London money! With over 850+ local discounts to choose from, you will discover & explore all the best hidden gems in South London. Join over 7,000 of us & celebrate all that's independent & South London!