Guide to the best cafés in Clapham

Over Under Coffee is a trendy spot with an eye-catching black and pink exterior. It's modern, spacious, and smart inside, but outdoor seats are also available. You can choose from a broad range of hot and iced drinks, plus sweet and savoury food is available. Classic café bites are served like muffins, pastries, and toasted sandwiches.

Brickwood brings Aussie-style brunching to Clapham. The venue is vibrant and authentic with indoor and outdoor tables. It's one of the capital's top brunch places, with breakfast and brunch served all day. There's a varied menu that includes breakfast sandwiches, pancakes, burgers, and burritos. Coffee, smoothies, juices, and alcoholic drinks are also available here.

Pear Tree Café is the Clapham Common café next to the famous bandstand. This breezy spot has heaps of outdoor tables as well as space inside. It's lively, style-conscious, and in a scenic location. Inventive and seasonal dishes are served here, as well as artisan coffee, alcoholic drinks, and sweet treats like brownies.

Locals visit Star Café Clapham for hearty British food in a simple and straightforward setting. Have a meal on-site or order a takeaway from this eatery. All-day breakfasts are one of the most popular dishes here, but there are many other options, such as burgers, jacket potatoes, and sandwiches with a wide variety of fillings.

Common combines a cosy café with a boutique offering sustainable homeware, gifts, and beauty items. This venue is based in a Grade II listed building with a trendy look and tiled floors. By day, it's a popular destination for locally-roasted coffee, organic pastries and cakes, and brunch food. Later on, you can visit for wine, cocktails, and sharing plates.

Willows is a real treat for brunch lovers. At this laid-back spot, you can build your own brunch board until the evening, with tasty choices like croissants, granola, scrambled eggs, and salad. Pair your brunch here with coffee or cocktails. Later, the venue serves small plates and sharing platters. The space is unpretentious and contemporary.

Family-run venture Coffee Wake Cup has been open since 2013. It's a colourful rustic space where work by local artists and photographers is displayed on the walls. Top quality coffee, fresh juices, and smoothies are available here. If you're peckish, order some cake, take your pick from the salad bar, or try brunch and lunch options like pancakes and cooked breakfasts.

7oZ Coffee serves coffee from some of the leading roasters around. Coffee is a passion here, and the available blends change frequently. Refreshing soft drinks are served here too, plus you can choose light bites like cakes and pastries. The setting is trendy, with outdoor tables also available.

There's a real sense of community around Café Delight, a fuss-free and family-run eatery that's been open in Clapham since 1996. Classic British cooking is on the menu and the tea comes in mugs here. In a simple and friendly setting you can sample cooked breakfasts, filled baguettes and sandwiches, baked potatoes, and substantial main meals.

Escape the hectic pace of London at Lane Eight Coffee. This modern and minimalist space is design-forward and has a calming atmosphere. Top quality coffee is the focus here, but other hot drinks like tea and hot chocolate are also served. This coffee bar also has its own running club and welcomes new members.

Set in a railway arch, Doctor Espresso offers a unique coffee experience. Drinks here are made with vintage espresso machines from the 1960s. Whilst coffee is the speciality at this buzzy spot, juices, smoothies, and food are also available. Sandwiches with tempting fillings are on offer in addition to small snacks and breakfast options.

There's a welcoming feel at The Common Espresso Bar. Treats are on offer for visiting dogs and you're welcome to work on your laptop. This venue is comfortable, rustic, and homey. Artisan coffee and fresh juices are available here, plus a varied range of food. The selection of sandwiches, cakes, and pastries includes vegan and gluten-free choices.

At Café Parisienne you'll find a cosy and bright place for food and drinks. It's a spacious venue with a friendly atmosphere, ideal for a hot drink or casual meal. This charming eatery is welcoming and serves a varied food menu. Visit for cooked breakfasts, sandwiches and paninis, burgers, pasta, salad, or treats like cake.

As you might have guessed, Reyes Coffee and Brunch are brunch specialists in Clapham. This sunny venue has a clear Spanish influence. It's a bright setting with pavement tables available too. The menu includes lots of choice and has vegetarian and vegan options. Expect bagels, pastries, and larger brunch plates.

Wellness and health is the focus at Nue Ground. This innovative space combines a health-conscious café and events space with a studio offering yoga, barre, and pilates sessions. The venue is dog-friendly and works to minimise waste. Food and drinks prepared with ingredients from ethical and sustainable suppliers are on the menu here.

Family-run café Bluebird Brothers is an elegant spot for coffee or food. The place gets recognition for its quality coffee, friendly service, and spacious outdoor seating area. Hot and cold drinks and gourmet café dishes are served here. There's a simple menu of salads, wraps, and sandwiches with a distinctive Greek influence.

Café Ole is a Spanish café with a rustic feel and a warm and friendly atmosphere. As well as visiting the café, you can use the venue's catering services for all types of events. Stop by for a coffee, fresh juice, or smoothies, or choose something from the food menu. Dishes include sandwiches, salads, and more filling options like fry-ups and pasta.

Chic eatery Social Pantry Café has a cosy feel and a rustic style. This relaxed spot is committed to sustainability, uses local produce wherever possible, and strives to minimise waste. Grab a sandwich or salad from the counter or opt for breakfast and brunch dishes like porridge or rarebit. Bottomless prosecco is available at weekends.

Local favourite Jack's at the Junction has been serving Clapham for more than a decade. The price of a coffee here hasn't changed in all that time. This rustic and welcoming venue specialises in breakfast and brunch, with classic options like omelettes, fry-ups, and sandwiches available. Bottomless tea and coffee are served too.

At Café Tamra, you're surrounded by vibrant colours and bold decor. This colourful, family-run eatery has a Mediterranean-inspired menu and serves quality coffee, smoothies, and alcoholic drinks. The food menu includes brunch options like Turkish eggs, fried breakfasts, pancakes, and halloumi wraps.