Gorgeous Greenwich offers attractive scenery, important landmarks and museums, a bustling market, and lots of places to explore. There's no shortage of great venues for food and drinks in the area too, including a choice of different cafés that'll satisfy any local or tourist needing a break. When you need a snack or a coffee, Greenwich has lots to offer, and we're on hand to help you decide where to go. Keep reading for our guide to the best cafés in Greenwich.
Guide to the best cafés in Greenwich
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Great cafés in Greenwich
- Royal Teas – Traditional tea room
- The Green Café – Homey brunch place
- Monsoon Café – Charming market café
- Trafalgar Café – Breakfast all day
- The Golden Café – Down-to-earth local café
- River Gardens Café – Enjoy the river views
- Coffee & Beyond – Coffee and brunch
- Royal Hill Café and Delicatessen – Gourmet hub
- Grind – Coffee, cocktails, café bites
- Black Eye Coffee – Long-standing local favourite
- Peyton and Byrne – Coffee and fresh bakes
- GMT Café – For breakfast fans
- Avocado & Coffee – Modern organic café
- Coffee Couch – North Greenwich coffee shop
- The Pavilion Café – Café in the park
- 15grams – Local coffee roasters
Great cafés in Greenwich
Traditional tea room
If you want to visit a cosy and traditional café, Greenwich has Royal Teas. This classic English tea room is full of charm and is a popular choice with local residents. This venue serves food throughout the day, with indoor and outdoor seats available. Breakfast is served, as well as soups, salads, and cream teas.
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76 Royal Hill, Greenwich
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Royal Teas
020-869 172 40 - Read more on Thatsup
Homey brunch place
The Green Café in Greenwich is a homey local spot. Dogs are welcome and guests are free to get comfy here. Visit at any time of the day to sample breakfast and brunch dishes like waffles, fry-ups, and breakfast sandwiches. Salads, ciabatta sandwiches, and baked potatoes are served as well. You can also get takeaways here.
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285 Greenwich High Road, Greenwich
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Charming market café
Amidst the bustle of Greenwich Market you can stop for a drink at Monsoon Café. This quaint place is full of charm, with a chequered floor, floral entrance, and a few pavement tables. Artisan coffee and flavoured lattes are served here plus pastries, cakes, and more substantial food like grilled paninis and avocado toast.
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11 Turnpin Ln, Greenwich
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Monsoon Café
020-885 344 95 - Read more on Thatsup
Breakfast all day
Traditional venue Trafalgar Café is a popular choice locally for breakfast and brunch all day. Food is served in a simple and relaxed space. On the menu you can expect to see a range of fry-ups, including veggie and vegan options. Other dishes include bubble and squeak with bacon and eggs, avocado on toast, and porridge.
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98 Trafalgar Road, Greenwich
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Trafalgar Café
074-110 965 64 - Read more on Thatsup
Down-to-earth local café
The Golden Café is a down-to-earth eatery with a no-frills interior. Breakfast is king at this popular local café - choose from several set breakfasts, breakfast sandwiches and baguettes, and omelettes. These dishes are served all day but later you can also opt for choices like baked potatoes and burgers. Kids' meals are served too.
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66 Greenwich High Rd, Greenwich
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The Golden Café
020-869 208 58 - Read more on Thatsup
Enjoy the river views
Riverside eatery River Gardens Café is family-run, quirky, and homey. This café and restaurant boasts fantastic views from its large windows and also has outdoor seating. Food and drinks are served throughout the day including light pastries, a wide range of breakfast dishes, and afternoon tea. Lunch is served here too.
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20 River Gardens Walk, Greenwich
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River Gardens Café
020-885 803 69 - Read more on Thatsup
Coffee and brunch
Coffee & Beyond is a popular Greenwich coffee shop with a low-key style. Surrounded by plants and whitewashed walls, you can sample the signature espresso alongside light food. Brunch is popular at this local spot, with dishes like shakshuka and pancakes on the menu. You'll also see lots of tempting pastries stacked up at the counter.
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83 Greenwich High Road, Greenwich
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Coffee & Beyond
020-812 715 15 - Read more on Thatsup
Gourmet hub
At Royal Hill Café and Delicatessen you can shop for gourmet produce or enjoy drinks and food on-site in a cosy setting. At the deli you can shop for things like wine, coffee, and fresh baked goods. If you need refreshments, coffee is served here alongside sweet treats and diverse dishes like bagels, fried breakfasts, and charcuterie.
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86 Royal Hill, Greenwich
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Royal Hill Café and Delicatessen
020-848 867 64 - Read more on Thatsup
Coffee, cocktails, café bites
There are branches of Grind all around the city, including one right in the centre of Greenwich. This contemporary spot is well-known for its fresh coffee and juices, but cocktails and global café dishes are available here as well. This location has a relaxing garden plus a takeaway coffee counter for when you're in a rush.
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17-19 Nelson Rd, Greenwich
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Grind Greenwich
020-382 365 45 - Read more on Thatsup
Long-standing local favourite
Open since 2004, Black Eye Coffee is a low-key coffee shop in Greenwich. It's simple and modern, has outdoor seats, and is pet-friendly. Visit for a hot drink or smoothie, or choose from the food menu. There are light pastries plus filling options like fry-ups. You can even select your favourite ingredients to build your dream fried breakfast.
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85 Trafalgar Road, Greenwich
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Coffee and fresh bakes
Peyton and Byrne celebrates modern British baking. Drop by to purchase bread, pastries, cakes, and tarts, all baked in Bermondsey; a click-and-collect service is available too. This crisp and contemporary venue is also a café. Coffee, sandwiches, and salads are available for eating-in or takeaways.
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20-22 Greenwich Church St, Greenwich
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Peyton and Byrne Greenwich
020-703 167 95 - Read more on Thatsup
For breakfast fans
Down-to-earth GMT Café is fuss-free and has a typical café interior with no pretensions. Traditional fried breakfasts are the main attraction here, with the option to choose a set breakfast or create your own from scratch. Omelettes, burgers, sandwiches, and homemade lunch dishes are also on the menu at this casual café.
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38 Woolwich Rd, Greenwich
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Modern organic café
Modern rustic café Avocado & Coffee serves organic food and drinks. There's lots of variety on the menu, which ranges from cheesy toasties to omelettes and baked potatoes. A wide range of drinks are served here too, with coffee, teas, and juices available in addition to inventive plant-based lattes made with beetroot or golden turmeric.
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228-232 Trafalgar Road, Greenwich
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Avocado & Coffee
020-885 886 00 - Read more on Thatsup
North Greenwich coffee shop
Don't miss Coffee Couch when you need a pitstop in North Greenwich. This modern coffee shop has vibrant and comfortable furnishings and offers takeaways as well as eating in. Coffee and speciality hot drinks are served alongside food items like pretzels, sausage rolls, pastries, and sourdough toasties with various fillings.
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10 Pier Walk, Greenwich
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Café in the park
Located in Greenwich Park near the Royal Observatory, The Pavilion Café is an elegant spot in an eye-catching octagonal building. It's particularly popular with tourists in Greenwich. Breakfast and lunch are served, as well as sweet treats like cakes and scones. Kids' food and alcoholic drinks are also available here.
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Charlton Way, Greenwich
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The Pavilion Café
020-830 528 96 - Read more on Thatsup
Local coffee roasters
Soak up the atmosphere of Greenwich Market at 15grams. This local coffee shop is contemporary and roasts its own coffee as well as making delicious drinks. Visit to enjoy premium coffee served with light bites like pastries and doughnuts. Alternatively, you can shop here for coffee beans to savour at home.
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28 Greenwich Church St, Greenwich
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