The best cafés in Victoria

This independent coffee shop in Victoria specialises in flavourful coffee and wholesome, seasonal food available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Everything is sourced from suppliers that they trust, and they work hard to put sustainability at the heart of everything they do. The food is prepared fresh on-site daily and includes hefty sandwiches, colourful salads, and homemade cakes.

Enjoy high-quality, sustainable, single-origin Colombian coffee at Hermanos Colombian Coffee's tiny branch around the corner from Victoria Station. They source their beans from all over Colombia, always discovering new farms and growers in more remote locations and ensuring they celebrate the country's culture and people. The Victoria coffee shop is quaint, cosy, and small, with a couple of tables and chairs out the front.

Get a taste of Scandi life at Ole & Steen, a café that started in Denmark and now has branches scattered around London. Enjoy open sandwiches, croissants, and Danish buns in various flavours, alongside soups and rye sandwiches. The Victoria café is bright, inviting, and spacious, and the food is laid out inside a glass counter so you can see exactly what you're getting, even if it does make it trickier to decide what to pick.

Get your speciality coffee and pretzels for the train at Knot Pretzels, an independent coffee shop in Victoria Station specialising in handmade pretzels. The pretzels are baked in South London using high-quality, natural ingredients and following an age-old artisan bread-making method, meaning it takes 22 hours to make a single pretzel. All of their coffee is hand-roasted in East London, ensuring every cup comes as fresh as possible.

Imagine a quintessential English café and add a splash of green – that's exactly what The Green Cafe in Victoria is. This casual spot on Eccleston Street is perfect for a classic English breakfast, a big mug of steaming coffee, or a crunchy, filled baguette. It's super laid-back, small inside, and has a handful of signature mint green chairs out the front for when you fancy sipping a brew and watching the world go by.

Feast on a daily changing menu of soups, stews, and brekky dishes at Pimlico Fresh, an informal café in Victoria. The menu is reasonably priced, featuring dishes like French toast with caramelised bananas, sourdough toast topped with salmon, cream cheese, and avocado, or a flavoursome beef lasagne. It's the kind of spot you come to when you're craving a hearty homemade meal.

This Victoria café is renowned for its friendly service and tasty brunch dishes. Enjoy pancakes, sourdough toast, egg-based dishes, smoothies, juices, and a selection of hot beverages in a stylish, bright setting with a funky black-and-white check floor. The welcoming café has an old-school feel, modernised with contemporary touches.

The Roasting is a modern coffee shop in Victoria, run by an Italian owner and specialising in the classic espresso. Their beans are fairtrade and ethically sourced, accompanied by a menu of homemade cakes and light bites. The café is cosy and small but bright and inviting, making for a welcoming spot to enjoy a cup of the good stuff.

It's hard to imagine finding a tranquil, lush hideaway amid the busy urban day-to-day in Victoria, but it exists. The Onion Garden is a small non-profit garden tended by the local community. Full of plants and wild touches, it's like nature reclaimed a bit of Victoria and makes for a relaxing oasis. It's not a café per se, but there is a glasshouse where you can grab a cup of coffee.

Just a stone's throw from Buckingham Palace, The English Rose Café and Tea Shop offers a delightfully British setting. Full of personality and classic touches, it's a great stop for those looking to enjoy a timeless tea room and café in Victoria. The afternoon tea spread is a big draw as well. For something lighter, you can also pop in for a cup of tea or coffee, paired with homemade cakes or freshly baked scones.