Tide Tables Cafe - (Near Richmond upon Thames, london)

Isobel Hands down some of the best coffee in London, and just a short walk from the station. This is a truly lovely independent café, serving freshly made pastries, cakes and a delicious brunch menu. The coffee is exceptional: silky, smooth and full of flavour. Easily the best we’ve had in the city! The owners are warm, welcoming and genuinely attentive, which makes the experience even better. Highly recommended!

Shalatel This is a really lovely restaurant, we went there in our way back from a great day at Kew Gardens They have a very full menu but I was just too tired to look through so I asked for the set menu which was great. There were several options for a starter and a main dish, we chose a vegitable soup and a sardine dish. The bread was really nice, fresh and traditional Italian bread, the sardine was lovely. Main dish was lovely, I had a cream. of chicken something and my friend had a pasta dish. The mock tails were lovely too, the food was very filling. They also told me that you could swap the starter for dessert if you are on a budget. But I ended up ordering dessert seperately, it was the most delicious Tiramisu I have tasted! I totally recommend going there. Lovely and friendly staff too.

Miller Watson Great Italian doing a fantastic breakfast. Staff are lovely and friendly, very attentive and helpful. And the cost is brilliant given the location in London. An absolute must if youre in the area.

julio Cesar Amazing experience! Betos service was top-notch, and the food was incredible—the pizza was perfect and the pollo pesto was delicious and well-seasoned. Highly recommended!

Nancy Somra We had a wonderful experience at Ottolenghi in Richmond. From the start, Kevin took amazing care of us, ensuring we had a comfortable area perfect for our family with kids. He walked us through the menu, recommended dishes based on our dietary needs, and handled last-minute requests (including a fish dish for the kids) with complete ease. The food was exceptional — full of flavour and beautifully presented. For our first visit, it couldn’t have been better, and we’re already excited to come back again. A special thank-you to Kevin, whose attentiveness, warmth, and professionalism truly elevated the whole experience. He made us feel completely looked after and turned a lovely brunch into something memorable.

CW Burger van run by a really lovely and friendly guy called Ed. Lives just outside Elizabeth Gate of Kew Gardens and humbly serves up plenty of variations on burgers, sandwiches, baguettes and coffees/ice cream. Basic but just what you need and a change from the very expensive and posh bars and restaurants in the area. Food is always fresh and tasty, served just how you like it and never without a smile. Everything is made with love, keeps you warm and has you feeling good on the inside and out. Prices are perfectly reasonable even for the area and Ed has a surprising number of options and variations for a one man burger van. Buying a snack from him may be the highlight of visiting Kew Gardens!!!