The Academy Social and Sports Club - (Near , South East)

Georgia Hetherington I first came in here in 2018 when it was Viet 2 Go. In 2023 it was renamed Banh Mi Vietnam, but owned and run by different members of the same family who have done the place proud, I loved it today as much as I always did before ☺️ there is a relaxed welcoming atmosphere, the restaurant is clean and tidy, the food is fresh, hot, delicious and served up quickly. We had tofu pho in veggie broth, and vegetarian spring roll noodle salad with a pot of green tea. Plenty of flavour and fresh ingredients at very good prices. I dont come to Croydon often but will definitely return next time Im town.

Jeronimo Aguilar Gutierrez A hidden gem. Primeur is one of those rare places where the moment you walk in, you feel like you’ve been invited to a beautifully orchestrated dinner party. The communal table setup creates an intimate yet unpretentious energy—it’s lively without ever feeling crowded, and perfect for both conversation and appreciation of the food. The menu was a journey in itself: seasonal, smart, and absolutely satisfying. Every bite felt thoughtful—simple ingredients elevated to something extraordinary. The team strikes that perfect balance between warm attentiveness and relaxed confidence. You get the sense they care deeply—not just about the food, but about your entire experience. A culinary delight through and through.

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!

Russell Moller Relaxed atmosphere, great and fast service and really good food. We appreciated the low key vibe after a hectic day in London. Hidden gem. Recommend the Truffle Chicken!

Francesca Abalasei Extremely delicious! We were impressed with every single dish. It’s very hard to find such restaurant these days!

J H My partner and I were so excited to be able to find a Korean restaurant that I(gluten and dairy free) and he(vegan) could enjoy together. He ordered the tofu jajjangmyeon and the gyoza to start and I the seafood bibimbap and had a honey plum tea. I also ordered the chilli chicken starter (definitely a decent spice to it) sorry I didn’t get pictures of the teas or starters. The food was delicious and as someone with intolerances I felt well taken care of. I left there having of course eaten far too much and groaned happily all the way back to where we were staying. The hostess was so kind and we had a lovely conversation with her and her husband about discovering their restaurant through Morgan (howtocoeliac on ig) and how pleased we were to be able to try their beautiful food, and how they came to adapting their menu. The restaurant has a small front with few tables but there are more tables at the back of the restaurant too. The atmosphere is very cosy with the dim lighting and dark walls and the music was fun. I wish I had had space to eat more, or time to have gone back again before leaving but I will definitely be making the trip there again when back in London.