We pulled the live Google rating and review count for every one of the cafes and coffee shops across Lewisham, Ladywell, Lee and Brockley (checked 4 October 2026), ranked on rating first and review count to break ties. Every figure below is real and correct at the time of writing. Nobody paid to be on this list, and ratings move, so a quick check before you go is worthwhile.
How we ranked them: highest Google star rating first, ties broken by number of reviews.
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𝐲𝐮𝐦𝐞.
Known for friendly staff
With 5 stars from 131 Google reviews, 𝐲𝐮𝐦𝐞. is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Brockley as a coffee shop. Reviewers most often mention friendly staff (21 mentions), pastries and friendly owners. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Friday 7 am–3:30 pm, Saturday and Sunday 8 am–3:30 pm.
Good to know: has a website with more detail.
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Zest Brunch & Bar
Known for welcoming staff
Google reviewers rate Zest Brunch & Bar 4.9 out of 5 across 545 reviews. It is listed in Loampit Vale as a cafe. Reviewers most often mention welcoming staff (51 mentions), food presentation and french toast. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated November 2023). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Friday 8 am–5 pm, Saturday and Sunday 9 am–5 pm.
Good to know: has a website with more detail.
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Nūs Nūs Coffee
Known for friendly staff
Nūs Nūs Coffee is rated 4.9 from 109 Google reviews. It is listed in Brockley as a coffee shop. Reviewers most often mention friendly staff (25 mentions), sandwiches and cookies. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Sunday 8 am–5 pm.
Good to know: has a website with more detail.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
Antonio Caffè & Restaurant
Lewisham
With 4.9 stars from 82 Google reviews, Antonio Caffè & Restaurant is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is based locally as a cafe. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated February 2024). According to its Google listing: open Tuesday to Saturday 8 am–5 pm; closed Monday and Sunday.
Good to know: phone 020 8852 1370, has a website with more detail.
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Bijou Cafe
Known for friendly staff
Google reviewers rate Bijou Cafe 4.8 out of 5 across 176 reviews. It is listed in Burnt Ash Hill as a cafe. Reviewers most often mention friendly staff (51 mentions), burritos and panini. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (last rated December 2024). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Friday 6:30 am–3:30 pm, Saturday and Sunday 7 am–2 pm.
Good to know: phone 020 8851 1614.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
Break The Fast London
Known for ackee and saltfish
Break The Fast London is rated 4.7 from 690 Google reviews. It is listed in Brockley as a breakfast restaurant. Reviewers most often mention ackee and saltfish (39 mentions), food presentation and portion size.
Good to know: has a website with more detail.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
Good as Gold
Known for friendly staff
With 4.7 stars from 442 Google reviews, Good as Gold is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is based locally as a coffee shop. Reviewers most often mention friendly staff (101 mentions), cocktails and vegan options. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated April 2026). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Wednesday 7:30 am–4:30 pm, Thursday and Friday 7:30 am–4:30 pm, 6–10 pm, Saturday and Sunday 8 am–3 pm.
Good to know: has a website with more detail.
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George’s Cafe & Restaurant Brockley
Known for friendly staff
Google reviewers rate George’s Cafe & Restaurant Brockley 4.7 out of 5 across 357 reviews. It is listed in Brockley as a cafe. Reviewers most often mention friendly staff (127 mentions), welcoming staff and vegan options. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (last rated November 2025). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Friday 6:30 am–4:30 pm, Saturday and Sunday 7 am–4 pm.
Good to know: phone 020 8692 1145, has a website with more detail.
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Dream Story
Known for friendly staff
Dream Story is rated 4.7 from 295 Google reviews. It is listed in Brockley as a cafe. Reviewers most often mention friendly staff (84 mentions), pastries and turkish eggs. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated May 2026).
Good to know: phone 020 3769 4085.
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Resta coffee
Lewisham
With 4.7 stars from 272 Google reviews, Resta coffee is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Lewisham as a coffee shop. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Saturday 7:30 am–5 pm, Sunday 9 am–4 pm.
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Station Cafe
Known for friendly staff
Google reviewers rate Station Cafe 4.7 out of 5 across 210 reviews. It is based locally as a cafe. Reviewers most often mention friendly staff (44 mentions), local cafe and polite staff. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated October 2025). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Friday 6 am–3:30 pm, Saturday 7 am–3:30 pm, Sunday 8 am–3:30 pm.
Good to know: phone 020 3302 6731.
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MILK
Known for friendly staff
MILK is rated 4.7 from 168 Google reviews. It is based locally as a cafe. Reviewers most often mention friendly staff (50 mentions), smoothies and local cafe. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated March 2025). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Friday 8 am–3 pm, Saturday 8 am–4 pm, Sunday 9 am–3 pm.
Good to know: phone 020 3638 9510, has a website with more detail.
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Cool Beans
Known for friendly staff
With 4.7 stars from 98 Google reviews, Cool Beans is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is based locally as a cafe. Reviewers most often mention friendly staff (47 mentions), sunday roast and neighbourhood cafe. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 1 out of 5 (last rated December 2025). According to its Google listing: open Tuesday to Friday 8:15 am–2:15 pm, Saturday 9 am–2:30 pm; closed Monday and Sunday.
Good to know: phone 07900 747584.
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Madeleine's Creperie (Restaurant, Ice Cream, Cafe)
Known for waffles
Google reviewers rate Madeleine's Creperie (Restaurant, Ice Cream, Cafe) 4.6 out of 5 across 841 reviews. It is listed in Blackheath as a creperie. Reviewers most often mention waffles (46 mentions), galettes and gelato. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated October 2025). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Friday 8 am–7 pm, Saturday and Sunday 8:30 am–7 pm.
Good to know: phone 020 3659 8868, has a website with more detail.
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Browns of Brockley
Known for pastries
Browns of Brockley is rated 4.6 from 540 Google reviews. It is based locally as a coffee shop. Reviewers most often mention pastries (38 mentions), bagels and banana bread. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Sunday 8 am–2 pm.
Good to know: phone 020 8692 0722, has a website with more detail.
Best Cafes and Coffee Shops by area
The best-ranked venue in each area, on the same rating-then-reviews order as the main list.
- Brockley: 𝐲𝐮𝐦𝐞. (5 stars from 131 Google reviews, ranked #1 overall). 5 of the 15 ranked cafes and coffee shops are in Brockley.
- Loampit Vale: Zest Brunch & Bar (4.9 stars from 545 Google reviews, ranked #2 overall). 1 of the 15 ranked cafes and coffee shops is in Loampit Vale.
- Burnt Ash Hill: Bijou Cafe (4.8 stars from 176 Google reviews, ranked #5 overall). 1 of the 15 ranked cafes and coffee shops is in Burnt Ash Hill.
- Lewisham: Resta coffee (4.7 stars from 272 Google reviews, ranked #10 overall). 1 of the 15 ranked cafes and coffee shops is in Lewisham.
- Blackheath: Madeleine's Creperie (Restaurant, Ice Cream, Cafe) (4.6 stars from 841 Google reviews, ranked #14 overall). 1 of the 15 ranked cafes and coffee shops is in Blackheath.
The verdict
On Google rating, 𝐲𝐮𝐦𝐞. ranks first of the 15 cafes and coffee shops we checked, with 5 stars from 131 Google reviews.
How we ranked them
- Which businesses: every listing for cafes and coffee shops on Google Maps across Lewisham, Ladywell, Lee and Brockley with a genuine local address and a public rating. National chains and businesses that don't fit the category are left out.
- Order: Google star rating, highest first, ties broken by review count. Places with fewer than 50 reviews come after the rest, and places with fewer than 10 reviews are not ranked at all.
- "Mentioned" counts: these come from the review topics Google shows on each listing. We haven't picked or edited them.
- Nobody paid to be on this list, and nobody can pay to move up it.
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