Buongiorno Cafeteria

You'll find yourself on the quieter stretch of Selsdon Road in South Croydon, where Buongiorno sits like a little slice of Milan. It's the kind of place where the Italian owner actually cares about their coffee—we're talking properly pulled espresso, not the watery stuff you get elsewhere. The vibe is refreshingly unpretentious: locals propping up the counter with their regulars' order already being made, tourists stumbling in and immediately feeling looked after. Pastries arrive fresh, and they know how to make a cappuccino that won't insult your intelligence.