Lakeside Restaurant

You'll find yourself on the University of Surrey campus, but don't let that put you off. Lakeside feels removed from the usual student union grind—there's something genuinely pleasant about settling in here, whether you're cramming between lectures or meeting someone for lunch. The views across the water give it a proper sense of escape, even though you're barely five minutes from the town centre action around High Street. It's the kind of spot that works equally well for a quick coffee and pastry or a more substantial meal, and the fact that it actually cares about doing both properly sets it apart from your typical campus catering operation.