Cafe Milano

You'll find Cafe Milano tucked away on Lichfield Court, just off Sheen Road in the bit of Richmond that feels like it hasn't been Instagram'd to death yet. It's the kind of place where the owner actually knows what they're doing with coffee—none of that burnt stuff masquerading as espresso. The vibe is unhurried and genuinely neighbourhood-focused; locals pop in for their morning fix and linger over newspapers, and you won't feel rushed through your cappuccino. The pastry counter has that authentic Italian bakery energy, with cornetti and other bits that taste like they've been made with actual care rather than mass-produced indifference.