Caffè Nero

You know the one on Fulham Broadway, right opposite the tube? It's the kind of place that works precisely because it doesn't try too hard. The coffee's genuinely decent—their flat whites hold up against the third-wave lot—and unlike some of the more precious spots round here, they won't judge you for just wanting a cappuccino and a pastry without discussing terroir. The seating spills onto the pavement when weather permits, which means you get proper views of Chelsea's strivers and creatives filtering past. It's become the go-to spot for locals meeting before heading into town or killing time between errands.