Caffè Nero

You're walking into one of those Nero spots that actually has something going for it: the Oxo Tower Wharf location means you've got the Thames on one side and a proper creative neighbourhood vibe on the other. It's not reinventing coffee, but it's solid—decent espresso, reliable flat whites, and the usual pastry suspects that won't disappoint. The real draw is the setting itself. You can grab your coffee and watch the river from the terrace, or settle in at a window seat and pretend you're more cultured than you actually are. Popular with both creatives ducking out of the nearby design studios and tourists who've stumbled upon Southwark. It's busy but rarely feels chaotic.