Royal Hill Cafe

You're walking down Royal Hill in Greenwich and you catch the smell of really good coffee before you spot the place. Inside it's properly lived-in — the kind of cafe that gets busy at 9am because people actually want to be there, not because Instagram told them to. The vibe is straightforward: good espresso, a decent food offering that changes, and staff who know their regulars. It's the type of neighbourhood cafe that makes you feel like you've stumbled onto something locals have known about for ages. Not trying too hard, just doing the basics properly.