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The Bankside Cafe.

Proper SE1 spot doing honest coffee and all-day breakfast without the pretence. Locals queue for a reason.

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You'll find yourself on Hatfields, that strip between the Thames and the railway arches, where The Bankside Cafe slots in like it's always belonged there. Walk in and it's immediately familiar—unfussy, bright, the kind of place where your regular order gets remembered by Tuesday. The coffee's genuinely good, not trying too hard, and the breakfasts actually fill you up without costing a fortune. Whether you're ducking in before work or settling in with a paper on Saturday morning, there's a confidence to how they do things that keeps people coming back.

Known for

  • Reliable all-day breakfast
  • Quality coffee without pretension
  • Affordable neighbourhood spot
  • Popular with locals
  • Bright, welcoming space
4.6(569 reviews)
4, 2-3 Hatfields, London SE1 8DQ, UK