NearMeBest cafes in Blackheath
Last updatedHounslow leads this list of Blackheath cafes for a relaxed lunch with burgers and toasties. The other four each suit a different need: coffee and a group lunch at Pomelo, a vegetarian breakfast at Altitude, pastries and hot chocolate at Choc A Latte, and seasonal brunch at Victory.
Quick picks in Blackheath
- Best for a relaxed lunch: Hounslow, for its burgers and toasties.
- Best for lattes and a group lunch: Pomelo Cafe, where regulars order the beef burger.
- Best for a vegetarian breakfast: Altitude Delicatessen, with fresh plates for walking groups.
- Best for hot chocolate and pastries: Choc A Latte, from its display of savoury rolls.
- Best for seasonal brunch: Victory Cafe, with its halloumi fritters.
Best cafes in Blackheath, ranked
#1Hounslow for a relaxed lunch of burgers and toasties
$$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Neate Park, 4 min walkHounslow on Govetts Leap Road is the cafe to pick for a relaxed lunch. Lunch favourites here are a burger with ham, egg and Swiss cheese, and the BLT. Toasties get praise too, especially the portabella version, and the fries are well seasoned. The room is cosy and doesn't feel crowded, and it sits just off the main road. Outside, dogs are allowed at the tables, and Neate Park is four minutes on foot.
#2Pomelo Cafe for lattes and a group lunch
$$🌳 The Gardens, 3 min walkPomelo Cafe is on the Great Western Highway, three minutes' walk from The Gardens. Coffee drinkers praise its lattes, and one self-described coffee snob approved of the barista work and how clean the cafe is. For lunch, the beef burger is the regulars' choice, and the Thai yellow chicken curry suits anyone who wants something different. The menu covers Asian, Italian and burger dishes, so a larger group can split up and still eat together. It opens at 8am and closes at 3pm on its open days.
#3Altitude Delicatessen for a vegetarian breakfast
$$Outdoor seating🌳 The Gardens, 4 min walkAltitude Delicatessen on Govetts Leap Road is a calm, friendly stop for a meat-free breakfast. Regulars say the vegetarian breakfast is fresh and full of flavour, and vegan and vegetarian options fill much of the menu. Large groups still get their meals promptly from the kitchen. Gluten-free dishes cost extra. There are outside tables, and The Gardens park is four minutes away.
#4Choc A Latte for pastries and hot chocolate
$🌳 The Gardens, 3 min walkChoc A Latte on the Great Western Highway is a compact room built around its pastry display. Visitors say the coffee, from Crave Coffee, is very good, and the hot chocolate fondue arrives hot. Savoury rolls from the display, such as the four cheese spinach roll and the goats cheese beef and spinach roll, are the picks for a light lunch. The Gardens is three minutes' walk away, and the cafe opens from 8am every day until 5pm.
#5Victory Cafe for seasonal brunch and a strong coffee
$$Outdoor seating🌳 The Gardens, 4 min walkVictory Cafe on Govetts Leap Road is a brunch spot in a building dating from 1915, with tables out front. A meat-free plate pairs polenta with roasted pumpkin, haloumi and rocket, and the halloumi fritters come in a generous serve. Coffee drinkers call the coffee strong and well made, and one praised an oat latte for its fragrance. Orders keep moving on a full morning. The Gardens is four minutes away, and it opens from 8am every day.
Compare best cafes in Blackheath
The table compares price, brunch, outdoor tables, dogs and weekend hours, with the nearest park for each cafe.
| Cafe | Price | Brunch | Outdoor | Dogs | Weekends | Nearest park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hounslow | $$ | ✓ | ✓ | Outside | ✓ | Neate Park, 4 min |
| Pomelo Cafe | $$ | ✓ | – | – | ✓ | The Gardens, 3 min |
| Altitude Delicatessen | $$ | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ | The Gardens, 4 min |
| Choc A Latte | $ | ✓ | ✗ | – | ✓ | The Gardens, 3 min |
| Victory Cafe | $$ | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ | The Gardens, 4 min |
How we picked best cafes in Blackheath
Cafes are ordered by how well people like them, and places judged by more people carry more weight. The ranking then checked the page's own topic: lunch and breakfast on the menu, weekend hours, dogs inside or outside, and outdoor tables. Food and coffee notes broke ties between close picks.
Best cafes in Blackheath: FAQ
Which Blackheath cafe is the best choice for lunch?
Hounslow is the lunch choice on this list. Its menu runs to burgers and toasties, and dogs can sit at the outside tables.
Where in Blackheath can I get a vegetarian breakfast?
Altitude Delicatessen serves the meat-free breakfast most often recommended here, and the menu has many vegan dishes as well.
Which Blackheath cafes are open on a Sunday?
Hounslow, Pomelo Cafe, Altitude Delicatessen, Choc A Latte and Victory Cafe all open on Sunday, and Altitude closes first, at 2pm.