We pulled the live Google rating and review count for every one of the cafes and coffee shops across Catford, Bellingham and Hither Green (checked 4 October 2026), ranked on rating first and review count to break ties. Every figure below is real and correct at the time of writing. Nobody paid to be on this list, and ratings move, so a quick check before you go is worthwhile.
How we ranked them: highest Google star rating first, ties broken by number of reviews. 4 of these have fewer than 50 reviews, so they are listed after the better-evidenced ones.
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Frothycoffeehut
Known for friendly staff
With 4.9 stars from 132 Google reviews, Frothycoffeehut is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Whitefoot Ln as a cafe. Reviewers most often mention friendly staff (50 mentions), burgers and coffee hut. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Thursday 9 am–7 pm, Friday 9 am–2 am, Saturday 9 am–7 pm, Sunday 9 am–2 am.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
Sema's
Perry Hill
Google reviewers rate Sema's 4.8 out of 5 across 270 reviews. It is listed in Perry Hill as a cafe. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (last rated June 2025). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Saturday 6:30 am–3 pm; closed Sunday.
Good to know: phone 020 8699 4601.
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Nes's Cafe
Catford
Nes's Cafe is rated 4.8 from 118 Google reviews. It is based locally as a cafe. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated September 2025). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Saturday 7 am–4 pm; closed Sunday.
Good to know: phone 020 8690 9450.
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La Ciabatta London
Known for friendly staff
With 4.7 stars from 116 Google reviews, La Ciabatta London is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is based locally as a coffee shop. Reviewers most often mention friendly staff (14 mentions), atmosphere and portuguese menu. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated September 2025). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Friday 7:30 am–5 pm, Saturday 8:30 am–5 pm, Sunday 10:30 am–3 pm.
Good to know: phone 020 3667 7062, has a website with more detail.
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Mountsfield Park Cafe
Unnamed Road
Google reviewers rate Mountsfield Park Cafe 4.7 out of 5 across 101 reviews. It is listed in Unnamed Road as a cafe. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (last rated January 2026). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Sunday 8:45 am–4 pm.
Good to know: phone 07512 195962, has a website with more detail.
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Servesmiths Coffee
Catford
Servesmiths Coffee is rated 4.7 from 96 Google reviews. It is based locally as a coffee shop. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Friday 7 am–2 pm, Saturday 8 am–3 pm, Sunday 9 am–2 pm.
Good to know: has a website with more detail.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
Dolce Dessert & Cafe
Catford
With 4.5 stars from 209 Google reviews, Dolce Dessert & Cafe is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is based locally as a coffee shop. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated June 2026).
Good to know: phone 020 3795 0250.
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Cosy Cafeteria
Catford
Google reviewers rate Cosy Cafeteria 4.5 out of 5 across 157 reviews. It is based locally as a cafe. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (last rated December 2025). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Friday 6 am–3 pm, Saturday 7 am–3 pm, Sunday 8 am–3 pm.
Good to know: phone 020 8285 1128.
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Stage Door Cafe
Catford
Stage Door Cafe is rated 4.4 from 197 Google reviews. It is listed in Catford as a cafe. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated July 2026). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Saturday 7 am–4 pm, Sunday 8 am–3 pm.
Good to know: phone 020 8690 8554, has a website with more detail.
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Broadway Cafe
Catford
With 4.4 stars from 182 Google reviews, Broadway Cafe is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Catford as a cafe. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (last rated February 2025). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Saturday 7 am–4 pm; closed Sunday.
Good to know: phone 020 8690 0030, has a website with more detail.
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Trio cafe
Sandhurst Rd
Google reviewers rate Trio cafe 5 out of 5 across 39 reviews. It is listed in Sandhurst Rd as a cafe. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated July 2026). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Friday 6 am–4 pm, Saturday 7 am–4 pm, Sunday 8 am–4 pm.
Good to know: phone 020 8697 5161.
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Servesmiths
Known for pastries
Servesmiths is rated 4.9 from 36 Google reviews. It is based locally as a coffee shop. Reviewers most often mention pastries (10 mentions), friendly staff and decor. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated July 2026). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Saturday 8 am–3 pm, Sunday 9 am–3 pm.
Good to know: has a website with more detail.
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Seda Sandwich Bar and Café
Catford
With 3.8 stars from 10 Google reviews, Seda Sandwich Bar and Café is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is based locally as a cafe. Reviewers most often mention helpful server (2 mentions). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Friday 7 am–3 pm, Saturday and Sunday 8 am–2 pm.
Good to know: phone 020 8695 9591.
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Arm's Cafe
Known for food
Google reviewers rate Arm's Cafe 3.5 out of 5 across 11 reviews. It is based locally as a cafe. Reviewers most often mention food (5 mentions). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Friday 6:30 am–2 pm; closed Saturday and Sunday.
Best Cafes and Coffee Shops by area
The best-ranked venue in each area, on the same rating-then-reviews order as the main list.
- Whitefoot Ln: Frothycoffeehut (4.9 stars from 132 Google reviews, ranked #1 overall). 1 of the 14 ranked cafes and coffee shops is in Whitefoot Ln.
- Perry Hill: Sema's (4.8 stars from 270 Google reviews, ranked #2 overall). 1 of the 14 ranked cafes and coffee shops is in Perry Hill.
- Unnamed Road: Mountsfield Park Cafe (4.7 stars from 101 Google reviews, ranked #5 overall). 1 of the 14 ranked cafes and coffee shops is in Unnamed Road.
- Catford: Stage Door Cafe (4.4 stars from 197 Google reviews, ranked #9 overall). 2 of the 14 ranked cafes and coffee shops are in Catford.
- Sandhurst Rd: Trio cafe (5 stars from 39 Google reviews, ranked #11 overall). 1 of the 14 ranked cafes and coffee shops is in Sandhurst Rd.
The verdict
On Google rating, Frothycoffeehut ranks first of the 14 cafes and coffee shops we checked, with 4.9 stars from 132 Google reviews.
How we ranked them
- Which businesses: every listing for cafes and coffee shops on Google Maps across Catford, Bellingham and Hither Green with a genuine local address and a public rating. National chains and businesses that don't fit the category are left out.
- Order: Google star rating, highest first, ties broken by review count. Places with fewer than 50 reviews come after the rest, and places with fewer than 10 reviews are not ranked at all.
- "Mentioned" counts: these come from the review topics Google shows on each listing. We haven't picked or edited them.
- Nobody paid to be on this list, and nobody can pay to move up it.
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