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About Wandle Park Cafe
Inside Wandle Park in Croydon, Wandle Park Cafe serves coffee, tea, and cake to visitors passing through the park. Tables sit outside overlooking the park, giving those who prefer fresh air a spot to sit with a drink. The entrance is step-free and wheelchair accessible, and high chairs are available for families with young children. There is no booking system, the cafe operates on a walk-in basis, and it opens daily. It has changed hands and reopened under new management over time.
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Kids' menu
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention americano and latte, tea with milk, outdoor tables with park view and cake.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention americano and latte, tea with milk, outdoor tables with park view and cake.
Customer Review Summary
Coffee is what reviewers raise most, and they split on it. One calls it great at the reopening under new management, while two describe it as poor, including an oat milk latte made with semi skimmed milk. Tea draws a complaint too, with one reviewer saying it came out completely white, as if the milk was off or creamer had been used. Food gets better marks, described as fresh, well-presented and full of flavour, and another reviewer calls the food and drinks delicious. The park setting earns credit as well, with lovely outside tables, a pond, a playground with scrambling rocks, a skate park and a tram stop at the gate. Several reviewers are glad to see the cafe reopen after years of closure, and one hopes for community events. Friendly staff are the steadiest praise, noted even by the reviewers unhappy with the drinks, including a couple who poured away an Americano and a latte.
Customer Review Summary
Coffee is what reviewers raise most, and they split on it. One calls it great at the reopening under new management, while two describe it as poor, including an oat milk latte made with semi skimmed milk. Tea draws a complaint too, with one reviewer saying it came out completely white, as if the milk was off or creamer had been used. Food gets better marks, described as fresh, well-presented and full of flavour, and another reviewer calls the food and drinks delicious. The park setting earns credit as well, with lovely outside tables, a pond, a playground with scrambling rocks, a skate park and a tram stop at the gate. Several reviewers are glad to see the cafe reopen after years of closure, and one hopes for community events. Friendly staff are the steadiest praise, noted even by the reviewers unhappy with the drinks, including a couple who poured away an Americano and a latte.
Featured reviews
- Jennet Young
“Excellent service from Yani, always love coming here”
- Dario Spano
“Nice idea to be a coffe shop inside the park but the coffee is so bad quality. I asked for Oat Milk latte and they make the coffee used the semi skimmed milk (by Tesco).”
- Rebecca S
“I wanted so much to like the new cafe in Wandle Park since we live close by and have been eagerly awaiting its opening. Visited last weekend and ordered two coffees: an Americano and a Latte and sat outside with the view of the park (which is lovely). The coffee was terrible. Without exaggeration, the worst coffee we’ve ever had. We poured it away. The staff were friendly. The tables outside are lovely.”
- Courtney Espinosa
“Staff were very friendly but the food and drink were not up to standard unfortunately. Would not recommend the tea, either the milk was off or it was made with creamer or something strange and came out looking completely white (tea bags need to brew before adding milk). Only saving grace was that it’s very cheap and nice staff”
- Micz
“Lovely atmosphere with a warm, relaxed vibe. The food was fresh, well-presented, and full of flavour. Service was friendly and attentive without being overbearing. A great spot to unwind and enjoy a quality meal.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great coffee
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Outdoor seating
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Casual
Show more amenities
- Kerbside pickup
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Dessert
- Toilet
- Dining options· 3
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Seating
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Family-friendly· 1
- Kids' menu
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
Location
Cafes near Wandle Park Cafe
- Coffee Time Croydon4.5790.2 miOutdoor seatingDelivery
coffee, breakfast, fresh sandwiches
- Surrey Street Cafe4.2670.4 mi
english breakfast, shepherd's pie, bangers and mash
- Golden Chefs Cafe4.52010.4 miDeliveryReservations
all day breakfast, full english breakfast, affordable prices
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wandle Park CafeOutdoor seating | 3.5110 | — | americano and latte, tea with milk, outdoor tables with park view |
| Coffee Time CroydonOutdoor seating · Delivery | 4.579 | 0.2 mi | coffee, breakfast, fresh sandwiches |
| Surrey Street Cafe | 4.267 | 0.4 mi | english breakfast, shepherd's pie, bangers and mash |
| Golden Chefs CafeDelivery · Reservations | 4.5201 | 0.4 mi | all day breakfast, full english breakfast, affordable prices |
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