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About Broadway Cafe
Broadway Cafe is a London cafe at 12 Catford Broadway, with a classic, old-school greasy spoon-style space. Breakfast is the focus of the kitchen, and the menu centres on an English breakfast and breakfast combos. Bread is part of the plate: chunky white bread arrives with butter, and extra slices come with it. Regulars use the cafe as a meeting place, and the owners and staff know many customers' usual orders.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention english breakfast, illy coffee, chunky white bread and smoothies and milkshakes.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention english breakfast, illy coffee, chunky white bread and smoothies and milkshakes.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often point to the breakfast, a classic English fry-up with chunky white bread and butter, served within minutes and described as the best of its kind in South East London. Lots of breakfast combos and a good sized Illy coffee at a fair price come up close behind, along with a fine panini. Smoothies and milkshakes get a mention as the best one reviewer has tried. Staff are repeatedly called friendly and lovely, and the owners know regulars' orders by heart. One diner was given extra slices of bread at no charge, and another says the staff were kind to their children. Value and plenty of choice recur, and one describes good seating that isn't crowded. The one criticism comes from a single reviewer who found the cafe cash only, with the owner citing bank fees, and argued that carrying cash is slow and inconvenient. Several regulars, some with years of visits, describe it as a welcoming spot to meet friends or recharge between shifts.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often point to the breakfast, a classic English fry-up with chunky white bread and butter, served within minutes and described as the best of its kind in South East London. Lots of breakfast combos and a good sized Illy coffee at a fair price come up close behind, along with a fine panini. Smoothies and milkshakes get a mention as the best one reviewer has tried. Staff are repeatedly called friendly and lovely, and the owners know regulars' orders by heart. One diner was given extra slices of bread at no charge, and another says the staff were kind to their children. Value and plenty of choice recur, and one describes good seating that isn't crowded. The one criticism comes from a single reviewer who found the cafe cash only, with the owner citing bank fees, and argued that carrying cash is slow and inconvenient. Several regulars, some with years of visits, describe it as a welcoming spot to meet friends or recharge between shifts.
Featured reviews
- Abdullah Al Mousuf
“best smothies and milkshake i have tried ever”
- Bertis Trumble
“Just had a fine panini here. Wonderful food and service and the staff were very kind to my children. Classic, old-school space.”
- Sally Soffe
“Went to broadway cafe today food was lovely staff are hard working people who will do anything for you Abdulah is very polite and helpful to get anything I wanted will be returning again”
- Sophia K
“The waiter Abdullah is an absolute pleasure - thoughtful and patient. The owner Sam is also an absolute gent and food is always 10/10”
- Rawal Khan
“Amazing staff, offered me extra slices of bread for no charge, the food arrived in just a few mins and was perfect. Probably the best english breakfast cafe ive been to in london.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
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- Casual
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Dessert
- Table service
- Solo dining
- Dining options· 4
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Seating
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Cafes near Broadway Cafe
- Le Delice4.48170.8 mi
ham and cheese omelette, french patisserie cakes, full breakfast
- Café Crofton Park4.54070.9 mi
english breakfast, milkshakes, pistachio latte
- The Manor Cafe4.44861.3 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsDelivery
halloumi wraps, liver and bacon, traditional english breakfast
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway CafeDelivery · Reservations | 4.4182 | — | £10–20 | english breakfast, illy coffee, chunky white bread |
| Le Delice | 4.4817 | 0.8 mi | — | ham and cheese omelette, french patisserie cakes, full breakfast |
| Café Crofton Park | 4.5407 | 0.9 mi | — | english breakfast, milkshakes, pistachio latte |
| The Manor CafeOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Delivery | 4.4486 | 1.3 mi | £10–20 | halloumi wraps, liver and bacon, traditional english breakfast |
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