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Browns of Brockley

Coffee shopsLondon

4.6 out of 5 stars4.6(539 reviews)

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Quick info

+44 20 8692 0722
5-6 Coulgate St, London SE4 2RW, United Kingdom
£1–10

About Browns of Brockley

On Coulgate St in Brockley, Browns of Brockley is a coffee shop serving espresso and guest filter coffees, with cups capped at 8oz rather than larger sizes. The counter also holds homemade sandwiches and cakes, with a curried chickpea sandwich and a vegetarian tart among the options, alongside a salted caramel cannelé from the pastry case. Cakes and pastries come from a local bakery. The interior is small, with window seating for watching the street, and outdoor seats remain in use even in poor weather. It operates on a walk-in basis with no reservations, and dogs are welcome inside. Coffee is served in distinctive cups, part of the shop's espresso and filter routine. The location sits right outside the train station, making it a stop for passersby rather than a destination requiring a booking.

Good to know

  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · Family-friendly
  • Dietary
    Vegetarian options

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Menu & Prices

17 dishes
  • Americano Latte
  • Croissant
  • Cappuccino
  • Pastrami
  • Vegetarian Tart
  • Quiche
See full menu & prices →

Reviews

4.6/5
539 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention mocha, speciality coffee, pastrami toasted sandwich and salted caramel cannelé.

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404
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23
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Customer Review Summary

Coffee is the draw here, described as smooth, tasty and consistently well made, and the mocha is singled out by two reviewers as the best they have had. Close behind is the food: a pastrami toasted sarnie, a curried chickpea sandwich, a vegetarian tart with stilton and edamame, a salted caramel cannelé and a fresh, crispy cream cheese bagel all earn specific praise, along with the hot chocolate. Service is repeatedly called friendly and fast, with several noting a genuine welcome at the door. The complaints are small but concrete. One reviewer found the room pretty small and wanted more seating, another thought a small oat cappuccino was pricey compared with central London, and a third wished the cups went larger than 8oz. Reviewers also mention the window seating and the spot outside the train station. One reviewer's friend spilled a coffee and staff replaced it without being asked, and another was handed a free mince pie.

Featured reviews

  • Google user
    “Best cafe in London. Fantastic coffee and top quality baked goods. Plus, a really great staff who go beyond expectations to make sure customers are happy.”
  • Google user
    “The best Mocha in London I reckon! Super friendly and crazy fast service. So lucky to have Browns in the local area. Easter special pastry attached 🐣”
  • Google user
    “Coffee is consistently made brilliantly. Fast service, and consistently always welcomed the moment at the door. Amazing food and pastries baked locally by the same company, consistently tastes great How do they do it? They know what they are, what they do and they do it consistently brilliantly. An absolute favourite.”
  • Google user
    “fast and friendly service absolutely delicious fresh and crispy cream cheese bagel perfect combo with a cappuccino thanks”
  • Google user
    “The coffee quality is great! The location is good right outside the train station. Bear in mind the price. I found it a bit pricey £3.95 for a small size oat cappuccino is even more than I pay in central London!”

Hours

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Highlights

“Light and airy coffee shop for espresso and guest filter coffees plus homemade sandwiches and cakes.”

  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Popular for breakfast
  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for solo dining

Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Outdoor seating
  • Dogs allowed
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Family-friendly
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  • Vegetarian options
  • Cozy
  • Onsite services
  • Coffee
  • Prepared foods
  • Dessert
Dining options· 4
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Catering
  • Seating
Highlights· 1
  • Great tea selection
Offerings· 2
  • Healthy options
  • Quick bite
Facilities· 1
  • Restroom
Atmosphere· 2
  • Casual
  • Trendy
Popular for· 2
  • Solo dining
  • Good for working on laptop
Accessibility· 2
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
Family-friendly· 1
  • Good for kids

Location

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