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The Kew Greenhouse Cafe

CafeRichmond

4 out of 5 stars4.0(660 reviews)

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Quick info

+44 20 8940 0183
1 Station Parade, Richmond TW9 3PS, United Kingdom
£10–20

About The Kew Greenhouse Cafe

The Kew Greenhouse Cafe is a cafe, bar and tea house at 1 Station Parade in Richmond, set in a plant-filled, greenhouse-style room. A cat lives in the cafe and sits on the tables, and dogs are welcome too, so animal lovers can share the space with their own pets. The kitchen prepares hearty mains alongside homemade cakes and pastries. Tea and cake make a straightforward stop, and the cream tea comes with a scone. Menus are left on the tables rather than displayed behind the glass.

Good to know

  • Parking
    Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · High chairs
  • Dietary
    Vegan options · Vegetarian options

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Reviews

4.0/5
660 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention cream tea with scone, oat latte, quiche with salad and bakewell tart.

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312
4★
171
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80
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43
1★
54

Customer Review Summary

Visitors stopping in after Kew Gardens most often praise the baked goods, with a cream tea built around a huge scone the standout, and bakewell tart and tea with cake close behind. A lunch of tasty quiche with zingy fresh salad is described as lovely and relaxed, and one reviewer calls the oat latte among the best in a while. Several describe the staff as lovely. The criticism centres on the savoury food and value. One group of five found the scrambled eggs on toast and a flat white poor for what they paid, and the coffee went half drunk. Another reviewer found prices high and not displayed by the glass, so a quick grab means finding the menu on the tables. That reviewer also felt staff seemed annoyed, and said hoovering and a very loud blender made conversation hard. The lack of air con in hot weather comes up too, and one diner left for another cafe after the terrace tables were not cleared.

Featured reviews

  • Samira M
    “Popped in for a tea & cake after visiting Kew Gardens. There was cat sitting on one of the tables, they reluctantly removed it, didn’t clean the table. One of the staff petted the cat with the same gloves that they were using to handle the food. When I pointed this out to her, she outright lied. Really gross. Environmental Health need to visit.”
  • Grové Erasmus
    “The review image is from 21 July 2005, yes, 21 years ago, with my gorgeous wife from Saint Petersburg, Russia, when she was only 27 years old. Can you feel the mid-2000s vibes yet?! One of the images still has its 2005 timestamp.”
  • Kate
    “Gorgeous spot. Lovely staff and a beautiful cat to keep you company! Also one of the best oat lattes I've had in a while. Big love to Charlotte - thanks for the lovely company 💕🫶 Will definitely return on my next visit to Kew!”
  • Mark Price Haworth
    “Great spot for a Cream Tea after visiting the Gardens. Lovely staff and a huge scone :-)”
  • Moira Lincoln
    “Lovely relaxed lunch in a super space. Tasty quiche with zingy fresh salad followed by delicious bakewell tart.”

Hours

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Highlights

“Bright, plant-filled cafe with outdoor seating, serving hearty mains, homemade cakes and pastries.”

  • 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
  • Good for kids
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  • Vegan options
  • Alcohol
  • Cozy
  • Onsite services
  • Beer
  • Coffee
Dining options· 6
  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
Facilities· 1
  • Restroom
Family-friendly· 1
  • High chairs
Offerings· 5
  • Healthy options
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine
Popular for· 1
  • Solo dining
Atmosphere· 1
  • Casual
Highlights· 2
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
Crowd· 2
  • Groups
  • Tourists
Accessibility· 2
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
Parking· 1
  • Usually somewhat difficult to find a space

Location

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