The Grind Café

"Lovely family run cafe. Coffee was top notch, I had the flat white. Also a nice range of food with children’s options. We had burgers salad and panini, Clean plates all round. I would definitely say this is the best cafe in West Wickham!"

"When I arrived, i discovered they closed in 35 min. I asked if it was too late to order and they welcomed me in and were very friendly. I was the only customer in the restaurant. I ordered only a jacket potato and a bottle of water (about £8) and it took less than 3 or 4 mins to arrive. I ate quickly, but at 3.50pm (10 min prior to close) they literally stood next to my seat looking over my shoulder. Then the girl mopped the floor under my feet. I mentioned that I was finishing as fast as I could, and she only responded with the word "okay". I felt that they were happy to take the money but then rush you out which I thought quite rude."

"Nice Cafe, seating in the back garden and shop front available for warmer days. Wide variety of food and it was really delicious. My brother is a regular customer and suggested it. Waitresses are really friendly too. No parking available, may be able to find space on side residential roads. Only thing is the food took quite a while so eggs were a little cold and we had to ask for the sauce for the food and sugar for drinks so they weren’t served with the food. My brother has never had any issue with them so probably just the one time. Overall would recommend!"

"SUMMARY: Lovely friendly cafe / restaurant. Consistently good. We've visited on different days at different times - always hard-working, polite, diligent, and serve great quality food and drinks. Today's pictures are on a Sunday and the place is very busy - but we don't mind. It can be a bit noisy - but it's a cheerful chatty noise. We have been here when it's super-quiet and peaceful, so it's up to you to choose a good time depending on your mood. THE MENUS: Great choices of breakfast, healthy options, Mediterranean, brunch, lunch and snacks. We're never bored with the choices. Today's photos are the grilled chicken salad after the gym. Substantial, fresh and delicious. See photos of the menus. PRICES: very fair and reasonable - generous portions. DECOR & COMFORT: Contemporary look, nice, comfortable and a choice of indoor and outdoor. At the rear there is more outdoor seating in a cute yard but is down some steps. THE SERVICE: Always good. Very attentive and well trained staff. Eye contact and a genuine concern to make your visit good. They will change things, fix things and want to do the right thing for you. TOILETS: Very clean, smell-free, large, adequate with baby-changing fold down table. Step-free level access for buggies and wheelchairs. See photos. BUT... no handrails for the disabled which really would be a bonus. There was a chap in a wheelchair in the café when we visited, and it would be so much better putting a few more facilities for the less able. (Additionally, the Café entrance step could be corrected to allow for step-free access. It's very small, but I know from experience that even these small steps can be stressful for the less-able.) Finally, regarding the toilets: it is a fashion these days to install really high-powered hand driers. The one in this toilet, like many, is DEAFENING. At some stage, the law will change and these will be removed. Illogically loud. (And you can't put your wet fingers in your ears whilst trying to dry your hands! ) THE LOCATION: Busy part of West Wickham near a cross roads and the local council gym-swimming pool. So, parking outside is on the meter - see photos. The street across the road is free is you can find space (except 1-2 pm, Mon-Fri... be careful, you will get a ticket!). Or, pay to use the gym car-park. OVERALL: You can see from the ratings that The Grind is well respected and loved amongst the locals, the elderly, the young, parents with children & babies, groups, alone, the lads from the gym, the girls on a chatty afternoon... well liked by all. Cheerful, lively, successful. Well done to The Grind. We'll be back!"

"Well laid out cafe close to West Wickham Pools. Plenty of room inside and out. Attentive staff and quick service. Plenty of full breakfasts being consumed with gusto. Coffee excellent and served in classy cup and saucer for nice touch. Plenty of coffee "specials" to tempt you."