The Hill Station - Lewisham

Located on the picturesque Telegraph Hill, this café is one of the best spots to grab a cup of coffee in New Cross. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, filled with delicious pastries. Despite the limited seating, I don't mind at all! They serve large, delicious coffees along with a wonderful menu of Deli and Tapas options.

I walked up from New Cross Gate and passed through Telegraph Lower Hill Park. Before entering Telegraph Upper Park, I decided to relax and have a snack at The Hill Community Cafe. I ordered a bacon roll and tea, which were both tasty. The cafe, as its name suggests, is designed for the community. Overall, it's a nice place to stop in between the two parks during a hill climb.

Excellent coffee really good flavour in this unprepossessing cafe under a community centre by the entrances to Telegraph Hill Park. Easy to miss but glad we found it after a long walk and climb up the hill.

Located on the top of scenic Telegraph Hill, this spot is one of the top places in New Cross to grab a cup of coffee. The café is popular among stylish mothers, but that just adds to the ambiance. They serve generous portions of delicious coffee and offer a great selection of deli and tapas dishes on their menu.

The space is nice enough and the food isn't actively terrible, although it is overpriced for what it is (and cold). By far the worst thing, though, is the service. The staff are, frankly, rude. They avoid eye contact when they dump the food on...the table, and glare at you if you ask them for even the most reasonable requests (I had the gall to ask for salt and pepper). It just adds up to a really unpleasant atmosphere. Avoid it.