Oscar's

£3 - £10 / British, European, Vegetarian options

48 Ladywell Rd, London

Opening hours

7AM-2PM

Sunday 8AM-3PM
Monday 7AM-2PM
Tuesday 7AM-2PM
Wednesday 7AM-2PM
Thursday 7AM-2PM
Friday 7AM-2PM
Saturday 8AM-3PM

Garden Bliss with Exemplary Coffee Experience

Nestled in the heart of Lewisham, Oscar's is a charming gem that not only serves coffee but crafts an experience. On stepping inside, you're hit with an aroma that promises you the best cup of coffee in town—a promise it delivers upon with aplomb. The interior radiates coziness, further enhanced by amicable staff who welcome you warmly and perhaps even remember your drink from previous visits. Now, onto the caffeinated concoctions themselves; they're simply marvelous. The lattes? Decadent. The cappuccinos? Perfectly frothy, although a splash of chocolate on top wouldn’t go amiss, a minor hiccup I'll let slide under Oscar’s otherwise exemplary radar.

Aside from the award-winning brews, Oscar's flaunts a delightful menu that piques curiosity and tempts any palate—citing their famed Kimchi & Cheese toastie. It's a veritable haven for fellow dog lovers; indeed, furry companions are often seen prancing about the Instagramable garden out back, which transports you to sunnier climes no matter the time of year. For those of you thrown by caffeine substitutes, fear not! Their almond croissant and assorted pastry selections more than make up for it, promising satisfaction akin to finding a twenty-pound note tucked away in an old coat. Sure, prices scale upwards (why must delectable pastries lure us at costs some might deem extortionate?), but Oscars always feels worth every penny. Perhaps what seals the deal is the palpable sense of community that wafts through; with faces familiar, new connections tricking between barista banter, you'll leave such an impeccable establishment planning your absolute earliest return. — Milo Tastemaker