Glasshouse Coffee, Fulham

up to £8 / European, Vegetarian options

Bishop's Ave, London

Opening hours

9AM-5PM

Sunday 11AM-4PM
Monday 9AM-5PM
Tuesday 9AM-5PM
Wednesday 9AM-5PM
Thursday 9AM-5PM
Friday 9AM-5PM
Saturday 9AM-5PM

Garden-Opulence Cafe: Coffee, Cakes, Cheer!

Tucked away within the verdant embrace of a garden centre, The Glass House Café is one of those hidden gems that you stumble upon and wish you'd found sooner. How not to delight in the charm of sipping a latte—albeit cheekily petite in size—under the sprawling embrace of glass ceilings, watching sunlight play amongst the leafy surrounds? Yes, they're brewing some splendid coffee too, with Marco and Mia weaving milky magic as effortlessly as conjurers behind the city’s best espresso. And whilst they might be daring enough price-wise to require a quick gulp of air before ordering, the rich caramel notes teased forth in every cup remind you why you stayed—airy, aromatic indulgence amid foliage-rich calm.

The menu, while ever-evolving (to the dismay of loyal dish-returners), bursts with freshness and an abundance of healthy choices, from jovial chicken toasties to generously fat pastries that beg for a second sitting. Seating in this café lends an earnest touch, exuding laid-back splendor—friendly staff in branded jumpers shuttle between tables, radiating warmth that cuts through any hint of poshly-slick overpricing that sets teeth slightly on edge. An adjacent treasure trove of floral magnificence beckons, ensuring you depart with bouquets in hand and soul unstoppably lightened. For The Glass House deserves its buoyant clientele although it may entice your wallet into a slight workout—not events but friendly faces and fresh bread make such indulgence worth it. — Milo Tastemaker