Food was alright just like all coffee cultures nothing amazing but the hot drinks were really good, service was great staff were really friendly and attentive and the place was buzzing even at 7pm when we arrived. Would come again for a late night coffee with friends or family
that_one_guy_Javid
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January 29, 2025
Had a flate white and a BLAT bagel.
The coffee was a nice balaced medium roast with sweet nutty flavours to match. Very nice in a mocha or as an accompanist to some food.
The bagel was delicious. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside with a sweet savoury relish.
The staff were friendly and easy to talk to, though the food cabinet was hard to see inside without leaving the line to look.
The little diner style place was warm and cozy but still had space for bigger groups if need be.
Lovely little place,
Will be back again!
JuneBug
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January 15, 2025
A basic, but quality spot for neighbourhood coffee needs. The decor is slightly in-cohesive but the service, food and coffee I received were great. Mainly booth tables that can fit large groups with an outside area. Free wifi. Parking. Bathroom. Kids play area. A friendly, comfortable and easy going atmosphere, I enjoyed my avo ranch bagel and coffee here immensely. Will be back.
Piper
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June 04, 2026
Something was off with the meat I’m hoping I don’t get sick from it. I got a little Italy bagel plus added crispy chicken. The whole bagel had an overpowering saltiness and the meat had a metallic taste. I had to remove the meat, I would’ve just thrown it all away but I was starving, still I had to spit a lot of it out. I had a gross after taste in my mouth and had to wash my hands twice after eating because the salty metallic smell stayed on my fingers. I also had a lolly cake which had that fridge/frozen taste but it at least was edible.
Rowan MacLeod
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February 15, 2026
A shock to attend Coffee Culture Beckenham earlier today for the first time in some months. The cafe was so dirty, carpet absolutely filthy sticky, greasy worn through the booth seats black with grease and grime.
Food average
Coffee ok
Hot chocolate good
This is a busy cafe absolutely no need for the state of it. The carpet needs replacing as a matter of urgency and a decent deep clean ASAP.
Other customers must be noticing this decline
Unfortunately we will not be returning
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Food was alright just like all coffee cultures nothing amazing but the hot drinks were really good, service was great staff were really friendly and attentive and the place was buzzing even at 7pm when we arrived. Would come again for a late night coffee with friends or family
Had a flate white and a BLAT bagel. The coffee was a nice balaced medium roast with sweet nutty flavours to match. Very nice in a mocha or as an accompanist to some food. The bagel was delicious. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside with a sweet savoury relish. The staff were friendly and easy to talk to, though the food cabinet was hard to see inside without leaving the line to look. The little diner style place was warm and cozy but still had space for bigger groups if need be. Lovely little place, Will be back again!
A basic, but quality spot for neighbourhood coffee needs. The decor is slightly in-cohesive but the service, food and coffee I received were great. Mainly booth tables that can fit large groups with an outside area. Free wifi. Parking. Bathroom. Kids play area. A friendly, comfortable and easy going atmosphere, I enjoyed my avo ranch bagel and coffee here immensely. Will be back.
Something was off with the meat I’m hoping I don’t get sick from it. I got a little Italy bagel plus added crispy chicken. The whole bagel had an overpowering saltiness and the meat had a metallic taste. I had to remove the meat, I would’ve just thrown it all away but I was starving, still I had to spit a lot of it out. I had a gross after taste in my mouth and had to wash my hands twice after eating because the salty metallic smell stayed on my fingers. I also had a lolly cake which had that fridge/frozen taste but it at least was edible.
A shock to attend Coffee Culture Beckenham earlier today for the first time in some months. The cafe was so dirty, carpet absolutely filthy sticky, greasy worn through the booth seats black with grease and grime. Food average Coffee ok Hot chocolate good This is a busy cafe absolutely no need for the state of it. The carpet needs replacing as a matter of urgency and a decent deep clean ASAP. Other customers must be noticing this decline Unfortunately we will not be returning