Abbey Café Abbey Wood in Greenwich

Abbey Cafe offers delicious food and a pleasant dining experience once inside, but the atmosphere outside leaves a lot to be desired. I’ve dined at Abbey Cafe several times, and while I appreciate the quality of the food and the generally cozy interior, the experience as you approach the cafe can be uncomfortable and off-putting. The cafe’s outdoor area is often occupied by people who unfortunately detract from the inviting nature of the establishment. As you approach, it’s common to be greeted by a group that can be loud, smoking cigarettes, and occasionally even shouting. On one visit, I encountered someone openly smoking what smelled distinctly like cannabis. This behavior disrupts the ambiance and makes for an uneasy experience for anyone wanting to walk into the cafe or even simply pass by on the sidewalk. I understand that Abbey Cafe may want to offer outdoor seating for all patrons, but the current situation may inadvertently create a perception of neglect in maintaining a welcoming environment. This could discourage potential guests and lead some to walk past without entering. The overall look and behavior of some individuals lingering outside—sometimes appearing disheveled or possibly homeless—are not what one might expect from a cafe aiming to create a comfortable dining experience. That said, once inside, the atmosphere improves significantly. The staff is attentive, the interior is clean, and the food itself is consistently good. From breakfast dishes to lunch specials, Abbey Cafe’s menu is a reliable choice with fresh ingredients and fair prices. It’s unfortunate that the outside experience can overshadow the genuine quality of food and service found within. In summary, Abbey Cafe has a lot going for it, but there’s a clear need to address the outdoor environment. Encouraging a quieter, more polished atmosphere outside would align much better with the welcoming, relaxed dining experience that Abbey Cafe offers inside. This would likely help Abbey Cafe attract more guests and maintain a positive reputation in the community.

Cafe located in Abbey Road, near main bus stops and 100 metre walk from Abbeywood station. Proper local cafe which has been extended this year with more seating out back (testament to it’s popularity and good food). Super friendly service. Enormous menu for breakfast, and lunch. Eggs Royal breakfast particularly good with lots of salad. Sunday lunch is also really good (and enormous!). All food great value.

If you want a full English breakfast, or a roast lunch, or something in-between, this is the place to come to. The portions are generous, and the prices are reasonable. It was busy when I was there at lunchtime, and is obviously popular with locals.

Apsoultely horrible the jacket potato with cheese and curry there was no cheese ans couldn't even see the potato was nasty

I don't often come to Abbey Wood so hadn't seen this cafe before which is a little way from the station. I had an hour to spare so came in for a coffee and a tea which were both excellent quality and very reasonably priced. The food menu is enormous and whilst sitting at my table I was watching the food coming out and it all looked beautiful and the portions are huge.

Was staying at the local campsite and decided to try this cafe as it was enroute to the train station. We had a very good breakfast. Nice bacon and sausage.

I go to the Abbey Cafeteria every Sunday with my sister for lunch. It is very clean, comfortable and friendly. It has an extensive menu and the coffee is excellent. It is excellent value. The staff are very friendly. It is well placed for the Elizabeth Line and buses and there is plenty of parking on the street. It is close to historical Lessness Abbey.

Cafe located on Abbeywood village just round corner from mainline station. Huge breakfast menu. Everything cooked to order quickly and well. Friendly service. Proper local cafe.

An authentic cafe. The food is cooked to perfection and tastes great, all topped up by amazing prices for a London borough. We stayed close by and were recommended the cafe for breakfast. Hit the spot so much, we returned. It seems to be popular with the locals too. Nice cafe atmosphere to sit in. Couldn't recommend enough.

Great cozy café in Abbey Wood. Good prices and lots of variety, counting with great and pleasant service. Would definitely come back.

This long established dine in cafe serves a wide variety of the usual stuff, egg and chips, English breakfast etc etc and it does it really well so it is deservedly popular. Cannot fault it. We always go there if we want a proper meal when in the area and find it totally reliable.

A perfect place to go when in Abbey Wood for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner. Service was super friendly, ordered at the front counter then sat down - food was perfect and arrived quickly. Cost was just right and lots to choose from, even if it wasn't on the menu there are changes one could make, eg substituting one item for another. All Good :o)

Cafe located in Abbeywood village opposite old Post Office building and 200 metres round corner from Abbeywood rail station. Cafe has new owners since some of the previous reviews and updated outside and in. Huge menu selection on chalk board..walk straight to counter to order. Friendly and efficient staff with super quick service. Breakfast selection is enormous with great range of set breakfasts or to order. Food was piping hot, fresh and well cooked. Proper local cafe, great for breakfast.

I just wanted to say I ordered from you guys for the first time ever today I ordered a jacket potato with coleslaw, beans and salad! It arrived it was such a good portion size there was so much food! Everything was fresh the salad was so nice! The coleslaw was the best coleslaw I’ve ever had!! I would definitely recommend this cafe to anyone!

Great service, good friendly staff and customers. A menu that stars with a full English and you can add on anything you want. Plenary of tables inside or outside. Friendly atmosphere. Just round the corner from the station and within the heart of the village. I went for the full English and chips (it was past 09.00!) with coffee. I sat outside and the food came quickly, was hot on a hot plate. Overall excellent and I’ll be back tomorrow. I see a poor review on here. This does not reflect our experience today

My husband went to buy us a takeaway breakfast today and we were absolutely shocked at the disgusting poor quality of the food we ended up with. It was a disgrace. The baguette roll was so tough and dry I nearly chocked. The sausages tasted microwaved. We payed for 2 eggs and got one. Overall it was horrendous food. Such a shame as a few years ago it was a great cafe. We will never go in there again. We will take our business elsewhere in future.

Had breakfast here a number of times, food is always well cooked and served by friendly staff, more recently have ordered takeaways via uber and we have been pleasantly surprised, service has been very quick with food delivered piping hot

My partner and myself had breakfast on a Saturday morning while staying at the Caravan and Motor home site , a full breakfast and a beautiful omelette. Great choice on the menu very reasonably proceed and very clean. Would definitely recommend....delicious !

I ordered frankfurter grills using the uber eats app. The food is so delicious and tasty. Thank you guys😁

Had a very good breakfast here. Choice was very good and it was very well cooked. The owners are very nice and helpful.

Lovely cafe, friendly people good service and great prices. We had poached eggs on toast (brown) coffee and a hot chocolate. All for £7. Will definitely be back. Thank you.

Great portions, freshly cooked English brekkie and egg roll, fast service and lovely strong tea. Wish we lived closer to be able to come back!

For a first time visit the sandwich i had wasn’t bad and was good, the only disappointing side too it was i ordered 2 sausage and bacon sandwiches and got 2 sausage and egg sandwiches instead BUT only noticed it when i got home. Can’t...

Lovely breakfast /brunch with a decent cup of tea. There's a good choice of breakfasts & all good value. Nice food & great service. The place is nice & clean too.

Great cafe good value great choice.We all had different breakfast orders on a Sunday morning cooked to perfection great tea. Busy place on the day we went, wanted to return but I couldn't so my loss.

This cafe is near my house What can i say. Food is amazing and prices is really good Portions is biggest Boss is amazing people Always give lollipop for kids

Staying locally have visited this cafe a few times. Always a friendly welcome, great service, food and value. I've only had breakfasts but cafe is busy all.day and all the food looks good. Definitely worth a visit and we will definitely be back.

The Sainsbury's café offers a very nice experience if you are with family, friends or by yourself. The food is tasty and the service very good. Food arrived quickly but ewe had to wait for the hot drinks.

It's not a big place, tucked away in so-called "Abbey Wood Village", as if. Service prompt and friendly. I was here for a rainy Sunday afternoon, had the liver, bacon and onions. Excellent. Mash and gravy excellent. 5 star for me Great value too.

For the last few years I have stayed on the nearby caravan site while exibiting at a music festival. I always go here for breakfast and it's always excellent. Food is well cooked and well priced. The staff are always welcoming and friendly. This little...

Great service, smiling - definitely puts everyone at ease. Friendly, you feel at home right away. Menu has a huge choice, freshly cooked, tasty with a capital T. Atmosphere very relaxed - convivial's the best way to describe it. All the food we've had in...

This is the only cafe I eat from. Always fantastic food, great service, always friendly. Never waited long for food. Always cooked lovely. Nice and clean to eat from. Parking on the road next to it, can park for a certain amount of time. Couple...

We were camping nearby, and decided to stop here for a full English on the way to the train station, great value, well cooked and at only £5 including toast and coffee, can't complain. Kept me going all day, yum yum

Abbey Wood is an up and coming area so there's a bit of road works going on but don't let that stop you from visiting this Cafe. Great menu and good food. And very friendly and pleasant staff. The area also has some great woodland...

This is an excellent café with good breakfasts and a wide menu. The place is very clean and well cared for and the breakfast selection was wide, Portions were very generous. Only quibble paint the radiator in the otherwise pristine lav!