Brown and Green at Mayow Park in Lewisham

Amazing breakfast, amazing location and amazing service. Really enjoyed breakfast here at Brown & Green life cafe. It is located inside Crystal Palace park with seating both inside and outside. So when the weather is good it’s an amazing place to go and eat outside with lovely scenery outside. Would highly recommend this place and their veggie breakfast was very tasty.

Extremely disappointed that this establishment does not accept cash it is discriminating against people who may not have money in the bank. For this reason I will not be revisiting also the member of staff who served me was ever so slightly patronizing when I expressed my disappointment. A cashless Society does not benefit everybody and cash should not be refused as it is legal tender

Horribly overpriced, mediocre food, lukewarm coffee. On the few occasions I use the place, I always feel underwhelmed and ripped off.

I live in Sydenham and have been coming to Green and Brown since they opened. It's a lovely little cafe - delicious food, great coffee and friendly staff. They've also planted a beautiful garden next to the cafe. Well worth a visit if you're in Mayow park!

Muy buena comida y una gran vista, los precios son un poco altos. El tiempo de espera fue bastante rápido, aunque llegó temprano para obtener un asiento decente.

Although the food is always tasty I visit infrequently because of the slowness of service, even when just getting a take away coffee to walk around the park with. Even though I believe in supporting local businesses I think this will probably be my last visit. Today was particularly slow.

공원에 들려서 커피를 마시고, 빵을 먹기에 좋은 카페예요. 꽤 이른 저녁시간에는 문을 닫으니 이른 아침 방문을 권장해요. 커피는 맛있는 편입니다 :)

We only stopped there for a meeting as it was a sunny day and ordered a couple or lemon/orange juices that we took out a fridge/cooler. Spent the rest of the day in the toilet. Most likely not fresh or lacked basic hygiene? The tables outside were not very clean and there was quite a lot of dirt also surrounding the tables.. which was a sign.. Never again

Great venue, great menu, great food but if you are in a hurry forget it. Super slow service - have walked out of here empty handed on several occasions when all I wanted was a coffee to go

We just picked up some takeaway coffees, but liked the friendly staff and there were some interesting offerings on the 'specials' board. We intend to return to sit outside, enjoy the pleasant views of the Park and sample the food.

Lovely spot in Mayow Park for dog watching. Have had a few different meals here and they have varied in quality, but the Aussie eggs (scrambled egg on Marmite slathered sourdough with Thai sweet chilli sauce and rocket) are the show stopper here. They also do good coffee so grab a seat and relax. Queues can be long on a nice sunny day but hey, it's a nice sunny day so just relax:)

Just had the most amazing veggie lunch, followed by delicious cake (so much so, we had takeaway cakes for later!). Lovely staff, great atmosphere. Highly recommend. 💕

Park is popular and cafe is in a good location in corner. Took a while to be served. To me the drinks were average for this type of establishment. Food not tried

Really amazing breakfast. Can’t fault it - we both went for the bigger veggie option but added bacon. Really great flavours and big! Fab coffee and great staff. Just lovely sitting there with fab food, drink and within the park. Take a walk there and treat yourself, you won’t regret it!

A great park cafe, perfect for friends and families. Portions are generous, ingredients are fresh and drinks are delicious! The manager is super friendly and the staff are always smiling. Caters for veggie, vegans and meat eaters with lots of gluten free options too. The carrot cake is a personal favourite, definitely recommend!

used to come here loads. The coffee has changed - used to be lovely now it tastes cheap and bland. Went the other day. The place was empty and we ordered two flat whites to go. They were nearly ready and I changed my order to have in. A load of people came in after us and ordered take away coffee. We waited TWENTY minutes to be served. The staff had a we don't care attitude and I had to go back THREE times to chivvy them along. Rubbish service, poor coffee.

The coffee was bland and tasteless, the milk was bitty, the cakes and the coffee are overpriced, there is no sneeze guard over the food, apparently people who can afford these prices have strong immune systems.

El hawk y yo vivo a cinco minutos de este precioso lugar en nuestro parque local. Está ubicado en el pabellón de cricket viejo. Es rústico pero cómodo en el interior y de los caminantes, madres y gente de perro. El café, creo que es el mejor en Sydenham y el bocadillo de salchichas es para morirse - el hawk y visito para desayuno o almuerzo o pastel de media tarde y café. . . . . .

Metimos en aquí para el almuerzo, en un lunes de jazz lunes '

Sorprendentemente, esta es una crítica similar como el de abajo. Después de ver que el café estaba abierto hasta las 5 o'clock, mi novia y yo fuimos a comer algo en el sol, ya que las críticas eran tan positivos. Nos sentamos y mi novia...

Uno de los primeros Domingos de primavera nos sentimos como una excusa muy buena para viajar a una nueva ubicación para el almuerzo al aire libre. Mi amigo, atrapado en casa muletas era de juegos para viajar más de lo habitual, así que instalamos en...

Hemos estado aquí varias veces y no sólo está en un entorno encantador, pero también ofrece una excelente calidad y variedad, y el personal es acogedor, eficiente y relajado ya sea para un desayuno completo, algo recién horneado o un café que siempre he sido muy satisfechos con la experiencia en marrón y verde en el Parque Mayow!

Welcoming atmosphere no matter what the season. Great for a stop over after the playground with grandkids or a solo stroll. Friendly staff. Sit inside or outside, for breakfast, cakes or light lunch.

Decided to spend the afternoon in the sunshine in my local park and start off by having a bite to eat. I had the vegan breakfast and was most impressed. Tasty, filling and lovely and fresh. Of course, I had to also sample the vegan flapjack afterwards, which was equally as tasty. It's nice to have the option to sit indoors or outside, the only drawback being the sheer volume of buggies and kids! This is a great local place and a real bonus to the lovely park. It's pretty good value for money as well.

Mayow cafe is beautifully situated on the edge of Mayow park in an area that is lacking places to eat and I was delighted to discover such a place. However having been here in several occasions I find the service and the food to be mixed at best. The menu offered is often different from what you actually get and the understanding that you give to a 'new' members of staff quickly diminishes when service doesn't improve over time. The staffing is disorganised and badly managed not quirky though I am sure that is what they would like you to think!I really want this cafe to work but they seriously need to get their act together.

You're definitely in nappy valley here. Bring a pram and you're one of the gang. The coffee is good and there are cakes and other bits and pieces, but they do a full trendy brunch menu - the whole mashed-avocado-on-sourdough-bread thing that Londoners under 40 seem to love these days. Service with a smile in a beautiful hidden park.

This is what makes sydenham great - away from the bustle of buggies and runners of Dulwich . The vegetarian breakfast has been deemed by the Hawk as the best in town ... praise in deed . The quirky artwork and interiors also make it a pleasurable way to spend an hour ...... then a walk round the park or watch the local cricket team . worth a vist

Having spent a week with my mum and dad we visited another of the Brown and Green cafes as loved the other one so much whilst visiting friends.They joined us for brunch.Excellent again what more can we say, great food,great drinks,great everything.I don't want to go home to Newcastle now. Can see why my parents stay round here.

Such a lovely spot for breakfast/coffee, even sat inside or outside its atmosphere is great and the food each time has been lovely especially the scrambled eggs with feta, coriander and chilli

Popped in briefly. Pleasant but over priced. £6.50 for an orange juice and a rather flavourless slice of cake. Table hadn't been cleared for some time.

This is a really lovely looking cafe in the park, we've popped in for takeaway hot drinks and had a very nice cooked breakfast here when it first opened. Although we don't go on a regular basis as being in a park it is often busy and full of families, especially on weekends, which can make for a slightly less than relaxing atmosphere!

Great addition to the park for a quick bite or drink, especially for the kids. Cakes and kiddie friendly organic snacks. Plenty of choice for even the smallest of kids.

We went for brunch today. On a cold and missrible day we found a warm and friendly welcome with a fabulous, eclectic selection of food on the menu. My choice - the egg and hallumi in a sour bread roll. Wonderful comfort food.

This is a little treasure of a cafe, tucked away inside a corner of the beautiful Mayow Park in Sydenham. Sparkling with community spirit and joie de vivre, they sell great little cakes, coffee and toasted sandwiches. A fab little outfit leading the charge in transforming Sydenham. We've been back 3 times in 3 weeks. Hurrah!

This vibrant food destination is wonderful for snacks in the park. It has indoor and outdoor seating which caters for all weathers. A great addition to Mayow Park.

Brown and Green is a gorgeous little cafe in a converted bowling pavilion in Mayow Park. The big breakfast is very tasty and extremely reasonable at £6.95. Excellent coffee selection as well as scrumptious cakes. We happened to pop in on a Monday and got to experience the joy of Jazzy Mondays - an 11.30-1 music session with Florence, one of the lovely staff here. What a voice! We've just got back from our honeymoon and what a treat to come home to!

Tried the tasty burgers here and the halloumi salad. I especially liked the halloumi & avocado burger. Friendly service, although one of the items we ordered wasn't brought, so had to nip back inside for it. Slight criticism is that the interior dècor is rather more shabby than chic; and the exterior picnic tables, although a novel circular design, need to have their crevices cleaned out cos there were a lot of crumbs etc. lurking... Also think that nearly £2 for a can of San Pelligrino is a bit pricey. But overall, can recommend.

Our family love the easy going atmosphere of this great park....Good scooter country.... An excellent playground for the kids .... Lovely trees .... And now a really fab cafe! Brown and Green serve delicious cakes, great coffee and superb rolls filled with good quality bacon and our absolute favourite egg and haloumi cheese! I know that is an odd combination but it really is delicious! And each roll is made with great care.You may have to wait for your meal but it is well worth it!

Summertime and it's easy living in Mayow Park, Sydenham. The talented Florence perched on a stool on the verandah croons her away through an eclectic mix of Gershwin, Irving Berlin and the great American songbook. It's Jazzy Monday (11.30-1pm) at Brown and Green. Cafe afficiandos include what looks like a toddlers' convention with attendant mums or grandparents, workers from home with their laptops, assorted dogs and babies in buggies. Inside the quirky pavilion cafe there's plenty of breakfasts and snacky things on offer. I must move on from the delicious bacon and sausage sour dough bap with rocket and tomato. The scrambled eggs with feta, coriander and chilli look wonderful and big breakfast ... big! But most of all it's a hit with the ever discerning Miss Izzy aged two and a half. The cheese sandwich is demolished, Apple juice in a carton "all gone" and the art books and colouring materials the beginning of a creative career. This cafe with allotments on one side and community gardens on the other is a delightful corner of a most interesting and interactive park in South London. And then on Mondays there's the wonderful Florence on vocals as well. "Heaven, I'm in Heaven ...!"

In the lovely Mayow park, this is a fab little coffee shop serving some delicious food, notably cake!! Would definitely recommend it, worth walking through the park for!