Cafe Pera in Richmond upon Thames

Sadly a disappointing experience having not been here for a few years. I remember a well priced good quality cafe. Nostalgia is a wicked liar! Popped in for a couple of takeaway baguettes and it was all a bit disorganised. We waited a while before our order was taken of a bacon baguette and a cheese salad baguette. We asked what type of baguette it was and were told it was a French stick type. It wasn’t and was more of a ciabatta type bread and a very small one at that. A dusty one to boot. The two baguettes and a tea in the smallest cup in the world came to over £17. A tea about the size of my small finger. Hot water must be getting expensive! After a few deep breaths we paid the money given our order was in process. The baguettes were very disappointing for the price, with a a small amount of bacon in one and a single slice of cheese in the other, although the salad quantity was passable. For the money I’d expect everything to be plentiful and exceptional, but it was a bit of a rip off I’m afraid. Paying £7-8 for a baguette is pretty mad stuff and not something I’ve ever experienced in the area or even in central London. I’ve been too many places in the course of recent history central or in the vicinity. They seemed to be struggling with table service too and people were coming to the counter to order following long waits meaning they overtook us waiting at the counter. Some would say style over substance, but the substance was really lacking. The style didn’t count for much if that was the bargaining token of choice. Worse still is we were still hungry after the minuscule portions and turns out there was the Twickenham Cafe a few doors down. The food was half the price and double the portion/quality. Needless to say that will be choice in future. I feel pretty disingenuous to direct people elsewhere but in this circumstance I feel it is necessary. Update from the hospital: My wallet is still recovering from open heart surgery but doctors say there is some hope. I’m happy to find a defibrillator in my will if I don’t make it. Here’s hoping!

Amazing customer service and amazing food

Fuimos allí con la familia y tuvimos el mejor brunch fresco y delicioso. pedimos café brunch y té de hierbas todo fresco y hecho en el corazón

The service was commendable - the ladies were really good but I am a bit disappointed with the food - the carrot cake was dense. Baba Ganoush and poached egg on the sourdough bread was okay, nothing great in terms of flavour and the coffee was also okay, I didn’t enjoy it. Maybe I didn’t choose the right things that is good, like the English Breakfast as other reviewers have suggested.

Went here for bacon sandwiches for lunch and got charged £7 for a wafer of bread and 2 pieces of bacon that we saw them buy from the convenience store next door. Ask for brown sauce and got ketchup and brown sauce together?? Avoid at all costs of u don't want to be left hungry!!

Delicious coffee and friendly service!

Great coffee and amazing service, definitely recommend!

Big breakfast, bigger plates, coffee great, pleasant place but a bit on the pricey side for me.

Very friendly atmosphere and great choice for breakfast. Some lovely dishes I want to try next visit

Love this little gem! Their breakfasts are the best in Twickenham! Great staff and owner who is involved in the community. Strong lovely Turkish coffee and delicious cakes. Also dog friendly!

Popped in for a coffee, what a lovely place, very welcoming staff and nice atmosphere, the coffee is one of the best I've had.

Este encantador lugar ofrece café artesanal y desayuno recién hecho, envolturas, tostadas y pasteles. Hacen pasteles de queso caseros de San Sebastián 10 de 10 y huevos turcos muy bonitos yum yum.

Gorgeous breakfast, lovely staff, cannot wait to come back again soon

Acabo de tomar un magnífico brunch en el café pera seguido de una encantadora llovizna de limón casera GF y tarta de queso vasco antes del rugby! Fantástico, amable servicio un maravilloso negocio independiente, muy contento de que reservamos! Gracias y nos vemos pronto! Nicky 😊

Cafe Pera in Twickenham is a hidden gem. From the moment I walked in, I was struck by how cosy and inviting the space is. The staff are incredibly friendly and make you feel welcome right away. The menu is a wonderful. If you’re in the area and fancy something a bit different, I’d highly recommend popping in for a relaxed meal. I’ll definitely be returning to try more of the menu.

Good friendly service. I liked the fact that I was given a jug of tap water rather than just a glass. Food was tasty. My order was slightly wrong. I would recommend. Hand sanitizer was on every table such a good idea before eating a sandwich. I will return. 2023 On returning recently and I was hugely disappointed. Different staff who were very friendly and attentive I had a tuna and cheese and mayo sandwich. It was boring. The bread was nothing special just normal, no side dressing and it wasn't a full sandwich. I was disappointed for the money. Not sure I will return 2025 Thank you so much for the reply which I appreciate your response. My 2nd post says it was posted 2weeks ago. I am not sure what has gone wrong with Google maps but that visit to Cafe Pera was at least 18mths ago. Thanks again 😊

Personal amable y servicial. Buena elección en el menú y porciones generosas. La sopa estaba muy sabrosa y la baguette de salchichas estaba deliciosa.

Un lugar tan amable, acogedor y confiable. Un embrujo normal para nosotros. Nunca deja de ofrecer exactamente lo que desea en un lugar de desayuno de fin de semana.

Very friendly staff and tasty food and drink, highly recommended.

Pera makes the best Baklava, it's absolutely delicious, homemade straight from the kitchen. We always buy our treat from Pera.

Precioso café con personal muy amable y servicial. Fuimos a comer un domingo ligero. Tengo un café con leche de soja descafeinado que estaba delicioso. Mi compañero tuvo un desayuno cocinado que él disfrutó. Hice aplastar el aguacate en una tostada que estaba sabrosa. El servicio fue excelente y la cafetería está limpia y acogedora. Siempre trato de incluir algunos comentarios constructivos, así que lo único que podría sugerir sería elevar la presentación de la comida. Por ejemplo, un poco de guarnición o rociado de semillas de girasol o berros en la tostada de aguacate realmente llevaría las cosas al siguiente nivel. Tuvimos una mañana encantadora en Café Pera. Gracias a todos.

El personal es estupendo no podría ser más amable , excelente comida yo tenía el inglés completo y estaba muy lleno después de terminarlo mi esposa e hija ambas tuvieron el desayuno pera . La comida es de muy alta calidad y muy bien cocinada. ¡Muy recomendable!

Great place. Owner is great craic. Food was on point and the Turkish coffee..lovely!

Very good food and a friendly service with a local charm - definitely would recommend it for everyone in the area 👍🏼

fantastic place for breakfast and i art a quality cappucino, very welcoming, first-class service, I would repeat without a doubt.

Fantastic cafe with a delightful atmosphere. Staff are very pleasant and welcoming. Just moved into the local area and will definitely be visiting again.

Amazing food and amazing staff. Service was incredible and the staff were so friendly and helpful would definitely recommend

Great little local cafe - always friendly and great food and coffee. Cakes are also to die for.

Increíble sabor, gran comida hecha con ingredientes de primera calidad. Personal muy amable que te hace sentir muy bienvenido. ¡Seguimos volviendo!

Delicious food and great atmosphere!

Food was tasty, service was very friendly and prices were good. In particular the cheesecake deserves special mention as it was amazing!

Este lugar es siempre un placer visitar, me llevo a todos mis huéspedes aquí! El personal es muy amable y acogedor. La comida es increíble, con el shakshuka, mezze, batidos y matcha lattes que son imprescindibles. Además, es perro - amistoso también, que es una gran ventaja! Una visita obligada si estás en la zona!

Ate here today with my two kids and father in law, food was great, staff were lovely. Very good value.

The Staff our wonderful so friendly and welcoming even to our dog The chef, Gagan makes the most delicious cakes I had his carrot cake made on the day I can honestly say (and I’ve tried a few) it is the most phenomenal and delicious carrot cake I have ever eaten ! I would HIGHLY Recommend ! Thankyou 😎 see you again soon Holly

Lovely early morning breakfast after a pick up from Heathrow. Friendly staff and great atmosphere.

Very quaint place with excellent food! The staff was phenomenal! Always service with a smile! Also, one the the best pieces of carrot cake I've ever had!!!

lovely place !! service is good at cafe pera and food is good. Gagan was great at service

Cafe Pera is a standard breakfast place for myself and the family to visit (almost weekly). The food has always been delicious and the service always comes with a smile! This is definitely a wonderful place for a meal!

It is a great place for lunch the food is very delicious and the price is very reasonable, you should definitely try it. I highly recommend it to everyone.

Nice food, good prices & really friendly staff

Always lovely to stop in for coffee, breakfast, or something sweet 😋! Recently, I asked Gagan to bake one of his delicious cakes for my wife's birthday, and he didn't disappoint! The carrot cake Gagan made was absolutely fantastic, and big enough to feed a small army! Charming cafe, friendly staff, and extremely yummy cakes!

Cafe Pera does the best food, especially the bisque cheesecake, it’s one of the best I’ve ever had, Thank you

One of the best cafes in twickenham. Fantastic service, delicious homemade cakes and the best salmon brunch 🥰

A place we have been going to for many years. Tastes great every time. The service is very good. Everyone is very friendly. Highly recommend.

I cannot fault Café Pera! Such a warm greeting as soon as you step in the door! The staff are fantastic. The food is amazing. Delicious. We will definitely go again next time we are in Twickenham.

This is where you want to go for breakfast in Twickenham! I'm not from the area but I felt so welcome at Cafe Pera. The service was the best I've maybe ever had. The staff seemed genuinely happy and it showed in how smiley and polite they were. My partner started coughing at one point and from the other side of the cafe, the waitress noticed and brought her a glass of water without any word from us. The food was really tasty (exactly what I wanted), affordable and had a surprisingly generous portion size. I would go out of my way in the future to come here.

We had lovely breakfast here and amazing sausages x

Absolutely delicious breakfast. Huge range. Not just traditional English breakfast but a huge variety. Husband had the Pera breakfast and a cappuccino. I had crushed avocado and a black tea.

Lovely, cosy, and very clean premises with an excellent choice of breakfast variety to meet anyone's expectations and demands. The quality is very high and definitely worth the price. The owner and the staff are most courteous and friendly. Can't recommend it enough. I'm looking forward to returning here. Harika misafirperverliğiniz için çok teşekkür ederiz.

When in Twickenham, don't miss out on this Artisan, family run cafe. Best coffee, cakes, and pastries in the area. Dine in or take away. Cozy atmosphere. Very friendly and accommodating staff.

Lovely, lovely people, great service, really yummy food, reasonable prices. You will have to try the fresh, home made cakes!Definitely recommend. We will be back for sure!

Very friendly staff and good food. Service was excellent :)

Amazing cafe, highly recommend homemade treats are delicious!

Beautiful little cafe, really yummy breakfast will definitely be going back ☺️

Great little cafe excellent service and extremely friendly. Great way of start the day England v Wales. Recommend to book on international days.

Cafe Pera was a delightful experience. Their English breakfast is top-notch, boasting a satisfying taste and quality ingredients. For those with a sweet tooth, their hot chocolate is a simply lovely indulgent treat. Staff members ensure that customers feel welcomed and attended to promptly, enhancing the overall dining experience. We felt very welcomed throughout the amiable service. Overall, Cafe Pera earns high marks for its delicious offerings, excellent service, and inviting atmosphere. It's a place worth revisiting, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to others in the area.

Went there for breakfast with friends on Sunday morning. Couldn't fault it in any way! Food was excellent. Atmosphere really friendly and welcoming. Would definitely recommend it.

A gem 💎 on Twickenham. Try the chai latte os so delicious. The owner is really friendly and the place is amazing 👏

Great local cafe that deserves your support ! Welcoming owner and staff.

Perfect little cafe! Homely community feel, with great service and food. Would give it a 6* if I could

Always a great breakfast here !

We have just moved to this area and had a power cut today! Cafe Pera welcomed us, let us use their wifi, power to charge our phones and let my son do his online lecture in the cafe! We had a delicious lunch and drinks and they could not have been kinder. It’s a lovely friendly cafe and they are very welcoming to dogs too so we’re here with our golden retriever!

Went for a late breakfast this morning. Great service. Great staff. Awesome Turkish dish. Be back soon.

The staff were great and extremely accommodating to us with our double buggy. We popped in for toasted sandwiches and they were delicious

Simply what everyone needs, great coffee, great food selection, friendly service :)

Had a great brunch here. The Owner went out of his way to seat us and create space for our buggy. Highly recommend!

Lovely staff, welcoming on entering the cafe. Good, flakey croissant (still warm).

I love this cafe. Cosy and friendly and the foods great.

An excellent option for vegan/vegetarians. Excellent Accommodating Service! The food was excellent! I’d eat here again if I could!

I've been to this lovely little café for breakfast about half-dozen times over the past few years while staying in the area and it's always been excellent. Good coffee and food, very friendly welcome and very attentive service.

Great breakfasts and the staff are super attentive and friendly. Gagan and Sanju are very smiley and happy. Great family feel to this place :-)

The coffee is great and the quality of the food is a top notch 👍 it a 10/10 for me

Sat in Cafe Pera now having just enjoyed a wonderful breakfast. My wife said that it's the best bacon she has ever tested and I concur that it was delicious. This is such a lovely little gem of a place, a warm and friendly welcome, attentive staff and the best breakfast around!

What a super duper place this is! Customer service is out of this world, you literally get treated as part of the family even though you have just walked in. The food was as great too! Then we learnt they have opened an evening venue which sadly we couldn’t visit but will definitely on our next visit… Thank you for great service and great food 💛

the food was fresh and delicious, the staff were super nice and i had a really nice time, the decorations were also great. would definitely come again.

Lovely for brunch. Nice food and staff.

Great vegan breakfast and lovely coffee. Nice friendly staff.

Good, peaceful little cafe! Try the falafel sandwich and cake.

Excellent distinctive tasting coffees

Cafe Pera is exactly what I would want from a family-run local cafe ❤️ JJ and his staff are always so welcoming and so friendly. He was the first person we met when we moved to the area and it was a very warm welcome. We’ve been going back ever since for coffee and some great lunchtime baguettes. The cooked breakfast is also superb!

Amazing little café in Twickenham. Went past a number of times but always resisted the urge. Finally went a week ago and pleasantly surprised. The staff were very accommodating and they do a proper mixed grill with all the trimmings. Highly recommended from this guy.

Great little cafe, very friendly service and the food was excellent. I'm not local but if I am in the area again I would gladly have breakfast here.

First time here & I have driven past this place numerous times … the coffee was on point but I had to leave a review for the carrot cake !! OMG ! 💯 homemade and super moist & being a baker myself I am a stickler for when I am served mass produced tasteless cakes ! I did eye up the lemon drizzle cake so that’s on my next list ! Well done & I will be back sooner than you think 😀

Went with a group of 12 hungry lads on the way to Twickenham on Saturday and couldn't fault it . We were made really welcome by our friendly host. All 12 big breakfasts were cooked really well and all were hot . It's definitely our match day breakfast venue in the future

Lovely little cafe with fresh food and friendly staff

Genuinely the friendliest staff I've come across. We popped in the morning before the rugby, great food and coffee. So good we went back the next morning. Beware the full English is huge.

What a lovely place..lemon cake was amazing thank you.

The food is good, prices are average, owners are helpful and smiling

Excellent food and such a lovely place 🥰 with caring service. Really cozy!

Wonderful staff - Always smiling and accommodating. Child & dog friendly and the breakfast is delicious!

It was a cosy small place but it was The best brunch very tasty The Turkish guy was very polite and nice

Lovely little spot. Fresh food in good portions. The crushed avocado on toast with poached egg and salmon was delicious.

Amazing breakfast... lovely staff too.

Amazing breakfast at Cafe Pera! Excellent food. Murat & Seçil very friendly. Make you feel at home. Please visit.

Had the most fabby veggie breakfast at Cafe Pera. Every element was delish. Great coffee and such friendly, warm and welcoming service

I love Pera. Everyone is so friendly and the breakfasts are delicious. Really good quality food and great coffee too.

Friendly owners, nice place to catch up with friends on breakfast on a Saturday morning.

cheapest food product and poor service totally i chose wrong cafe today and i will not come in again.

What a lovely atmosphere at this cafe! Very kind and polite staff, tasty food and coffee, I would definitely recommend and visit this place again! :)

Perfect little cafe. Good hosts coffee and breakfast!