Caffe Amici in Kingston upon Thames

This is a really nice cafe. IMO the best coffee in Surbiton and with a nice seating area - which I guess not many people know about. The pastries are easily the best in Surbiton. Bit of a gem.

Every time he comes to Surbiton my grandson heads straight to Sopratutto for an amazing ice cream. All the flavours are delicious and this is real ice cream, Italian style, I would thoroughly recommend. I would say this is more a take away cake coffee and ice cream bar rather than a sit down restaurant, it is tiny, but there are a couple of tables outside.

If you tire of big noisy cafes in Surbiton, Soprattutto fits the bill as a good place for individuals. It's a thin sliver of a coffee shop, serving ice creams as well as the usual array of biscuits and cakes. The cafe has had lots of different incarnations (K's, Delicafe, Amici etc), and no one has been able to make it pay as it has so few covers in such a tiny corridor. But full marks to everyone for persistence. You can almost always get a small table to yourself. Seats 20, strong coffee with a toasted flavour.

I have visited a few times with family and on my own and have enjoyed every visit. The shop is very petite and cosy. Coffee is fantastic and the food is great too and all reasonably priced. They offer pastries and sweet treats including ice creams. And also panini, soups and pasta dishes. The atmosphere is relaxed and the staff are friendly. There are toilet facilities available I would say that this coffee shop might not be suitable for wheelchair or pram access as it's quite narrow.

always meant to try the ice cream in here and the recent heatwave was a perfect opportunity. Really cosy atmosphere inside and a lovely mellow flavoured mocha ice cone which was filled all the way to the hilt. Perfect.

When I’m in the area for work I come here. It’s intimate and low key, you always get great service as the staff remember you and are very accommodating. Yummy gelato at decent prices..coffee is very nice too and affordable.

Would say arguably Surbitons best coffee, not sure about the food there as I haven’t tried it but would highly recommend a take away coffee form there.

Popped in for a morning coffee and had a little Nutella pastry too. It was really lovely and the owner was very friendly too. Definitely coming back for gelato soon as I’ve had it there before and it’s great!

Visiting over weekend during half term from Italy, popped in for "gelato" that my friends recommended. I was surprised at great gelato quality and went on to try espresso- true quality coffee- perfect! In Milan it would be rammed with locals- this is true italian-feel Cafe! And by the way- when I asked refill of tap water here- NEW glass arrived!!! You are really paranoid about Health and Safety in London, just relax guys- its a Cafe! Definitely recommending to everyone!!!

Just looking for a nice espresso coffee nearby and I found this place. Friendly and quiet, very nice. Beeing from south Europe I found a place with coffee that fits my taste.

I came here this afternoon for some lunch with a friend of mine. At first it looked very nice by the entrance. Once ordered and sat down. We noticed it was a tad grubby. Started with our table feeling sticky and our tea cups were a little stained. When our food arrived...my ham and cheese croissant was soggy and did not look edible . My friend "chicken salad" was even worse! Very burnt and hard. It just wasn't pleasant at all. So we ended up leaving. The place it self could do a make over and more attentive chef!

I had the aubergine parmigiana, which was nice, but portion size a bit small. Cafe is very small inside, so not many tables, but service was good.

A little oasis in busy Surbiton High street - great Italian coffee, and delicious pastries, panini,and soup. Lovely, friendly atmosphere and service. A great place to meet up with friends, but equally ok to have a coffee etc on your own.

Stopped for coffee based on TripAdvisor reviews. The coffee shop is narrow so don't try and bring in strollers. The service was excellent, coffee great and the pastry and donuts were excellent. Highly recommended.

This a microscopic coffee place in the heart of Surbiton, just a dozen or so seats. I have enjoyed this place since it opened as the Amici. It has slipped a little in its current incarnation but is still a great place for a chat, a coffee, and a couple of canoli

I've raved about this place for years to anyone who'll listen, so I was sad to see that standards have really slipped. Firstly, the girl serving didn't seem to understand me, when I asked for the papers, she gave me a piece of paper (turns out they've stopped providing papers at the weekend, such a shame). She also assumed I was ordering the aubergine parmigiana, when I'd just asked if it was available. I'd have ordered it anyway, but she needs to work on her communication! When the food arrived it was TINY. Absolutely delicious, hence the 4 stars but really really small portions (have had this dish before). When I questioned it, the guy said ' I don't decide the portion size' charming! Not giving up on this place as the coffee and food is fantastic, just hope they read this and make some changes.

Lovely coffee and pastry. Very friendly service. Amazing how many tables in such a small space, but doesn't feel claustrophobic

Fuimos por primera vez después de ver que es no. 1 en tripadvisor. Me sorprendió bastante cómo se abrió para acomodar asientos en el interior. Me fui con una sonrisa y hola para ser recibidos por una mujer joven con un enfoque severo que actuaba...

I've been eyeing this cafe for quite a while and especially love exploring the local ones, however I was a...

Sé que ha estado aquí por un tiempo, pero esta fue mi 1 visita a la calle. Un buen café y repostería italiana. También me gustó el hecho tan pronto como me senté me dieron un vaso de agua. Una de mis mayores quejas es...

Pareció que joya buscando un lugar para comer. No me decepcionó en absoluto porque tenía realmente sabrosa lasaña por un precio razonable. También panini con ingredientes frescos, genial para un bocado rápido. De mi amigo me encanta su pastelería y chocolate espeso italiano caliente. Es un lugar muy bueno con un personal siempre atento y comida increíble y café, altamente recomendado! !

Vine aquí hoy para el almuerzo con un colega de trabajo y tomamos la peor comida que he estado!

A nice cosy place with great coffee and incredible pastries, especially the pain au chocolat. Definitely will be going back!

Small but very nice and cosy cafe, with best Italian coffee and treats, don't forget to try lasagna or parmigiana (VEG) for lunch!! very fast WiFi, and friendly atmosphere, like home:)

very quick internet Wi-Fi, small cosy place with GREAT coffee and traditional Italian nibbles (sweet and savoury),Definitely place to visit when you are in Surbiton. Very friendly service, I could come in with my dog- much appreciated! Little place with BIG heart and reasonably priced offering.

The best place for a coffee in Surbiton - by miles. It's a very narrow frontage, and easily overlooked. The tables are hardly visible from the street. Discovered it only a couple of weeks ago, and have since been back twice. Coffee is very good - delivered with a glass of water - but best of all is that the pastries come with a little cup of real dark chocolate for dipping. And fantastic value, too. Current deal of large coffee plus pastry and chocolate cost around £3.50.

This cafe has changed name and is now SOPRATTUTTO. It still has delicious pastries and Italian gelati. The lasagna wth salad is very nice but could be better for they have no alcohol licence. This is disappointing so I shall stick to the coffee & pastries.

Space is limited, but it feels cosy and the hot chocolate is amazing! Authentic nibbles and some with an English twist and service with a smile, always.

This is one of my favourite place in Surbiton. It is such a cosy and welcoming place and you can taste the best coffee in town. The food is really delicious and so genuine. Perfect place for a brunch, a coffee break or a nice treat!

Set behind a tiny shop face, Amici offers a limited menu : Coffees,and other drinks, with cakes and Italian delicacies, plus a variety of panini and a few hot pasta dishes etc, authentic in style. In my experience, all are of good quality, and acceptable cost. The area is small, and may be judged cramped or "friendly", depending on when and with whom you are there.Many clients seem to be "dropping-in" for a quick snack ... as well as occasional family groups etc. I like the atmosphere.

We love the friendly Italian staff, coffees and focaccias in this small cafe hidden in Surbiton. I go frequently. Recommended! They also have good wifi, plenty of power sockets, plus... a customer favourite... amazing brownies with chocolate sauce. Thanks.

It was just before lunchtime, my wife was going to the gym, she needed the loo, we went across to the YMCA, I thought we might have lunch there. I sat and waited and waited, plenty of older folks drifted in for lunch and the Monday specials. Eventually my wife reappeared but we headed across to the bus stop. I had my eye on Cafe Amici but she really didn't fancy it, too small, too dark. I said come on lets give it a quick try - I'd walked past so many times and wondered what it was like. Yes it is small but I suppose you could say it has a certain charm. I think it trades on being authentic Italian. The cappuccino was small but tasty. The green tea absolutely fine in a pot. We were served separate glasses of water too. The nibbles looked tempting but we didn't try them. Change from a fiver.

This is a bit of a TARDIS - from the outside you wouldn't imagine how much is inside.Good coffee and excellent pastries, friendly staff and a great atmosphere. I expected it to feel cramped inside but actually it doesn't at all. Highly recommended.

Love this tiny coffee shop so much! The staff are lovely and very attentive as well as having a pastry and cake selection to die for! All pastries come with a shot of melted chocolate which is such a unique touch. Love this place for a catch up with friends or for catching up with work. I would recommend the almond croissant or chocolate brownie! I'm yet to try their lemon drizzle cake...It is so reasonable and could spend hours here!

This is a fantastic independent coffee shop where the staff are really friendly and provide great service. The coffee and food is delicious and reasonably priced. I definitely recommend it and is the best coffee shop in Surbiton.

Since April 2016 this is the pace for my espresso and a lovely buongiorno!!!!!!This what indipendent coffee shop means and should taste!

Far too long since I was last here. Not at all surprised that this has become the top coffee shop in Surbiton. Took another part of my family today and they loved the pastries, croissants, coffee & hot chocolate. Shall be under pressure from remaining family members who have not yet been priviledged.

My husband visits a few times a week and we also buy ground coffee to make at home. The Coffee is great and the lunches and cakes are really tasty, just the right amount.The owners always try to accommodate, yesterday we had our son with us asleep in his pram but they squeezed us in and looked after us. Would very much recommend.

This is our second visit and it is becoming a firm favourite. Really really good coffee exactly as it should be. Great authentic atmosphere, helped by the noise and chatting in Italian. Snug but that adds to the ambience. The pastries are also a cut above. The size means it's not pram friendly which is not an issue for me, but something to keep in mind..

The experience at Caffé Amici is one of the best you can have, without the needs to travel to Italy. The food quality is outstanding and the owners and staff create a family-like atmosphere.They greet you with a warming Buongiorno and are attentive to any customer needs.Well done guys.

Great place for coffee, cake and lasagna with friendly service, wifi, usually a few local Italians dinning inside. Can be full during lunch times.

The latte is really good but what I am really badly addicted to is the Melanzane Parmigiana. If you like that dish.... Well this is where you will go to heaven! I keep going back to have a fix, I managed once to not order it to try something else, I tried the lasagna. It was very good. So are the panini sandwiches, full of flavour. But nothing beats the Melanzane Parmigiana!! It's like going to visit Nona!! Well done Amici!

Caffe amici is an undoubtedly meeting point, between good coffee, that is a treasure and also good friends, which are a pleasure.I have really appreciated the relevance of the customer service,that tends to create an unforgettable atmosphere, underpinned by their sympathy, and also accompanied by traditional Italian songs.I'm looking forward to reading further reviews, which agree with mine!

friendly staff, good coffee. small number of tables and chairs so if you are a group you may need to book.

The espresso is wonderful and the welcome with typical italian hospitality.Will I recommend it to my friends? Without hesitation...

Friendly Staff, Great service! You get a shot of hot chocolate with any pastry you order - such a nice touch and so yummy!

This was my third visit to Amici. There are so many cafes in surbiton but this one gets my vote for its friendly staff, great coffee and tempting pastries. Next time I will stop for lunch.

Caffe Amici has the most incredible coffee, my Americano was smooth and creamy, and the flavour was just right. My sister and I shared a custard tart but I have my eye on the Cannoli for next time! This was my fist visit, I will definitely be going back! The staff were friendly and welcoming.

A very wellcoming place with super friendly staff and high quality coffe... authentic italian coffe!!!And they serve amazing cooked food as well... I ate the best Parmigiana ever in UK!!As italians, we always feel at home when we come here!

In a town full of chain coffee shops Caffe Amici is a wonderful hidden secret. The coffee is smooth, served at the perfect temperature and the hot chocolate is beyond delicious. Try a scrumptious cake or a snack lunch, everything is good.The staff are so friendly, nothing is too much trouble and they know their coffee. Why throw your pounds away on a tax dodging chain when you can support a small local hard business, give the "mockacoffees" a miss and try a real drink instead.

Lovely authentic Italian cafe...if it wasn't for the weather outside I would have believed I was in Italy.Loved their almond croissants served with chocolate dip.This is definately my new local favorite

FOOD; I went for brunch and we had the sharing platter which was plenty of food and delicious! Limited menu but it is a small place so that was expected. They serve italian cakes and pastries with coffee but also hot dishes such as meatballs.AMBIANCE; it really feels like a little piece of Italy has come to Surbiton. Lots of Italian pictures and decor with Italian and many Italian customers. It is very small however so you can do a bit of elbow knocking and not ideal if you want a private conversation however the small space does add to the charm. SERVICE ; friendly staff with very good service.

Great coffee (ask for a grande) in this cute little place in Surbiton just near the YMCA. They do great little cakes too. Not had lunch here but fully intend to in the not too distant future. Bought a pack of their fresh coffee which is really delicious. As there are so many Italian people using this cafe you almost feel like you are in Italy!! Great feeling, just love it.

This has become a lovely small place that my girlfriend and I enjoy going to! It's small, cute and cosy and the food there is incredible! I loved the hot chocolate and the vibe of the place is lovely! The reason I gave it 4 out of 5 stars is due to the coffee. It just tastes a little boring compared to other coffee shops in the area and it's not really something to be excited about. Other than that, I still really enjoy visiting the shop :)

Lovey cafe pleasant Italian waiters good coffee and pastries nice place for breakfast or a quick snack.

Had a lovely coffee in this place. Lovely and quiet and nice atmosphere. Inside seating a little hard on the backside but an all round nice experience.Thank you caffe Amici!

Great place. Wonderful coffee. Attentive service too. I had a small amount of coffee spilt on a saucer. The owner noticed me wiping it and immediately came over and gave me a new saucer plus serviette. He wiped the glass too. I did not even ask him to do anything. He noticed and gave great service.

Amici is hands down one of Surbiton's best independent coffee shops. The coffee is sublime and I was given a taster of their chocolate today (proper Italian chocolate) and it's out of this world! I haven't eaten there yet but the food looks fantastic and judging by the satisfied looks on people's faces as they dig in, I assume it's as good as everything else they do. Friendly staff too! You can't beat being greeted by smily faces and great service! Why anyone would opt to go to one of the chains over this gem, I don't know!

I had today's special - chicken cacciatore takeaway for lunch. this came with salad and bread. I was able to choose the bread - thank you. I had focaccia before and i didnt like it. so this time i had olive ciabatta. food was lovely!!! it was mouth watering!!! beautiful. staff is so friendly and i understand why people like this place. I can eat this every day. I absolutely loved it. Thank you!!!!

From the moment you open the door, the rich aroma of very good coffee hits you which is just what I love about a good Caffe. Quaint & only a few tables, this is really an authentic Italian caffe & I voted it "best coffee in England" following my recent family holiday!On my departure, I made sure to pop in & purchase a 500g bag of their coffee beans & a packet of biscotti. I enjoyed their mortadella panini toasted sandwich which was incredible.

Of all the cafes i have been to in the UK, this is the BEST. Having enjoyed a cappucino before i eat lunch @ the very excellent local Chines, i decided i needed to go back for a coffee after lunch. The taste is soooo good I even bought 500g of the ground coffee which the owner explained to me how to get the best out of it in my Italian espresso machine.

forget cafe nero or starbucks: best coffee in Surbiton, in cosy cafe, with friendly service (and great cakes and canoli)

I absolutely love this place - My husband and I stupidly went to Pizza Express for lunch as we were new to the area and didn;t know anywhere else.He had ordered a melanzane parmigiana in Pizza express and it was small and expensive and pretty average. We walked past Caffe amici and I felt like a coffee so we stopped. The latte was perfect and when I told them we had just tried melanzane and were not impressed, the waiter said, "Wait, let me make you some of our parmigiana to try - free of charge!" I was so surprised - it was a million times better than pizza express and he wouldn't take a penny for it - it was a trial size so he gave it to us as a treat !I wish we lived closer - I'd definitely go back !

One of the most perfect cafes I've ever been to. The owners have done a marvellous job with this litter place The food and drink is nothing short of superb and the service could not have been better. I've a feeling this little place is going to be a weekly haunt. Just go.

Have been there a few times now and the coffee and food are great. Everything presented with care and attention to detail

This small cafe in the heart of Surbiton does excellent coffee and cakes and biscuits. Friendly people working there also, and even the background music tends towards the Italian (Al Bano and Romina Power? Adriano Celentano?). I very often call in here on my way to work in the morning and their friendly welcome is a great start to the day.

Lovely place, chatty staff. Popped in for coffee but ended up buying lunch. Small menu with carefully chosen items that tasted fresh and delicious. Relaxed atmosphere and clearly very popular with locals. Well done. I think they're going to need a bigger place!

I am an aussie and used to what we call good coffee. This cafe does good coffee. We only had a snack ,but it was tasty enough.There is some terrible coffee in both Kingston and Surbiton ,but the Cafe Amici is excellent. It looks tiny from the outside,but there are several tables inside. Give it a try

Excellent coffee expertly made, lovely Italian food, friendly staff, great music, great atmosphere. This has now become a regular stop for us. The only thing this cafe lacks is space and as it has become a very popular cafe, it is often very busy which just adds to the atmosphere, so get there early if you want a seat for lunch.

I always wanted to try their hot food, so finally i tried their lasagne. As it was a takeaway, it came with a small container with the rosemary bread. it was £6, very very very small portion, but it was lovely. the complimentary bread was too dry and it was not edible. I think it was just little too pricy for such a small portion....Staff are so friendly, and i will go there for coffee, but i will stick to coffee only.

Great coffee, great chocolate sauce served with almond croissants for a decadent brunch. If you're lucky they might even sing for you!

I paid a visit after it was recommended to me. It is a tiny shop with a large personality. The coffee is imported from Italy and is the best I've ever had, the quality and price puts any coffee chain to shame.The owners are very friendly and it seems like they have an Italian customer base too which just adds to the feeling that you've actually stepped into Italy for a coffee! I will definitely be returning for more and to sample the appealing home made food menu.Highly recommended

I am sooo happy there is a cute little place in Surbiton just a couple of minutes from me where I can get my coffee fix. Its cute, the staff are incredibly nice, muffin came warm and coffee is as it should be! Strong and beautifully tasting! love it!

Moved to Kingston/Surbiton area on Sunday- came here Monday and Tuesday morning... Didn't take me long to find it, and didn't take me long to love it! After reading the reviews here on trip advisor as I looked for a breakfast stop, I was convinced to go. I'm a huge coffee lover, and after spending a term abroad in Italy, I've been looking for that knowledge and taste of coffee again.. Found it here! Had a cappuccino both days, a pastry one day and a ham&cheese croissant the other. All items were delicious. I was very impressed by the way the food was presented- thought has gone into this- which I appreciated. Staff were amazingly helpful, quick, friendly and immediately made you feel welcome. As I sat you can tell this place has many "regulars" as the staff knew their order and conversed with everyone. I might just become one of those regulars! A must try if you are in the area.

I was starting to lose hope and despair that I wouldn't be able to find a decent coffee in Surbiton. I have espresso so can get really picky with my coffee. I've been going here every week for the past 6 weeks and haven't had a bad cup yet. And I highly recommend grabbing a mini cannoli as well.

This little gem is a 2 min walk from my studio in surbiton and I love going to grab my coffee and cake here..so so friendly and its relaxing to sit here and talk to friends:)

Had lunch here at the weekend. A small menu with some classics making an appearance. My wife loves the lasagne here and can't resist it, she said it lived up to her expectations. I opted for the meatball foccacia which I enjoyed but next time I will swap the mozzarella for a different cheese. We aren't coffee drinkers but could tell the coffee would be good here. A delicious chocolate brownie finished off our quick lunch perfectly. Nice to see an independent coffee shop making a name for itself on a high Street otherwise riddled with chains that lack the personal, friendly touch you can get here. I wasn't a fan of the small tables but that's a personal choice and they've done the best with what little space they have. We will be back and next time i shall be trying the lasagne.

first visit to this new addition, and it won't be the last! very authentic little cafe with charming staff, great coffee and a very appealing range of pastries which I hope to experience in the future!i

Popped in when passing by today what a delightful little cafe, tried a latte which was lovely and took home a couple of small pasties which were delicious !

Surbiton’s smallest café is also its cutest.Down the years many have tried – and successively failed – to make a go of this tiny sliver of a shop, sandwiched into a gap between the nail bars and estate agents of Victoria Road.Back in the noughties it was K’s Bites, a lunchtime takeaway which did reasonably good coffee, and had half a dozen stools to perch on.In early 2013 it became the Lebanese DeliCafe, run by the cheery, laid-back Mo Dardouk. But the eight seats he crammed in were simply not enough to make it viable, and he shipped out to run his café in the open air in nearby Kingston Market Place.Then, at the start of 2015, along came business buddies Stefano and Giuseppe, and their first venture, Caffe Amici, was born.They expanded the customer space, and can now squeeze in more than 20 people, all intimately sharing table space on low mini-benches, covered with cushions. You also share conversations. It’s so tightly packed that you invariably say hello to neighbours, bringing back the art of coffee house conversation and debate to London.The snack range is imaginative, Italian and chocolatey.There is wi-fi and a full range of lunchtime food, particularly panini.But the key to a good café is the coffee, and Amici’s is rich, toasty with an excellent burnt-nut flavour; full, strong and envigorating.Each cup is served, as it should be, with a glass of water.Because of the narrowness of the café, it excludes the double-buggy yummy mummies. They have to go up the road to Starbucks, leaving Amici to exist as a true Italian café, filled with coffee aromas and chat.

This recent addition to surbiton's range of coffee shops puts itself at the top. The coffee is authentic and there are a range of yummy snacks including muffins and Italian biscuits etc. They also serve focaccia sandwiches and hot lasagnes etc for lunch! The staff are extremely friendly and give everything they serve a personal touch. It's size is it's only downfall - too popular for the tiny place!

Although I'm not coffee drinker, I love this cafe. (I'm perfectly happy with their hot chocolate ; ))Their focaccia sandwich is fab, home-made lasagne yummy, and green salad is fresh, perfect for lunch. As a local customer, my hubby and I often take lunch away. I'm really glad they open such a charming tasty cafe nearby location. They also sell cakes and Italian food stuff, so handy!! I call it Little Italy in Surbiton.

This place serves great coffee in true Italian style. You won't get a "grande" cappuccino here, it really is served just like the coffees in Italy. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. At the weekend they give out small pastries or biscotti to try, very welcome. I have tried a focaccia sandwich, which was fantastic. Really fresh bread and very large. Someone mentioned that the coffee is better at The Press Room, whilst I agree their coffee is good, it is not done in the proper Italian style. Yes the seats are a little uncomfortable, but this place is tiny and I'm sure they would lose space if they used anything different. So if you like your coffee Italian style this is the place to go.

Perfect Italian food (croissants! salad!! soup!!!)?Perfectly Italian coffee? mocha?Perfectly delightful Italian staff?But you live in Surbiton??....Well, hasten to this Caffe (very Amici) and find your dream catered for.(and yet you may remain in Surbiton...)

Best coffee, best people, amazing location, friendly and comfortable.When you are there you will feel like home!

absolutely love this place, Giuseppe, Stefano, Giuseppina and the rest of the staff are fantastic, their coffee is of superior quality, their aubergine parmigiana is as good as mamma makes it..... as an Italian I can genuinely recommend this place... go there, enjoy and tell other people..

Visited for a short coffee break to catch up with family. Really friendly staff in a small and cosy pace. Would definitely stop by again.

The coffee was too hot, burnt in taste, and looked like it had come out of a hospital vending machine, undrinkable. I'm sure when people say this is Italian coffee they are right, but if you've ever tried Bar Italia in Soho then there is no comparison at all. The best coffee in Surbiton remains The Press Room.I hate leaving bad reviews, so I will swing by this place again in a few months and hope I get something that makes me come back and delete this review.

If you want real Italian Coffee and food then look no further.This a beautiful little intimate coffee house. The decor is lovely and the staff are warm and welcoming.The food, well I can't give it justice here, you'll just have to check it out for yourself.

I popped into this cafe hoping that i could do some work. I ordered a latte, which was lovely. I really enjoyed it. BUT, the tables and chairs are not designed for customers to stay long...chairs were too uncomfortable to sit. what a shame..really what a shame...so i had to finish my coffee very quicky to move to some other coffee shop to carry on my work. The staff was extremely friendly, I really think they are lovely. I had 10p short in cash to my my latte, and the owner said 'don't worry, you pay next time' - ok, 10p was not much, but i loved this time of hospitality and made me want to go back there again. can you please change the furniture?

Delicious Italian coffee and baked goods. We had large croissants served with butter and jam with our coffees. However, the inside seating was backless and didn't look comfortable so we sat at the one outside table with proper chairs. It is a small narrow shop, not very inviting looking, and I hope if they are successful that maybe they can expand to larger premises.

This little place gets better and better.   And friendlier and friendlier. They now do a bigger range of pastries including some bite size ones at under a pound (if all you want is just a nibble to go with your drink) . My only quibble is with the uncomfortable and backless stools. Not for lingering on! They are I appreciate pushed for space but the seating arrangement might benefit from a little rethink in due course.‎

OK, so if you live coffee, come here! It's the only place locally that serves real coffee. That said, the food is pretty decent too as are the smoothies. Music is all Italian here which is a nice touch and the tables are laden with books about coffee (what else!?). Oh and the final thing to point out is that cake is superb here as is the service. If this place wasn't in Surbiton you could imagine it being in Rome or Florence.

The coffee is excellent, the price is right, service is friendly and welcoming. This is an easy place to while away some time before the next adventure.

I am so lucky to have this little gem near me. I love their coffee and the food is so tasty! Perfect for a coffee break or an informal lunch.

Lovely little place. Great coffee. Personal service. Everthing prepared and served with care, passion and attention to detail. Attentive, personal and informal. But it's very small. And the stools are not particularly comfortable!

If you like coffee, then this is your place. Each table is filled with books (written in Italian) about coffee.That said, its worth sampling the milkshakes and smoothies here which for me, are the real heroes of Amici.Food is surprisingly good here with generous portions freshly made. The music is great too, with the sound system being powered by YouTube.Great place to take a good book or a laptp and hide for an afternoon.The owners are authentically Italian and very welcoming.They have a loyalty card system too for regulars.

I'm Italian and I'm a coffee lover and finally I found a place where I can have an espresso, the real one. Try out even the focaccia sandwich: it's amazing and mouthwatering! Very friendly staff. I'm an usual customer now. Be aware: it can provoke addiction!

This place is cool, very friendly staff, great coffee and very nice for a relaxing sandwich at lunchtime. The focaccia sandwich we ordered was great, and lots of nice little touches that show that the staff/owners are passionate about their product.One of the best cafe's in Surbiton.

I'd heard fabulous things about this place and was not disappointed when my partner and I arrived for a Sunday afternoon coffee and cake fix. It is a breathe of fresh air; delicious Italian cakes and delicacies, delicious coffees and a nice and quiet atmosphere. The staff there are super friendly and welcoming. I can only hope it doesn't get so popular that you can't fit people inside!