Life on High in Sevenoaks

Top notch brunch - this isn’t your regular brunch place, it’s top quality, fresh ingredients with great attention to detail across their food. Avocado on toast is amazing and beetroot cured salmon was 🔥. Not sure what is in the pesto but it was outstanding. If we are ever back in Sevenoaks; we will be back!

Whoever owns this place needs to wake up. It is getting a real reputation locally for ignorant service and for being unbelievable slow. Against my better judgement I went with my parents in law who are German and speak little english. They were desperate for a coffee and snack. The staff ignored them (and me) for 20 minutes as they had to have a very important discussion among themselves. Eventually I went and asked if they wished to sell us some food and drinks. The staff are young and appear to think that if you ask Germans who speak little English then they can be condescended to and ridiculed. Horrifyingly bad.

I’ve been to Life on High a few times & always had a good experience with the food & service. Recently I have been struggling with my appetite & eating due to a medical condition. I ordered the eggs royale & when it arrived I found it difficult to eat it. This is a common experience for me at the moment & not related to the food itself. Anyway I was asked by the very kind man who has served me before if my food was ok & I explained the issue. He very kindly offered to take the dish off our bill & told me that next time I could ask for whatever I fancied & they would make it for me. The kindness was so appreciated & really made my day. Thank you so much for your understanding. I want to say too that the service today was excellent as usual & the coffee, hot chocolate & orange juice were fantastic. I will be back 😊

Nice brunch and good coffee and smoothies. Nice find

I went to life on high sevenoaks with my mum as my mum hasn't been to this place before and it was her first time as well To eat there I had a lemon drizzle cake To drink I had a cup of tea and it was just the way I like to have my cup of teas I had a very lovely second experience at life on high sevenoaks The staff that work there are as always are very kind and lovely honest and caring and sweet This place get it's second 5 out of 5 star rating once again Thanks for making my second experience so lovely just like my first time experience was when I went with my dad I think that was the day my mum I remember was working on that day 5 stars all around Lovely staff Lovely cakes Lovely atmosphere Lovely view outside the windows Comfy seats Thanks again for being so kind and lovely to my dad when I came for my first experience at life on high sevenoaks And also thanks again for being so kind and lovely to my mum when I came to life on high sevenoaks for my second exprience Again it was lovely coming back to this place today My mum enjoyed trying out this place for the first time as last time it was dads turn to go to life on high sevenoaks And my mums turn today to go to life on high sevenoaks The service there is very amazing and very lovely as always Have a lovely rest of your Tuesday Enjoy reading your second google review from me Enjoy it I hope the rest of the staff like my second google review I sure they would love to read it

What a little gem of a find. We were passing through and stopped for breakfast. My husband said it was the best bacon he has ever eaten! And the food was very tasty. Finally a place that knows how to cook good quality food with taste and flavour. Being vegetarian myself food can be a bit boring when going out. But was so impressed with the homemade beans and even vegetarian sausage (which I don’t normally enjoy eating). We will definitely come back if we are in the area again.

Love their coffee. Good atmosphere

Great food, fun events, and friendly staff. Photographed here was one of their evening events (Japanese themed). The food was epic and the atmosphere fun and festive. I’ve also been several times during the day, with friends, family, and kids. They’re incredibly kid friendly, the food is always great, and the staff are genuinely kind. Once, we came just after they closed and one of the guys let us in so my daughter could get a sausage roll. How kind!

My meal came quickly but I sat for over 20 mins with a clear plate. Girls to busy chatting to come and see if I required anything else. I was going to have a cake but didn’t bother as was disgusted with the service.

Where the coffee tastes as good as it looks

Lively place with great coffee and pastry, albo very dog friendly

Great coffee. Good place for brunch.

We just had the most incredible breakfast/brunch at LOH. Friendly staff, delicious food and very reasonable. Highly recommend a visit!

Nice place with good food. Service was disappointing. Both coffees did not come with a teaspoon to stir, got given one napkin with two sets of cutlery that was clearly used to dry the still wet cutlery. Asked for more napkins, but ended up having to stand up and ask again at the counter. Overall not the Saturday morning experience I was expecting.

The best coffee, really friendly staff and good playlist of music!

Most important - very good coffee. Straight flat white, but it was great. Coffee cake? Dry and….maybe yesterday’s? Maybe the dryness that comes with too healthy ingredient? Maybe cut too early today (never ideal). Anyway, I ate it all, but I wouldn’t get it again.

I have to say that me and my colleague were working and it was evening time. In desperate need of a coffee and more we googled coffee and Life On High came up. When we turned up. We were truly welcomed with a friendly and warm reception. Lovely coffee, nice decor, warm and friendly atmosphere. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. We had a great conversation and a laugh before we went on our merry ways, back to work but revived. Will we come back here, absolutely, definitely need to taste their cocktails. So when we do and we are not working then, a few cocktails, we shall have. Thank you for making us feel welcome. Take care LoH staff.

Food is delicious, service was impeccable and it was reasonably priced. Couldn't ask for more! Thank you for a lovely lunch!

Having seen the reviews, we tried to book a table for brunch online as we were friends travelling from different locations. We weren't able to book, as they do not accept bookings over the weekend. We popped in and were lucky to find seating. We were welcomed very quickly by a lovely member of staff. However, it soon became very apparent that this wasn't the place for us. It was so dark and so very noisy. There was a good mix of customers, but for us, it was just too noisy. I think the space is lovely and the menu really appealed, but because it's all wooden and metal with very little soft furnishing, there's nothing to absorb the noise generated when busy. Sadly, we made a quick exit.

Great place in Sevenoaks for coffee, brunch or drinks in the evening. Great atmosphere and very nice food. The service is always friendly and efficient. Also dog friendly so if I’m meeting friends with canine companions I always suggest here.

Visited Life on Hi for the first time with my mum & stepdad on Mothers Day. Lyndon the General Manager was so welcoming and friendly, he took the time to talk to us, and he created a really lovely atmosphere. The service, food, menu and drinks were excellent. Dog friendly too which we loved. Wish I’d visited when I used to live near by but will be back next time I’m in Sevenoaks. Thanks for making my mums Mothers Day lunch so great Lyndon and team, keep up the great work.

Lovely breakfast didn’t feel rushed at all staff were very friendly

Had a great breakfast and superb coffee today (21st feb) and service was fine so a Little surprised by some of the reviews but sadly this inconsistency is what makes people disappointed. Huge kitchen which should be capable of producing great food and the staff who served us were excellent but like all businesses especially food retailing, front and back of house need constant monitoring to ensure consistency in both food and service. Will go back soon and hopefully won’t be disappointed.

What a fabulous place! Had an amazing family brunch. Food was amazing as was the service x Thank you for making my family celebration so wonderful!

To celebrate my 50th birthday, we hired Life on High exclusively for a disco themed party. It’s a great venue for intimate parties or dinner parties. Anna was lovely to deal with when enquiring and booking the venue. Lyndon, the GM, was professional, friendly and efficient on the night of the event. The three young staff that worked that night, were great too and all our guests were well fed (lots of great feedback about delicious the food was) and drinks kept well topped up. I highly recommend this cafe/restaurant if you’re looking for an exclusive hire for a party. If not a party, give them a go during the day; they serve yummy breakfasts and lunches, great coffee and drinks!

Lovely place I found when looking for place to work for the morning. Great coffee, service and relaxed atmosphere with a mixed clientele that meant a nice hubbub in background that didn't detract from my work.. Staff were very attentive and in a non intrusive way - with a brilliant gesture when i managed to drop the delicious food I'd just ordered. Thank you team and warmly recommend!

What a lovely place to go for breakfast on a Sunday morning. If they had more tables in the restaurant they would certainly fill them. Food was lovely !! Waiting staff excellent. Always checking that customers had everything. The owner or manager, big guy with longer hair was really friendly and encouraged the kids to play. Can’t speak highly enough. Thank you

We have tried this place four times now. The first experience was excellent (lunch - though since then the menu has been cut drastically) the other three have all been poor, in fact on one occasion "service" was so slow that we just left. The reason why we have given it the benefit of the doubt it is is right next door to the excellent Oxfam bookshop on the high street. They can have somewhat odd opening arrangements, so if we have to wait we pop in here. Today we wanted breakfast. It pretends to be "plant friendly" verging on vegan, but that is just a right on fantasy luckily. However, nothing on the menu appealed to my wife so she passed. In order to avoid her watch me have breakfast, I just ordered a cappuccino and a hot sausage roll once I eventually managed to get the attention of one the the uninterested young staff. Eventually, the coffee arrived with a cold sausage roll. I asked for it to be heated please. I saw the sausage roll make its journey to the kitchen (easily seen from the long table) where it sat cold and unhappy on the counter. And sat. And sat. Coffee finished I tried to ask about progress. They had I think 5 young staff and an older bearded bloke on the counter. The latter was busy..... and so were the 5 young staff - all taking to each other and ignoring the customers. That is a typical problem with this place - the staff distract each other and the customers are a nuisance. After 20 minutes waiting for food I asked for the bill. They told me the roll was being heated in the oven. I could see it wasn't. Service here is ridiculously slow. Always. They treat customers as if it is our fault. Two young staff tried to tell me that the thing was on its way (though it self evidently wasn't and they hadn't bothered to look) and eventually the older bearded gentleman said I would not be charged for it. We paid for the coffee and left. If there is a manager or owner here, he or she needs to get a grip and wake the staff up. They are there to work, not admire each other. BTW the lunch menu has just three things on it (Saturday): a chicken dish, a sausage sandwich and a feta salad. I know people who like us live locally but don't return here because of the limited menu. It's a shame as it is nice inside, the coffee is quite good and ambiance can be buzzy (if a bit mummies with babies at times - so can be noisy). Disappointing to give a bad review, but this experience was not a one off - though it was the worst of our visits.

Always busy so a great atmosphere. Best coffee around and delicious cakes. Loads of vegan options and all round nice vibe

Absolutely perfect brunch. The pancakes are exceptionally tasty, the Life on High Brunch is fresh and something a bit different. Kids pancakes are lovely too. Great ingredients, lovely flavours, everything tastes freshly cooked to order. The owner/manager is super friendly to staff and also seems to treat his staff well (just from overhearing how he interacts with them). Can’t recommend highly enough.

Very nice bacon, avocado and egg sandwich!

Half an hour wait for a bacon bap. Had to practically inhale it to get back to my appointment. Might have been nice if I had time to enjoy it.

Love this place. It’s so good, particularly the coffee

Relaxed family dinner. Food was great - especially the tacos. Washed down with some well made cocktails and a dash of chat and charm from Lyndon and his team. Relaxed venue with a cool music vibe provided by DJ Adam. We will be back!

Just the best place in Sevenoaks; range of ages from babies to pensioners pouring over tablets and laptops, with a wonderful range of canine companions. The food is fabulous and I love that it’s all plant based unless otherwise stated! Service is quietly efficient, food cooked to order so time to mellow, chat with friends or snuggle into one of the corner cushions with a good book.

I had high expectations, based from reviews, for this Cafe, which calls itself "pro-plant cafe". There's no vegan lunch option, as they all contain meat or dairy. There was only a breakfast vegan bap, picture attached, which looks and tastes just bland. Juices and coffees were great, as well as the service and ambience.

Very disappointed! Avocado toast was not special and the homemade beans smelled weird…

Coffee was good, but service is not great at all, forgot about pastries long wait to be noticed, there is definitely room for improvement

Great cafe with friendly service, well presented fresh food and good coffee. They have a great menu with a large range of plant based options. Added to this there is a great range of cakes and pastries for those wanting a smaller meal

Great service, nice ambience, though somehow the experience of the ambience wasn't as great as I am used to. It doesn't matter that the wall painting dropped, its the fact that nobody else moved and checked on the member of staff that caught it. Only thing that left a strange feeling, and stopped me from the perfect 5 for atmosphere. Otherwise great place for father daughter breakfast chat ☺️.

Always great coffee. Always friendly staff

My family and I came for breakfast/brunch. The food was amazing. The staff were friendly and so helpful. Nicest breakfast I’ve ever had!!!

Came in with a friend for coffee and we were so impressed by the super friendly staff and the high quality drinks! We'd love to come back for the food, there were plenty of vegan options and clearly marked allergens.

Nice spot in the High Street, pretty cool and one up from the chains, great coffee. Breakfast baps superb (a bit pricey, but still a treat). Service nice (and I can see this from other reviews) haphazard. Would call in here for a morning coffee any time, although Sevenoaks seems well served for coffee shops - need to come back - also to see how this works later in the day as an all-day concept - morning coffee to lunch to bar to dinner…

Cute cafe, very busy, nice vegan options. A few savory options and pancakes. The vegan breakfast sandwich was pretty dry, so wouldn't recommend.

Decent flat white but disappointing pain au chocolat

Popped in for brunch on a Sunday morning. Food was pricey but delicious and, in my opinion, worth it. Staff were friendly and helpful, particularly the tall gent with the beard who offered to help us move to a freshly cleared larger table when we had our hands full with our young baby. Particular shout out for the clear allergy / dietary information on the menu - incredibly helpful and much appreciated.

The best smashed avocado toast! Fresh smoothies, amazing staff and a really nice atmosphere :)

THE best coffee! Lovely atmosphere. Super friendly staff. I have often worked remotely from there - the wifi is very good. You can also bring your doggy here.

Wow, just wow. The pancakes were incredible, iced coffee and latte were great, and the staff were lovely.

Staff are really friendly, but if you’re offering food it has to start with that. The Falafel‘s were like bullets. As an ex-chef that really irks me when simple dishes are executed badly. The Hummus was watery and tasteless. The portions were minuscule……. (thankfully). Falafel are a basic food to prepare. It’s inexcusable to serve them like that, especially when they charge so much.

I didn’t have a coffee, but the coffee looked acceptable. The atmosphere was very good. But as an eatery…. awful. I had Falafel’s with Hummus and salad. The Hummus was harder than an ice shot, I had to stab them to break them up. The chickpea Hummus was Runny and insipid. The salad consisted of one large leaf, Sliced gherkins and such …… Really not worth the money, and whoever cooked, it doesn’t know how to cook. The portion control was insulting. Although I was happy to not have more because it was not a good eating experience. Eat somewhere else.

What a little gem of a place opened up in the high street of Sevenoaks, delicious food my partner had eggs royal (a delicious gluten free version) and i had a bacon bap on steroids with locally sourced bacon a poached egg advocado and salad in it washed down with a delicious flat whit and ...A mojito, a brunch to die for and a must if you are in Sevenoaks

Fantastic atmosphere and food, great value, but the music was too loud for all of us.

2023 June Had a nice good quality locally sourced breakfast, staff were friendly and professional. Felt the tables were quite close together.

Wonderful food and service! Loved the decor, all on trend and the prices are realistic. Thank you!

Delicious coffee. Very helpful and friendly staff.

Nice coffee and smoothies - would like a few more grab and go options food wise but it's not my shop so can't make that call

10/10 Best pancakes ever! Worth the drive, will definitely be back again x

Really lovely food and quick service and friendly staff.

The best smashed avocado on toast ever, fantastic service from genuine, friendly people. Lovely!

Absolute gem in Sevenoaks. I loved the menu offerings and the team that work there are just so friendly and approachable. We had the pancakes and a plate of salmon / eggs. Just delicious!

Thank you team really helpful and friendly. Food was delicious!

A great spot for a bit of brunch

A lovely gem in the heart of Sevenoaks Staff friendly and welcoming Nice food,nice coffee, good service.

Our initial plan was just to have a cup of coffee before the hike. Then I wanted to have a quick breakfast. Surprisingly the service was very prompt even inside was packed. But I was impressed more by the stylish service and the taste. It's not my local but now and then I want to visit here for their excellent coffee + food + dog friendly

Great coffee. Very busy and bubbling atmosphere, even at 10am.

What an absolute gem. Wicked set up, lovely staff, amazing cocktails and delicious food mixed with disco and house beats. Pure Vibes!! Please set up in Tunbridge Wells - we need you here too!! ♥️ Essential visit for anyone contemplating

What a wonderful cafe ,if you’re in the area you should definitely go in and try their coffee and breakfast menu ,they’re extremely friendly staff ,they’re also dog friendly cafe you can bring your pets in ?service is quick,taste of cafe and tea is great ☺️they have fresh selection off tea ☺️

Fantastic coffee and really delicious food. I can especially recommend the LOH brunch which is a taste sensation! Staff are friendly and the fact the cafe is always busy speaks volumes.

Found the staff unwelcoming and not very friendly/helpful which was disappointinh after reading such good reviews

We sometimes get coffees at Life On High and tend to agree with several other reviews that highlight the slightly questionable service style. It seems like they are going for a blasé hipster vibe but it just comes across as disinterested and slightly chaotic. There is definitely never service with a smile. Luckily the mocha is usually very good so we'll continue to pop in every now and then. I just wish they could encourage the staff to at least appear as if they're interested in giving a decent service.

Lovely little dog-friendly cafe-bar (even for two lanky greyhounds!) Really nice atmosphere, good coffee and delicious vegan sausage breakfast bap, and chocolate muffin. Would definitely go back next time in the area.

Had a lovely lunch with my Wife. The food was top class, very tasty and lovingly prepared. The staff were friendly, smiley, and nothing was too much trouble. We'll be visiting again for sure and I highly recommend this lovely little venue.

Great coffee & hot chocolate. Nice staff, always smiling. Lovely plant-based only restaurant. Pleasant to work from there. Courgette frittas are succulent and so is there salad bowl ! I need to try their tapas night !

Great coffee and lots of veggie and vegan options!

We had lunch here on a weekday, and there was a full house. You could tell it’s good. The food came in a flash and didn’t disappoint us. Fresh with good attention to spice and seasoning. It’s not exactly cheap compared to a cafe, but this is a bar and kitchen I can understand their pricing. Service was great too. Would recommend.

At times it takes a while to get your food, at no fault of their own, it's very popular. Gourmet food and great atmosphere.

Food is great but service is rather slow. Update: 20/10/2022. Food is still great and service has definitely improved. Friendly staff and no wait time to be seated providing there's space available.

Tasty and inventive menu. Good sausage rolls, pastries, cakes, coffee and specialty tea. Friday night wine list looks fun too 😊

my new weekend brunch place with our dog tokyob .absolutely amazing place to have a coffee and food and they are dog friendly staff are so lovely and friendly 😊. coffee and food . coffee is amazing as they roast their own coffee and their blend are so good . as I am a chef I can say I ate today the best egg royale in the uk . egg royale served on a beetroot and sweet potato hash 😋 salmon was marinated to perfection 🥰. and we finished with pancake 🥞 and that's when you say happy end 🤣🤣. thanks and we will be here every weekend 🙌

Very nice atmosphere and great coffee.

Absolutely wonderful vibe here. Friendly happy staff… clean crisp plant filled environment… decent food options for vegans … would love to see some vegan pastries on offer though! Filled cafe almost every seat but still fast efficient service :) Definitely would return 😁

This place offers sensational food. And I mean absolutely sensational! The coffee is also exceptional quality, and the staff are super professional and friendly. Wish I didn’t live over 2 hours away.

Had a lovely macchiato from here! Made as it should be. Delicious!

Gorgeous restaurant which is a perfect stop for brunch. The food is fresh, inventive and delicious. I go there specifically for the amazing pancakes!

Tried my once annual return to Life on High - same story, rude staff, look like they've all got hangovers, stood chatting at the counter - after staring weirdly at me for a while some guy with a beard who looked like he'd not slept or changed his clothes started out "Awright mate, wanna menu?". I only go back hoping the service has changed as I like the food - still seems they are recruiting the dregs of the local waiting staff ........ Will try again in another year or so.

I had a nice shake and coffee here with my friends and family. Both were tasty and fresh.

Best coffee in England! Yes, I said that. It's always a bold statement to make about the best of anything, but particularly coffee when baristas machines and tastes can all change, but I'm putting that stake in the ground here, today. On a recommendation, I went to Life on High for a coffee, and see what could be enjoyed. Situated on the High St in Sevenoaks, this beautiful cafe had a great space with nice music, and on arrival - welcoming staff so I knew I was in the right place! The menu showed a clear love and support for vegetarian and vegan, while providing for all dietary types. AND - you could bring your dog!! Sadly I didn't bring one on holiday with me :( I am an old fashioned, hard core, cappuccino drinker, and that's where I started. The coffee I received was nothing less than amazing! I think the UK has really grown its coffee culture skills since my last visit and today I was truly impressed! I decided to grab something easy to eat, and when I discussed what I was interested in, the waitress was keen to make really helpful recommendations, which I went with - and felt very satisfied with my meal (I had a vege sausage bap), it was just the right size. The staff were engaging, friendly, interested, and helpful. I had such a good time I decided I had to have another coffee as I wasn't sure I'd be able to make it back for more. Would I go back? Yes. I WISH I could return to this cafe before I leave, sadly its not very likely.

Food, coffee and atmosphere are good. Service wasn't. No-one smiles and it took ages to get served.

Great atmosphere and a real buzz about the place. Really do love the decor, staff, and general good vibe. However. Party of seven for meze. Messily portions and not a lot of what was served was good or exciting. Cocktails good and staff a real laugh, shame the food is a bit pony. If I was in a couple would not have paid the food bill on this basis.

A great place with very delicious and healthy food. We will repeat

Best coffee in Sevenoaks. Lovely atmosphere and great staff. Friendly and good WiFi. Food is great and I wish Sevenoaks had more places of this quality!

Hired for a birthday party - great service & brilliant atmosphere! Highly recommend.

I’ve eaten here before and it was lovely, but yesterday no-one could really be bothered to serve me. I eventually placed an order, but after 25 minutes of waiting, i managed to flag someone down, only to be told that my order got ‘lost’ in the kitchen. I wont bother to go there again.

I’ve been now a few times. I like the menu, I like the food, I like the vibe but highly variable service. First 2 times for coffee a little wait but ok. I did lunch with a good friend approx1.30/2pm on a Friday - it took over an hour for essentially eggs Benedict and posh scrambled eggs on toast to come. Today I popped in for a quick coffee. I left after 5 minutes waiting for someone to come and give me a menu take my order. I just wanted coffee!! It wasn’t even very busy. I went to Basils instead. Friendly staff, service immediately. Sorry guys I love your ethos and food etc but service and waiting times terrible.

Came for a late lunch…. I’m not the healthiest eater in the world(!) but the ‘Awesome Rawsome’ of Bang-Bang chicken with a peanut/minty dip and salad was absolutely fantastic! Thanks.

Well managed, and good food. (One of the guest chefs nights). They are super friendly and as I say good food. And Good coffee. Def worthy of a visit

Lovely, customer-friendly staff. They went to the shop to get more cucumbers when we ordered green smoothies. They could have just said they couldn’t make green smoothies for the rest of the day (like some places in London do). But they went the extra mile. The food was good too; I was surprised at how easily many dishes could either be veganised or were vegan to begin with. I ordered the vegan BLT with waffles. It was good but I would have preferred fewer tomatoes and more waffles. I’ll definitely come back here the next time I’m in Sevenoaks.

Fantastic food lovely coffee very good table service