Mara Interiors & Coffee Shop in Greenwich

Coffee is always excellent and the spanikopta is divine!!!! No stinting on the feta and spinach. Perfect. An extremely comfortable place as well. Can't recommend highly enough. I heard that they do Swiss Water decaf coffee!!!!!

The best scrambled eggs I’ve had in an age and the coffee was even better! The staff are really friendly and the place itself has a really pleasant atmosphere. Top marks!

Excellent home-made food and baking- best in the area; comfortable surroundings; friendly service. Take-away a treat! I love it here.

Amazing patisserie and coffee shop with the comfiest chairs and best coffee

A coffeeshop where you can REALLY HAVE A PROPER COFFEE!! Creamy Tasty Good! You don't find lots of them nowadays! Super super super comfy Spacious In front of the bus stop, couldn't be better!! Maybe you will doubt that MARA is a coffee shop, it is not very signed as a coffee shop but definitely, go in!

Exceptional home made food. Super coffee. Wonderful welcoming team.

I love this cosy place for a quiet high quality coffee. Served by a very welcoming couple and they always have delicious cakes .

Mara have now added wonderful home made bagels to their range of delicious home made cakes and excellent coffee. I have been a regular for several years and enjoy the elegant and comfortable environment and friendly welcome.

Nice coffee and feel though frustrating that opening times aren’t very accurate

Mara is a treasure. A small elegant, quiet place to have excellent coffee and the delicious cakes, tarts and biscuits, all hand made by one of the owners. She has a gift for baking. It is a marvel how she turns out delicacies from the tiny spotless kitchen space next to the coffee machines, all within your view. You won't be disappointed.

Awful woman and horrid shop! if you want to support local shops find somewhere that supports their community too. Products in the shop are over priced and cheap

Best place to be I all ways go there

Wonderful cafe in Blackheath Standard and has some outside seating too. Great coffee & cakes, service is so much better than usual. Interior decor is fab and the cafe has comfortable seating. Relaxing, a little oasis in the Standard.

A wonderful clean spot with Andy serving a huge smile and great coffees. My only critique would be I wish there was more of a food menu! It’s all delicious!

He estado viniendo aquí de vez en cuando en los últimos años para tomar café y pastel. Mi última visita fue decepcionante ya que mi pastel llegó en un plato astillado que no pensé que fuera aceptable. Aparte de nosotros, solo había otra mesa ocupada, así que podría ser un poco más comprensivo si estuvieran ocupados. Sin embargo, dicho esto, el café y el pastel siempre han sido muy buenos y siempre es agradable y tranquilo (sin niños que gritan).

Very nice shop. Comfortable and quiet. Service is very pleasant, polite, and courteous. They have some very nice cakes, the lemon cake was delicious. The coffee is good but bitter for my taste. The price is quite high but not unreasonable. Overall a nice place and well worth a visit

Nice homely interior but expensive at £3.40 for a coffee. Edit : removed one star due to poor response to a review from owner. I asked for a large black americano. Even Costa isn't that expensive.

Noté esta gema mientras manejaba y le dije a mi amigo que buscábamos constantemente un lugar conveniente para encontrarnos para ponernos al día entre Beckingham y Woolwich.Nos reunimos regularmente en Blackheath Village, pero este año, 2018, decidimos reunirnos en el Royal Standard, Blackheath.Hacia la parte trasera de la tienda, pedimos té de hierbas y café. Vi una bandeja para hornear de pasteles de carne recién horneados, directamente del horno. Compré uno y le pregunté: ¿los horneaste tú mismo? ''Sí, lo hice. He horneado la mayoría de los pasteles aquí. El pastel de carne picada no era dulce y la pastelería bellamente, escamosa.El ambiente era tranquilo y pacífico, pero eso podría ser porque estábamos allí en un día laborable. El servicio fue estupendo. Mara estaba limpia, ordenada y los asientos, lujosos y cómodos. Mara tiene hermosas piezas de diseño de interiores para la venta, art deco para artículos contemporáneos. Si vives o en un breve descanso en el área de Blackheath, Greenwich, Charlton, North Greenwich o Woolwich y te apetece aventurarte a tomar un descanso para tomar el té, este es un excelente lugar. Sé que volveré ya que me hubiera gustado haber probado todos los pasteles.

Really lovely cafe. Hot chocolate delicious and the gentleman serving is always so gracious and kind. Love going there for a treat with family and friends. Thankyou.

lovely comfortable cafe.delightful service.excellent coffee

Extremely rude waitress, definitely wouldn’t go back

Been in here before and live around the corner, one day was walking passed and my 3 -year-old daughter, said she needed the toilet so I nipped in, and they refuse to let my daughter use the toilet unless I purchase something. Don’t think that’s any way to treat the local community or loyal customer. So won’t be going there anymore. I find it extremely overpriced as well.

This is such a welcoming and relaxing place to enjoy a breakfast and a chat whilst browsing the unique household items on sale but so delicately positioned to look like part of the environment. Excellent friendly services

The chairs are super comfortable and the toilet is superb. The hot chocolate I ordered was way too sweet though and not really great.

Best place to get a quiet coffee in the Standard with great home made food and cakes. Doubles up as a high end furniture shop!

Es interesante leer los comentarios sobre este establecimiento y señalar que la mayoría de los negativos provienen de madres con hijos.Entonces, en primer lugar, puedo decir que utilicé esta cafetería desde que nos mudamos aquí hace dos años y regularmente paso una hora en mi cojín allí con un par de cafés y un pastel. Es el mejor café de la zona y los mejores tartas y pasteles caseros. Sin embargo, hay un problema y es que cada vez que obtienes más de uno o dos cochecitos en la tienda, restringe el acceso, y si tienes dos o tres jóvenes inquietos, la tienda es tan pequeña que molesta a los que tienen una lectura tranquila. o tratando de hacer un poco de trabajo. Lamentablemente, solo hay un área abierta y, por lo tanto, no hay ningún lugar donde esconderse. De hecho, me gusta usar el lugar porque es silencioso, así que confieso que la falta de madres con hijos no me preocupa. No creo que los propietarios tengan ningún problema con los niños en sí, pero si una gran parte de su clientela son viajeros solitarios que lo usan como lugar tranquilo y como propietarios que no quieren proporcionar instalaciones cambiantes para usar en el cambio de pañales, creo esa es su elección, ya que creo que es la opción de los padres no utilizar la tienda. De hecho, hay un par de cafeterías más grandes en el área que acomodarían mejor a mamás y niños, pero estaré muy feliz de usar Mara's para el oasis de tranquilidad que es.

Este es el lugar más amigable para los novatos como la mayoría de las madres locales conocidas. . . con letreros en el baño que dicen que no hay cambio de bebé y que se den males si llevas a tu hijo allí. Sin embargo, pensé que sería un buen lugar para ir a tomar un café y hacer un poco de trabajo. Corrí antes de irme de casa para ver si tenían wifi para los clientes y hablé con algo útil y dije por supuesto. Sin embargo, cuando llegué, la Directora me dijo muy groseramente que no estaba permitido y que a los clientes no se les permite usar ningún enchufe y que no es para lo que sirve este café. Me pregunto para qué sirve, ¡ya que no parece que hagan mucho diseño de interiores!Estaba realmente consternado. Tenía la intención de pasar allí una hora bebiendo varios cafés y desayunando mientras sigo siendo productivo en mi trabajo.

Great little coffee shop - nice décor and the owners are pleasant and friendly. Have used 20+ times and always great coffee and cakes. Reading some of the reviews left from people - one in particular about the owners staff interviewing techniques, it is completely unnecessary to vent this frustration and anger on here and totally unconnected with the business which is coffee, cakes and interior design. All of which they do well. Its these small places that really make an area and its nice to see this couple making a great effort. Keep up the good work.

Really nice coffee. The man serving coffee was one if the nicest people you can meet! Really nice decor as well. Very cosy place ☺️☺️

Delicious homemade food, great coffee and service 🤗

Creo que un par de este. El marido es agradable y hace un buen café. La mujer, sin embargo, es increíblemente grosera y hace una taza espumosos de basura. Ella parece estar completamente sorprendido por la máquina de café expreso, y dos veces me ha ofrecido un café con leche cuando he preguntado claramente por un capuchino.Yo también he estado tres veces y en cada ocasión ha sido grosero con otro cliente.No volveré.

Today I was in this cafe when a severely mentally disabled man and his carer came in and asked to use the bathroom. They were directed by the waitress to the manager who quite plainly told them that there was a bathroom 'across the green' that they could use. I think the owners are a couple and the man is very nice and makes great coffee. His wife (if she is) is less skilled and also, judging from this experience today, completely heartless.

Great cafe with amazing decor as it is a home furnishings shop too. Doesn't look great from outside but lovely inside and great coffee and cake!

We've been coming here ever since it opened. All the food is home cooked and delicious, Free range, gluten free as appropriate and organic. If you want good food come here. Chairs are so relaxing.

Vivo en la zona y solía visitar este café casi todas las semanas para tomar cafés y pasteles, que generalmente no me decepcionaban, pero después de hoy no volveré.Pedí mi habitual de un capuchino de soja y un mocha de soja y un miembro del personal masculino tomó mi pedido y pagué, mientras que una empleada hizo los cafés. Cuando estuvieron listos, el miembro del personal masculino fue a escribir el nombre en los párpados para saber cuál era el moka y cuál el capuchino, pero cuando escribió capuchino, la empleada dijo: "no es un capuchino, es un café con leche. "El miembro masculino del personal respondió que él pensó que pedí un capuchino y confirmé que efectivamente había pedido un mocha de soja y un capuchino de soja. Luego dijo "No, ordenaste una mocha de soja y un café con leche de soja" de una manera increíblemente grosera y me frunció el ceño mientras le entregaba las bebidas.Estaba claro que había cometido un error y que mi pedido estaba equivocado ya que el miembro del personal que tomó mi pedido escribió cappuccino y mocha. El tipo no dijo nada y, luego de unos segundos de silencio incómodo, tomé los cafés y me fui como ya había pagado. A pesar de ser claramente su error, no me ofrecieron ninguna disculpa ni ninguna otra opción para reemplazar mi bebida, sino que me trataron con rudeza y me hicieron sentir como si estuviera equivocado y no me valoraran en absoluto. Iré a The Scullery para el café. ahora encendido. . .

Very comfortable and friendly, good ambiance, excellent food and drinks. A little gem at the Blackheath Standard. Just needs a decent shop front- new awning and sign, to match the high standards inside.

Love the coffee (i'm quite fussy :), love the charm of the place and great service from the owners who are very friendly and open. I've only been there a few times now but one of the best places for some nice coffee and cakes etc in lovely surroundings.

Este establecimiento es una pequeña joya escondida situado en el Royal Standard y Charlton. Cerca de BlackheathMe siento el exterior pueden necesitar un poco de ascensor? . . Simplemente para que su presencia un poco más nítidas dentro de su ubicación. .Lamentablemente me siento este encantador café/tienda de muebles no hay la misma exposición o footfall como lugares Situado en Blackheath Village.Merece recomendación. . visitó varias veces para un relajante sentarse y comer algo.Tanto las bebidas y la comida son muy buenos. Si estás buscando una ambiente acogedor y bien cuidado. Con comida artesanal de calidad. y bebidas; entonces este es tu lugar perfecto.Las tartas son increíbles. Y el personal es estupendo.Por favor, pagar una visita. . No te decepcionará!También compramos una pieza interior precioso para mi casa:)Sentir la suerte de tener una agradable cafetería en mi área local.Puede que la última y larga! !

Este es un lugar tan agradable, para café o té y pasteles. Debe probar el chocolate caliente. Me encanta las tartas en este lugar. el chocolate oscuro y pistacho es delicioso. De todos los sitios que han visitado este pequeño café tiene los asientos más cómodos. He leído los comentarios sobre el inodoro, pero está impecable, grande, moderno y yo respeto el hecho de que no es el adecuado para cambiar bebés. Voy allí a relajarse y disfrutar de una conversación con mi hermana y mi sobrino en ocasionalmente, que es 5. Le encanta también.

Much appreciated cafe in this area. Suitable for tete a tete intimate meetinds. Hospitable and attentive owners who serve delicious cakes and coffee.

Mi esposa y yo hemos estado yendo a Mara por meses y encontrar a los dueños y el personal amable y servicial. El café es excelente y la comida es deliciosa, tanto los pasteles y las quiches. Recomiendo encarecidamente a todos aquellos que buscan un...

Beautifully designed coffee shop with the most comfortable chairs. Great choice of tea and coffee. Amazing home cooked cakes and quiches with delicious salads for lunch. Often meet here for coffee or lunch. It's peaceful and you are not rushed. The owners and staff are always friendly and very welcoming.

We came across Mara whilst eating for the homeopathic clinic nearby. Not that we had much - just tea and a sausage roll (home cooked I should think). The service was friendly and the clientele were too.

Contrairement à certains avis ici, j'ai trouvé le personnel trés accueillant. Nous étions 2 mamans avec des poussettes et 2 bébés assez bruyants malgré tout nous avons été trés bien accueillies. Le cadre est magnifique. Leur gâteau au chocolat est l'un des meilleurs que j'ai goûté.

Stylish and chic place with great coffee and delicious homemade cakes. Very friendly owners but their waitress could smile more to customers. Personally would love to see more food on menu but current one is to die for.Excellent place!!!

It's taken some time but I'm finally managing to get round to it...my 19 year old daughter went here for an interview recently as a barista and I can only say that she was appallingly treated! Not only was the owner 20 minutes late for the interview (she'd been shopping!) but she tried to discredit my daughter's experience - which, incidentally, was with both Starbucks and Costa...two of the largest coffee businesses in the world - by telling her she didn't make coffee properly. It's pathetic behaviour from a supposed professional. I sincerely hope the owner takes the time to learn some people skills before inflicting her interview techniques on some other unsuspecting young person!! I told my daughter she should have cut the interview short, but, she remained professional and saw the interview through to the end, although she was clearly upset when she got home. Needless to say, the owner never bothered to contact her post 'interview' which is probably just as well. But, I'd warn others contemplating working there to beware of the owner's social ineptness...I only selected the one star to enable this review, I'd rather have the option to choose none!!!!!

This place is awesome, the staff are awesome and i love the displays. It's one of the only places I've been to that actually present their products as you will see in professional pictures... Absolutely wonderful 😊

I unfortunately had a similar experience to the previous reviewers when I visited last month with my baby. I also made the mistake of interpreting the "no nappy changing" sign as meaning "no changing facilities available" as opposed to "no changing allowed".I completely accept that the management are entitled to impose whatever policies they wish in terms of who is allowed to use their bathroom. However, as a paying customer, I do not accept being spoken to in such a rude and obnoxious way by the manager after making what was an innocent mistake. A real shame, as this experience spoiled an otherwise pleasant lunch.

I've been a resident of the area, and patron of the establishment for many many years. I've enjoyed the service, the hot chocolates, the ambience and being warmly greeted by the gentlemen owner in the Standard area. Recently however, I was told by the female owner (I'm assuming) that i could not change my little one's nappy in their toilet. Upon exiting the toilet I was stopped and asked if I saw the sign placed on the door which said "no changing facilities in this toilet". I did see the sign and thought it was a courtesy note to say 'change baby at your own in/convenience'. I was sadly mistaken and it was made very clear how mistaken I was: no such facilities, meant we were not allowed to change baby in there at all. As I was a little taken aback by the fact this was the case given their clientele (high proportion of mothers with babies) and by the way in which I was spoken to. I did manage to ask why it wasn't allowed and was told that there was an incident where a baby "fell" and they were made to feel responsible. I returned a couple of days later to speak to the same person to gain a better understanding of their position and perhaps even provide constructive feedback. While I can empathise to some extent that hers, like any business, would not want to be liable for such incidents, and that it must have been a very frightening experience for all involved, I was disappointed by other statements that were made. Rather than rehash the points, it it would seem that accessibility and inclusivity are no longer necessarily priorities for these owners. In my view, there are other, wider objectives trying to be achieved by the owners by disallowing baby changing - not only by this decision they've taken and by choosing not to provide facilities, but by some other points made by them and by the extensive experiences shared on social media from the strong Blackheath, Greenwich and parent community. It's all such a shame given they do have great cakes and coffees and in my previous experiences (with my children), they do provide lovely service. Mostly it's a shame that in a place like London / SE10 / SE3, people aren't appreciating and catering to the diversity of communities and fully understanding the value it adds to the economy.

I've had a similar experience at Mara to the previous reviewer, I visited about 6 months ago with my toddler son and chatted to the male owner for a while while ordering a coffee and some croissants. My son and I were then eating these when the lady owner returned from somewhere and, I can only assume as she saw some croissant crumbs on the floor, glared at us then started sweeping us around us whilst huffing and puffing. Extremely rude and unecessary and I think the problem being that the shop is furnished with light coloured furniture which is for sale so the owners get stressed about mess & kids near it. It's probably fine if your child is older and sits quietly drinking their hot chocolate but we were made to feel very unwelcome and left early and have never returned nor will. I spoke to friends who've had similarly lukewarm receptions there. Perhaps the owners should think about feedback and how they articulate their 'policies' to people.

Having spent three weeks of Monday morning coffee money here, the owner told me today that children are not welcome, it's an "Adult Cafe." Grumpy staff and passive aggressive signs on the loo. I was pretty upset that she waited til I bought my coffee before raising the issue with me.Fine (ish) if a business has a policy on who is welcome. Not fine to take my fiver first. Also just wanted to let other families know. The owner isn't interested in putting a sign on the door but explained to me she really doesn't want to see that kind of clientele. Only for those who like to pay before being invited by the unwelcoming atmosphere to leave. Or "adults".

Nice place for a cheeky post school-run coffee, (my daughter also loves the occasional hot chocolate with mini marshmallows on our way home). The seating is the most comfortable in Blackheath, Victoria sponge always delicious and there is good wifi. Calm, unhurried service makes this a good place to work or meet a friend for a quiet coffee. Window seat a top spot to watch the world go by.

Mara is a Coffee Shop in a Furniture Shop. Interesting setting, nice interior, but most of all home made cake! A good selection of cakes, gluten free if needed.Would recommend!

Mara is the most beautiful coffee shop. The seats are so comfortable and luxurious, the coffee is very good and is made with care and attention that is sadly lacking in chain coffee shops. The cakes are handmade by the owner and boy, can she bake! All the staff are wonderful and I just love visiting even if it is for a take out!

Smart modern environment with a decor that is a little incongruous for the area. Gentle friendly service. Cakes are of the highest quality without being too stylish. They have a home made quality. Amongst the best I have ever eaten.

We regularly visit this charming cafe. The coffee is truly excellent and the cakes are just outstanding - and everything is served with style in lovely surroundings. This truly is a perfect place for coffee and cake and I cannot recommend it too highly. Try it for yourself!

Having an amazing coffee in a charming and comfortable place is a treat that I can have just in Mara. There are other few coffee shops around, but Mara is unique as you can enjoy not just the coffee but the tasty home made cakes and they have a furniture design show room downstairs, you still enjoy the bespoke designs in the coffee area as that is what they offer you to sit and enjoy your order! I found it as a cool treat, I haven't seen another place so comfortable and with such a nice vibe like this one to bring my friends for coffee chat. I went first time on 2014, and I keep going back, thumbs up!

Ah Mara, they need more like you. It's been serving great coffee for years despite the local councils innate hostility to local traders which makes a drink there far more satisfying than a trip to a Starbucks. Tucked among the quiet shops of the Royal Standard in Blackheath it offers a small but delicious range of coffees, pastries and sandwiches for a midmorning break or light lunch. The owners are pleasant and extremely friendly with none of the false bonhomie you find in most coffee shops. The upholstered chairs are usually occupied by mums taking a coffee break but there's always room and they also do all their food to go. It's parent friendly and discreet, genuinely relaxed without the table-hogging laptop users prevalent in high street rivals. From the Standard it's a short walk to the open vista of Blackheath or a short bus ride to Greenwich with your coffee in hand.

I am a frequent visitor of this cafe and the cakes are amazing especially the pistachio chocolate cake its a must have. The selection of cakes are incredible and all taste really good and on top of which they are all home made. Service is exceptional and I would recommend this cafe to anyoneThe only negative which has nothing to do with service or food is that the shop maybe misleading as it is also an interior shop.

My wife visits Mara regularly (and they make her coffee just the way she likes it), me less frequently. Great coffee and cake served in relaxing surroundings.

Confusing from the outside given dual role as an interior designer and cafe but well worth popping in for coffee, cake and quiche.

I knew I was in for a real treat here when I asked for mint tea and was offered a fresh mint version. The place looks amazing - I guess it should do since they're interior design specialists. In fact, it looks so good that at first I thought it was far too nice to actually be a coffee shop. But the cakes look fab - I managed to resist as it was only 8am - and the drinks were made and served with care. All this is topped off by an owner who is genuinely friendly and approachable. I wish Mara Interiors all the luck in the world. And if you're thinking of having some fabulous curtains made then pop by for a coffee and check out their amazing selection of fabrics.

Best cakes in London. Quality ingredients that you can taste. I even order my familie's birthday cakes from Mara. Don't bother with blackheath, a short walk to this place and you will love this nice and comfy tea&cake shop

I challenge you to go here and resist the cakes! They are absolutely delicious. The interior is lovely and thankfully is never too busy. The owner is always really friendly and polite. A real oasis compared to Blackheath Village.

Mara is the definition of a local gem. It's run by a lovely chap who treats all his customers as friends. In a city as big of London to get this kind of family feel is rare and valuable. The cafe is also the base of an interior design business and as a result the look and feel of the place is quite special. Instead of the usual options of trendy wood benches and uncomfortable chairs, or the carbon copy styles of chain coffee shops, you get bespoke furniture that is as comfortable and practical as it is visually attractive. It's closer to the feel of being in a high end hotel lobby than it is to being in a Starbucks. Then there's the cakes. Oh the cakes. Their victoria sponge is perfection itself. It's worth stopping by for that alone - my words can't do it justice. In a city of impersonal, busy, too cool for their own good coffee shops, Mara is a haven. Go there now!

Beautiful ambience. Great coffee, teats and snacks, warm and friendly service - a real treasure in the heart of Blackheath.

I've been searching for good coffee ever since I moved here from the states. I found it here. And what made the coffee extra amazing was the pleasant staff. I will def be returning over and over again.

Mara has to be the best cafe in London for so many reasons. It's run by a lovely chap who treats all his customers as friends. In a city as big of London to get this kind of family feel is rare and valuable. The cafe is also the base of an interior design business and as a result the look and feel of the place is quite special. Instead of the usual options of trendy wood benches and uncomfortable chairs, or the carbon copy styles of chain coffee shops, you get bespoke furniture that is as comfortable and practical as it is visually attractive. It's closer to the feel of being in a high end hotel lobby than it is to being in a Starbucks.Then there's the cakes. Oh the cakes. Their victoria sponge is perfection itself. It's worth stopping by for that alone - my words can't do it justice.In a city of impersonal, busy, too cool for their own good coffee shops, Mara is a haven. Go there now!

Lovely place. Great coffee and fantastic homemade cake. All this topped off with furniture actually from an interior design shop! Friendly atmosphere.

A small, independent and high quality cafe in Blackheath Standard which is open 7 days a week - and not yet on Tripadvisor so we thought we just had to add it!!Doubling as an interior design business, you can enjoy coffee and cake in a relaxed setting with designer furniture. Only about six or seven tables, and you are usually served personally by the owners. They are only too happy to describe their selection of cakes, many of which they make freshly each morning. And they are very welcoming.Parking, can be an issue, but there's a few free spaces outside the cafe, or 2 hours free parking in the resident bays just around the corner in Westcombe Park Road.But my only worry about adding this review - it might become more difficult to find a table ourselves when we drop in at the weekends!!