Mimosa in Kingston upon Thames

I always like to read reviews but not really one for writing them. However, this place is so good I feel I must. A visit to see our son in Kingston is never complete unless we have been to Mimosa. We accidentally fell on this little place a year or so ago and used it as a coffee shop. However it’s so much more than that. We went in yesterday to share a bottle or two of delicious Portuguese wine which turned into a lovely Portuguese meal as well. Hoping to return today before we depart for home to have coffee and cake. It’s such a lovely place with very friendly, extremely knowledgeable staff who are always eager to please. Karen

Wonderful, friendly, family run, hidden gem. Best coffee in the area, good choice of well-priced Portugese wines and spirits. Authentic Portugese food..... and if you like cakes, do not look any further.

Wonderful little place away from the crowds. Very glad I made the long walk in the rain after seeing tempting pictures online. It did not disappoint! Food, coffee & wine all delicious! Atmosphere relaxing & the owner was warm & welcoming. Could not recommend this place enough. 5 stars!

The best cakes in Kingston. Melting in your mouth. Delicious. Can't wait to go back. The owners are the loveliest people ever.

Stopped here for coffee & cake, came away wishing we lived nearer! The most beautiful selection of freshly made cakes, pastries, sandwiches & treats. The staff were wonderful, so warm & welcoming. It is a lovely little deli with seating, authentic/relaxed atmosphere. The cakes were...out of this world. A huge array with delicious flavour combinations. Great coffee and chilled juices - just like being on holiday! There is true heart here; this place is simply perfect.

I've been here a number of times and the staff are always incredibly friendly, the food is delicious and the coffee is the best I've had in Kingston. It's also the perfect place to pick up wine and other foods, which are always high quality and make perfect gifts. I would particularly recommend trying the pastel de nata, if you are here! Can not recommend it highly enough!

Beautiful coffee house. The place is so much more than that it sells some great Portuguese products from alcoholic spirits, wine and produce. We went in simply there for herbal tea and were made to feel so welcome. The owner brought over a selection of almonds / raspberries for us to sample. Take my advice and try it.

"Karl" and I stumbled across this hidden gem whilst looking for somewhere else! It's tucked away in the Griffin Centre, just off Kingston Market Place. It's a cafe-cum-shop, so you can browse for sardines and Portuguese wine whilst waiting for your food. We particularly loved sitting on the high stools by the window, and watching the passers-by. We both had a bowl of wonderfully gloopy soup, a chicken pie, and a lemonade, and the bill was about £11 each. Mimosa's vibes are very good. We'll be back. Dr Paul Harris

My dad and I visited today for the first time. Dad found Mimosas on a Google search of places to have lunch and was taken by all the great reviews. This place was lovely inside with a deli like feel and the food we had was delicious. Highly recommend any of the croquettes but I think my favourite was the cheese and cumin and you really must have the custard tart to finish!

We met mum and a friend for lunch. My husband loved his pork and fava dish with rice. I had salt cod and mum and our friend had traditional custard tarts we had a couple of other goodies on the table all washed down with a really lovely dry Portuguese white. Super lunch and friendly service in a lovely setting. Will definitely be going back, I fancy trying the platter next time

Probably can't really be described as hidden but Mimosa is a real gem. We had a selection of artisan sandwiches, savoury croquettes (Portuguese style) and pastries. Everything was home made and delicious. The coffee was outstanding. The deli has some great wine and lots of interesting products from Portugal; we bought some as gifts for the family. We were visiting on holiday fro Ireland but if I lived in Kingston (or London!¬), I'd be here every week. The owner was very helpful and working very hard on his own when we visited.

Our daughter took us to this great little Deli and Restaurant for lunch. The owner and his young assistant were amazing.

Really good find. A friendly and knowledgeable host, great coffee and some interesting Portuguese cakes (including pastéis de nata of course). They also stock a very interesting range of wines and other items such as Portuguese canned seafood delicacies. Highly recommended.

I usually stop at Mimosa, with friends on the way back from a long bike ride on Sundays. The owner always has a smile, wonderful pastries and good coffee. It’s tucked away off the main drag but near the market area. Go there.

First time visit and the owner and staff were so friendly. Food and drinks menu is extensive and we tried some Portuguese tapas which were delicious.

Really interesting food and drink, run by a very friendly chap. Coffee was good, excellent cakes and snacks etc.

In the UK it's hard to find such a good Portuguese coffee shop; most are average but these folks really put an extra effort into their cakes, pasties and food in general.The array of deli products is also varied and of very good quality. We went in late November so they also had Bolo Rei (Portuguese Christmas cake) which is by far one of the best I've ever had (which I'm told they bake from scratch).

Great service from Roxi and Brandon, very kind and polite. However I do not appreciate being glared out by a man who I was told was a director whilst I eat my food. As a pregnant woman this was a very uncomfortable environment from me and I do not feel comfortable coming back to mimosa or any restaurants owned by the same brand

Based on the reviews we came here on Wednesday. Coffee and hot chocolate were excellent but the custard tart was the best that I have ever had. It had just come out of the oven. The owner was very welcoming. There are plenty of goodies to purchase as well. I much prefer to support local businesses.

Visited for first time today for coffee and toasted ham & cheese croissants. Delicious food great coffee and charming bubbly hosts. Altogether a delightful experience. Will return.

What’s not to love about Mimosa in Kingston. Delicious coffee, great service from George and the most amazing cakes. The nata are worth a visit on their own, especially when they’re just out of the oven, but the choice of cakes is outstanding. No where...

I really love it here. Friendly staff. Lovely background music. Where I come for peace. Coffee really is good 👍

This little coffe bar serves the best coffee in Kingston. They also serves the best Natas outside of Portugal. The owner is always welcoming.

Great coffee and lovely cakes! Recently discovered this little gem on the way to chez lalee (which was shut). Lovely staff. Excellent coffee and delicious cakes.

Love the place and the people who work here They just have the first anniversary of opening and I wish them many many more to come I wish kingston have few more places like this ! Gorge you are number one I strongly recommend it....

Simply delicious and authentic! George and his wife are passionate in bringing a bit of Portugal to Kingston upon Thames. I love the coffee with a nata or the many other choices as a snack. I recommend a visit and to explore the many foods...

Such a wonderful little place. The coffee is great and the food is so good. They have a great choice of cakes and savoury food. And it is all delicious! The people who own it and work there are absolutely lovely! 100% recommended.

This place is a little gem not only for the delicious natas but also for the owners being super friendly.

Such good coffee, amazing food, a lovely atmosphere and really nice people. Chicken croquettes are my favourite. Plus can’t visit without a torta de azeitao - they are incredible. Can’t wait to visit again, just wish there were more tables as sometimes hard to get...

Lovely cafe, hidden away off the busy streets. Lovely coffee and delicious food. Also a great selection of products to but to take out -would definitely recommend the sardine pate and little pate selections!

My husband and I visit this lovely cafe regularly, so does Albert our wire haired dachshund. The owners, Jorge and Paula, are really friendly and make us feel welcome. They have deliciously good coffee and a great selection of Portuguese cakes and savouries. There is...

Discovered this place only today, was looking for somewhere different to have a coffee and cake with friends. Lovely gent behind the counter, we all had coffee and the wonderful Portuguese tarts. Will definitely be visiting again.

Really lovely little cafe. The pastry I had was delicious and excellent friendly service. Very reasonable prices as well.

We are regulars here and it is an amazing Portuguese café which is a hidden gem in Kingston Upon Thames. The coffee is fantastic and the Pastel de Nata are the best we’ve ever tasted. There also other lovely pastries and savouries. The owners charming,...

This is a special little artisan cafe in Kingston upon Thames a slice of Portuguese food just off Kingston Market . The food is simply delicious and the Portuguese cakes heavenly. They also sell foods and some special wines from Their home country. The owners...

We hadn't found a really good place for a pit stop in Kingston but we have now. Thought we would try Mimosa as it is Portuguese and would have lovely nata tarts such as we had in Madeira earlier in the year. They did indeed look lovely but we were tempted instead by the array of very interesting and different cakes on offer on the counter. We all had something different and they were all absolutely delicious. Apparently there would be a new selection to choose from the next day! Just as well we don't go to Kingston often as we will now never go anywhere else for our excellent coffee and cake. Friendly service and a more relaxed atmosphere than in the chain coffee shops completed a great experience. Do try it for yourself.

We have been coming here for over a year. We drive along way to have a coffee and cake or savory sometimes.

This is a lovely coffee shop lovely cakes and amazing Pastel De Nata. It’s also has a retail section with lovely Portuguese foods and port. Staff are really friendly

Popped in for a coffee and cake yesterday morning and wish there was a cafe like this where I live. Coffees were lovely and very good price compared to some of the other cafes we tried while visiting. My brother loves their pastel de nata, while I tried their almond tart which was soo delicious, I wish I had their receipe! :) My mum had the coconut tart and I had a taste - it was light, fluffy & moist - can't wait to visit my brother again so I can try more of their lovely bakes!

Came across this lovely little place, hidden down an alley just off the market place, looking for a place to have a quick coffee. All the cakes looked so good we ended up trying three! Highly recommended.

I stumbled upon Mimosa whilst wandering around Kingston and what a find! A really friendly Portuguese cafe which sells the most incredible, fresh pastel de nata. Lots of sweet and savoury alternatives which the owner is always ready to talk about. Lovely coffee also. Great Portuguese food and wine on sale to take away. It’s down the lane between Patisserie Valerie and Laura Ashley, and is well worth a walk across the Market Place. Stay away from the chains and support local by visiting Mimosa. You won’t be disappointed!

Staying with some friends who took us here for lunch; seriously impressed by this excellent delicatessen. This was by far the most authentic Portuguese food I've had in the UK and reasonably priced as well, with very friendly service. Excellent pastel de nata, empadinhas, and coffee. I made home with loads of charcuterie for some Med-inspited cooking. A great local deli.

What a beautiful and warm place to go and find the finest wine, quality artisan food or to just sit and enjoy the tastiest coffee with a range of sweet or savoury choices to go with. Here you can find that special thing you are looking for to try or just gift to someone that appreciates artisan food, all with a 5 star customer service that will always help and serve you with a big smile and warm welcome feeling. This is now definitely ticked as my regular stop in Kingston.

A warm and sincere welcome meets you at mimosa, a fine selection of sweet treats, cheeses, meats and savoury delights will not leave you disappointed. A hidden gem just off the main town square, go look for it on your next visit !

The couple who own this shop are some of the loveliest and friendliest people on earth. The food is to die for especially their portugese custard tarts. All round brilliant service, friendly atmopshere and fabtastic food. 5 out of 5

You are always greeted with a smile, Mr Mimosa as our 3 year old son calls him is an absolute delight, the coffee is fantastic, the cakes and delicacies from Portugal are amazing. The friendliest and best in Surrey.

I'm Portuguese and I'm living in London and mimosa has most of the tastes I miss from back home. I haven't tried anything I didn't like, everything is delicious. The space is small but the environment is perfect for a relaxing after lunch coffee with friends. The staff couldn't be more friendly. I'm a regular at mimosa and I definitely recommend.

The owners are lovely and their pastel de nata are INCREDIBLE, some of the best i've ever had. Their cafe/deli/bakery is a little off the beaten track, down the riverside archway called Griffin Centre (Market Place).

We have become regulars at Mimosa because of the excellent Portuguese food and drink coupled with very welcoming and friendly service. My partner is Portuguese and she always enjoys her little taste of home

I have visited Mimosa several times and each time I come home with another delicious item! Their selection of fresh pastries and savoury snacks is amazing and perfect for a light lunch and a coffee. If you're looking for authentic Portuguese food, this is the place to be! The owners are really lovely too.

We found this family cafe last weekend. It's on a hidden street close to the market. It's like being back in Portugal. Nice coffee and toasties. We will be back to try those home made natas and cakes. Lovely staff/owner.

A gem of a place that will keep drawing you in and keep you coming back to savor the delicious homemade food and outstanding coffee. If that isn’t enough, the hosts are charming and passionate about what they are doing. A visit is a must.

Authentic Portuguese food and pastries. A very high standard. You can also purchase wines and food goodies in addition to sitting down and eating. Well worth a visit, highly recommended.

Great place for coffee and pastries. You will be amazed of the quality and nice people behind it. I was wandering where to have a nice coffee (if possible in Kingston) and I came across this place

Calm and beautiful place with home made food. Very friendly, it is a perfect place for an afternoon coffee with some Portuguese pastries!

We were recommended the place by a fellow colleague which is from Portugal as she knows we appreciate good coffee and service and this new place in Kingston is just amazing , the ambiance , the music , the cakes and coffees are a real “ delicia”.Great job bringing something different than the typical chain coffeshops from this town. Obrigado . Love :

Mimosa is a lovely coffee shop that is well hidden in Kingston.

A perfect place to catch your breath with a tasty drink and a light lunch if you are shoppin. Mimosa also offer a tasty take away of authentic food and drinks.

This lovely establishment is in the heart of Kingston upon Thames. It has wonderful authentic Portuguese food and drinks. The coffee is excellent as are the snacks and cakes many of which are I believe homemade. If you are looking for a taste of Portugal to hold you over until your next visit or just want to remind yourself of past visits this the place to go.