Norbiton Sandwich Shop in Kingston upon Thames

The day we got more than just a wrap……. Food - delicious, tea & coffee - lovely Staff……. Well……. After spending £25 and eating in, just as we were leaving; the owner decided to ‘tell’ me not ask me if he could, but decided to ‘tell’ me how I should parent and what I did wrong. I have a just 2yr old - who was absolutely fine in there (no damages and anything she dropped on the floor I picked up and cleaned the chair too). And a 4 month old. I was meeting my dad who I don’t see very often as we live far apart and wanted to have a nice catch up over a bite to eat with his granddaughters. The owner told me how I should parent, what I should say, what I shouldn’t say or do etc etc etc What I would like this person to know is that you never know what’s going on in someone’s life. And unless you do and you’re very close to them DONT tell them what they should and shouldn’t be doing with their children. You have no idea what’s going on in my life and why I was so close to Kingston hospital and why I was only meeting my dad for a very quick bite to eat. To say mentally I’m struggling with stress and health scares etc etc is an understatement. So your ‘advice’ was very much unwanted/unneeded/uninvited…..! The shop says Sandwich Shop - stick to what you’re good at. And unless someone opens up to you, keep your opinions to yourself! I will not be eating here again. I will be telling people and all my clients/family/friends/colleagues about this experience and this man’s parenting advice; just so they know to avoid this place too. Especially women; who it seems he treats terribly from other reviews I’ve read!

As a local I’ve always used this coffee shop (even before the current owner). The old owner was a lovely relaxed guy, service not profit driven. This owner is tight (uptight) and rude. Although the young female staff are friendly, diligent and generous. Please don’t fall for this disguise. His sandwiches are extremely overpriced and the quality is varied. I have had sour chicken on more than one occasion which is never a good sign. He sets his panini grills too high for speed of service, meaning the centres are not melted- not welcome when you are wanting a warm snack on a cold day! He is too tight to serve prawn -replaced instead with crab-sticks. He won’t put sultanas in the coronation chicken because ‘he’ doesn’t like them. He was angry when I asked if was included in the ‘Eat out, help out’ scheme stating I’m a take away- when he has eat in customers. There was an elderly man ahead of me getting eat in who I thought may not have been aware of the scheme and may have benefitted- it was a selfless, reasonable and perfectly innocent question. Asked with perfectly good manners. The next time I visited I ordered a salmon bagel (for just under five quid) and asked the girl if it could be included in the lunch deal, she said no, I said fine and then he came running over, took my bagel out the toaster, threw it in the bin and threw me out the shop- much to the shock of myself and the poor staff member. This owner is so greedy, ruthless and profit driven. He didn’t throw just me out that day. My dad will no longer stop by for a coffee. My partner and his sub- contractors will no longer buy their lunch there. His mum will go elsewhere. I look forward to the ultimate failing of his business so we can get a new owner who cares about loyal customers. If you are looking for a good lunch in the area there is a Sainsbury’s Local at Norbiton Station, plus another sandwich shop there. The other way is Asda. If you’ve got time, the local ‘Norbiton’ pub does fabulous pizza, and finally, just immediately next door is an award winning, superior sushi shop- try their sushi for a healthy and satisfying alternative to a sour mans sandwich!

Needed to eat close to Kingston Hospital as can't go into hospital with patients at the moment and found this place just down the road in a row of shops including an excellent fishmonger, and a local butcher shop. It is a small but immaculate family owned shop which produces freshly made lovely sandwiches with nice sandwich mixes, jacket potatoes and salads to take away, and great coffee. Beats anything else in the local area by a mile.

Friendly helpful staff Freshly prepared sandwiches and ingredients Great coffee and cold drinks This is my to go place when I am on the go. Can’t stress how lovely the staff are, always smiling. It’s also very important to point out the shop is always immaculate!

Necesitamos tomar tres cafés para llevar, y rápido quedamos sorprendidos de encontrar esta linda, limpia, ordenada, poco bulliciosa Sandwich Shop en la mitad de la mañana. Es encajonado (sí, intencionado) entre cardúmenes de peces, restaurantes convencionales - kebab, etc. - libaneses, pero es un salto de la cafetería eran lo mismo: la línea de venta excelente y vendas. Y el café es excelente; fuerte, sabrosa y bien hecha. Bien, los tamaños son bastante hasta el embalse de mall que 'cubos de grandes cadenas prescindir, pero mi Americano fue excelente. Una buena mezcla de vegetariano eran lo mismo: (incluyendo rocket, crema de queso, tomate y pepino) secos y versiones de carne (pollo y ensalada. coronación . . ), con envolturas, pasteles y brownies. Una eficiente y duro trabajo que es cafe - un verdadero valor añadido a este desfile de tienda cerca de la estación de norbiton.

The manager has no clue what egg mayonnaise actually is, which would be a forgivable faux pas if he wasn't so aggressive in how he talks to people (perhaps it's only to women.)

I've never been disappointed by this place. People have mentioned that you'll pay a bit more, but given the amount of quality filling you always get, I think it's great value. Very clean facilities, friendly service and great quality - what more could you want?!

if you are passing and want to take away lunchy try chicken and advocado wraps with salad - wow great taste and decent value - thanks

Hey folks, I just didn't realise, this sandwich shop is closed the entire weekend! I went there on a Saturday morning expecting to be able to pick up a coffee and maybe one of their fresh bacon sandwiches made to order and...what...shut on Saturdays and Sundays! I couldn't believe it. I looked around the area at two other sandwich shops where you can normally pick up a coffee and these were both closed too. Sad.

Great spot for freshly made lunchtime sandwiches. Try the minted lamb, koftas, red pepper & tzatziki wrap - delicious. Great coffee

Decent illy coffee Service was warm and welcoming and friendly enough , reasonable prices compared to big chain coffee shops

This is a great little family-run sandwich shop right by Norbiton station and the walk into Kingston. They are very friendly and serve really tasty sandwiches, paninis and toasties from quite early, so are great for grabbing something quick on the walk into work.

Popping in at 7.15am with time to kill, ordered white coffee and bacon sandwich. Can sit down inside or out, limited seating, or takeaway. Newspapers available. Coffee fine but bacon sandwich delicious. Plenty of choice on menu. Expect to pay for good quality.