Priscilla's Tea Room in Croydon

I took my parents to Priscilla’s for afternoon tea yesterday and it was amazing. Tasty fresh sandwiches, scones with jam and clotted cream and a huge variety of delicious cakes with plentiful cups of tea. The waitress was friendly and the place has a real community feel about it.

When looking for a nice place to grab a quick drink, Priscilla’s tea room is the place to go. Especially when you have small children because it has a play ground next door.I would give the service a solid 7/10 and the product a good 8/10 because it was a bit small. When me and my family went my mum lost her bank card, luckily the staff managed to find it.

Lovely food always, pleasant company but a sad trend that I have noted is that many of the white caucasians workers, who wear the masks see it as an opportunity to insult people of colour - it is a unwelcome trend where people of colour stand out in Sanderstead. I simply informed the blonde waitress - that being kind and polite is to be human! Before midday.

I ordered an afternoon tea delivery as a gift for friends. It was delivered as requested and our friends were delighted with the gift. The food was lovely and plentiful.

Priscilla's offer a local community shop and takeaway - amazing bread, cakes and you only have to ask and they will seek what you need. During this lockdown they have helped the community and been the centre to help others and a pleasure to collect your takeaway hot drinks and a quick chat. Thank you Priscilla's for all you do .

Arranged an afternoon tea delivery for my parents on my mum's birthday. Service was great, timing spot on, and the contents were fabulous. Would recommend

A remotely delivered a afternoon tea for Father’s Day. Such good value and so enjoyed. Lots of variety and dietary considerations taken into account too! Arrived early! And was well presented. My husband had this as a treat and was so very ‘chuffed’ with the box of treats. Thank you!

Enjoyed a lovely relaxing time in this quaint tearoom. The tea was served in china cups & teapot. The homemade cakes were delicious. We had chocolate sponge cake and a gluten free chocolate cheesecake. They also sell honey, eggs & various bakery loaves of bread. The staff were very friendly & there's was a relaxed atmosphere. They do sell hot snacks which I did not try this time. Will definitely go back for lunch very soon.

I booked Priscilla’s for an afternoon tea for my best friend’s hen weekend. Tim was very helpful throughout the planning, flexible in his approach and accommodated all our requirements. He even managed to squeeze in a few extra guests at the last minute with seemingly no trouble at all. The tea was perfect. Just what we wanted - exclusive hire of a cute and quirky vintage tea rooms, plenty of tasty sandwiches and other savoury snacks, followed by the largest homemade scones I’ve ever seen, lashings of cream & ham and two very delicious Helpings of cakes (one of which a vic sponge as we requested). We also had plenty of tea which Tim and his team constantly topped up and the service was friendly and relaxed, we had everything we needed. All the hens thoroughly enjoyed it and the bride loved it! It was also incredibly good value for money. Tim, I’ll definitely be back and thank you for looking after us all so well! I’d highly recommend this place for events/tea parties as well as a causal drop in visit when you’re in the area.

great meeting place when taking the children to the park or walking in the park, all food freshly cooked and they sell local produce.

A small coffee shop but perfect very good ethics as they really support the community And also employ part time young people to give them a start in working

I am a Nanny working locally and after a particularly trying morning including the breakdown of my car, we came here for some lunch. The lady working was so lovely and so sweet to the children (4 and 2 years old), we had a lovely lunch and she couldnt have done more for us. Thank you and we will see you soon

This is a really unique little coffee shop where we’re always welcomed with a smile and a calm atmosphere. There’s only four tables and a breakfast bar so it’s small but so charming. We’ve only had coffee and cake here but there’s fresh bread, homemade honey and cold drinks. Always recommended!

My daughter in law visited so we popped up to pricillas for lunch wanted to support our local business instead of costa. Pre packed cheese sandwiches and a few cakes were available asked for a salad or ham salad sandwich but assistant seemed very vague so didn't want to be a nuisance so just had coffee and left. I think it's ok if you just want a tea, coffee and cake but not for lunch

On a corner of a huge park with a children playground, I saw Priscilla take form, in the smallest of buildings (really!). A heaven for tea and cakes, organic stuff, free range eggs and honey, plus recently added a range of the most beautiful cakes. Lots of charming little things for the decoration or to buy as a gift. Equally small terrace ;-)

I have had the pleasure of visiting Priscilla's on many occasions and have attended their fabulous community events, had tea and cake and also held my daughters birthday party there. The service is always outstanding and friendly. The cakes are yummy and the food is just as wonderful. The costs are very reasonable and it's a very personalised service.The location is great and the kids love the park. The beauty of it is they can have a run around and then you can grab refreshments without having to leave the park. I love the fact they openly support other local businesses and thanks to Priscilla's I have bought many other wonderful and unique gifts.The owners are truly the nicest people you could meet and as is their staff. 100% commitment to their community. I would give 10 * if I could

I have always been a huge supporter of Priscilla's from the minute I heard finally we would be getting a cafe. They have met many challenges, their biggest Costa opening over the road! Being a tea drinker, I know where I would rather go and have a nice cup of tea in a China cup and saucer and delicious homemade cakes. The whole setting is quirky and traditional and they offer so much more, book club, knitting club, children's craft activities, nightwatch meals, we have had our first christmas light switch on since I've lived here and this year will be their second community day with lots of local businesses. They really are the heart of the community and I encourage everyone to support them as much as they support us.

This tea room supplies teas for sander stead cricket Club. Terrible attitude whoever was employed by them today. To feed 22 players 2 umpires and 2 scorers four trays of quartered sandwiches (the fillings of which was indiscernible) half a tray of sausages and half of mini Scotch eggs, a tray of chicken legs and ribs, a tray of stale scones and cakes is not enough food for 5 let alone 26. And to top it all no milk for a cup of tea - although they did tell me they don't supply the tea. Obviously profit is everything!!

Tiny tearoom by Sanderstead recreation ground but filled with character and delicious cakes and ice cream. They also sell bottles of amazing sauces and (I think) home made jams and chutneys. Definitely worth a visit and a cup of tea.

This place is great for a cup of tea, but it's not great for food. It's just OK. I would suggest they partner with the bakery across the street to supply their bread. I could see the guy making my sandwich with Hovis. If I wanted a cheese on Hovis sandwich I'd do it at home. I'd also suggest they think about how they can maximize space. I like the quirky different tables but it's just too crowded. If they could keep the quirks and find a better arrangement of furniture to maximize space it would be better. The people were very nice though and I wish them well.

I have used this tearoom a few times over the last few weeks and it is amazing. Such friendly staff and amazing décor stocked with interesting items! The coffee was fantastic too!

The café is so ideally located next to the café, hot drinks in unusual cups and delicious cakes. I haven't been able to visit as much as I would like, but I do love their friendly, caring people who run the café and give so much to the community. I recommend a visit, try it out - it is so much more than the 'coffee shops' in the area.

The park really was in need of a cafe and when they opened this, it was a great move. They serve hot drinks, cakes, ice cream and snacks - everything you would need while the kids play in the park.

This is a really nice place to grab a coffee or a tea. Situated next to a children's park so in a convenient spot for families. Very friendly staff.

Situated in Sanderstead, Croydon by a lovely park it is hidden gem. The hot drinks are served in vintage cups and saucers adding to the atmosphere. There is also local food for sale and craft items.

I went in for a light lunch and was served by a very pleasant attractive young lady called Claire.She took my order and served me up a delightful freshly made sandwich! This was followed by a freshly made cuppa and a sticky bun! But what made it was the service! I'll be back!!

An old fashioned, independent, privately owned tea room with nice old fashioned decor and menu, great atmosphere, lovely grub and refreshingly different from the other formulaic offerings and the rather self-satisfied Waitrose over the road. You can park in Waitrose and, for parents and grandparents whose kids want to use the playground, almost perfect.

Nice tea room, adjacent to the playground, so handy for a play and snack. Cosy inside, quickly fills up but friendly customers who don't mind sharing. Good choice of sandwiches, paninis and sausage rolls. Drinks served in antique Royal cups.

Had a lovely coffee. Gorgeous cakes on sale too. Lots of shabby chic gifts on sale. Drinks served in proper China cups/mugs.

A lovely little place in Sanderstead. I thoroughly enjoyed my pot of Tea and Cake and even bought some Jam and British Sauce

The first issue we had was parking. There was no parking on the same side of the road, but luckily there was one space on the opposite side. Otherwise you can park on a side road. With a baby, that could be quite difficult. However, it is next to a park, so in the summer would be a very good location.

Small, intimate, books to borrow, sandwiches and cake, friendly service. What more could you want. Opposite Costas (where the less descerning people go). Park across the road in the side street or 403 bus from Croydon. Chill out. You will get a warm welcome.

Visited this tea room a few times since its opening. It is a delightful place for a delicious cup of tea and a cake with friends or alone .The service is friendly and efficient. The interior is pretty and relaxing. Woul strongly recommend a visit here .

Dull and rainy outside but as soon as you walk in the door the sun comes out. A warm welcome, comfy seats and superb food and drink. I had a French Ham and Cheese toastie. Magic. All around are local things to buy. Produce, crafts and some ideal christmas presents. It's more than a tea room, it's a community service. Walls have lots of interesting local information and charities to help. Please dont ever change.

Always leave this cosy place feeling content and nostalgic. Had a delicious homemade chocolate cake with a pot of tea this morning, while surrounded by fresh farm produce and quaint little handmade trinkets to buy.

Priscilla's Tea Room is a gorgeous little café. Delicious coffee and food, almost all locally sourced. I can't recommend it more. Not only do they provide excellent service, but they give back to the community.

Highly recommend, great atmosphere, friendly and warm. Good for children, always something going on for charity. Great community aspect.

What a brilliant place to come and have a sandwich and coffee been situated next to the park. The staff are friendly and very helpful. It's cheaper than Costa Coffee from across the road.

I have been to this excellent team rooms and had a great experience,

We visited Priscilla's Tea Room a few weeks back and having enjoyed an excellent coffee and cake then decided that we would give the Christmas crowds a miss and pop into to a place that is quintessentially traditional.

The new ‘Prescillas’ Tea Room in Sanderstead has opened in the summer.