Science Gallery Cafe in Southwark

Dope exhibit. Got a chance to see "My Kind of Black". So happy I stumbled into this place to get a look at some London hip-hop and culture here. Think the exhibit did a great job of displaying the hip-hop seen here. It also had some interactive places to get a better feel of the hip-hop scene here with "the booth" to freestyle and video lap to watch some videos as well. Overall it was a dope experience.

Absolutely rude waitress, bought a beverage here during my lunch break and had a light snack with me. Waitress came to tell me I was allowed to sit outside the gallery cafe if we did not purchase any food or beverage. As I was getting up to leave with my colleague not even 2 mins later, she approached a second time with so much attitude it was very offputting. I did point out to her that I had in fact purchased a beverage but she was very standoffish and said that was not enough to warrant sitting outside the cafe (despite one of her colleagues kindly telling us we could). I don't know whether she was having a bad day or whether it was poor training, but her behaviour was very uncalled for. Very unprofessional.

My coffee was absolutely perfect, really nice vibes and the staff were all nice and friendly, will definitely come back here. Thank you

Really nice atmosphere, delicious iced coffee, everything was great 🥲🤗

I had the blandest pasta of my life here...I ate here twice and both times I got a bad stomach. For the prices, the lack of flavour, and the stomach pain after...I do not recommend. The space itself is very nice. It is a shame the food cannot compete.

Not sure why I see reviews suggesting that the prices are reasonable ? It’s definitely leaning on the expensive side. The space is very nice though, especially if one wants to study, might get a bit noisy if you are looking for a space dedicated to studying. Quite practical however since it’s next to London Bridge

Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Food is really tasty and reasonably priced. The menu changes every week and there is always a vegetarian option. Thoroughly recommended.

Great find. Tasty and reasonable lunch, great coffee and incredibly friendly young staff

That's the worst Cappuccino I have had for at least a decade. This cafe either needs to have their machine serviced or teach the staff how to use it. The milk froth (not foam) collapsed immediately upon adding sugar and stirring. There were definitely no micro bubbles. My whisk literally is not good, but even it makes a better foam than my coffee did. That milk was not properly foamed. The coffee itself tasted weak. Almost like filter coffee instead. Actually more like weak filter coffee. A nice proper milk taste was also completely missing. the whole drink was watery. Even the milk seemed watered down. Honestly, I'm not picky about cappuccinos. I will happily drink a cappuccino from a fully automated machine where you just push a button. At home I will even drink filter with frothed milk. I am happy with a wide variety of different cappuccino versions. But this one was far outside what I think a cappuccino should be. Ambience It's a pretty wide open space and kinda the opposite of cozy. It has a bit of a nicer university canteen feeling. Hard chairs without cushions. Big long hall. But it looks nice enough. Service They do a order and deliver style service, which is fine. Everyone was polite enough. There were no problems. It didn't take too long. Price 5.50 for a cappuccino seems like a lot to me. At least compared to Germany it seems quite high. It's a Uni campus so I wasnt expecting that. Though to be fair it is a museum cafe where prices are typically higher. So I guess my expectations were wrong.

staff are rude ! asked us to move to a different table because it was busy (which is fair) but were very rude about it, forced us to the back of the cafe and seemed like they just wanted us to leave. not student friendly and seems like they prioritise business people even though it’s on kcl campus.

Very rude and racist staff members

We arrived around 12, got a drink and started working on our laptop and was asked to leave at 12:20 because it’s lunch time and there are other customers waiting for tables? There were people around us with their finished drinks having sat there for an hour+ and many others on laptops but we were the only ones asked to leave. We tried to close our laptop and just finish our drinks before we leave but were asked to leave ONCE AGAIN by the manager who then said we’re not allowed to move the tables ourselves when every other times we’ve been here we moved and no one has said a thing. 3/4 of the people who were asked to move were people of colour so not sure if there were some underlying racism issues with the manager but welp, never again 😗

A nice overview of how AI is changing our everyday lives and how it can be implemented The layout was nice to walk around and discover, lots of interactive displays and do visit the really nice chill cafe

Not enough bread with the soup - tiny bit of baguette. Told would have to pay to get more, although bizarrely there must have been a £'s worth of butter on the plate.

The staff was extremely rude and had no common sense. She thrown away my stuff that I purposely left on table where I was just heading to toilet and my drink was left unfinished at the same time. Poor experience with no wifi also.

A lovely little spot opposite London Bridge, Shard entrance and next to Guys Hospital. I regularly pop in to see the exhibitions and to have tea and cake. They have a delicious brioche stuffed with Mediterranean veg. More often people are working on their laptops in the cafe area or the study area. Staff are very friendly- I find it to be a warm and welcoming place.

A lovely calming place. Sat outside in the square watching the world do around. The member of staff serving was lovely especially as we couldn’t make our minds up with what to have but she was patient and courteous. Also they knew we were outside to bring my coffee which I would have bet against. Lovely place and great service. .

Loved the sound of the AI exhibition but was underwhelmed by it. Could have been so much more interactive.

Pleasant environment. Great shame they don't take cash.

A bit pricey but can't fault it.

My favourite cafe in London!!! In the best neighbourhood in the world!!! Highly recommended!!❤️🙏❤️

Possibly the worst cup of coffee I have ever had. Luke warm and no taste. Staff where flippant and rude. I have been here many times before with a 5 star rating.

Modern and spacious cafe in grand GEORGIAN building. Waitress service at lunch time and a buffet service for coffee and toasted sandwiches. Free wifi. Friendly staff. Good food (nice choice for non meat eaters).

Clean, friendly, quiet cafe, with polite staff, good coffee, tea and sweets.

Cracking little hidden gem. Lovely food and coffee. Reasonable prices. Nice Toilets. Quiet calm space. Lovely!

Lovely place to talk and lovely cafe

The chef is really nasty. I asked for a toasted slice of bread with butter and he refused because breakfast was over 10’ ago. It’s just toasted bread, relax dude.

A lovely clean, fresh-looking cafe at King's College's Guys Campus. Coffee was delicious and coffee cake was good. Some cakes looked a bit underwhelming but savoury stuff looked v nice. Staff very friendly. Lots of seating. Spotless bathroom.

Such a cute find! I was wandering along right after a doctor's appointment at Guy's and saw a sign saying they served hot food and drinks at the café. Went in to a really cute café with very friendly service and spaciously laid out benches and tables. I ordered Portobello mushrooms with an egg on the sourdough (£5!) And a cup of peppermint tea (£2.50). It was delicious! The mushrooms were so so tasty and the portion size was really good. One of the waitresses told me that they serve breakfast all day, that would easily make a nice light lunch. Although the exhibit sounded fascinating, it was closed - but now I have more reasons to come back!

This place is one of the nicest places in town to go there, grab a cup of coffee and get some work done. Very much recommended!

Really pleased that I found this place. Very clean and modern, lots on offer at very reasonable prices and customer service second to none. Students of Guys obviously know of it. Look out for it.

Great pkace to have a coffee ( or lunch) and watch the world go by.

Good value, really tasty and great service!

What a find. We came across this Science Gallery Cafe by chance, searching for something tasty and we did. 2 smoked bacon and fried eggs in homemade baps, unbelievable taste, I couldn't put my finger on what the bread taste was. Nevertheless we loved it and the banana bread and coffee to finish us off, we couldn't move for the very reasonable cost of £20 and we were served by very friendly staff. We will be back in May

What a fantastic jem we found this morning. Came out of Borough Market, nothing we fancied there until we saw the "Cafe board" outside, so we walked in the Science Gallery Cafe entrance to a wonderful spacious very clean eaterie. We had a smoked bacon and fried egg in a homemade roll/bap. I'm not sure what the roll was made of, but it was delicious and soft and full of flavour. 2 coffees and 2 slices of banana bread. Full and content, we left to return next time we are in the area.

14 of us met there before visiting an exhibition. What a great place. It is both spacious and modern. I ate an excellent bacon bap and the best Earl Grey tea ever (Joe’s Teapot Co. brand). The young staff were all very attentive, helpful and very pleasant. This will be my place of choice next time I’m in the area.

Really nice atmosphere and staff

Best value for money, delicious grub this close to London Bridge

Very good coffee and cake. Love it here. Always great service too

Not cheap but a very nice cafe. Great cake selection and the coffee was really good. Great service

A great place to chill and study :) Lunch menu available 11:30~14:30 Manager is super kind and friendly XD

A great cafe with relaxed ambience. We can get food and beverages discount with student ID card esspecially for kings student. I bought a flat white for just £3. There are plenty space either inside and outside area. As a part of Science Gallery, The place is also near the famous london bridge station overlooking The Shard in Central London.

Currently only open for staff and students yet charging £3 for a latte that is neither hot enough or with well textured milk. Staff were friendly but next time I’d choose to walk a little further off campus for a better option

Perfect place to have a coffee and some lunch. Offers 10% NHS discount as located right next to guys and st thomas' hospital

Good and quite place, good coffee and snacks

Just popped in for cuppa whilst waiting for someone. Very reasonably priced drink for central London. Planning to go back and visit gallery when I've got more time - looks really interesting.

Lovely cafe with gluten free options Even served the burger with gluten free bun

Bridget y Gosia aseguran que el café esté bien administrado y que se satisfagan las necesidades de los clientes. Buena comida hecha a pedido. Precio muy razonable y para mí mejor que en The Shard. Acogedor, confortable y limpio. No debo decir demasiado o me desplazaré cuando regrese la próxima vez. Gran valor.

Nice cafe looking out on lovely old courtyard, good place to meet near London Bridge station. A cut above the usual chains, and a bit more expensive.

Great place for coffe. Inteligent , gesticulated people :)

Friendly and lovely place to have coffee. Must go!

Good coffee & cake, a busy spot.

Great location.. not much ambience and very high prices! Staff was very smiley and nice but actually quite slow and seemed a bit lost at time. Good spot but maybe just for a coffee and a bit of chill time after the museum..

Good Cafe, very good coffee and good selection of pastries and also snacks. Busy but not overcrowded in morning and early afternoon. Friendly staff.

Nice place to meet people, read and enjoy a cup of coffee.

Staffed by friendly and competent staff, in a comfortable and calm setting, one can work, eat, and converse with pleasure. The Wi-Fi is very fast as well ❤️

Good food, Amazing salads and giant burgers. Nice atmosphere, perfect place for a quick lunch with friends or business partners

A great addition to bank side area

Lovely find. Relaxed ambience. Delicious food. ie: soups, smoked salmon beigals, artisan breads, Danish pastries, cakes and good coffees, juices. Plus a fascinating gifts/books section. I came away with five books. Lovely staff. Perfect discovery away from the madding crowd.

The hot chocolate is to die for. Best I've had. Terrific chocolate flavour, just the right amount of sweetness, perfect consistency with just the right amount of creaminess, very hot, large and perfectly indulgent. I will be back!

Lovely brunch here with fresh seasonal ingredients. Great coffee but in a cafe of this quality I would have expected china cups rather than single use cups and plastic lids. If you ordered tea you could have a teapot and china cups but not for the coffee lovers.

Nice food. Nice space. Prices okay. Service hit and miss (sometimes very slow considering you may have only ordered a coffee and it takes 15 minutes to arrive...)

Funny range of food, poor service.

This is a lovely space, you can grab a takeaway coffee or sit and enjoy lunch. Wonderful soups and bread or delicious cakes or scrumptious salads. Seating indoors and outside. Great value. Lovely area so close to The Shard and The Thames

Excelente ubicación, excelentes precios, informal, muy popular. A poca distancia del puente de Londres. Sopa y pan una gran opción para almorzar.

Nice little gem to stumble across.

Great location and cafe, food is tasty. Do not appreciate being evicted 30 minutes before the advertised closing time and not being allowed to use the gallery toilets.

Whilst this cafe has a nice atmosphere,seeing someone behind me in the queue picking up and putting back sandwiches and a quiche before settling on his choice really put me off buying one of these. I opted for the soup instead. Please please cover the food at the till. Goodness knows how many hands have handled this food!!!!!

A well hidden and lovely quiet cafe right by London Bridge with great gallery/museum upstairs. Comes well recommended.

Nice place for a cup of coffee and to take a look at the exhibitions

A large new fresh clean airy and large open area. Loads of intresting books puzzles and novelties to buy or browse. Standard upscale cafeteria fare and loads of intresting outdoor space to sit in. Seems like a hzpoy place to be

This place is my favourite now, good coffee and excellent environment and customer service is good too. Went with a friend and have good memories of this Cafe.

Always like to visit here when visiting Hospital as ambience is nice and relaxed and just what is needed before an appointment. Service is prompt and polite with food served hot and tasty. Usually opt for porridge which arrives with fresh apple, plump raisins and cinnamon. It’s also nice to request for almond milk or any other alternative without being charged extra. If you work for either the NHS, Guy’s or St. Thomas’s, show your ID and get additional discount! Menu is nice and varied and above usual cafe type fare. Would highly recommend a visit if you are passing by.

Nice little place for a cuppa and grub away from the commercial side and the toilets are clean

Good, clean, friendly staff & close to the Shard

Lovely atmosphere, drinks and snacks.

Very nice science Gallery, also the coffee shop is very cosy and cool

Sit inside or outside. Everything is reasonably priced and the staff are helpful and friendly. The cookies are great value for money.

Capuccino is not a capuccino here but a burnt latte. Staff is nice tho.

Tucked away but worth a visit. Tea and cake nice but went middayish and service rather slow but still recommended.

Really pleasant place to spend time and relax from the world outside; great staff - attentive, friendly and efficient. Pastries and coffee - first class and interesting (if not a little bit on the generous side). As others have mentioned the space is well designed and spacious. I am really struggling to see what there is not to like!!

An aesthetically pleasing space, I arrived at lunchtime on a Friday and found a seat pretty easily. The queue at the till was short and I ordered a smoked salmon and cream cheese bagel and pot of tea. I asked whether it was possible to have the bagel without the cream cheese but the staff member serving me seemed a little hesitant. I was given a wooden number to take with me (by which my order could be identified). Thankfully, my old Wifi access code still worked. If it hadn't I couldn't see any notices suggesting that Wifi was available. The seating area was comfortable and clean with varying areas to sit in. The food took about 15 minutes to arrive which surprised me as it wasn't busy and there was no cooking required (the bagels being on the display counter). I'd have liked it if I could have got two cups of tea from the pot instead of the 1.5 but that's just me being picky! The bagel itself was fine and I felt ok for the price paid. But not particularly outstanding. The person who brought it over didn't say anything to me which again could be improved upon. I later returned after the exhibition for a takeaway cup of tea and was again served quickly and with a smile. But there seemed to be some tension between the staff which detracted from the experience. Still, overall it was very good - easy to find a seat, small queue, food pefectly good enough for the price. And I'm sure, with a few tweaks it could go to excellent!

This is quite a relief from the hustle & bustle in this area. Can have a reasonable snack, tea,coffee and cakes here in relaxed surroundings. Just opposite to The Shard at London Bridge Station and entrance to Guy's Hospital.

Came here to write up my notes after a meeting in the area. The food in the cafe looked gorgeous so had a bite to eat here. The food was very good indeed. I will be back.

Don't bother ordering the wagyu burger, because of 'health and safety' they cremate it to shoe leather. Might as well go to Macdonald's. Good chips though.

Very slow service, and over-priced food. The same caters provide for King's Strand campus, and charge a third of the prices here. I paid £3.50 for a Flapjack, which is £2 on the Strand Campus cafe. Ambiance and setting is nice, but prices and service don't match.

qui a tout gâché alors que le lieu est confortable et les gâteaux délicieux (à la bergamote pour moi, un cheese-cake pour ma femme). Encore une fois, nous n'avons eu aucun bonjour à l'arrivé, ni au revoir (est-ce parce que nous sommes étrangers ?) par les 3 personnes du café que nous avons rencontrés, ni un sourire au service de notre commande (je précise qu'il était 17H, donc 1H avant la fermeture du café..).

Fabulous fresh food . Great Choice pizzas made whilst you watch . Lovely vegetables. Good prices worth the visit

Coffee was decent enough but served in paper cup even when drinking in. Shame.

We are so pleased to have found this buzzy, smart and modern cafe within the Science Gallery, just outside London Bridge station and right next to Guy's Hospital campus, as we have been having to pay quite a few visits to that area recently and this place is a godsend. The food is delicious and reasonably priced, the place is attractive and obviously popular, the staff are nice and friendly and it is so convenient. It will be even better when the weather gets warmer and you can sit outside. BTW, the cakes are delicious and there is good coffee and lovely teas (eg fresh mint leaf tea, if you so desire).

Light airy space with good food and cake options Food and coffee were both very good. Recommend if in the area.

A text-book, standard-pack contemporary interior is spacious and comfortable overlooking the historic Hospital forecourt. Also find here an unusual souvenir shop A limited selection of ‘lite-bites’ reveals little in the way of surprises and likely to appeal/cater to most tastes. Recommended.

Lovely place to relax and work, very light warm.

Chocolate cake is superb. Inside is very clean and pleasant.

Great spot for breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea. Quality and execution of food is excellent, the menu is interesting and varied. Only issue is service which is more than often not at par with food hence 4 stars

Really pleasant, well thought out space, great coffee and lots of seating.

Nice place for museum tour brake.

Nice quality food for what advertises itself as a cafe. You can order cafe stuff from the front, or sit down for table service. Prices are a touch on the high side, but the food is mainly worth if. If you have a Kings College ID you will get a discount. The service did seem a bit disjointed, with the till/coffee staff, waiters, and kitchen staff not working smoothly together. Food isnt brought out by the people who take your order, so lots of food going to wrong tables, late arriving orders etc.

Fourth good new finding in a week. Only stopped for tea and coffee; they were fine. Staff amiable and efficient, seemingly well managed. Food looked good, at present untried.