Sift Bakes & Brews in Richmond upon Thames

I think I’ve just eaten the best sandwich ever; cheese, rocket, tomato, chilli jam on beautiful seeded bread! And I’m a recent convert to chai lattes and so far this was the best too! I’ve been lucky enough to try their homemade cakes at a friend’s house so as I was walking past I decided to venture in! Lovely choice of food on offer, clean environment and friendly staff! It was busy too. Will never step foot in Gail’s again …..

Friendly and helpful owner, great food, good prices, lovely atmosphere. Wish we lived nearer! We had a really good veggie meal - spinach and feta slice, varied salads, all delicious. Good coffee too.

Quite the find. A barista that knows you and your drink... even remembers that you like the end pieces of cake! The food is divine, the service is wonderful. Girls queuing around the block for the handsome young man behind the counter. For a casual cake and coffee or a nourishing lunch in Kew this is the place to be! If you have forgotten your money or can't pay options to pay next time or online are appreciated when you juggling a toddler!! We recommend Sift to all our friends.

Great location next to Kew Gardens at the Bridge end . Lovely fare of Coffee Teas and lunches , treats too. Staff very friendly and most helpful. Great oasis in that neighbourhood.

The person at the front was very friendly, the food was also great and didn't seem overpriced. Was a cosy little stop near kew gardens.

A real gem of a find in the middle of kew, near the green. One guy working on his own but he kept up well and produced a lovely coffee

Great family owned little cafe with coffee just as I like it, with a full, deep flavour but not bitter. We tried the banana cake and the carrot and walnut cake and both were delicious. We’ll be back to try the seeded sourdough sandwiches. Add in the friendly, local staff and it’s a winner for me.

The welcome was friendly and the place was warm and inviting! Food was excellent and plentiful! I enjoyed every mouthful. Nothing was too much bother! Would definitely visit again!

I went with my friend after our visit to kew garden we were greeted by a very nice young man smiley welcoming face we had a very nice coffee and cake ,we loved their range of different types of food we will definitely go again this time with the family

Absolutely great coffee here. A great selection of breakfast pastries, or later in the day cakes and sandwiches. The guys (Evi and Nick) are wonderful - really friendly and helpful.

Excellent coffee, great range of interesting and inventive cakes, delicious Cypriot salads and pies (spanakopita yum!), efficient and welcoming service, dog-friendly. Takeaway only since pandemic but continuing quality and friendliness have established Sift at the heart of the local community.

Went in there twice now. First time wanted to get some cinnamon rolls but they ran out so i ordered banana bread instead and when i got home i realized he gave me lemon cake. Second time they ran out of cinnamon rolls again (went before 10am). No vibe around the cafe and staff espacially the old man has no customer satisfaction in mind. Good coffee though.

Popped in here for the first time after visiting Kew gardens which is close by. Food was absolutely delicious with loads of options, all fresh and v t tasty looking. I tried a filo tart and mix of the three salads on offer - all of them were fab. Delicious chocolate cake too. There's no seating inside at the moment due to COVID restrictions but Kew green is on the doorstep + they've filled the space with loads of really lovely fresh and sustainable goods for sale instead. I had a chat to the staff - indoor seating probably going to become available again in the winter when the weather is less amenable to al fresco dining (which was lovely). Can recommend Kew gardens for a visit although this place is streaks ahead of the cafe's there! Can't wait to go back.

Delicious cakes and options for lunch. Lovely helpful staff and good social distancing. Will be back very soon!

friendliest place with amazing coffee!! its like home away from home. Lunch salads also an amazing delight . do not miss this

Sift has been around for more than 2 years now . We are so lucky to have it in our neighbourhood! It’s a true gem ! Homemade cakes , soups , sandwiches , pastries ... made with the best ingredients! Owners are soooo nice and helpful too ! What more can you ask .....

Always a warm welcome. Delicious coffees, tasty fresh Carrot, Orange & Ginger juice and an array of yummy home baked cakes, breads, salads, soup and savouries. Lovely hand made greetings cards for all occasions for sale. Magazines to read or just sit at the counter, looking at the world go by outside. So close to Kew Gardens, National Archives, Kew Retail Park and the river too. Plenty of buses going by to Kingston, Richmond, Ealing, Chiswick and so on - 65 and 391. A great Cafe for locals and visitors to Kew.

Three of us came in early (9am) on Sunday for a breakfast before visiting Kew Gardens. What a lovely place! The coffee was superb, I had smoked salmon on granary bread, my friend had smashed avocado on toast. The food was delicious, and the service was great - friendly, helpful and quick. We will definitely be back. Highly recommended!

Stopped by whilst in Kew. Fabulous choice of sandwiches, pastries and salads. We had delicious and large sandwiches slightly toasted, washed down with large mugs of tea. Excellent quality bread with generous fillings. Only difficulty was choosing what to have. Very fair price for the location and quality. Why can’t all sandwich shops be like this? And we also took home some recipe ideas!

Went to see the Chihuly exhibits which were fabulous.would recommend visitors to see the gardens in Jun/July when they are at their finest

Only there for a quick breakfast before visiting Kew. Coffee and chicken and bacon sandwich very good. Not too many seats. But quite cosy. Good friendly staff and a few locals too.

Great little coffee shop selling excellent fresh sandwiches and pastries...perfect stop over on your way too or from Kew Gardens

We don’t visit this superb café often enough. Quality remains consistently high, the menu is reliable without ever being predictable. Panos, Achilles and Nick greet us with a warm welcome. We’re particularly enjoying the sausage rolls and bean salads at the moment blending Summer with mischief!

We popped by today for a coffee and a toastie.. and wow ! Amazing on all counts. Beautiful and unusual toastie flavour combinations, and the coffees are excellent. I love the way the coffees and food are presented too. We will definitely be returning next time we are in the area!

What a find this place was! Such a lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and most importantly a fantastic lunch. The sourdough bread that is baked by the owner is the best tasting and texture I’ve ever had. Every single ingredient in the delicious sandwiches we had is obviously chosen with such care as the end result was amazing. The cake and coffee was also Devine. To us this place has perfected lunch, my only complaint is they are not nearer to home! We will be certainly heading back to Kew for lunch on our next visit to London!

Lovely coffee and cake after a wander in Kew Gardens. Pricey but usual london ! Poppyseed, lemon and blueberry loaf was delicious And one portion was more than enough to share. Coffee was hot and tasty and staff very friendly and a lovely ambience. Would revisit if in the area .

Small cafe and bakery. Great atmosphere, good music but mainly excellent coffee and tea and scrumptious homemade cakes. Really nice staff.

Since we’ve started having great coffee, tea is often neglected. Yet here at sift when you order tea it is made with real care. The servers have a chart of how long the tea needs to brew, and it is brought to you in a generous mug when it is ready. The food is made by people who care about food too. It’s a lovely, generous, gentle and relaxing neighbourhood place. Dare you not to love it.

This brilliant little place is a gem. Always looking for a reason to come to Kew Green to eat here! Wonderful service and really helpful staff, made a bespoke sandwich for my husband that doesn’t like mayo!

As a long term resident of Kew, I was passing Sift on foot, and decided to try it out.

Wide selection of breakfast & lunch menu, The owners have created a friendly environment with a selection of letirature to browse .

Didn’t try the cakes as we were too full after a delicious lunch of a spinach and feta filo pastry with an imaginative mix of salads. Totally recommend, lovely staff and great ambience.

We were arriving at Kew Gardens rather early, stopped in for a coffee. The gentleman behind the counter was lovely, the cakes and pastries on offer looked fantastic. The salted caramel brownie was to die for, wish I could have tried them all and the coffee was good!

Popped in hear on the off chance and would most certainly go back lovely sandwiches and cakes and the coffee good too x friendly staff although a bit of a squeeze when prams come in x reasonable pricing too for London

I cannot rate this cafe highly enough. We live locally and have tried many similar places in the neighbourhood but nothing compares with the quality found here. The coffee is excellent and there is a great choice of sandwiches, salads pastries and cakes. The Portuguese tarts with raspberries are ❤️. Service is good and the staff are friendly. If you’re visiting Kew Gardens, don’t fight for a seat in their very average eateries with the auto coffee!! Come down the road and treat yourself … oh and they sell cute cards too.

Set on a noisy and busy street, but step into a relaxed and beautiful setting for a quiet cup and cake. They do close at 4:30 pm, but we wanted to stay longer in the setting. Tables/chairs are close together, but it is a lovely little place to grab a bite. Lots of choices of cakes and baked goods.

Fabulous coffee, good light food and lovely cakes. Great local spot tucked away just off Kew Green, which is a great addition to the neighbourhood. Dog friendly too.

Stopped here this morning on the way to the office, very impressive! Tripe shot flat white and a fantastic sandwich for lunch! Add a slice of fruity cake for the win.. Well done lads, see you soon!

Stop for a little snack Excellent salads and quiches Good coffee (flat white) Looking forward to next time 👍

What a find. This cafe is slightly off my commute but was well worth the visit. An amazing selection cakes along with great tasting coffee is a combo that will make me go back for more. The staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming which makes visiting, an even more pleasurable experience. I can’t recommend this cafe highly enough. For those curious, I had a cappuccino and a slice of the orange, polenta, berry cake. Incredible light and devoured way too quickly. My friend had toasted banana bread with lashings of butter. He was equally impressed.

We absolutely love this coffee shop! The sandwiches are amazing, cakes are fabulous!!! And the staff, well the staff are the absolute BEST🙌🙌

Love this cafe/coffee shop. Less than 400m from either of the two main entrances to Kew Gardens. Way more than simply good, very good coffee, it also has a great selection of food, from the amazing cakes (stem ginger is superb) to sandwiches and salads. Over a number of visits, I've really enjoyed their quiche, sausage rolls and other savoury options, all served with a selection of salads. Always had great and friendly service. Good work Panos!!!!

Had wanted to try Sift for a while and finally did so on one of the hottest afternoons of the year. Despite this the display of cakes looked wonderful and the only difficulty was choosing which one to have. The cake naturally needed coffee and my cappuccino was excellent. Friendly staff completed a perfect visit. As the saying goes, ‘I shall return’.

Great coffee and home made cakes biscuits muffins and sandwiches Really original recipes and Dog Friendly....Can't recommend it enough...

Only a stones throw away from my workplace. Friendly and welcoming staff. Particularly enjoy their soup, scotch eggs and cakes/pastries. Have recommend Sift to my gluten-free and lactose intolerant friends and they have been delighted with the cake options.

We were on our way to Kew and gardens and stumbled upon Sift. What a great coffee shop. Topnotch coffee, I’m a fussy fortysomething and it really hit the mark. Sandwiches and salads, excellent. You can park just passed it on the first left, free of charge.

All the right ingredients. Friendly, great cakes and snacks and a quirky ness that allows it to stand out in a very crowded space. Panos and the team have added a lot of warmth to this part of Kew.

We passed by and gave it a try. And went back the next day. It's a quaint shop, with old school furniture, etc. Staff is very friendly and helpful and the food (cakes, toasties, etc) was very good.

I can't think of another stripped-back, artisan style coffee shop near Kew gardens so this is a welcome addition to the local options. Relaxed, light-filled and characterful space, offering a wide range of flavourful, carefully constructed lunch options, and generously sized lattes.

You can expect: a warm welcome, delicious homemade food and a friendly atmosphere. This place has swiftly become popular with locals and equally loved by the lucky passers by who spot it. It's a characterful and creative little cafe which is now my favourite in this area. Located just off Kew Green it is a short walk from the Botanical Gardens and close to all main transport links so there's no excuse not to pop in.

Discovered this new Cafe as I passed by one day. Welcoming and cosy atmosphere. Rustic feel.

Great location. Staff are very friendly and welcoming. Coffee is great. I also had the chorizo pasty which was wonderful, served with a few salads which were equally as nice. Will definitely be returning on my way before my next trip to the national archives!

Tucked away on the way to Kew Gardens, this is definitely the the best coffee shop in Kew. Great cakes and sandwiches and highly recommended.

5 stars are not enough to describe the welcoming warmth of the place & the staff. 5 stars are not enough to describe the dedication put by the staff to prepare the amazing food & drinks.5 stars are not enough to describe the expertise & knowledge by Panos & Achilleas..Well done guys...you are just more than amazing...It is like my second home.

We stopped for a snack after having been to Kew Gardens. This place is quite small with old school desks being used for tables if you are into this sort of thing :-) There are also a couple of tables downstairs if if looks full. Staff are very friendly and the toasted avocado/ salami sandwiches are very copious and delicious. Definitely worth a pit stop if you walk by...

Lovely coffee and cake stop. Friendly service. Great decaf, banana bread and cakes baked in house. Soup, bread and salad looked good. Can lock bike immediately outside window - locks/pump provided by owner. Close to Kew Gardens/ Bridge.

A lovely friendly local cafe handy for both Kew Gardens and St. Anne's Church. Service is welcoming and swift. Definitely worth a visit.

This new café must have opened in November. The proprietors have created a friendly calm but bright environment availing top notch brews and high quality food. Ideal for my 7am start I’m looking forward to meeting with friends there at weekends.

we stopped at this great little place after our walk from richmond and en route to kew underground.i understand it has just opened,we were very impressed!we had cheese beigels,latte and hot chocolate,excellent.we wish you continued success in the future,all cafes should be like this,support local small businesses!

This coffee shop is newly opened (1 Nov 2017) and is excellent. It is a fabulous addition to an area previously devoid of such s facility. It is located adjacent to Kew Green and also close to entrances to Kew Gardens.