The Assam in Mole Valley

My go to in Dorking, food is consistently good. Always have a good menu which changes with the seasons. The mushroom shawarma pictured is one of the best i think they have done. Coffee is also very good. But its the staff who make this place, always very nice, smiley and chatty.

Yesterday I had business in the Surrey Hills and I do declare I ate the best ham, egg and chips that any kitchen ever put on a plate anywhere in the world! The winning establishment is the Abinger Hammer tea rooms. Service by the sole proprietor, Anne! I also picked up a couple of surplus squashes from a neighbour’s wall left out for passers by. Kindness and good service may still be a force to be reckoned with!

Came across this lovely little cafe and thought it looked inviting enough to try and so glad we did. Simple choice of breakfasts to choose from and the ones we opted for were delicious, and more than enough to start the day with, particular shout-out for the sausages. A friendly greeting and farewell just added to the fact that independent cafes can show a lot of large chain and high end restaurants just how to do it right. Always one to support local business and we will certainly be coming here again!

After a visit to Leatherhaed we were hungry and this restaurant was busy, had a spare table, and looked good so we went in. Good decision as the service was perfect, the food excellent and the price very reasonable.

Superb burgers... so glad I swung by and gave it a go. Had so many bad van burgers in the past that I usually give vans a miss. Not this one, I'll be back soon!