The French Tarte in Kingston upon Thames

Really nice little coffee with a friendly welcome. We had a really nice flat white. The flat white was really well made with a distinctive espresso flavour and plenty of frothed foam. The waiter was very polite and brought us an apricot tart, 4 little scones with clotted cream and raspberries jam. All were fresh and delicious! Try this nice little gem near Kingston-upon-Thames for a cream tea, you will not regret it!

Lovely cosy family breakfast spot, went there on Sunday for brunch for Mothers Day -- staff were lovely, service was very quick, and food was amazing! All for a very reasonable price! 2 adults, 3 kids, for near to £50

Am regular 1st review. It is a cute small cafe with well made food and cakes. French with an English twist what more to say. The coffee is great with decaf and milk alternate available also was oat milk perhaps … 👍

Great service, breakfast and coffee before meeting in Surbiton. Scrambled eggs and bacon plus cappuccino. Clean facilities too. .

I can not recommend this afternoon tea enough. There was an excellent selection of sweet and savoury bites, and they were all delicious. Staff were very friendly and service was quick. Will certainly return!

I have visited The French Tarte numerous times over the last 5 years. The food and service has always been exceptional, however, this morning it has to be said that the food was disappointing. The full English was miniscule my partners breakfast was so so. All in all for £27. 50 it was not good value.

WE HAD A SCRUMPTIOUS AFTERNOON TEA OF ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS FRENCH TREATS. THE SAVOURY SELECTION OF SMALL DELICACIES WAS MARVELLOUS AND THE SWEET SELECTION WAS TO DIE FOR. NOTHING WAS TOO MUCH TROUBLE FOR THE MANAGER, ROBERTO. HE AND HIS STAFF WERE WELCOMING, FRIENDLY AND DESERVE 5 STARS!

Visited the tart in the park and found the gentleman running it to be overly aggressive. He could benefit from some anger management classes. Will not be returning.

A friend and I spent a delightful couple of hours here enjoying a delicious, copious and beautifully displayed afternoon tea. We were so well looked after by Diane, our server, who was most attentive.

Coffee with the most delicious pastries, tarts, brunch, lunch and Afternoon Tea. Sometimes being local it’s easy to forget how lucky we are to have this gem on our doorstep. The friendly staff serve up the best coffee and tea as supporting acts to the 5 Star food. A perfect place to bring friends who aren’t so lucky to live nearby. Enjoy!

Exceptional service from beginning to end! Afternoon tea for 7 for our daughters birthday! Our Sardinian host was charming, professional and went that extra mile to create the perfect setting for a divine afternoon tea. Nothing was too much trouble and we loved it all! Do not hesitate to book! You will not regret it!

Afternoon Tea at the French Tarte was perfect. A great selection of out of the ordinary savouries and delicious cakes, beautifully presented. Warm homemade raspberry scones with clotted cream and raspberry jam too. We may not have been able to eat everything there but cakes were boxed up for us to take home. The staff are so attentive and helpful. I definitely would recommend a visit. Remember to book in advance!

This place is delightful. The staff are so friendly and helpful and the food is delicious. Nothing was too much trouble for this establishment. Having pre-booked afternoon tea for four and informing them that there were no special dietary requirements, one of our party of four informed me at the table she was vegetarian. The waiter sprung into action and delivered extra vegetarian savouries. All done with a smile and good grace. Thank you for making our experience so lovely.

Dropped in for brunch and managed to get a table before it became quite busy. Very friendly service and lovely food. Recommended.

Went there for a small party after a wedding . The Restuarant staff were excellent and the food was exceptional! Many london restaurants would be put to shame by their selection . A hidden gem and would recommend totally

Had a fabulous afternoon tea with friends, for a birthday. Delicious savouries and sweet pastries, with a glass of champagne and lots of tea. The staff were lovely, just the right level of attentiveness. Such a great afternoon.

A pretend French patisserie which in France will be low quality. The price is very expensive for the quality. They got an order to Tea wrong. They brought the coffee and left the cake till later. When I asked for my cake because I want to have it with a hot coffee they called me rude rather than apologising for poor service.

Afternoon tea to takeaway- exquisite! We collected 4 boxes of delicious treats for our 3 person afternoon tea. We were very happy with everything received- it was utterly delicious! We will be returning for this again.

Had the classic afternoon tea with a friend as a joint birthday celebration. Really enjoyed it. We would have preferred more savoury items and less sweet items (so two rows of savoury and one row of sweet would have been ideal).

We ordered afternoon tea takeaway during lockdown 3 and it was amazing. Every element of it was excellent - save the sandwiches which were just very good! The croque monsieur as a savoury was completely unique with a strong french mustard flavour permeating the cheese...

Outstanding fine dining restaurant with superb click and collect tasting menu facility which is fantastic value too. Thoroughly and strongly recommended. Menu of 4th March was just perfect for my wife’s birthday. Thank you and please open again as soon as possible - yours is...

Have been several times over the last year for take out and dine in and it is a family favorite. Lovely staff and excellent food. The croissants are weekend must for our kids.

The vegetable risotto was super and they cater for gluten free with the fish dish too. A brilliant take away service with high end restaurant quality. The aubergine parmigiana which has been on the menu previously was excellent too. Let’s hope it reappears.

The quiche and pear and almond tart so gorgeous. Shame about the cold reception of the staff. In these difficult times a welcome smile and good manners are so important.

Take away from the French Tarte has redefined take away for us. We have had some beautiful take away in our time but the bar has not just been raised, it has been sent atmospheric The Hake with lobster and asparagus was incredible and beautifully...

Small cafe style accompaniment to the The French Table (next door). Spent 45 minutes drinking coffee awaiting a table time at the TFT. Great coffee and service

The food has always been good in here but it has really been let down by poor service. I'm glad to say that it seems that this may have changed. New staff have been brought in and the general atmosphere is much more customer friendly....

We had friends down for the weekend and came here for brunch before a long walk. I had the Gluten Free Croque Monsieur which was AMAZING! Friendly and good service and would highly recommend. Delicious 😋

This is a popular cafe, with friendly staff. Good coffee, great pastries and bread. Also a great place for breakfasts. Can get very full and space can be at a premium particularly when people insist on bringing in prams. Really enjoyed the Avocado and Poached...

A shame about these poor recent reviews. They must have been blips. I have been going to the French Tarte since time began. Daily in fact to buy their fabulous croissants, pain au raisins, cakes and breads. They do wonderful breakfasts too. Try their bacon,...

This is my third trip here for afternoon tea, not quite sure what’s happened but it just wasn’t on par with past experiences. The Croque Monsiuer was amazing. Finger sandwiches on basic white sliced bread were average. Sweet selection consisted of chocolate mousse in various...

Good food let down by unfriendly staff! Get your act together as you'll lose more local custom. Was poor 1 year ago and still is today...read your reviews!

My partner with our 7 week old child bought two coconut cakes today. She decided to eat one on the way home and luckily spotted the base was mouldy with a green/white colour and smelled very off. She went back immediately and the server said...

Visited the French Tarte today. Service non existent waited a long time then placed the order at the till. The food, when it arrived was good. The owners of The French Tarte , you need to sort this cafe out!!! They need more staff! You...

I go every few weeks. For a while I stopped as the service was so painful - the last few months it’s improved. Sadly today, it was back to what seems to be the norm. Three staff behind the counter in a pretty empty cafe / shop. Inattentive, finally took my order. A couple of other people (regulars) came in and ordered. They received their coffee first. I eventually got mine. It was the wrong order - but the (rude) tone of the manager implied I hadn’t actually ordered what I want. I eventually got my coffee. No apology or thanks. I gave up counting at 8 minutes. There were three customers and two sitting. Seriously - Please stop taking your customers for granted - just because we’re not regular, doesn’t mean we don’t want to support a local business. I know you’re not Starbucks but have some consideration and get your act together.

Good place to read the papers (iPhone) with coffee & cake. Very good quality ingredients. Not cheap but worth the price.

I have eaten here many times and the food and service and prices are remarkably consistent. The place is rather small, which is a pity. The sister site in Teddington keeps up the same good quality of food and service.

My husband and I visited the Farmers Market on Maple Road this morning. We planned to have breakfast at the French Tarte. We arrived at 08:30 to discover opening was not until 09:00, our oversight. However, we decided to wait outside being first in the queue. Upon opening we sat at a table and ordered 2 Flat Whites whilst we browsed over the menu. A large family were served with drinks, croissants etc whilst we were left waiting. When we enquired where our coffees were, we were told they were coming. Unfortunately another table were served. Once again we asked for our coffee and said we were unable to wait any longer, our coffees suddenly appeared. Needless to say, we opted not to order breakfast. We have visited mostly the French Table on many occasions even for breakfast on market days, we were never treated like this. The only positive was the coffee was excellent.

Without a doubt the best afternoon tea I have ever had (and I’ve had lots); both presentation and flavours could not be faulted. Service was fabulous too!

My wife goes ther for her hair. After which, she and I had Croque Madame and Croque Monsieur resp., with teas. The service was prompt despite the busy-ness at lunch time. We also bought some cakes to take home. All in all a very good experience.

I have been to the French tarte many times and been very pleased. The last time service was slow but okay. This week we popped in on Saturday and I was appalled by the disgusting Greek salad I was served. The cucumber and tomatoes not properly diced were swimming in a yellow sauce with very small bits of feta cheese. I did not eat it. Tables were not cleared and it was not busy but service was very slow.

We often visit this lovely cafe for a takeaway breakfast and on the rare occasion we sit together as a family of four in the cafe. There are always lots of cakes and pastries to choose from too! Best mocha in surbiton!

Having been wanting to try this place for sometime my wife and I popped in for breakfast. The place was busy and we were found a table with the proviso that it was reserved from 2pm which wasn't a problem. I had a cappuccino and avo on sourdough toast with poached egg which was perfectly acceptable, My wife had scrambled eggs with a bacon side (smoked salmon wasn't available) which she particularly enjoyed. Overall it was a pleasant experience and we will certainly be back.

TFT is a regular part of my daily routine either for morning coffee or afternoon snack. The patisseries are amazing, and the staff are lovely and I've found the service has always been great.

We visited today for afternoon tea as it's my mum's birthday. At the time of booking I requested one tea without cheese or egg. When asked the reason for the visit I explained that it was a birthday and was asked my mum's name. Some sort of surprise might be afoot, I thought. When we arrived the place was deserted - only the staff members were there. We were given our tea - my dietary request was ignored but, to be fair, I didn't bring this to the attention of the waitress. The food was incredibly disappointing - fussy and, to us, generally unappealing. We ate what we could and awaited the warm scones promised as a finale. The three members of staff failed to notice that we had finished for some time - they were too busy chatting. The clincher was when one of them left the conversation and proceeded to mop the floor!! This was at 4pm and the place wasn't due to close for an hour. It was so off-putting that we gave up waiting for the scones (although we were offered the chance to take them home but even these didn't look very nice). We will not be visiting again!

A decadent afternoon with no children! A walk along the river in the sunshine, followed by a fabulous tiered platter of treats. I especially enjoyed the savoury layer, but the array of sweets was also excellent. Very good service by knowledgeable waitress.

My family and i had Mother's day afternoon tea at the French Tarte in Surbiton this afternoon. We had had one last year at Teddington but decided to try this on the actual day. The selection of warm savouries were very original and full of flavour. The raspberry scones despite not being warmed were very nice and the french pastries were plentiful and I brought them home with me in a box. The selection of teas and tisanes were lovely and the opportunity to have a glass of chilled Muscat as well as Champagne was a lovely touch and one which I enjoyed. The staff were very pleasant and didn't mind our grand daughter wandering around.

Wanted to buy a coffe as soon as they open so was by the door by 9am. It was Saturday morning and staff was very grumpy, nobody said hello and when I asked if I’m ok to by a coffe they shut the door in front of me saying ‘just give us few minutes’ without any apology. Could definitely work on thei customer service.

Went for afternoon tea as a present from friends. Wow what a wonderful spread. Dainty little toasted French sandwiches, other pastries both savoury and sweet, finishing with delicious scones, cream and lovely homemade jam.

Friendly service, wonderful croissants, gateaux, and super coffee make this cafe the best in Surbiton.

We go here regularly and always have great coffee and pastries. A little expensive but worth it as much better than the coffee chains

A nice place for a small snack, tea and cakes and get a decent baguette or other French breads. I especially like their salmon quiche. I wish they served more fresh salad with it.

Went for lunch today, the service was really slow, we waited half an hour or more for 3 light dishes, and then only 2 arrived at the same time and our friend had to wait a few minutes for hers. My poached egg was lukewarm and overcooked. Staff were surly and charmless. Ambience on the scruffy side. Won't rush back.

four family members went for afternoon tea and found everything to be really excellent quality. All of the toasties and sweets were delicious and there were plenty of teas to choose from.

My lovely daughter and her boyfriend treated me for my birthday to afternoon tea at this fantastic cake shop. We had a lovely selection of savoury and sweet mini cakes. One was a delicious mini courgette tart, another had smoked salmon and egg mayonnaise, another sundried tomatoes - all absolutely divine. There were more sweet cakes - a white chocolate one in particular was superb. This was then followed by three beautiful warm scones with clotted cream and jam - I just about managed to squeeze that in!!!! At least I had been revitalised for more wallpapering that afternoon!!! All accompanied by delicious choice of teas. Absolutely fantastic patisserie - couldn’t fault it!

Our anniversary meal was next door at the table but we booked here for a Sunday treat. Really special array of cakes and pastries all presented so delicately on the tiered platter.

Always amazing here love this place! The brunch all beautifully done and fresh toasted sour bread served with poached eggs avocado and salmon! Scrumptious freshly brewed loose tea with homemade light fluffy scones with homemade jam and clotted cream! Definitely a place to go to on a Sunday

We popped in here very quickly due to our experience at the French Table next door,but were a bit let down to be honest.The tarts we had were dry and very average,coffee was ok but it was not the experience we expected at all.

I love the idea of The French Tarte and always look forward to going - the location and the cakes/coffee are lovely however time and time again the service - unfriendly, abrupt, not welcoming let it down. I keep meaning to write a review as I just wish the staff would realise that when customers walk in the door it should be a nice experience for them and perhaps a cheery hello or even an acknowledgment would change the experience. The service in the French Table (restaurant next door) couldn't be more different - they are welcoming and friendly and polite so it is sad and disappointing that the staff in the French Tarte are lacking in customer service. Shame really.

Really good cakes and coffee nice bread too! A little on the small side so you can’t always get a seat.

We had a family ladies only afternoon tea here . It was lovely , a great selection of savouries, cakes and scones . There was plenty and we could have as many tea refills as we wanted .

We ordered take away coffee from the French Tarte, the coffee was very good and quite large compared to other coffee ships.

Who new - Surbiton has such a fab little establishment in Victoria Recreation Ground - fabulous French produce & excellent coffee - service with a smile too!! We loved the sundried tomatoes on brioche toast with egg & bacon #beautiful!!!

Love to pop by here for a coffee and pastry, always fresh and delicious! Quiches are also good as well as there bread and they have almond milk which is always a win for me!

We were back again as a special treat and were not disappointed. We had the 5 course tasting menu with paired wines. Completely fabulous!

Coq au vin turns out to be poussin au vin, tiny portion badly cooked. It certainly did not fall off the bone. Come on Eric , deliver what the menu says!

I was taken to afternoon tea at the French Tarte as a belated birthday treat and it was well worth waiting for! Excellent selection of savoury and sweet items with a choice of teas (or coffee). A most enjoyable afternoon.

I found the French Tarte after the recommendation in the Sunday Times of best places for tea in Surrey. Booking was friendly, attentive and efficient giving a good impression. The afternoon tea was delicious and with a slight twist on the standard. Alternatives to the usual sandwiches which included mini quiches and toasted sandwiches followed by the most delicious cakes which wouldn’t have looked out of place on Masterchef. Then the scone which was big and yummy! Oh and a great choice of loose leaf tea. We really enjoyed our visit and the staff were great too. Would definitely recommend a visit.

after my wife's hairdo nearby we ate at TFT and really enjoyed it, as usual. Willbe back, hopefully, in July.

We ate Breakfast at the French Tarte, it was quite busy on a weekday morning and seemed to be very popular. The food and coffee was good and I would eat here again.

This place deserves all the accolades that It has attracted over the years.

A lovely little place for brunch or lunch. Been a few times with family but a little limited on the menu

Took a friend for a special birthday treat and we weren’t disappointed. Have had many afternoon teas at different locations and I must say this was the best. Service was relatively slow but that suited us as we had plenty to chat about and it allowed food to digest. I can’t describe how delightful the small cakes were, absolutely divine. I would have definitively bought home a box if they were available to buy and would buy a selection for special occasions, possibly something they may wish to expand on. We are already planning a return trip

Once again we had our Christmas party at The French Table. It was a great success, food was superbly presented...

I have been quite a few times and the afternoon tea is amazing! Food is very high quality and the...

We have visited this cafe twice, coffee is ok, range of items looked the same each day we visited. The...

Love the French Tarte great service great food and really friendly. The afternoon tea really is something special lovely treat...

Amazing cakes and delicious savoury French fare. Freshly baked bread and croissant . Great place for that occasional treat!

We ordered a Picnic from The French Tarte last week and is was spectacular! From making the email enquiry to...

Had a fantastic afternoon tea in this delightful cafe. Great choice of teas. The savouries and sweets that made up...

A lovely cafe that serves great coffee and treats. A favourite of mine as I live just 'round the corner. I wholeheartedly recommend.

First time at the French Tarte, taken for a belated birthday treat for the set afternoon tea. Booking is required,and this tea is served from 1.00 till 3.00. And what a tea it was. First a choice from at least ten loose leaf teas, replenished during the service.I chose a delicious ( if rather predictable of me ) Assam, but others in the party opted for the White Monkey which they were particularly impressed with. Then a spectacular tray of savoury and sweet offerings. Each of us had five savouries including tasters of croque monsieur, a delicate pastry case filled with roasted vegetables and soft cheese on walnut bread. And five sweets including a glorious coconut confection, raspberry delight with a touch of gold leaf and a grapefruit posset. Each was extremely tasty, and of a sensible size. Topped off with a scone, cream and jam each, served in a dish with " Happy Birthday" handwritten in chocolate sauce. Friendly and attentive service. A big hit all round. We left replete and happy, and planning out next visit.

Me encanta este lugar. Pastelería francesa auténtica pero mi qué esperar para el desayuno! 45 minutos para un croquet monsieur. Mientras fue fabuloso, es una indicación de que iba a tomar tanto tiempo. Mi hijastra tenía que salir así que perdió su desayuno. Bien para café y un agradable bocado pero evita si estoy apurado.

You can't go wrong at the French Tarte. Food nicely presented and of good quality. Bacon & potato omelette was delicious. Simple food, done well.

Have visited the French Tarte for afternoon tea multiple times now and it never fails to impress. Relaxed environment, good service and amazing cakes, pastries and scones at incredible value. I will be back again soon!

Friendly neighbourhood cafe. Food and coffee are always to a high standard. Staff are always friendly. Service can be a little slow at times - particularly when busy and perhaps a little more thought on balancing the take out vs stay in customers.

We pop in regularly for breakfast and no matter what we choose the food, patisseries and coffee is always great. It can get a little crowded at peak times with people waiting for tables and counter service. However I can't recommend it highly enough, a real local delight.

I regularly attend the French Tarte and I have always found the food and coffee to be perfect. The staff are also a delight to deal with! Recommend to anyone in the Surbiton area.

I'm always coming to the French Tarte and every time it gets better! The croc Madame is my favourite and the coffee is lovely. The staff are always so friendly.

I have visited a couple of times this month and think it is worth saying there has been a marked improvement in service. There was a different lady serving - with the current young lady - the customer experience was miles better and actually pleasant! We also visited Tarte in the Park & it was excellent.

Maybe my expectation was high due to The French Table reputation but I wasn't blown away by my cakes. The atmosphere wasn't especially special in any shape or form which I was expecting due to the specialness of the French offerings. There was just nothing special and id rather have been in a less fancy place that over delivered on personal service and basic but delicious cake.

I use this coffee shop quite often. Staff lovely, service sometimes slow, but probably too few staff. Third best coffee in Teddington

Was given a voucher for Afternoon Tea as a birthday gift in November. The voucher expired at the beginning of April, normally they expire quicker than this but was extended because of Christmas. I would have preferred to use it during the summer months. Upon arrival we were shown to our table and were shown a perfectly adequate tea menu. The service was relaxed enough that we didn't feel rushed and looked after enough that we didn't feel neglected. The selection was lovely and tasted delicious. All in all definitely worth a visit.

It's a long time since we've bothered with a Valentines Night set meal anywhere, but when we saw The French Tarte was offering one we decided to book.The food was excellent and amazing value!We both had the pollock, which was cooked to perfection, it really was and the deserts were superb!The wine on offer was really good value and really complemented the dishes very well.Hats off to the French Tarte for showing that a set menu on Valentines night does not have to be inflated in price for sub-standard food.

I regularly pop into TFT for take aways, but each time swear never to go again! Painfully slow service - invariably three people behind the counter, with only one empowered to do anything! It has improved lately - but while the ladies serving are always pleasant and polite (as you'd expect) - it doesn't seem to come naturally to the male servers who are quick to insist the customer is wrong if they've misheard the order and so on. I honestly don't think it's intentional, the produce is beautiful, coffee average - but I think TFT is in danger of resting on its laurels! Local people like supporting local businesses. PleAse don't take the Mickey and just sharpen up your customer service!

Decided to go here for a nice lunch for my wife and I. Sat in section and unfortunate that someone was filling a store cupboard in that area whilst we were there. Could not that be done out of customer hours? Service was good and food was lovely but then we could smell cooking oil smells from the kitchen. Not pleasant and clothes smelt all afternoon. Think a table near us had some chips so probably the fryer oil but it really ruined the end of our lunch. Disappointed.

Presentation of the cakes looked lovely and enjoyable coffee too.Although, if theres afternoon tea booked inside then its hard to get seating as it's small!Had to sit outside in the end, and it was a bit chilly but the sun was shining so it worked out well and the cakes were worth it

I frequent the French Tarte on a regular basis, and find it really strange that a cafe that prides itself on its breads, cakes and pastries continues to run out of bread and pastries by 2pm on a Sunday when it's busy. The strange thing is, the front of the shop still had loads of bread available and was told I would need to buy a full loaf for my sandwich, and I could take what's left of the loaf home.I find this is a little poor from a cafe of this quality and can only hope this gets resolved.

We met for coffee with friends and then ended up staying for lunch. It is a small venue but perfectly formed. Very child friendly with a toilet with baby changing and even spare nappies for parent to use which is a nice touch. Baguettes were fresh and delicious and the cakes are masterpieces! Would recommend for a coffee and cake catch up.

Nice cozy place. Excellent service and really friendly staff. Recommended if you wish to have a relaxed time in a really nice environment. The food is all prepared there. Fresh and tasty.good quality tea