The Hill Station in Lewisham

I live in the area and have never been here before, I don't know why? Today I decided to come in and it's a wonderful place and I was surprised by the variety and vegan stuff for my friends! It's a great place. I'll try to come Monday to Friday which I guess will be quieter.

Friendly community cafe with good simple food and coffee. Also hosts the occasional popup restaurant. Now with Great Pizza

THE BEST PIZZA IN LONDON!!! Get down here and get some pizza, I'm so happy right now!

A really lovely spot, came in for a coffee and a pizza. The service was friendly, the food was fresh and tasty, and the place had a nice atmosphere too. Would recommend 😊

Amazing atmosphere, l came in on a Sunday there was a small live jazz band, had an amazing pizza. Very nice

Outstanding entertainment at last nights open mic and exquisite pizza. Only in Italy have I tasted such good pizza. Especially since they managed the gluten free version without compromising taste. A lovely atmosphere. Wonderfully supportive audience and the band were on fire 🔥

We went there for breakfast on a Friday morning, the food was great, very tasty and came in quite quick, but the music was a little bit too loud for 9am. People are coming there to work, after school runs for w coffee, etc, so it's already loud enough anyway, so I'd prefer if you could hear the music humming somewhere at the back instead blasting noise.

This is such a local gem we’re lucky to have such a relaxed and friendly place on our doorstep. Good for a coffee and cake in the day and in the evening a pizza restaurant. Local artwork, bands and dogs and child friendly. Plenty of vegan cake options too . Lots of space inside and a leafy deck out. Plus right between the telegraph hill parks.

This is a fantastic and kid-friendly space with a great atmosphere - including live music nights. Inside has plenty of long tables encouraging group interaction and enough smaller ones if you want to cosy up.

Good hearty and tasty food. Tables needed a wipe down tho.

Really good atmosphere, great beer and amazing pizza.

Can be a bit chaotic but generally a really lovely community run cafe that is as far from a coffee shop chain as you can get. Love the big mugs of coffee and delicious cakes.

Great place to eat, drink, work or meet friends

It's so lovely there, dog friendly, you can eat your d4100 pizza in there and they support local artists!

Lovely community space. Friendly staff, great food. A great place to meet up with friends or make lots of new ones! A variety of musical events for every taste. There is an exhibition space hosting local talent. There is also a gorgeous little shop with items made by local creatives.

It’s a really good place for socialising and working. The only thing I would say is that indoors customers mainly come with laptops to work, and unfortunately there is really loud distracting music that suits a bar/club which is not what the indoors part of the cafe is mainly used for on an average day. I understand if it was on in the evening at that volume but it’s on during the day as well. Perhaps just a little quieter or a different genre of music that feels less like you’re out at a club?

Just discovered this place today and loved it! Despite a few beers not being on, the available ones were great. Tricky frothy taps but bar staff persevered. Fab pizzas and bigger than expected. Great carrot cake. Wished we lived closer- only 160 odd miles away! Will definitely be back when we come back to town.

Excellent cafe, for coffee, cakes or pizza, it's great!

This is a real gem! The pizza from Thursday to Sunday by D4100 is amazing. Outside seating, local beers on tap. Can even take away to the park and enjoy the view.

Great place to come work from a laptop: lots of seating indoors and outdoors, some available plugs for charging, calm music. I'd happily come back here for these reasons, otherwise pretty disappointed by the service and lack of food options. Arrived shortly after 3pm and tried to order a sandwich only to be told the kitchen was closed. Seems a bit early, doesn't it? I'm also only asking for a sandwich, not a cooked meal or anything. Ended up settling for a slice of cake instead, which wasn't ideal really. Also the misery! The two people I interacted with seemed annoyed by the prospect of having to deal with a customer. When I asked about the cakes, the woman behind the counter spoke so quietly that I could barely hear her and seemed irritated to be taking my order, avoiding speaking to me as much as possible. Pretty weird and unpleasant to have to deal with. She also spent the majority of her time staying away from the till, using her phone instead. Oddly cold and unfriendly service, which contrasts with the otherwise nice atmosphere of the place. They need to train their staff as well as offer food that isn't limited to cake only outside of certain hours. Pity because this place is otherwise lovely.

Good food and friendly service. Had a particularly scrumptious bacon n egg butty.

Great cafe, but an iced coffee being £4 is crazy! Would be great to have a loyalty card

Great place to visit there is a little shop inside selling lots of lovely cards and handmade gifts. Staff are very pleasant

Lovely place playing great music and with outdoor seating. The only downside is that sitting outside, one stares at rubbish containers. I wonder if they can have the wheelie bins moved elsewhere.

Nice cafe but utterly blighted by traffic and parking.

went to a film night and DJ set, had an absolute blast, staff and crowd were friendly

Love this cafe, local craft shop and pizza place all in one. Lovely atmosphere. Gorgeous crafts. Friendly staff

A very lovely cafe/pub/community centre with excellent vibes for the summer, great pizza and good craft beer on tap.

I always enjoy The Hill station, it has such a generous and easy going atmosphere. I always leave feeling rejuvenated, a little sanctuary from the bustle of London. The staff are always so kind and lovely. There's love in the atmosphere. Not just a cafe ♥️

So lucky to have this place on our doorstep. Great atmosphere especially since opened in the evening with the bar and more events. Nice lunch options and amazing pizza outside from Thursdays to Sundays

The cafe is a lovely place with plenty of outdoor seating and a small indoor performance space. This month they are organising a festival in addition to the many events they already put on, so there will be around 20-25 events happening, mostly free. There are many vegan pastry options available, like the vegan banana bread I had. Standard drinks and a decent food menu. The Hill Trader section of the shop looks like an area to buy locally handmade goods, but sometimes the lights are off as if it's closed.

A peaceful "bout du monde", very nice place to stay, I loved it. Service with, let's say, one smile would have been highly appreciated

Reasonable prices and a laid-back atmosphere

Saw some delightful Jazz last night, lovely intimate atmosphere, and the Pizza (vegan option!❤️) was delish

Great atmosphere, friendly staff and they often have events! Loses one star as the coffee isn't great.

It's all good. Friendly, comfy, great quality coffee and cakes. Smiles.

Cosy, welcoming community cafe. The independent pizza place that is outside- Dinner for 100 is a real gem in the neighbourhood. The cafe offers fresh paninis cakes, and also some wares from local artists, there are also great events that happen there.

A cozy, warm little place in the neighborhood, serving yummy desserts and one of the best pizzas in London (although I think the pizzeria is a separate business operating in the same premises)

Cute spot for tea and a toastie

It was my first time visit, i think the cafee is very good, very clean good service, good location, free parking, friendly staff, they accept card we didn't have to look for cash machine (ATM) it is really good place for relaxing,i will go there again.

I'm not usually one to boast but I got 77 points for the word 'Trombones' in Scrabble here which I have never done in any other cafe or pub. Had a lovely coffee and pint. Pizza was vegan and delicious.

Excellent cafe that sells beer, what more can you ask for? Nice middle class atmosphere with ex friendly service.

Very good Pizza, definitely one of the best in SE london. Cafe has local beers on tap, and is mega cute. Shop inside selling local skincare products and jewellery is brill too.

Great place to eat and catch up with friends, I absolutely enjoyed the live music and craft beers on offer 👌 highly recommend taking a visit to check out the amazing artwork on display 😀

Really sweet local spot - we went for the Sri Lankan supper club but will be back to check out the pizzas and coffee. Great community vibe and cute outside space, excellent location near both parks as well.

Very much improved cafe with better seating and choices. Cleanliness has much improved plus good service.

We hired the kitchen here for a cooking competition. The staff were helpful and accommodating and the pizzas they were making in the outside pizza oven looked great

I quite like this place. They serve coffee, tea, some cakes and light sandwiches. Also some beers. Pizza from dinner for 100 is oftentimes available too. We went on a Sunday afternoon and they had a 2-piece jazz band playing which was nice. Only loses 1 star as I find the coffee, even with milk, to be too bitter.

Wonderful community café with great vibe & a little crafts shop with locally made handmade items. Great for families too!

Really lovely staff and great environment. I would avoid the coffee though. Very bitter and watery

We got married there this summer and had an amazing time. The staff looked after us so incredibly well, made everything really easy for us and went the extra mile at every turn. This is also our favourite local cafe, has great gift shop and great beers to go with the pizza truck. Truly could not recommend it enough.

Ambiance very lovely - a bit retro. However, the food was not good, coffee was not good and I am sure the only ingredients in my slice of cake were sugar, flour and oil 🤮.

Consistently friendly service with good coffee and a range of foods.

We shared a pizza for 15 pounds base was good sauce good but hardly any cheese at all. Disappointed how can you make pizza without cheese

There was no draught beer today sorry

Lovely place to sit and sip. You can take your dog, your kids, or anyone else you like spending time with over a latte.

A glorious place to chat over a chai or a beer, especially if the weather is nice. Bring a dog, a baby, a date. Suitable for singles, couples or small groups.

Good pizza and even better beer all in a relaxed friendly atmosphere.

Wonderful institution with an open terrace which is not just an eatery but offers activities, art and handmade things for sale. Good for working with a laptop too!

I ended up randomly going here as I was meeting friends on Telegraph Hill and we asked someone if there was a cafe nearby. Good coffee and cake on a Sunday morning. From the bear taps it's clearly also a bar and they make pizza. Nice outdoor terrace.

Delightful, quirky cafe close to the park. The food is excellent and I enjoyed my coffee too. On my visit, there were several people with laptops, using it as a workspace, and it’s a lovely environment for it. Added bonus: the cafe is dog friendly.

Lovely little cafe perched on top of Telegraph Hill in New Cross with a great outdoor terrace. Has a lovely vibe with loads of great events happening plus a cute little shop selling handmade products by local makers. The home baked cakes are delicious, coffee good too and they now have beer on tap! Best pizzas in town available Thurs to Sunday! Well worth a visit!

Damn good pizza from Dinner for One Hundred. Really pleasant outdoor seating and a nice community, not too gentrified, vibe to the place.

Great place to hangout if your in the area next door to Telegraph Hill Park. Prices are for drinks & food are very reasonable. In the evening they have a fresh pizza made to order. The cafe can get very busy and noisy during peak times. Access to WiFi available & toilet facility. Have sitting inside and outside.

I arrived sweaty and in a bad mood because: - i got lost on the walk there - my Discover Weekly was pants but that dissipated immediately on entry. Lovely coffee, big ole tables for working at and smiley staff. 10/10 would recommend. Even if you’re in a bad mood. Actually *especially* if you’re in a bad mood.

The local everyone wants. Brilliant pizza.

Great community feel. Lots of happy families.

Such a lovely vibe. If you have a chance to try the almond ricotta cake you really should!

Great, indie, community cafe & shop. Well worth a visit

Lovely staff, nice food and very community focused business.

It’s beyond me that in this day and age, with the climate emergency (whether you believe it or not), that some businesses continue to use disposable coffee cups and disposable plates for eat in food & drink. The amount of waste that must produce daily is unforgivable. Sorry. Shame as food and coffee is decent. Although they have stopped doing the pancakes 🤦🏼‍♂️

The space is nice enough and the food isn't actively terrible, although it is overpriced for what it is (and cold). By far the worst thing, though, is the service. The staff are, frankly, rude. They avoid eye contact when they dump the food on the table, and glare at you if you ask them for even the most reasonable requests (I had the gall to ask for salt and pepper). It just adds up to a really unpleasant atmosphere. Avoid it.

Cracking wee spot, great (and good value) pizza, pop by on a Sunday for a spot of light jazzy noodling for entertainment

Overpriced for not the greatest of selection, taste or service. Honestly need to cut their prices by half and then maybe I'd increase the star rating by 2

really good pizza and lovely atmosphere and location

Visited early at opening time during the heatwave. A male staff member was putting out the rubbish bins and then afterwards opening the doors with apparent difficulties. When the counter was manned, I asked for a coffee for myself and a sausage roll for my 3yr old. These were stored pre wrapped in an open basket container on the counter top. I saw no chill cabinet. The sausage roll was supplied by the lady staff member and arrived warm to a barely tepid level of less than 45° open and in a cardboard tray. The young man then proceeded to serve my coffee. At no point did he leave my sight between his evident arrival and rubbish disposal, nor did he ever wash his hands. The tables we tried were sticky and some still had crumbs from previous diners. At checkout, was a display of cloth bags for sale at child height, the front one emblazoned with a slogan including the word F*ck. I paid reluctantly as I did not wish to upset my 3 yr old who was awaiting the sausage roll and left both the coffee and dumped the sausage roll in the nearest bin.

Lovely relaxed community space, and lovely coffee! Great hidden gem of a location xx

Lovely place. Clean and tidy with a little shop selling arts and crafts from local people.

Small and friendly local community-run cafe. Lovely selection of drinks and cakes and also a small shop within the cafe selling crafts. Great to have independent cafes thriving in the area!

Gourmet Grazin first Pop up. Amazing food.

Their Pizza is very very tasty yim yum.🍕🍕🍕

Great food on a Tuesday. Guyana fusion veggie options with roti and home made cake.

Great place, great pizza outside

As I walked up from New Cross Gate, I had passed through Telegraph Lower Hill Park,and before going into Telegraph Upper Park I decided to chill and relax with a bite to eat and something to drink so I stopped in The Hill Community Cafe. I ordered a bacon roll and tea which was £7 not bad, the food was very tasty and this cafe as the name suggests had been made up for the Community. So in summary, this cafe that’s squished in between the two parks is a lovely place to stop mid hill climb to break up the full hill experience.

On Tuesday evenings it's Riverdene Roti here and it's absolutely amazing! The food is filling and fantastic! I've woken up today thinking about how great the food was and when am I going back. The prawn curry, the chickpea and veg curry, the fish, the saltfish fritters were superb. Lovely, friendly service, you're truly made to feel welcome. Absolutely wonderful experience! Well done Ladies!

Nice coffee but very busy, so expect to queue for some time.

For a place that doesn't look like much, it is a really cozy café. Had some vegan pancakes and it was great, as someone who isn't about the vegan life, it was a pleasant surprise. Would definitely be a frequent guest.

We were in need of sustenance after scaling Telegraph Hill on our bikes. The corned beef hash (that day's special) was absolutely delicious as was the pudding. Will definitely be back.

We had corned beef hash, tart and coffee and all was very good. We didn't expect much as it looked like a basic community cafe but food and service were much better than we expected. We were also happy to support a local community too. Happy customers. :-) We would definitely go back next time!

Need more improvement. But staffs are very respectful and helpful.

Good sourdough pizza from dinner from 100 (street food van). A stones throw away from a pretty park with great views of the skyline.

Great community cafe, with nice food. Unfortunately I'd just settled in when my girlfriend and daughter burst in uninvited and signalled my 15 mins of solitude was over. Lovely place other than that though

Never had a bad hair cut or colour here. All the staff are friendly and down to earth. Happy, relaxed vibe. Always look forward to going in (which is great since i have dreaded haircuts in other places).

Lovely customer area,cosy and chilled,lots of potential but super sad counter of cakes, what I tried was worse than supermarket standard.Place would deserve good quality cafe food and cakes. Waste of kitchen.

Great community cafe in a pleasant location. Coffee is excellent.

Good coffee and breakfast. They also have a small community market inside where you can buy nice handcrafted postcards, gift cards, soaps, jewelry and other things for cheap.

A lovely little location for a late breakfast after a Sunday jaunt. If it is as some reviews suggest the product of a community Kickstarter project (which we must assume to be true, for what little benefit the lie would have? ) it's a testoment to something far greater than the sum of its parts. Five stars?! Certainly! Disregard neigh sayers and grumblers' complaints of raucous music, or tardy opening times. However tasteless thier tomatoes, however halfhearted the hallumi (they aren't for the record, I found it an entirely pleasent, and palatable experience, and happen to consider 4 non Blondes hit "what's up" a time tested classic.) this colorful little corner of bohemia is something to be treasured. A space for community to come together, and a tasty space at that.

El desayuno aquí es bueno; bien preparado y, si llegas temprano, entregado rápidamente. El servicio puede ser un poco lento, a veces inexplicablemente. Una cosa que me entristece es que han resuelto cómo hacer un café realmente bueno. He visitado muchas veces y nunca es mejor que la media. Con casi cualquier otra cafetería en el vecindario haciendo las cosas bien, ¿por qué no puede The Hill Station?

Community Matters - Do Visit The Hill Station Cafe SE14 5TW This very special unique Community cafe run by the dedicated lovely tireless Jacqui Shimidzu, has a very special place in my heart, since early June 2019 this place has played a crucial role in helping with my mental health recovery on so many levels, to the extent this place feels like part of my home. I have made some lovely new friends and met so many interesting engaging enlightening people from all walks of life. This is such a tranquil place, if you want to experience good karma to chill out, read a good book, with a delicious homemade creation - be it on your own or with your friends, family, kids - this is the perfect place. Open seven days a week from 9am-4.30pm. With a varied heavily weighted Vegan/Vegetarian friendly menu, including a great range of coffee's and soft drinks which are quite often locally sourced. Also do check out the £5.50 jars of mouthwatering honey with a very distinct flavour, the lovely Agnieszka who works at the cafe, her family in Poland own a farm with 300 bee hives. This honey is delicious and an ideal gift. On 8th October when I had one of my regular menu favourites which is soup of the day always with the cheese toastie which uses locally baked bread, everyone was treated to an impromptu piano recital by Hugh Harris, and this is just part of the delightful charm of this place - the sense of community is very strong and right across the full age spectrum, the Mum's with toddlers, very evident one of my visits were so quiet, no idea how you gals do it! The Hill Trader shop I have found to be excellent for so many gift's and that everything is locally created is very positive - so do support, remember gifts are not just for Christmas. The Hill Station Microlibrary I have found to be an excellent source for some great reads including even a few DVD's, and it's all FREE! There is also a programme of regular evening events which more often are community based and quite varied - do check out facebook The Hill Station Page & Group to get a flavour, you can also speak to lovely Jacqui who is quite often at the cafe to find out 'what's going on.'

This very special unique Community cafe run by the dedicated lovely tireless Jacqui Shimidzu, has a very special place in my heart, since early June 2019 this place has played a crucial role in helping with my mental health recovery on so many levels, to the extent this place feels like part of my home. I have made some lovely new friends and met so many interesting engaging enlightening people from all walks of life. This is such a tranquil place, if you want to experience good karma to chill out, read a good book, with a delicious homemade creation - be it on your own or with your friends, family, kids - this is the perfect place. Open seven days a week from 9am-4.30pm. With a varied heavily weighted Vegan/Vegetarian friendly menu, including a great range of coffee's and soft drinks which are quite often locally sourced. Also do check out the £5.50 jars of mouthwatering honey with a very distinct flavour, the lovely Agnieszka who works at the cafe, her family in Poland own a farm with 300 bee hives. This honey is delicious and an ideal gift. On 8th October when I had one of my regular menu favourites which is soup of the day always with the cheese toastie which uses locally baked bread, everyone was treated to an impromptu piano recital by Hugh Harris, and this is just part of the delightful charm of this place - the sense of community is very strong and right across the full age spectrum, the Mum's with toddlers, very evident one of my visits were so quiet, no idea how you gals do it! The Hill Trader shop I have found to be excellent for so many gift's and that everything is locally created is very positive - so do support, remember gifts are not just for Christmas. The Hill Station Microlibrary I have found to be an excellent source for some great reads including even a few DVD's, and it's all FREE! There is also a programme of regular evening events which more often are community based and quite varied - do check out facebook The Hill Station Page & Group to get a flavour, you can also speak to lovely Jacqui who is quite often at the cafe to find out 'what's going on.'