The Moustache in Lewisham

Superb cafe. Very chill. Cozy basement. Nice staff. Good coffee.

I fall in love with whatever I order at this café. Delicious food and drink, charming decor, and a calming ambience

Took my grandson in, who is three and was having some sweets for being good in the shoe shop. Serving staff were hassling me because "they sell sweets" and so he shouldn't eat his. I have been in before and had previously posted a glowing review. I had no idea they sold sweets anyway but getting snotty about a three year old... Took our drinks away and won't be returning.

Such a cute little cafe really friendly staff and really nice ambiance. A 'go to' local cafe

Great hot chocolate and coffee and snacks.

Delicious coffee and a superb carrot cake. Nice little coffee shop.

Gorgeous space - cosy interior, filled with mismatched furniture and art, with great music and friendly staff. Had a nice coffee and slice of cake and will definitely be back to try the great-looking cocktails. A charming local spot, to be sure.

Great atmosphere, lovely music, tasty food made from scratch and delicious coffee. Homemade chutney and pickled mushrooms are also a very nice touch. Pawel serves the food with a smile on his face. A little Kirkdale gem. Happy to have this place nearby. ❤️

Fab hidden gem near Sydenham and Forest Hill. Great atmosphere and wine. Also great lunch options I've enjoyed on a few occasions.

We ate sandwich-type boards. They were very good and at an affordable price. A really nice place in a neighborhood to discover.

It's few time now that I am going back to this lovely, cozy cafè. Incredible and unusual decor, vintage items everywhere, it's like walking in a little museum. Clean, welcoming, friendly, quiet, great music selection and one of the best coffee I have ever had. Spend a bit of time talking with the owners, they are great people and they organise lots of events. They know their food and their drinks too!!! A pearl in the neighborhood 😍

Lovely food, friendly staff and a funky atmosphere. Always a good time.

What an amazing place this is - a real hidden gem! I highly recommend their pickle salad with poached egg, their homemade lemonade and their iced coffee! Also great place to work from and very cool decorations and vibe throughout! Definitely pop by if you're in the area!

An absolute gem of a place. Magical. Great coffee. Great food. Great staff.

10 years ago this would have been too sophisticated for Kirkdale, but currently it fits in perfectly, a unique atmosphere with tremendous style, with awesome decor and food quality. The cakes are amazing and the toasties come with a stunning chutney and tasty side salad. All in all, a great place to dine in or get takeaways from.

I am so happy this place exists. It's a marvellous and generous cafe and - if you can get tickets - the jazz is fantastic

Popped in for a drink to kill time. Very friendly, a little overpriced glass of white wine.

Great cafe/bar with a focus on quality. My second time coming here and the food is exquisite. I definitely recommend the mexican breakfast or the chilli scramble eggs.I am looking forward to coming back for one of the jazz nights.

Firstly, a damn fine cup of coffee. Secondly the chili scrambled eggs were magnificent. Lovely decor and friendly service. I'll be back.

Excellent coffee and tasty food! Would definitely recommend 👌

Been to a couple of the wonderful jazz nights in the basement. Food delicious. Good wine selection and Atlantic IPA on tap.

Delightful place. Really good for children with play area downstairs

Had the best cup of tea, gorgeous and comfortable cafe.

Great atmosphere. The dishes are prepared with such an artistic sense. Best coffee in the neighbourhood and great jazz nights from time to time. A place where you will always want to come back.

We’re so happy we discovered this place. We went for drinks and nibbles and everything was great. Lovely owners and staff. Looking forward to the Blues night!

Best coffee in Sydenham! Perfect for brunch, delicious scram egg on sour dough, Mexican breakfast also great. Wonderful home made cakes, jams and chutneys. So happy they are there.

Amazing cafe, great little play space downstairs and they were so lovely with our little ones, had proper cups and cutlery for kids which was great. So nice to not have to sacrifice amazing coffee and food for a place that also entertains your kids! I’ll be back :)

The brunch served was not well prepared or appetizing. The manager was incredibly rude to my friend and I when we flagged it. Really disappointing customer service. Do not recommend.

Horrible customer service, me and my friend left feeling so uncomfortable

I love this coffee shop, the staff is always friendly.

Lovely. Great service and vibe.

Best stuff Best place Best customers Best cold beer Best coffee

Absolutely beautiful food (the beans were especially good) and a lovely atmosphere. Very much recommended.

I have lived around the corner for 3 years and have finally got round to checking this place out. Great food and nice vibe. Will need to come back more!

Great atmosphere. There was a Jazz session in the basement taking place while I was there. The music was great!

A fantastic little café that brings a friendly, bohemian vibe to Sydenham. The atmosphere is warm and quirky without being alienating, the food is delicious and manages to be simple without being simplistic but, crucially, the coffee is great. This would ordinarily be enough to tip it into the five-star category for me, but the winning factor for me is the staff. They are absolutely lovely; attentive, friendly, and accommodating. I've been to plenty of cafés where the staff have glared at me with thinly-veiled resentment as they have to stop scrolling on their phones to sell me a coffee — if you want to experience the polar opposite, you'll find it at The Moustache. I've not even mentioned the great gluten-free options, plenty of baked goods and homemade chutney to purchase, and a good beer selection, if you end up staying longer than you expected. There's plenty of seating downstairs too — don't be fooled looking in through the window at street-level. I can't believe I found this place right on my doorstep — I will be back!

One of the favourite cafes in Sydenham. Perfect for a brunch or a piece of delicious gluten-free orange almond cake. Plus nice staff, very quirky decor and community events. Don’t miss this wonderful cafe.

Super cute and friendly cafe, with amazing pastries and delicious latter

Charming in every way. Great coffee, interesting and quality menu, super friendly staff, beautiful decoration (especially the surprise downstairs area) and a toy corner for toddlers. Can’t fault.

fantastic peanut butter cookies!

This is my favourite local cafe which also serves an amazing selection of food and drink. Great for GF and VG food, I recommend the tapas plates and nordic vodkas. Also occasionally some great live events.

Really nice, cozy and artsy café. I had a delicious pumpking pie-bread and really enjoyed the atmosphere and very sweet staff. Definitely coming back to see a live jazz show! Should be every Thursday downstairs 🎷🎶🎙️ To The Moustache: I think you would benefit from writing in big letters on the window that there's more seating downstairs, many ppl came up to the door, looked in and then left assuming there was no seating available.

Friendly engaging staff, excellent coffee and snacks (mine was a slice of mushroom and leek quiche - delicious). Quirky artistic decore and don't be put off if all the tables are taken upstairs plenty more seating downstairs. Will certainly be going back and if you're a fancier of craft beer or wine there's plenty of that on offer too.

Great quiche! Love the downstairs bit with all the funky decorations

This place is such a gem. It has a very intimate downstairs area which has a ton of character and a (almost) secret area for kids to play.

Our favourite local café: food and drink always delicious, owners and staff friendly and obliging, atmosphere pleasant with fun décor and great old music playing. They do a terrific brunch. Highly recommended.

Lovely little spot in Kirkdale. Super friendly staff. Had a coffee and a lemon cake. Both perfect 👌

Lovely and very cool cafe. Excellent cakes and drinks, and a great menu...in a well right out venue. Will be back!

It was okay, not great. Good coffeé, cakes could be better, but that's à personal choice; interior, quirky and interestingly different but could fall into the cliched. Still better than a chain.

Okay, descente coffeè, cakes oksy, not great but okay, quirky surrounding but better than à chain.

A perfectly formed local gem with a small, delicious menu + GF cakes + draught beer + a kids area downstairs. Perfect for a restless dad

This inviting, charming cafe is a true gem - as is the staff! I happened to walk by and was lured in by the relaxed decor. Then, I perused the menu - and asked it they have gluten-free bread. Yes, they do - AND, they make it in-house! I ordered a toastie. It was as delicious as it was beautiful.

Delicious toasty and very pleasant service from a lovely staff member.

Great selection of beers and wines, and lovely fresh flowers.

A real hidden gem. Delightful local café / bar full of character. Right now (Lockdown III) serving takeaway drinks and snacks, and selling a wide range of artisanal groceries e.g. craft beer, organic wine, local preserves. A great pit stop if you’re going for a walk in the area and want a coffee.

Great coffee and cakes, super friendly staff!

This place is a hidden gem! Since the moment we found it we haven’t stopped going. Great for breakfasts, brunches and also, some snacks and wine in the evening. Everything is homemade and the quality is excellent! The staff is very friendly. And on top of that they have good prices ;) We are definitely going back and back again. Thank you!

Good gluten free and vegan options. Excellent cake.

Wicked place! Don't miss the downstairs full of antique furniture

Just love it. Food, drinks, atmosphere. Everything. Neighborhood gem!

Excellent coffee and good value, tasty lunch menu.

This is a truly special place. Good energy, excellent food & drink, thoughtful ethos. Wonderfully unique and authentic space in South East London. Highly recommend if you're in the area.

Lots of care goes into their food - great ingredients. Thoughtful play space in the basement for small children. Great atmosphere and art. Free events: film club 1st Friday and Portrait Drawing meetup on 2nd and 4th Thursday of month.

You know when you have been searching for something and places just dont seem to tick all the boxes, well...I found my place. Close to home and secretive enough for me. As much as I want to see this place busy, i love how it does have its serenity. I found "The Moustache" by chance and so happy I did of course. on entry you'll step in and be like "aaaah", it instantly feels cosy, has a rustic theme to it with odd chair sets and tables, bare wood flooring and exposed brick work. As this place is owned by an Artist, you will see art work which is for sale on the walls. Music played in the background is a perfect volume and old school jazz music. It feels a bit like a step back in time when youre hear. I find it hard to leave when I have the intention to stay just for a short while...oh well. Coffee is well made with a good coffee bean, not the fruity stuff but good proper coffee. homemade cakes, which I found to die for! is it wierd I had it with a beer. yes they serve beer, bottled, canned (Brixton Brewery/Ignition Brewery) and on tap too (Electric IPA). As well as Prosecco, wine, red or white and gin. Food menu is seriously tasty. Might sound the same as options you get in other places but its done really well. Theres a morning to afternoon menu and then one for the evening. Ive had poached eggs with chorizo slices, on sourdough toast and smashed avacado. Presentation was on point and very artistic, portion size is great and and tastes all amazing! not exaggerating. Also had a butternut squash and ginger soup thats served with toast. Carrot cake!!!! too good and finished my afternoon off with a cheeseboard for two hahaha but it was just for me. This cheese board is like no other. Homemade crackers, chilli oil, olives, garnishing, chorizo, cheese and a few interesting dips to really spoil you. see photos for proof. You'll enjoy your experience! They have a baby buggy parking railing outside, play room downstairs for kids, unisex toilet. Once a month they have a film club on with projector screen, havent tried it myself yet but will do. Hope you enjoy it as much as I have. Definitely a returning customer!!!! you wil get lost with time in here if you have a book.

The best! Wonderful food, drinks, and atmosphere. Everything carefully thought out and selected. A place of culture, community, and conversation.....not to mention excellent coffee and home baked cakes (good wine, beer, & savouries too). Even a safe place for children to play downstairs, while parents relax a bit. Gaba & Pawel have created something very special here. Regular portrait drawing evenings & film showings are now becoming established too.

Nice little coffee shop and eatery and bar in the evenings. Well worth a visit. Staff very welcoming and their offering is great.

Quirky little cafe with healthy snacks and lots of toys downstairs for families.

Delicious brunches and baking in a cosy/fun environment.

Nice place. Good service. Way bigger than in looks with a downstairs area and a small playroom for kids with a football table.

Lovely place, full of character and sunny in the afternoon, recommended!

Quirky arty café, such a lovely addition to the neighbourhood! Located on Kirkdale between Sydenham and Forest Hill, this is a lovely relaxing spot for breakfast, lunch or a coffee and cake in the afternoon. The interior is vintage bric-a-brac, many items like wall art, lamps and chairs are for sale. Jazz and swing tunes playing. Friendly staff, welcoming to dogs and kids. Excellent coffee and well priced food ranging from Mexican breakfast, Greek spinach filo tart, warm goats cheese and pear salad to toasties and homemade cakes and vegan macaroons. Some outdoor seating too! Good spot for a glass of wine, local craft beer or G&T. Moustache is open Thu - Sat in the evenings until 10pm. Would be great place for live music and Balboa or Tango dancing. Bravo Team Moustache!

Quirky little cafe. Lovely coffee and cakes. Cosy atmosphere and friendly staff. I love this place.

Great chill place for wine or breakfast!

Nice, cosy, relaxing place with a lazy, laid-back vibe and jazzy music in the background.

Personality by the bucket load, and very welcoming and friendly owners. Independent coffee at it's best!

Best cafe in south east london! Love this place!

Nice coffee and lovely place, carefully interiorly designed with antiques objects and downstairs there are some toys for children to play.

I'm so happy to have The Moustache near me. It's such a unique space, warm, inviting, interesting and full of art. The organic food, wine and beer top it off for me. We are so lucky to have them here!

Small place thats not busy and still couldn't get my order right. Ordered 2 paninis yet on their receipt it only showed i'd only ordered 1. 1 panini and a small latte for £10 how does that work???? If so, extortionate prices

Lovely cafe! Really nice ‘shabby chic’ decor, good coffee and the food was great. Really friendly staff too!

Lovely space, downstairs play room for kids. Good selection of drinks including wine