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4.2

Based on 434 opinions finded in 2 websites

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Nº 400 in 1033 in Croydon

Nº 41 of 91 Other cuisines in Croydon

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Sadly, my friend needs Gluten Free food, so she didn't eat anything. My breakfast was lovely.

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Suzie Lynch . 2024-12-11

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Warm welcome comfortable venue with delicious food and coffee. Will definitely vist again and recommend to family and friends.

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Clare Bottomley . 2024-11-17

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This pleasant and congenial neighborhood cafe opposite the Addiscombe Tram Stop is worth a visit if you are in the area. Orders are taken at the counter and delivered to your table. Prices are reasonable. I had an Americano and a blueberry muffin on my last visit. Nothing to write home about, so to speak, but all was perfectly satisfactory. Recommended.

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J.L. G. . 2024-11-09

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Family favourite cafe. Very friendly staff. Lovely food. Particularly recommend the Scottish breakfast bap. Absolutely delicious. The home made rocky road also comes with high praise.❤️

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Mel Baker . 2024-10-20

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Wonderful cafe for breakfast, lunch, or hot drinks. Excellent food options (including multiple vegetarian selections), with good flavour and portions. The outdoor seating is slightly awkward as go around the corner to enter but done up pretty well for the space. Lovely service.

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Becky T . 2024-10-06

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Such a lovely place to go for breakfast. Great selection of food and the staff are lovely and friendly. Good find in Addiscombe.

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Lori . 2024-09-19

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Love meeting with friends, never feel rushed.

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Carol Le Juge . 2024-09-08

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A lovely cafe with really nice staff. Great food - the All Day Scottish Breakfast is excellent - you won’t need anything else to eat all day 😂

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Paul Griffiths . 2024-08-27

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Good choice for vegans available here

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June Martin . 2024-08-07

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Lovely food but whilst I was waiting for my mother to arrive the two girls behind the counter must have forgotten that I was there as when my mum walked in one of them said "oh no not again" How rude! my mum is elderly and has hearing issues. How unkind!!! 😡 I would suggest if you have to speak about someone being aware of your surroundings.

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Deborah H . 2024-07-23

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I hope my experience yesterday (a Sunday lunchtime) was just a blip, as I usually love my visits to the Tramstop. The soup was bland, the bread was dry and the scone was NOT a proper scone but more like a small teacake. This scone imposter 😏 was even served hot (to disguise a lack of freshness, perhaps?). Who serves hot scones?!

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Suzie Bye . 2024-07-15

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Lovely lunch and coffee with friends. Staff are attentive and very friendly. Food was excellent

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Kim MV . 2024-06-16

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Lovely "Scottish" breakfast bap and frappe with even lovlier staff...what's not to love.

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Joe Renny . 2024-05-19

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Really amazing place! Lovely staff and very chilled vibe. The quality of the food is exceptional - the best scones I’ve ever had and the bacon is a real hit. I really recommend and can’t wait to come back.

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Chloe Thorn . 2024-04-21

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Friendly and comfortable cafe, nice community feel :)

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Lofi Lucie . 2024-04-02

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Good service and a nice full English breakfast. Only downside was no hash browns

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James Moore . 2024-04-01

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It’s hard to find genuinely good breakfast in croydon and this one is excellent! The poached eggs were perfect and I loved the deco. Will be going again’!

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Daljeet Singh . 2024-03-30

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Friendly, swift service and excellent food.

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Rob Allum . 2024-03-23

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Your get a good welcome and helpful staff lovely decorative place now the food lovely cakes treat yourself to a breakfast and enjoy

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Malcolm Elsey . 2024-03-19

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I've had coffee here only infrequently. It is once every two months over the last year. I have always had a large Americano and a cake. Without exception the coffee has been excellent. It is a good strength without any bitterness or sourness. Congratulations to the batista. The staff are consistently pleasant. The cakes are fresh and tasty. If only my local café could match this.

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Alan Gardiner . 2024-03-07

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Very average coffee. Rude staff and management who treat people of colour badly.

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Kurt Smith . 2024-02-12

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Super nice place and very good food...

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Walnice Hossein Fontes . 2024-01-23

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Lovely corner café with nice service and good food options

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Mohammad Qasem . 2024-01-22

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Unfortunately we usually have a great experience there, this time the waitress was a little rude. I don’t think she was really listening to me.

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Sylvia M . 2023-12-20

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I am not one to write reviews but I felt so disappointed coming here I just had to! I have eaten in this cafe many times and I've always enjoyed the food, I have not had any issues. HOWEVER I will not be returning here (although I live just 2 minute walk away) I came in with my two young children one Sunday afternoon, we arrived at 12 but by the time we had chosen our food it was 12.10. My daughter really wanted the French toast but we was told this was not possible as the menu it is on has 'stopped' at 12 due to there being two separate menus and the kitchen couldn't keep up with that! I understand if it was busy but there was only us and a few other people (who were already eating) , it was only french toast for a small child! - Bad Customer Service! Brilliant customer service- We decided to leave, we went to Saucy Sausage in the high street, where we ordered a hot chocolate with whipped cream, but they had no whipped cream.(This was absolutely fine, just as happy with a plain hot chocolate) The staff member took it upon himself and went out of his way to the shops next door to buy cream and Marshmallows to give it that little bit extra! This is my eyes is brilliant customer service and what it is all about. I will not be returning to the tram stop cafe which is a shame as I've been taking my family there for years!

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Rachel Malone . 2023-12-19

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Great for a cofffe. Food very nice as well. Recommended

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scot bradley . 2023-12-17

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I must say this is by far the most unpleasant dining experience I've had since moving to Croydon almost seven years ago. Nearly all the meat on the menu was pork so I went for the veggie breakfast which I usually enjoy. When the food came it looked colourless bland and and very unappetising. As I stared at the greyness I noticed my eggs were under done and immediately asked my fiancee to swap haa ... Hers were over done but I dont mind that so much. Sausage undercooked low quality, boiled mushrooms? Everything bad even the beans were just heated but not cooked. As people who enjoy food we both were feeling really unhappy after we left. Mostly upset at ourselves for sitting and trying to eat, for not leaving immediately when the food arrived. Nice latte and nice service 👌

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Remi Jasper . 2023-12-16

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Great coffee, nice ambience, but poor customer service.

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Olly Savio . 2023-12-15

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Nice friendly cafe, with AC, during the hot weather. They do have outdoor seating nearby. Pay first and they bring it to you. Tried Scottish breakfast bap. (Egg bacon and haggis) Fantastic. Separate breakfast and all day menus. Since tried eggs benedict, maple syrup pancakes, egs royale, all really good.

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Simon Boden . 2023-12-05

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Yummy food and drinks, staff were friendly and helpful. Extensive breakfast and lunch menus. Was able to use one of the tables to get a couple of hours of revision done. Gets busy at lunch time, seems a popular spot with good reason! Will be back!

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Saril P . 2023-11-29

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Good food, clean and bright and friendly efficient staff

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Derek Collison . 2023-11-28

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I recently visited this shop and was absolutely impressed. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, the coffee was amazing, and the staff were so friendly and welcoming.

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21BEC134 . 2023-11-24

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Very good old fashion service and food. Sensible prices.

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Howard Woolcock . 2023-11-22

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Great atmosphere. However it’s expensive.

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Chris Dias . 2023-11-02

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Honest food, friendly service and a comfortable space just moments from the tram. Perfect for meeting up.

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liz nixon . 2023-11-01

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Been meaning to pop into The Tram Stop for ages and glad we finally did. Good breakfast, great price, but most importantly do us, they had gluten free options, which isn’t a given at breakfast time. Consequently my husband was able to have a full English and we even bought some cake to take home too!

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JamesBCroydon . 2023-10-29

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Nice little cafe in a great location on the high street. They are definitely missing a trick capturing the early morning commuters. They should be open from 7am for those that need a coffee before they jump on the tram

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Nathaniel . 2023-10-28

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Not sure about food. But I did not like the environment. I took my own cake and ordered only coffee. However the manager of the cafe did not allow us to eat. She said that they are selling food so you cannot eat it. There was no sign in the cafe about this rule. So be prepared if you still think to go there

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Hakan . 2023-10-17

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Loved this cute little cafe!! We recently moved here and find it hard to find any cafe that does healthy breakfast/lunch instead of only fried food. So we were delighted to get a couple of salads! My partner had the warm potato salad with chorizo & halloumi, and it was delicious. I had the avocado and cucumber salad and added falafel; I thought there could have been more dressing and feta as it was a little plain but it was still quite good 😊 really friendly staff, we were seated and served right away! Lots of space in there too. Would recommend.

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Annie White . 2023-09-24

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First time here, and was definitely worth the visit. Loved it! Staff were friendly and kind, food was very tasty, and of a good size. Will have to come back as it was very nice!

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EuropeanTransport TV . 2023-09-15

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Lovely spot for breakfast, do a nice Vegan option. Outside area, always clean and very quaint. Staff are super polite and helpful.

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Rob Allen . 2023-09-15

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The Tram Stop is a place where people pay for food and drink and subsequently consume it, either on the premises or taking it away. I was one of those people. We ate in the outside bit which was surprisingly quieter than I thought it would be as it is quite close to the main road.

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Charlie Taylor . 2023-09-12

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Very handy place and convenient to meet friends.

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Tracey Biddle . 2023-07-01

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Lovely cafe with nice sandwich selection for lunch. Love the drizzle cakes.

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Andy Stone . 2023-06-29

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Loved it. Been past it many times and have always thought must visit some time. Met my brother in there for a late breakfast last Saturday and will return again soon.

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David Harris . 2023-04-28

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Great little cafe, lady serving was very good, food nice although bit pricey

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Paul Glance . 2023-04-07

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Good coffee and the Yoghurt and Granola breakfast was amazing.

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Redshift Media Production . 2023-02-07

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Went to see if this cafe was dog friendly but we thought it was dog friendly because it was advertised on Google that it was but was told its only dog friendly outside not inside therefor will not bring my dog to this cafe ever false advertisement

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bennyboy55 . 2023-02-02

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Went into the Tram stop to ask if we could bring our pup in, its reported to be dog friendly , The woman said no we had to take our puppy outside, it was cold , this is not a dog friendly cafe !

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Mary . 2023-02-02

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Great breakfast portions and good coffee. Dog friendly outside which is great. Nice relaxed atmosphere and reasonably priced.

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fromhk1984 . 2023-01-16

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Always very good, never had anything to complain about.

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Pat Carey . 2022-12-22

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Busy little cafe, near Addiscombe Tram stop. Good choices. All catered for. Waitress, waiter service.

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Howard Parr . 2022-12-16

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Lovely cafe Really enjoyed my lunch Defo go back

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Deborah Holdsworth . 2022-12-10

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First time that I had ever been here. I thought the staff and service were excellent and the food looked as if it had been prepared with thought and attention to detail. There was a good selection of herbal teas....and it is very well situated at The Tramstop....extensive menu and will go back again..food very tasty... .

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Julia King . 2022-12-01

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Yum and yum! We had eggs and chorizo. Wow

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Funk City Band . 2022-11-25

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The service was excellent accompanied by delicious coffee and good food. I will recommend and would visit again.

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Anne Ivaldi . 2022-10-15

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Cute and cozy place, you can see a lot of parents came with their babies. Warm and positive energy here.

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JOU-YI CHEN . 2022-10-05

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Good value lunch, friendly and quick service in this lovely local café.

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Simon Thompson . 2022-09-13

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Brilliant little coffee shop. Nice and pleasant atmosphere. Staff paying attention to the customer. Great taste coffee.

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Jaroslaw Gladysz . 2022-07-19

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Picked up a coffee to take out, quick friendly service and excellent coffee - thanks.

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Joe Hyland . 2022-06-20

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nicholas burse . 2022-06-03

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Superb little café with an innovative and clever brunch and lunch menus, charming service and sensible prices. Its a haven of peace and quiet where one can really enjoy a good cup of coffee without hassle and noise. Absolutely top class!

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arnorab . 2022-02-05

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My best friend and I like to meet for a breakfast at least once a week and are always on the look out for new surroundings Finding the tram stop has made us very happy The food is fresh tasty and a lovely selection their prouduct are locally produced and it’s clean and fresh and bright inside It’s veYes inviting and has a nice homely feel we easily spend two hours there and so far I’ve never been disappointed I have a serious nut and seed allergy and they are so accommodating and I’ve always felt reassure my food has been handled correctly Highly recommend

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BeenieBbb . 2020-12-26

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We were really pleased when Tramstop re-opened a few weeks ago. Covid measures carried out to the letter. Cards for track and trace presented when seated or phone scan available. Tables and chairs sanitised after previous customers. Staff will show you to a table when one is ready. Very pleasant and efficient waitresses - not afraid to remind customers of the rules! Food is very good - particularly the bacon rolls. There is a changeover period from breakfast to lunch which is clearly stated on the menus. Only drawback is that sometimes large tables occupied by people (often one) using the cafe as an office - which, with limited seating at present - denies other members of the public a pleasant experience.

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A M . 2020-10-07

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Just had lunch there. Really nice and plentiful Ploughman’s lunch. Friendly, hospitable and very prompt service. Good Covid safety procedures. Altogether a very good enjoyable experience. Have been to this cafe many times and always enjoyed it. Will be there again soon! By the way they do takeaway too.

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Barbara R . 2020-10-03

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I have always had a pleasant experience at the Tram Stop. Today however was totally different. I bought a coffee, and then a tea. I was sat on my laptop and half way through drinking my tea ( whilst on the phone) my phone call was rudely interrupted by the owner/ manager of the cafe to tell me once I was off the phone he needed to speak with me. I finished my phone call and was promptly told it was lunch time and he needed me to leave as it was getting busy and that I was using his cafe as a office. Bearing in mind I was halfway through my second drink in less than 2 hours, I feel this was quite rude. Needless to say I won’t be using his cafe as an ‘office’ or indeed for any other reason again.

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998natoq . 2019-10-04

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Unpleasant experience at The Tram Shop, went there for lunch (2 adults and three children), started to place order and the youngest child (7) asked for her eggs to be scrambled. The waitress said rudely: "we don't do scrambled eggs for lunch". "Fine", we said, "but you have eggs on the menu, you serve scrambled eggs at breakfast, and this young child would like to have them scrambled, surely that should be possible". "No", she insisted, and she went to the kitchen. Soon came out the chef, or manager, he did not introduce himself, just said angrily: "I hear you have a problem here". We said we did not have a problem, just asked for scrambled eggs for the child. "We don't do scrambled eggs for lunch", he replied, quite aggressively. So we left.

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Yves R . 2019-08-18

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popped in there for a coffee and a sandwich, the counter cold cabinets were thread bare, so i sat down looked at menue while waiting for coffee that took far too long, so i decided on a BLT, but the girl said i couldnt as it was not lunch time but i could have a bacon sandwich, i said cant i have it with lettuce and tomato, No, all the while coffee arrived ( capicino, smorhered in so much chocolate it tasted of hot chocolate, it was my socond visit, both times bad experinace, i drank my coffee didnt order food and left, they didnt have a care in the world,

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U5240XYalanw . 2019-08-07

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My Daughter spotted this jem from the tram and has visited previously and was impressed ,On telling me this I was very much looking forward to our visit with baby Thea .Lovely it was food was beautifully presented and served with a smile from the young Lady ,the air con was very welcome on the hottest Tuesday in July There's a good range of hot &cold food great tea and coffee my daughter and family are very lucky to have this jem on her doorstep .you just can't beat privately owned places I make every effort to support local people who are improving an area and serving the public well looking forward to another visit soon keep up the good work

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vincentjtimmons . 2019-07-28

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We visit regularly and really enjoy the coffee and the food. It really adds to the high street. Shame it's not open on Sundays as it would be perfect for lunch

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Michaelbel . 2019-02-25

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We often frequent the Tram Stop with our grandson who loves the Babychino. Prices reasonable and a good selection of breakfast lunch and teatime foods

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Hazel G . 2019-02-19

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Good friendly service. Varied menu, depending on appetite. Family friendly. Cosy. Comfortable, quiet.

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howard293 . 2019-01-06

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Went there for lunch with a friend, l had a toasted sandwich coffee and apple pie. Perfect lunch for us both. Staff friendly and very smiley, very nice.

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kathleen1295 . 2019-01-05

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Stopped here to meet up with a friend. Friendly staff with a good selection of hot and cold drinks to choose from.

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SurreyTweety . 2018-11-04

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I want to support interesting local independent places, but the Tram Stop is hard to support unconditionally. We live round the corner and have been a few times. It feels like somewhere that is doing ok - often very busy, and so doesn't try any harder. If there were any similar competition it might struggle. Most striking problem is more often than not, you will not feel welcome. Staff turn over seems high, many of whom give the impression of doing you a favour by taking you order, bringing your food, taking you money. And this comes from the top, the owner is the unfriendliest of all. Menu is interesting , though specials have been the same for years - why not add them to menu and have genuine changing specials ?The ingredients are good quality, but not good value.Space is light but not airy, decor nice but tired now. As I said if there were anywhere else nearby offering waffles or chorizo salad it would have to try harder - as they have to in Beckenham.

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TandaCroydon . 2018-09-02

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Very disappointed, have lived in the area long before the Tram Stop opened. Finally took my first visit in there and the service was slow and did not appear to be fussed we were waiting to point had to get up to see if it was table or order at the counter. The worst of it was notifying the shop assistant that there was a dirty great big fly all over the mini quiches that were not covered. She shooed away the fly and took the quiches out. Later a man who must be a manager must have asked why they were out. She explained and he put them right back on display. Totally not okay and will be my first and last visit

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Jacqui L . 2018-08-28

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Went here for the first time today for lunch with my daughter. Passed many places on the way which did not grab my attention. This place however got my immediate attention so I parked up.. parking free outside (almost) big bonus. Absolutely loved the place.. good menu.. spotlessly clean.. lovely decor, great coffee and lovely staff. We both had a fish finger sandwich.. beautiful fresh bread..with rocket salad.. well presented and really nice coffee. We will definitely be back!! Also reasonably priced... need I say more.. a diamond in the rough!!

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lynn817 . 2018-08-22

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We pop in here every couple of months or so. The drink selection is quite good, but this time I just had an hot chocolate.I chose a chocolate muffin to go with it - I usually just have a drink. Mistake! The muffin was dry - how long had it sat there? - and wasn't particularly chocolatey. One of the poorest chocolate muffins I have had in a fair while.

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katepL5391RU . 2018-08-21

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This is a homely and welcoming cafe, the staff were all friendly and helpful and the meal was delicious - a perfect place to relax for a while.

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Susan B . 2018-08-12

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I LIKE THE TRAMSTOP IT IS GOOD the food is Nice it Does get crowded. Not my thing sometimes I prefer outher places i like Croydon it has better places

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Experience792488 . 2018-08-08

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first off, the air conditioning is hopeless in the recent hot weather.Walked in, pretty much empty although a girl was occupying the comfy sofa at the back.Food arrived, I had ordered a potato salad with halloumi. it was absolutely drenched in vinegary overpowering onions. totally ruined the meal, the only taste was onion.a poor effort for a kitchen that wasn't even under pressure.halfway through our meal the girl sitting in the sofa got up and resumed her place behind the counter !!!! that's right, a member of staff occupying the best seats in the place !!!not good.also the coffee (cappuccino) looked a mess and tasted average.I wouldn't come back here

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cafetripmonkey . 2018-08-06

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Despite the law clearly allowing service dogs to accompany owner, I was met by the manager who was dismissive of the law, and quite unfriendly in his refusal as he asked me to leave.

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IanS4256 . 2018-03-08

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Nice convenient cafe by the tram stop (of course!) I had some lovely soup and a Scottish roll.. partner had a warm salad which apparently was also very nice.

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fromhk1984 . 2018-02-05

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Have stopped here a few times and always enjoyed it, it's busy but we always manage to get a table somehow! Lunch is freshly made to order and delicious. Service is always with a smile and they always seem to have a few regulars in. Would recommend.

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346helenz . 2018-01-28

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I had read reviews and seen published list saying this was a go to place. So extremely disappointed when the staff appeared totally disinterested in taking our order. One person said only fried eggs were available as it was after 11.30 I have no idea why scrambled eggs disappear at this time. So when the waiter came over we asked for fried eggs on brown toast. After his head exploded and they had a small staff meeting!?! And a 25 minute wait ! A fried egg sandwich arrived in granary and no toast. The yolk was hard boiled maybe due to the time delay. The hot chocolate was extremely average. I can do better at home with milk powder and a spoon. The decor was ok all the tables and chairs appeared miss matched and were uncomfortable This won’t be my go to in Addiscombe

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Julia D . 2017-10-28

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not the best atmosphere and the gent behind the counter was fairly rude and blunt to me, so I wouldn't go back

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Ed D . 2017-09-13

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The Tram Stop is our favourite place to head for a long leisurely family breakfast as a treat. My husband loves the French toast, bacon and maple syrup, the waffles are amazing and my girls can choose from the good quality children's menu.Staff are more than happy to accommodate our fussy requests (black pudding with French toast?!) and the coffee comes hot and tasty.Portions are generous but not ridiculous and you can have a lighter brekkie of granola or porridge if that's more you.I've also eaten lunch here, I had the best Mac n' Cheese I've ever had! This place is relaxed, friendly, good for families, or a quiet date! Staff are nice and it's a local, independent, family run place. Brilliant! We will of course be back!

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huggyhannah . 2017-08-30

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We came here for lunch after it being recommended by friends. We ordered two ciabattas and they were lovely. I had a tandoori halloumi ciabatta which sounded odd but I was the best sandwich I have had in a long time. Two ciabattas with salad and crisps, two drinks and a traybake to take home came to just under £20. This place is definitely worth a visit.

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holidayer186338 . 2017-08-13

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I honestly thought that it was a former station waiting room. Perhaps it was the large clock on the wall. Maybe it was the eau-de-nil coloured deep border below the cream walls. Or the old poster -like pictures of Devon and Edinburgh and other famous cities. The name over the cafe was TRAM STOP. You could it at the end of the platform that went to Beckenham as one alighted from the tram. Inside were dark brown tables that looked as if they were like old sewing machines with their iron legs. Access had been easy for my daughter’s pram.We were greeted by smiling Chantelle who assured me that this delightful cafe had once been a cake shop 3 years ago. The lighting was delicate and under the imposing glass covered counter there were many cakes and quiches. There is a good range of tasty bites. My wife chose an all- day breakfast which was inexpensive and nicely cooked. Although it was lunchtime, they were prepared to do a vegetarian breakfast for my daughter. We sat in an alcove where she could also feed her new-born baby. However down one side was a brick wallpaper. This is normally used on stage sets where it is seen from a distance. I think something far more appropriate and attractive would help the decoration of this cafe which is friendly to young mothers. The only toilet was clean, refurbished and had a baby change tray.As well as the eau-de-nil paint there was a darker shade of green in places.. I think it is a pity that the chips in the paintwork that are bound to be present after 3 years have not been touched up.I would also suggest that the inevitability of stickiness is cleaned up quickly from the tables. It could be a good idea to freshen up this pleasant little cafe by painting the dark brown tables in perhaps a pink cream matte paint, then sealing them with matte varnish, which is excellent for wiping down.

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David L . 2017-08-01

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Decided to visit on a whim, looked lovely and welcoming from the outside and staff were lovely inside. Had warm potato, haloumi and chorizo salad and was so nice would definitely eat again and chai latte, peppermint tea as well as a yummy malteser tiffin, well to say we were full is an understatement and staff were very helpful and friendly too!

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Elaine2069 . 2017-07-21

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A friend came to the house and did not have a lot in. So said we go to the tram stop cafe and also been wanting to try it for a long time. It looks nice and the lay out is good first thing when we walk in was the heat it was very hot in there. We look at the cakes they all look good but round £3 per cake which was not that big to me that very over priced. The coffee was good the staff did not seem over friendly and moved like a snail the food on other tables looked nice. I like to suport small cafes and not big chains but the price some cafes charge make it a quick coffee very expensive. People would use them more if they was cheaper.

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802stuartw . 2017-07-14

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It's perfect for brunch on a Saturday or a cuppa and a slice of cake in the afternoon. The salads and sandwiches are tasty too!

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Alice H . 2017-06-08

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Met a friend for a coffee and a chat. The cafe was half empty. I assume the elderly man is the owner. He was obviously having a bad day because he was not at all friendly or welcoming. When he brought our drinks over a lot had been spilt into the saucer and we weren't offered any serviettes. I don't know if it's a regular thing, but while people were eating and drinking, the man dragged a wheelie bin through the cafe and out through the front door.The only good point was the girl on the till, who was very friendly. The coffee was ok but a bit pricey for the location.Not sure I would go back with my family or friends.

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Suzie L . 2017-05-13

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This cafe is rightly praised. It is at the centre of Addiscombe's community in many ways and has always welcomed everyone. There is always space for children and several little nippers were in enjoying ice cream with their mums when we came in for lunch. It is obvious that local groups use this cafe as a meeting place. Great place for preschool mums to meet up.The food was excellent. I had Cumberland sausage with caramelised onion and mustard on ciabatta. My wife had a Scottish melt: bacon, haggis, cheese and cranberry. Carefully thought out flavours. Deserts looked amazing but were beyond us.We are fortunate to have such quality on the doorstep and I urge friends to patronise such places. It's the 'Use It Or Lose It' principle. Of course, you could just go to KFC and eat food that is identical the world over, but what would be the fun in that?

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redjim73 . 2017-04-06

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Lovely cafe. Great little find. Friendly staff. Handy for the commute to work. Yummy coffee and pastries. Recommend.

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NattyDragonfly . 2017-04-05

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We found the tram stop after many hours of bridesmaid dress shopping.. We trooped in as a group of 5 with two babies starving and bewildered by the dress choices.... So glad we did ...Lovely food and hot drinks. Even better dessert, but best of all was the lovely attentive ways of the staff. They couldn't do enough to help with the little ones, and moved all our bits to a bigger table the minute one became free. Thank You to the staff at the tram stop. After filling up on very reasonable priced and delicious food and drink, we were able to decide on a dress.

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marie2378 . 2016-12-18

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Been here several times for a coffee and slice of cake. They have a cooked breakfast menu and lovely selection of cakes all freshly made . Very friendly staff

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SUNBEDSUE . 2016-11-17

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Having found ourselves in Addiscombe for a morning appointment, we looked for somewhere to get a coffee at about 8.15am. The Tram Stop was open, it looked nice from the outside so in we went. We had a nice greeting from the owner, were pleased with the decor and enjoyed really good cappuccinos and most importantly the best poached eggs on toast I have had for a long time! All in all a great breakfast experience - we can't wait until the next appointment.....

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UkHappyholidays . 2016-10-11

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The food here is lovely and the staff are friendly. Cakes are delicious and they have a good selection of quality soft drinks. Can get very busy during peak times so getting a table can be tricky and the choice of table can be limited. Seems to be popular with parents with their babies which can mar the experience.

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Rob B . 2016-09-27

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Today was my second visit to The Tram Stop for lunch and I will definitely be returning. The service is great and the food even better, I highly recommend the macaroni cheese and the brownies are to die for. It's a great place to take a baby too, good changing facilities and space for prams and more importantly the staff are really accommodating. Looking forward to returning and trying the breakfast next time.

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law0504 . 2016-09-01

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