The V&A Cafe in Kensington and Chelsea

An amazing and beautifully designed cafe in the V&A, I always love coming here and it's a really relaxing spot to sit down and have some lunch and a coffee. It helps the surroundings are beautiful too. 🎨🥖

The very expensive and average cappuccino. The spectacular place

Could be better as its a great building and lots of visitors, the service and food is fine but just not the best, quality could be improved as could the choices and experience.

It’s a pretty nice cafe. The cakes and scones were great. The surroundings are beautiful. Someone was playing piano there which was nice but it was a tad bit too loud to enjoy it.

Very tasty scones! Also quite cheap. Above all, you sit beautifully.

While the café’s primary offerings left much to be desired, as they were served cold and were unjustifiably overpriced, their scone proved a redeeming highlight. Light, delicately crumbly, and rich in flavor, it stood in stark contrast to the otherwise underwhelming fare.

This beautiful cafe located in the corner of Victoria and Albert museum is a hidden gem. Absolutely stunning architecture! You can spend hours in the cafe enjoying the splendor:)

A little noisy but great for a cheap tea time in a great setting!

Nice cafeteria with food to eat there...I didn't eat

Fabulous cafe. Self service but tables cleared very quickly by smartly dressed staff. Only had the soup but it was nice. Wouldn't know this area existed if I hadn't seen it advertised on FB!

ℹ️ Ordering method and price • Pay for bread and drinks at the cash register outside, put them on a tray and take them inside. • The price is the same as in the photo, and all baked goods were 5.50 pounds (when ordering scones, jam and croat cream are provided) 🫖 ENGLISH BREAKFAST + SCON • I thought I had to try tea when I came to the UK, so I tried it twice in total. I was disappointed because the tea from other places felt too strong for my taste, but the tea here was light and clean, so I gulped it down even though it was warm. 🐰 ღ • The scones have the right texture, neither too soft nor too hard. The taste is almost tasteless, so you have to spread some jam on it to taste it (but I really love British culture and food) 🤍 Visiting Tips When I visited around 12 o'clock on a weekday, the central space was closed and there were only seats left inside where there was no light. 🥹 I recommend visiting early and enjoying a leisurely meal in the center where the architectural style stands out (the photo is of the central hall. Even if you go late, I hope you succeed in guessing and get a good seat :)! )

The interior is pretty, so it’s worth visiting at least once. However, the person at the counter wasn’t pleasant. I pointed at the Earl Grey infused raisin scone and asked for a raisin scone, and she told me it wasn’t a raisin scone. When I checked the name again and asked for an Earl Grey scone, she said that was correct. (It was a Black young woman.) Truly a new experience. I should’ve just looked around without ordering anything

We just stopped in our tracks when we saw the prices. Just ridiculous. The only one I can remember is £7.50 for a piece of Victoria Sponge. Don't they realise they would sell more if the prices were more reasonable?.

It’s all about the beauty of the Café. Their food is ok but it’s all cold so nothing really special but they have good options for pastry and coffee and tea. Go there for the interior architecture without any expectations for the food.

Very very crowed in the weekend. You have to serve yourself for dining as busy cafe. Beautiful cafe. Good Instagrammable place. There is a piano in the cafe,wish someone plays the piano or hope they hired someone at some times.

The cafe in the V&A dining rooms is gorgeous! Service can be a little slow but it's great for a break between wandering round the museum.

Lovely. Very busy . Noisy. Delicious cake.

If you are looking for great food reasonably priced, try the Victoria and Alexander Cafe at the museum.

Beautiful cafe but the service is not good. Plus overly crowded on the weekends.

An incredible experience with good coffee and treats

Lovely cafe, the decoration was really nice. The food options weren't too great, but the portions were big.

The place looked so much better in the photos than it actually was. It was so stuffy inside, cramped, and the tables looked so unkempt we decided not to eat there at all after months of wanting to go. Museum was worth visiting though with very interesting pieces.

Lovely and picturesque interiors!

Very busy museum cafe with prices to match. Can be difficult to get a seat at busy times. But not many realistic alternatives nearby. Most are near South Kensington station.

Beautiful café, a bit messy and the food is nothing special.

We had a coffee and carrot cake there, the atmosphere is amazing and there was live music playing. Not as extensive as one would think.

Stunningly beautiful, tasty food & drinks, large portions

Excellent place, thank you so very much to the men (staff) who captured beautiful pictures.

Pretty walls but the ugly cheaplooking furniture ruins it. Reeked of piss when i was there. Staff was not rude but not very nice either. Food was nice but my cake was dry.

Stunning room. Food had minimal options and wasn’t that great. The fish was fine, and it was fine for muse food.

Fresh, aboundant, tasty!!:)) Despite the crowd, the service was fast and well organized!

The actual central rooms were amazing to look at and be in. Outrageous prices for the less than stellar food, £7.50 for a tiny tiny piece of average Victoria sponge and £5.50 for a piece of under flavoured tray bake average tea and coffee. Not even the beautiful surroundings can make up for being ripped off. Sadly it's not even supporting the V and A as it is run by an outside company.

This is one of the most beautiful cafes i have visited and also one of the worst overall experiences I've ever had. The cafe is absolutely beautiful. But the food is mediocre at best and trying to get a table (at least on the weekend) is absolute chaos. There is no process and no staff to help with getting a table or queuing for a table so it is everyone for themselves loitering around and trying to grab a table from one another, literally resulting in cursing and fighting. There must be a way to implement some process at busy times so that there is an orderly way to get seated. The current lack of any procedures around this is a travesty.

The desserts are delicious and the environment is comfortable and beautiful!

The V&A cafeteria dining is a must visit for a simple afternoon tea time. Enjoy the dining area with amazing decorations and arts.

Had tea and coffee....cakes way too expensive sat I'm the old rooms smelt of sewage which was ashame

The Victoria & Albert Museum Cafe. The cafe is quite big. Prices in general. So when you're tired of wandering around the museum, you can stop by to eat at the cafe. For payment you can only use a card. The atmosphere is also nice, especially if you can get it in the aesthetic area behind the coffee & tea ordering area.

Spectacular ornate cafe. Don't miss it. You come here for the amazing experience of opulent Victorian architecture. the food is OK, perfectly acceptable but nothing special. Grab a table in the large or small ornate rooms. They also have tables in the modern section, but no point in sitting there. 2025 prices are same as anywhere in the area. Coffee is OK. The food is typical museum-style menu: quiche, soups, salads, sandwiches cakes and cream tea. Around £20 each for lunch, coffee and a cake. Also a lovely garden section in the summer.

Can’t fault the décor but it’s so crowded at weekends. Try to find a quieter time to enjoy the Morris room.

Benugo needs to improve and speed up service, 25 min waiting time… just in the queue… it’s absolutely laughable, poorly spoken and trained staff do not make things easier when visiting an iconic landmark! Luckily the decor is exceptional otherwise just a tourist trap…

It was way too crowded for us to stay, but the rooms are indeed stunning and worth a visit

Lots of visitors from Japan love this cafe

Had a cup of coffee and a slice of mango raspberry cake - very tasty, a bit pricey though. But the best part is the interior design and decoration- it was really beautiful.

Very nice place, good cakes. It's very hot there.

Overcrowded and long lines , although beautiful

Amazing place. Relax and have a tea with a decent scone. Interior design is remarkable.

A wonderful design and cozy place

Food was delicious, I had the fish pie with the beat salad, I would love to be able to afford it everyday.

Visited with a friend for lunch before taking in the exhibits. It took asking three different staff members before someone could tell us what dishes were vegan friendly. Most of the food is served cold and they have no way of heating it up. £17 for a cold piece of chicken and cold salad is terrible value, no matter how stunning the surroundings may be.

A stunning room, the details and extraordinary with a central piano open for anyone to play, a daunting prospect unless you’re really good. The teas and cakes were lovely a must if you are visiting the museum. Every niche of the walls and columns are adorned with detail. Even the bathrooms are elaborate with their tile work.

Good coffee, nice selection of cakes and food. Hard to find seating, and a bit noisy because of the acoustics. But overall, good experience.

A most beautiful and amazing cafe, in the V&A museum. The stained glass windows are a sight to behold, and all these glorious hanging ceiling lights. Sadly we could not get a space to sit in the main room, it was lunchtime and V&A was completely full of tourists during school holidays. But the room next to it was also rather pretty, also with stained glass windows and beautiful wood panelling. Food is not amazing, nothing to shout about, and slightly expensive too. Also the staff are so busy... it's hard to find a place to sit at, but also no chance finding a clean table, or anyone to help you clean it. But, it is really nice to sit in a beautiful room, and and also very nice to support the V&A.

Extremely dirty mugs, coffee is awful. Insta photo isn’t worth it

I had a wonderful time at the Victoria & Albert Cafe; the atmosphere was incredible, especially when given the fine architecture and design of the interior space and intricate light features- to be expected of a cafe within a historical museum! There was a wide range of cuisine to choose from and no shortage of refreshments. The staff were fulfilling their basic duties, and the baby grand piano was well-maintained. The atmosphere of the cafeteria was actually elevated by the plethora of different people and visitors socialising and interacting with any musical performances. I would recommend this cafeteria to any visitors of the museum!

Coffee & cake are not bad and not perfect but the atmosphere is nice. The tables are not cleaned before and after, need to advise the staff to clean them

Purchased a scone and a bit of cake, both drier than the Sahara desert, disappointing at £5 each. Coffee is middling. Staff were polite. I’d recommend going elsewhere

Beautiful William Morris surroundings, dull Benugo food. Inedible soup with cheap white bread. Egg sandwich £12.50. Terrible. The one in the garden open during the summer is much better.

One of the best places I've been and it's a part of the V&A museum experience. It is a beautifully designed space with a high glass ceiling and ornate Victorian-style decor.

Visited for a coffee break after exploring the museum. Gorgeous interior, nice selection of foods and drinks. Definitely recommend their carrot cake! The only downside - both halls happened to be untidy, with customers' leftovers at every other table.

great lovely staff and beautiful location

Total tourist trap. Stood in line for ages, got a "yeah?!" in place of politely asking what I would like, then charged £10 for a burnt latte in a paper cup and a slice of tasteless Brake Brothers cake. I then had the joy of wandering around the rammed and noisy cafe with my items looking for a seat, along with dozens of bewildered tourists scrambling for any vacant chair.

A superb interior! An amazing place to enjoy your order and look up, like you are lost in developing thoughts.

This is a place I went for the atmosphere, not the food, which is not exceptional, and it is not à la carte style. As is often the case in museum cafés, we buy what we want and then look for a place to sit. Hopefully, we found it. But it's all very busy, and if you want desserts, you have to get in another line. I found very few options for everything. Thanks for the architecture and decoration, really splendid. Highlight for the chandeliers.

The ambience is lovely, but bugs flying and two times it landed in my tea (and died..). When I asked for a refill they were quite cold mannered and hesitantly replaced my cup…

Lovely hot chocolate and nice carrot cake. atmosphere is fabulous.

Very kind staff, quite varied choice of sweet and savory food and reasonable prices (considering the location and that it is London) The internal room is wonderful, even just a coffee is worth a visit! #lunchathemuseum #lunchathemuseo

Very lovely design, and also very touristic place, efficient though, great experience.

On a rainy Tuesday afternoon at the end of November, the main cafe was also overcrowded, and I could only find empty seats on both sides to sit down. The scone was not heated, but it was still delicious, but there were a lot of fruit flies flying in the cake cabinet. The tea was okay. For the price in the UK, I already felt very grateful. It would be more beautiful if you could sit in the beautiful dining area.

The V&A Café is the world's first museum café with a rich history. Unfortunately, the food is mediocre, and it's annoying to have fruit flies constantly buzzing around the food 😣. Quickly finished eating and went to explore the Victoria & Albert Museum～

Good food in magnificent surroundings

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A beautiful space. Shame about the staff's lack of enthusiasm for customer service.

I love it so much. Enjoy tea and scones in a luxurious setting.

Really good afternoon tea. The scones are great, the Ear Gray tea and the English breakfast tea are good. But the vegetarian food is also very, very tasty. The quality hasn't gotten any worse over the years. Sometimes you can still hear piano music live. Only the noise from the guests and the clearing of dishes is a bit too high, but we always come here and think it's great.

A cafe inside a museum where you can enjoy a wonderful interior. There was a long line, it took a long time to get a seat, and the tables were dirty because they hadn't been cleaned properly. I had a scone and Earl Grey. Scones are the type eaten with butter and jam. The tea was in tea bags, but it was delicious.

Lovely building with architecture. Payment can be fiddly with self serving trays and carrying to your table. If going as a pair, need to go up separately to keep a hold of belongings and seat. Overall though nice spot for a quick brunch before the day.

Attended the William Morris Cafe yesterday. Lovely decor and atmosphere. Nice food choices. What spoiled it was the unclean crockery. Yellow marks on coffee cup and dirt between handle and the cup. Need to improve service at the hot drinks counter. Too chaotic and slow service. People having to wait from ordering to actually getting the coffee is overly long, resulting in long queues.

Never visited before but I was quite surprised by the surroundings. Art lovers there is a handful of pieces to look at !! I love how antique it feels when you sit down. Calming atmosphere. I was quite surprised on how the service works, but it wasn’t a problem. Beautiful selection on good and beverage

Had been waiting for 6+ months to visit it. So dreamy 😍

The food wasn't great. The service wasnt great either. The waitresses seemed more concerned with chatting with one another. Atmosphere wasn't good either. Wouldn't recommend this. Go elsewhere for a coffee and cake .

The most beautiful café in the world

The place is very beautiful and it is well worth visiting to see it, but what detracts from it is that the tables are full of plates, glasses and cups from people who leave them and it takes them a long time to clear and clean the tables. In fact, we had our coffee with other people's plates of food that they never picked up while we were there. A shame, because such a beautiful corner deserved more careful attention.

A nice place inside a beautiful museum. The place is amazing in every sense of the word. The coffee is excellent, but the cinnamon is not delicious at all, and I do not recommend it as dough in every sense of the word.

Perfect every time, fabulous atmosphere and beautiful surroundings

After the obligatory visit to the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, the 19th century Cafeteria, with high ceilings and interesting decoration, is worth it. As entry is free, if you're strolling through the posh South Kensington neighbourhood, you can head straight to the café behind the main entrance and shop. Good pastries. There are also hot dishes.

One of most beautiful cafes I have ever seen! Never knew about it until recently a bit of a hidden gem. The cafe appears to be run by Benugo, so if you have had their coffee and cakes at another place you will know what you are getting. Being in a museum the food and drink is a bit pricey. The cafe is free to enter, so you can just come and take a look at the deco if you don't fancy drinking or eating anything.

Self-service with different salty and sweet options, to be enjoyed in incredible rooms or terrace.

Beautiful place and good menu. Not clearly labelled for vegans and I was sold a salad that has cheese in it. Seating areas are stunning however small flies are in plenty supply making eating without constantly swatting a real challenge!

One of the most beautiful caffe in London. It's in the back portion of the V&A Museum. And getting breakfast there is the best before it gets too crowded. Being there makes you feel royal...

Nice atmosphere, but expensive.

A magical café that makes the experience of visiting the V&A museum even more unforgettable. The Victorian-era hall is magnificent and leaves anyone's jaw dropping. The variety of food is good, but it could be better, serving lunch options, salads and other savory dishes throughout the day, and not just during the few lunch hours, in the late afternoon there are only small desserts. Good coffees with milk replacement options. The piano makes the experience even more pleasant, creating an immersive atmosphere. I love this coffee

This are the kind of places that you eat because you are hungry and don’t expect to really enjoy the food.

I recently visited the café at the Victoria and Albert Museum, where I had a salmon salad dish. It was fine, but nothing extraordinary or memorable. However, I had been eagerly waiting for 10 years to try their scones again, as I remembered them being quite delightful. This time, while the scones were still nice, they were served cold, which took away from the experience. Additionally, the clotted cream did not have the same appeal as before. Overall, it was a bit of a letdown, especially considering my long anticipation.

It's dirty and the service is inattentive. They gave me a teapot that was leaking, all the tea spilled out onto the tray, and the scones I bought to take with me were thrown into a box and on top of that there were sauceboats with cream, uncovered... and jam... everything was mixed up... they just throw it around randomly You have to take trays like in a cafeteria and hold them in your hands... while you are getting food or drinks. not suitable for people.

I recently visited the V&A Café and tried their coffee along with a slice of pistachio and hazelnut cake. While the quality of the food and drink wasn’t bad, I’d rate it a 5/10 overall. The flavors were decent, but nothing particularly memorable. What really stood out, though, was the beautiful surrounding. The atmosphere of the café is charming and relaxing, making it a lovely place to sit and enjoy. We were also treated to a piece of live piano music, which was a wonderful touch and really enhanced the experience. Despite the average food, the ambiance made the visit worthwhile.

Really good coffee, a good variety of cakes. Food is pricey, but I guess it’s also the location you’re paying for…the main area of the cafe is just amazing and we were lucky enough to also have live piano music on Saturday lunchtime!

Cinnamon roll was substandard, lemon pistachio cake was good. Pricey. Piano player was excellent.

Lovely coffee and cake. Expensive but worth it, a very beautiful cafe.

Neat café to enjoy during your V&A Museum visit. I was impressed by it! We didn't have any hot food however they had delicious cakes, scones and tea.

I was very disappointed with the café at the Victoria & Albert Museum. The service is absolutely terrible. The staff is unwelcoming and makes no effort to greet customers with even the slightest courtesy. It's clear they are neither trained nor organized, and it shows in every aspect of the experience. Even worse, the area where the coffees are prepared is alarmingly dirty, which is unacceptable in a place visited by so many people. It’s truly shameful that such a beautiful and prestigious museum like the V&A doesn’t pay more attention to the quality of its café.