Copper Beech Café

The garden at this Herne Hill café is the real draw, centred on a beautiful copper beech tree with picnic benches scattered among plants, fruit and vegetables. Coffee comes from small-batch roasters Volcano Coffee Works, bread and pastries arrive daily from local bakers, and the interior regularly hosts exhibitions by local artists. Note the unusual hours — weekday opening is evenings only, so weekends are the time to settle in under the tree.