Sweet Carolina Kitchen & Bar

Every cup here is Volcano coffee, roasted just around the corner — a fitting emblem of the local-supplier ethos behind this Knights Hill spot. Run by Carolina, a South East Londoner who long dreamt of a place of her own, it serves home-cooked food made with good-quality produce, in the spirit of the small feasts her family has always laid on for friends and neighbours. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables, and with hours running from 9 till 4 daily, it's an easy West Norwood stop whether you're dining in or taking away.