Matthews Yard - Croydon

The service here is consistent and amazing. I really do feel comfortable bringing clients here, having meetings and just enjoying a space that isn't noisy. The ping pong table is a great way to relax after work.

We typically enjoy dining at Matthews Yard and had a fantastic time as usual until my partner, who has a severe nut allergy, ordered a vanilla milkshake. There were no indications that it contained any nuts or legumes, but after taking a sip, my partner experienced a very severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. Luckily, we were able to handle the situation in time. It was a terrifying experience.

This establishment is more than a coffee bar but not quite a restaurant. It is located in a prime spot in West Croydon, at the corner site of the former Maplins store. We visited twice on Sunday mornings. The staff were very young, as were many of the customers (except for us). I had the mushrooms on toasted sourdough bread and would happily order it again. The fruit juice I ordered turned out to be an ice cream drink, which was a bit too cold for me in early Spring. The seating consists of long tables and basic chairs. The restrooms were located upstairs but we did not use them.

They have new people who's not efficient and very slow. I must say the regular workers aren't better. They make you wait more than half an out for just a tea, seriously how long it takes to put hot water in a cup? Is been a while that they don't have some of the food on the menu. The chef called sick or late several times so NO FOOD. If you order chip patty they give you just the chips and they charge you the same, basically because you are already paid, and when I complain they were like:awww well... They do not sort out the problem, they don't fix it or give you something free or discount, NOTHING. You have to deal with it. The service is pretty bad, you might not notice if you go one time but if you try to be a regular you might just decide not to come back, wich could be the right thing to do. I do not recomend this place.

Delicious sausage sarnie with onion relish. Really good! Maybe the best carrot cake I’ve had. Stunning! Friendly staff. Place is spacious and chilled. I felt relaxed there. My vegan friend took me. I’m not a vegan but I am now a fan.