The Garden Cafe - Lambeth

Sorry but this is not for us. Starters are ok not cheap . The menu is limited. The presentations are not good. Main course are too expensive for what you’ve got. Definitely not going back there .

Described on Google as vegan/vegetarian but this is an out of date description with new owners. Having said that they made something for vegan son and the overall meal in a delightful garden setting was most enjoyable. Great wines too.

We made a reservation for lunch and after 1.5h we were asked to leave because they needed the table. We explained that after booking, there was no time limit. They didn’t believe us until we showed them the confirmation email. They apologised BUT they still moved us to another place and didn’t offer anything for the inconvenience caused. Also, food is overpriced. Not worth it.

As a designer I first eat with my eyes so I have to say such a charming place and how careless they are in keeping the potential and beauty of the place intact. On the right hand side you have a neat trapezoidal shape box...so far so good.. at the center you have the bar..tall table and cake counter display and on the left you have the storage of the restaurant paper towels..plastic boxes..fridges in full display with all the functional ugliness they bring. I'm glad I just had a coffee as I would not eat here having such unpleasant view as focal point. Half of the customers have a lovely view..the other half the back of the storage room. What a wasted opportunity of having a jewl.

In case you 're seeking result in these present circumstances bistro for espresso and pastry reconsider. Sorry can 't have tart except if purchasing lunch . With seats accessible as well! I wouldn 't consider it a bistro. Propose they set the deserts aside from the front counter since not every person can arrange. I wouldn 't return!