Horniman Cafe

the tea here is taken seriously, which isn't something you can say about most coffee shops. horniman cafe sits on london road in forest hill, se23, a stretch that moves at its own pace compared to central london's usual churn. the specialty coffee side holds its own too, with a menu that suits solo visits well, no pressure to linger or leave. if you're vegan or vegetarian, you won't be squinting at a menu trying to find something that works. it's the kind of place where you can spend an hour with a single cup and nobody clocks you for it. come for the coffee, but don't skip the tea.