Tomtom Coffee House

Its a great place to relax and people watch! Its space compromised inside so sitting outside with the dog is a much better option! There is a good selection of coffee on offer and while it may not be fantastic, it is generally quite good!

Et voilà que Unilocal montre, encore une fois, toute son utilité !
Partir de Londres sans avoir goûté à un vrai petit dej à la anglaise c’était quand même dommage! Du coup j’ai demandé à mon app préférée, qui m’a indiqué TomTom Café !
On arrive devant et il y a la queue: très bon signe!
On patiente deux minutes (il y avait une table pour deux disponible de suite, quelle chance!) et on nous installe avec le sourire .
La carte est bien variée et tout est frais. Mon choix est fait avant même d’entrer: œufs Benedict sur muffin, saucisse et baked beans avec un regular black coffee. Ma chère et tendre préfère des œuf à la coque avec saumon et un jus d’orange. Checkez la photo pour avoir une idée de ce que vous ratez si vous prenez pas votre petit dej ici: p
C’était super bon et le service aussi c’était sympa et pro, le jour où je reviendrai à Londres ils pourront sûrement me compter parmi leurs clients !

Parfaitement recommandé pour un petit-​déjeuner, un vrai !
Eggs and sausage, porridge ou scones, vous trouverez forcément votre bonheur et tout (ou presque) est homemade.
L’endroit est somme toute très mignon, lumineux, cosy. Le staff est sympathique, et les prix né sont pas excessifs (considérant qu’on est à Londres et qu’ici les prix sont relativement élevés). Attention ceci dit à la petitesse de l’endroit, où la file d’attente s’allonge très rapidement ! Victime de son succès, on dirait.

When you call yourself a coffee house, decent coffee to be the minimum, and I don’t need much more. What I got was… nowhere near that.
I rarely venture to this part of town when I’m in London, but I had to stop by the Norwegian embassy for Reasons, and my favourite haunts all opened much later than I arrived and were half an hour’s walk away. So, I Unilocaled it up to try to find somewhere.
Looking at Tomtom, I figured «Coffee House», good… Eggs Benedict looks really nice from the photos too! I wasn’t planning on having breakfast there, but maybe I will!
Eggs Benedict was NOT in the cards, however, as the price tag on that was £9, which is more than I expect to pay for coffee, a large bowl of soup AND sweets. Maybe I’m spoiled in Edinburgh, but I’m pretty sure Monmouth and the rest in Soho are nowhere near this expensive. I guess when the whole area is pretty barren but full of embassies and the like, and you open fairly early, you can get away with it?
The Flat White was £3.20, which is a good 50p too expensive for even a decent one, but with everywhere else a while away and myself tired and hungry for coffee after the bus ride down, I figured I’d go for it.
The staff just looked incredibly bored and annoyed, which can’t have been helped by the fact that it’s almost impossible not to be in their way when you’re waiting for service at the bar. I don’t mind unfriendly staff if the coffee’s good, though…
So, the coffee… Uhm. Right. The microfoam was stained dark brown with the crema of the coffee, and it tasted like rust. The coffee itself was grossly overheated (though I can tolerate a somewhat overwarm Flat White as I know how frustrating it is for a coffee shop to keep having people returning the drinks for being «too cold» despite being the exact right temperature for the type of drink) slightly watery and bitter like a soap opera star who’s been written out of their show without even a satisfying death scene. In fairness, as I got further down it (it was possible to finish, and I was paying £3.20 for it, after all…) there were hints at some actual, quality coffee beans underlying the experience. It’s possible I had a bad coffee, or that the particular barista who served me was the weak link here, but the result was the same. Your mileage may wary, as this is not a case like Starbucks or Costa, where the beans are completely over-​roasted to begin with.
So, unsatisfied and having resolved to walk over to Notes, I went to pay my £3.20. Except I didn’t pay £3.20. They automatically add a 10% service charge. At a café. I suppose it makes sense considering the quality of the service. I certainly wouldn’t have left behind a penny extra if I was given the choice. In the end, I paid £3.52 for the privilege, and that’s all the money Tomtom «Coffee House» will ever see out of me.

We came here to just have coffees but extended that to brunch when we noticed we could get breakfast until 3pm. It was another hot day in London.
We both ordered the pancakes. They were nice fluffy pancakes, but the accompanying garnish was sparse: I think I counted 4 individual blueberries. I got a black Americano, which was fine. My wife got an iced coffee which she also liked.
I notice that there are toasted sandwiches and tartines on the menu. These may be worth a go, but it just wasn’t the day for them.
There are quite a few tables outside, which are great spots on a sunny day. There is a big round table inside and that was best for us with our pram. We just had to negotiate a big step, but it wasn’t too much of an issue.

Popped by for a cup of cappuccino whilst reading my book on a gorgeous afternoon. The coffee was solid — just appropriately frothy with a fresh scent.
What I most liked about this place was the environment. Artsy and small yet packed with delightful pastries and down-​to-​earth furniture, I found this place to be a potential favourite of the neighbourhood.
They seemed to do food as well, so would love to try that next time.
Overall, recommended if you’re walking about in Belgravia.

Nice little place very conveniently located for Victoria Coach Station and some of the fancy shops in the neighbourhood.
They do milkshakes, albeit not ice cream ones (I know that makes me sound like a brat, but bear in mind how important milkshakes are).
My friend’s coffee and toasted both looked extremely appetizing.
Seating is either high stools with no backs, although they were fairly comfortable, or a large communal table. There’s also space outdoors.
I would definitely come back if I’m in the area.

Nice small coffee shop, coffee is great and really friendly service. I will be popping back in.

I’ve driven past here countless times and always thought it would be nice to try, and I finally did!
It didn’t disappoint. There’s some nice outside seating that faces the sun, lovely staff and the pancakes here are just as good as the ones at nearby Baker + Spice but less than half the price!
The only bad thing about this place is that if you sit outside you get a lot of tramps from Victoria Coach Station begging for money, but that’s not the fault of TomTom Coffee House so I can’t hold it against them!

Lovely place with outdoor seating available. I like going there on weekend mornings it’s calm and perfect for some quality reading with a cup of coffee in hand.

A great cappuccino. Cute location. Easily top five in London.
Two stars lost for the perpetually petulant staff and the delicious looking but unsanitary bowl of croissants in the middle of the communal table. With so many Belgravia mummies bringing in their brood, I prefer not to catch the grip from my pastry, thank you.

Tomtom is a nice café for a hearty brunch and tea, or coffee or hot chocolate (mmm hot chocolate) — whatever your preference! I came here on two occasions while in London because it was a much better choice over Starbucks down the block :) The hot chocolate is simply divine and they do the fancy schmancy designs for your cup as well. My favorite dish was the eggs benedict on toast. Plus one for the huge serving as well. If you come as a regular, they have a little card where you get a stamp for every drink you’ve ordered and at the tenth order, you get a free cup o’ joe!
Although there is limited seating, they have an outdoor and indoor area. On a typical cold London day (that’s everyday right?) the indoor seating will do you some good. There is one large table that will fit a party of 5 but with much smaller tables for a party of two or one all ’round. On the menu, there is a wine and some beer selection as well so this is not your usual American coffee shop!

I’m still getting over the ‘This is what happens in America‘ comparison sickness that all ex-​pat s get when coming to a new country. I know it’s not fair to balance one against the other and I am slowly getting better. But right now, it’s still hitting me strong.
So unfortunately I’m going to have to start with the biggest difference between a great coffee shop like this here and there.
Wifi.
No coffee shop in the US would dare open without access to free wifi. It just wouldn’t be done. Here though, it‘s not the norm, and they actually looked at me confused when I asked what the password was. Nope, no wifi here.
Which is a shame because, honestly, that would have given them their fifth star. Everything else about the spot is amazing. It’s small but comfortable with seats inside and outside. The staff is friendly and brings your drinks right to the table if you order in. The drinks are delicious (I got an iced coffee that was clearly as fresh as they come) and cheap! This would have been my new go-​to coffee shop to sit and order from all day long.
But alas, without free wifi, I must move on. A good stop to stop at, but not to stay.

Je cherchais un café dans ce quartier chic pour me reposer et lire et je suis tombé sur ce café sympa avec une terrasse ensoleillée ! L’intérieur du café est petit, mais le décor est de bon goût avec les meubles en bois. J’ai pris le mocha qui était bien fort et bien chaud. La salade de fruits au yaourt était fraiche et délicieuse aussi. Bref, c’est un bon endroit pour se relaxer loin de l’animation de la ville.

If you’re an espresso lover, this place is for you.
Leave out the cream or sugar. You won’t need it.

I love everything about this coffee house. Of course, the most important factor being the quality and flavor of the coffee. Tomtom really can’t be beat in that regard — the lattes are also to die for.
Every time I visit London, I make sure to play this quaint little local place … in the heart of pimlico. The street it’s on is also worth exploring, as there are lots of food specialty stores, yummy authentic bakeries and posh boutiques to browse in. A little cobblestone piece of heaven.

I really didn’t know what to expect when walking over to this place. I knew that if the London Unilocalers were giving it good reviews it was worth a shot. (or a double)
As I entered I heard Coldplay and I thought, ok this is a coffee shop, it works. My double espresso was prepared properly and had good crema. Not sure what coffee they used but I liked it.
Next, I went with a filter brew, which they did as pour-​over. It was a Sumatra variety and it was pretty tasty. I’m writing this review now on a slight caffeine buzz.
Anyhoo, it’s a nice little spot and it seems like it gets crowded. The prices seem a bit steep for coffee but the product is worth it. No wifi unfortunately. The croissants I spotted looked tasty and they had a few small specials for meals.
I’m sure I’ll be back at least once more before I leave.

Was there yesterday and decided to have a nice drink while enjoying the sun. First impression was that they didn’t have nearly enough seating space than would be required or expected from a coffee shop in such a location. Seating outside was full and we had to wait around 10 minutes to sit outside as the inside was too hot, lacking air conditioning.
The coffee is apparently famous in this place, but we saw a neighbouring table have tea in a Bodum tea pot with a press, and we just couldn’t resist having one of these.
We picked the Rose tea for two, which cost 4.10, which I think is a very reasonable price, as really I believe such a teapot can easily be shared between four people. We had about 3 cups each before the tea was finished. The rose tea was delicious. You could smell and taste the roses. I had a look at the loose tea in the teapot and could see the rose petals. What a delight!
The food menu wasn’t very attractive and was quite pricy, so didn’t try any of those.
We enjoyed the tea, enjoyed the atmosphere, but Tomtom Coffee House isn’t perfect. It lacks space and good food!
P.S Other people in our group had the coffee and agreed that Monmouth was better.

I think you’ll struggle to find better coffee in London than the stuff you get at this place.
I work just around the corner from this little gem and visit on a regular basis. I haven’t ate here, but the coffee is simply excellent! Whether you try the array of different filters coffee’s (there’s one for each day of the week) or the fantastic (indonesian) espresso coffee you are in for a treat.
if you’re close to Victoria coach station or Sloane Square and parched, then take the short walk to this place. In fatc it’s woth travelling to. This place is up there with Monmouth (which people travel far and wide to go to).

How much I envied the people who scored the big round community table with the croissants and jam and those who scored outside tables in their lovely extended patio. Nope, we ended up at a little table inside, and there are some counter seats inside too, so this place might not be such a destination in the wintertime. They offer a small but good breakfast menu – we enjoyed our well-​prepared eggs benedict and lattes. It was hot and stuffy inside, but I’ll blame it on the day since 90% of London days are cold and grey.

Small, cute, authentic, very local…
A meeting with a very lovely person brought me to this little gem of a coffee shop…
I was early and so sat down at one of the tables and watched the customers go in and out. What I noticed was that the barista (s) actually knew quite a few of the customers, which always earns extra credits from me: «A decaf-​skinny-​latte for you this morning? And how’s your little pooch this morning?»
I will have to come back at some point and try their cakes that someone had raved about… can’t wait!

I brownie induced orgasm is hard to come by, that was until I met Tom, well… Tomtom to be exact. This was an oversight on my part that I didn’t see this little homemade square of sexiness when I first walked in. So much so that I wasted valuable stomach space on a cheese sandwich which set me back a fiver!
Now this café is everything I hate about this area, it’s quite small and has a large table with fresh homemade pastries on it but that has a collection of older women, with yappy dogs talking loudly about Rupert and Bunny (their children not their dogs apparently!). You have to pay a huge price for anything you eat or drink and the service is so slow, if it got any slower, I be serving her… or maybe it’s that she’d be going backwards?! Anyway…
So the coffee is… well awesome. Actually some of the best I have had in a long time. And the brownie, well I almost fell over the step as I left this place as I was concentrating on licking the brownie remains from my fingers.

Oh yes, yes, yes, yes, yes.
Originally fear enveloped me upon first thought of leaving my precious flat in N1 for the scary world of SW1. Will they like me? What will I wear? And most importantly, where will I get my daily grind?
And then I met tomtom. It was a chance meeting in fact — and turned out to be where I was when I called my new landlord to make an offer. I’d like to say the coffee had no influence in that decision, but that would be a lie.
After chatting with the barrista a bit about the ‘hood, he informed me that not only is the espresso blend unique to the shop, but that the ethical range of beans are roasted weekly in one of the owner’s nearby roasting rooms. Gold star.
Doing a bit more, erm, research, I soon learned that the freshly baked range of cakes, buns, cookies, and other deliciousness are all made right there in the shop at various times during the day. (A schedule which I’m sure I will have memorised in no time at all.) Plus they serve a range of adult beveys as well. High five!
Tomtom makes me truly look forward to moving to the neighbourhood. And it made coughing up way too much money go down oh so smooth… anything to be living next door to this place, right?