H’s Cafe

South London’s Best Old-School Caffs

"Tucked away beneath the shadow of Rotherhithe Tunnel and ​​St Olav’s Norwegian church, H’s Cafe serves bacon rolls that rank among the city’s best: where fat mixes with sauce to form a delicious, mouth-coating emulsion; where the crusty rolls have the chewiness of great croissants and the crackly exterior of a crème brûlée. The place attracts a steady stream of solo diners, who make good use of the garden area and greet staff by name. Inside, it’s all chalkboard menu, faded laminated printouts and framed pictures of various Millwall squads. It’s a stripped-back caff, with a similar shack-like feel to Frank’s Sandwich Bar in West Kensington, where the counter doubles as an open kitchen. It’s a basic room, where food is fried and eaten." - Isaac Rangaswami