"If you’re the kind of cyclist who has a front basket and a mint green frame, you’ll love The Elder Press Cafe. This Stamford Brook spot is steps away from the Thames Path, on a street lined with white townhouses straight out of a Richard Curtis film. There are bike hoops outside, plus outside, streetside seating and a courtyard. It’s ideal for a quick pit stop with other people wearing Gore-Tex, or for more relaxed meals where fresh orange juices are sipped and wholesome, Scandi-style plates of rye and smoked salmon are eaten by people propped up on pink cushions." - sinead cranna