Tomtom Coffee House

A lovely little café we visited while spending a few days in London after travelling from Birmingham. I took my wife for breakfast, and the outdoor seating gave the morning a calm, relaxed, and enjoyable feel. We both ordered the shakshuka. It was well presented, freshly prepared, and tasted really nice, a wholesome and comforting breakfast dish. We also grabbed a slice of lemon cake and a cookie to go. Unfortunately, the cake turned out to be walnut rather than lemon, which was a little disappointing, and for the price, we expected better attention to detail on the order. That said, the coffee and fresh juice were genuinely lovely, smooth, refreshing, and well prepared. Overall, it was a nice stop with a cosy atmosphere and great drinks.

The place is in a beautiful location. Very Christmasy vibes. Def go for the outdoor seating. The staff were friendly and prompt. The food took a long time to arrive and looked better than it tasted. The Turkish eggs were saltier and watery. The oatmeal missed the maple syrup specified as a topping in the menu and could've done with more compote.

The place is small but nicely decorated. The food is quite expensive, and the taste was okay. The service, however, was very poor. We were served by Deepak, who was rude and made us sit in the middle of a shared table. When we asked to change seats, he said no because other people were waiting, even though they had just arrived. It felt like they didn’t care about us anymore since we had already ordered our food. We hadn’t even finished eating when he gave us the bill, which was really rude and embarrassing, so we just paid and left. There wasn’t anyone else waiting, so it didn’t make sense. Overall, nice place but very disappointing service.

I love and miss this little corner cafe so much. We stayed couple doors up in Ebury Street last November and we arrived in London early from Australia so Tomtom was our first coffee and breakfast we had in the UK. We visited for 5 mornings straight and loved it. Beautiful coffee and great breakfast and lovely staff. When I think of London I think of this place.

Really lovely staff, and definitely affordable for its generous portions. The pancakes are very yummy and different to the typical pancakes you would have. The savoury food as well is really nice along with coffee. Would recommend to others x

Very cute place with nice decor, offering seasonal dishes. Pumpkin soup with ginger was very fresh and felt homemade, the ginger gave a nice kick. Pumpkin spice latte was also delicious and made with real pumpkin purée, not just a syrup. Waited 10 minutes for a table outside but worth the wait!

The cosiest cafe in London! Attentive and friendly waiters, panoramic window, outdoor seats, colorful autumn decorations and of course tasty food. This cafe is so charming that many clients took photos here.

What a lovely hidden gem for brunch! This beautiful little cafe was such a nice experience. The staff were all super friendly, we got everything extremely quick and great service! The food was all delicious and it was all Halal too! Even the coffees were great and the blueberry matcha was different but also lovely! A unique experience but I would definitely go back. Definite recommendation from me

Came here after seeing it on social media! Had to say, it met our expectations! Food- i had the Turkish eggs and absolutely loved it Drink- i had the rose matcha latte , delicious! Not overly sweet Ambiance- really esthetically pleasing, had decor for Halloween, and had outdoor and indoor seating! Service- great service, they also put bells or server callers on table which make it very convenient Overall 5/5 would definitely come back

I ate here three mornings while staying in the are and I would not hesitate to come back (obviously) There are only two 2-top tables inside, plus a 4-seat bar and then a COMMUNITY table. I saw as many as 12 people seated around that table at once. The food is THAT GOOD, so embrace meeting new people! Service is excellent. Adele, Chris, Richie and Emile were execellent on the mornings I was there. Note that you might want to get here before 9am if you want a seat and not have to wait outside. There are a number of tables outside, but London weather can be fickle and there was a morning when the tables outside were uninhabitable. My go-to breakfast for three days running was 1) Chai Tea Latte followed by 2) Tom-Tom sandwich (eggs, pimento cheese, avocado on house made focaccia bread. Honestly, the focaccia is so good, you could eat it as toast. 3) I also immensely enjoyed their freshly pressed juice. I like OJ! note, there is no wifi here.

Nice place, good food,kind of pricey, no wifi. If you are looking for a place to sit and get some work done, this is not it. Great Sunday morning leisure walk stop.

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!

TomTom Coffee House was such a cute place to stop for in the morning! The cappuccino was so delicious, as well as beautifully presented! The cinnamon scone was fresh and moist.

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?

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.

The place is really small. Maybe I expected it too much. Also the food was plain. Nothing special. Coffee was okay. And what else? Oh they didn't make a good latte art unlike some pictures.

Was recommended by a couple online reviews and was close to where I was. Great coffee and friendly service, but not any place for those who want to do work. No wifi, no place to sit, and no real pity for you :-) If you want to sit and do work, pass. If you want to pass the afternoon, sit.

Tomtom is a nice cafe 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 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 cafe 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.

I really didn't know what to expect when walking over to this place. I knew that if the London Yelpers 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.

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 Yelped 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.

I think my first visit suffered from a bit of hyper-expectation. You see, I thought the experience would blow my mind away because of what I'd heard about it, but when I visited and found my breakfast was overcooked and my coffee, merely satisfying, I was let down. I returned with different expectations, and now I think I truly appreciate Tomtom Coffee House for what it is: a really great, local gem of a cafe. The food that was coming out to other people at the round communal table behind which I sat looked DIVINE. Eggs benedict, scrambled eggs, these are the things I will order in the future. I got a pot of loose-leaf assam tea, which arrived in a clear pot with a piston/press so that I could stop it from brewing when I felt fit to do so. While this pot was upwards to £3.30, it provided no fewer than three cups (more like four), so that's pretty good value for money. And this place is really as cute as can be. Once the road construction in the area is done and the summer arrives, I think it's fair to say that you'll find me at one of the outside tables more often than not.

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.

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).

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

A little out of the way on the tube from where we were going, however, close enough walking distance from the Underground (just wasn't in the direction we were heading in since we were confused with the line connections). I came here 'cause my blood sugar was getting low and needed something sooner rather than later. I just came for some tea and toast and to just chill and shoot the shit. Good prices, lots of seating and customer service was friendly.

I stumbled across tomtom this afternoon when looking for a more imaginative place for an afternoon meeting than the oh so standard Starbucks on Buckingham Palace Road. Just around the back of Victoria Coach Station, tomtom is a nice looking little coffee house and immediately drew me in. A range of excellent coffees and teas are served by friendly and well trained staff. Of particular note was the nice china and glasses which our beverages were served from. I am a sucker for a tea press. As well as the drinks there are a range of cookies and cakes available, and seating outside and in. Well worth a look if you are falling asleep in the Coach Station (or the office) !

Delicious coffee to start your day with! I like also their cheese and tomato sandwich. Prices are typical for Belgravia but worth of it.

Best latte I've had in all of London. Comparable to Monmouth in quality, and nicer ambiance when weather permits outdoor seating.

The only reason I'm not giving Tomtom Coffee House 5 stars is because their food selection isn't very broad and they've recently reduced their opening hours so now close at 4 pm on Sundays. But I've been going to this place for almost 3 years and still love it. Their coffee is absolutely amazing -- I used to be a devout Monmouth fan but I think Tomtom may win out. Their coffee is incredibly smooth and their cappuccinos manage to stay frothy until the very last drop (and I'm a slow drinker). If you're lucky enough to get a seat outside in the sunshine, this is a great way to while away a few hours in a relaxed setting with excellent coffee.

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!

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.

Before I 'hear' any protestations that this place doesn't deserve 3 stars, allow me to explain... It isn't about the food. I ordered the eggs Benedict and they were good, quite good. However I also ordered a fresh orange juice and it looked like it was squeezed ages ago because the (small) glass had orange juice on the top half and murky water on the bottom. Anyone who has made oj knows that happens only when the oj has been left sitting in the glass for a while. Furthermore, I arrived on a cold rainy February morning about 7:55 (may have entered the coffee shop at 7:56 or 7:57) and was told to go back outside, they open at 8am. I know the Brits are pedantic but this seems OTT, even for Brit standards.

This is a little gem of a cafe, less than 5 minutes walking from Victoria Station, in the Belgravia neighborhood. I lovely place for resting the feet and getting a snack & great coffee. The staff is friendly and accommodating. Try the soup and the goat cheese and tomato brushcetta. You can't go wrong with this place.

Nice location however unfortunately the coffee is very inconsistent. Sometimes is great however sometimes is terrible. Service is average at best

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

Great coffee house. Good vibe and excellent coffee and basic food. Friendly efficient service.

I love this place. The coffee tastes amasing and they also have a great food menu. As Laura below mentioned, they bake their own cakes during the day...and they also make great breakfast and lunch stuff...from boiled eggs to fancy French tartines. And if you don't feel like having coffee (which you must try here!), you can always order beer or wine instead. It's open till late in case that urge for a glass of wine results in a bottle...

We where in London for the weekend and this place was at the end of the street where our hotel was. The place looks great, with seats inside and out though it is pretty pokey inside. I wanted to have breakfast there but there was 5 of us and it was a saturday mid morning so no chance,we hung around for a little while, no seats, we walked up and down the street a bit still no seats, never mind. The next day (sunday) at the same time it was a lot quieter with lots of seats, sadly we had planed to go somewhere else for breakfast. I popped in for some ground coffee to take home and also a cup of coffee to drink now, take away. Now asking for this was a little difficult for the man serving to grasp as he spoke very little English, a bit of acting out and going though it 3 times he got it, he was very happy and polite but it was me that felt silly for ask for this in such a theatrical way I felt I was asking to 4 candles. The coffee (to drink now, take away) I wanted was the drip kind, of which he ground a small amount just for this cup, you can't get fresher than that. But he put the coffee in dry not wet filter paper and just quickly poured hot water over it instead of slowly pouring it, like I have seen everyone else do it all right under my nose, leaving most of the coffee around the edge of the filter paper not really being used. That said the drip coffee (Guatemalan) was very nice,great even, I had it black. That and 250g of it ground for a filter was around £6.95. Now a few hours later I was back in the area and this is where it looses another star, around 4pm it was very quite, I asked for small cappuccino with an extra shot and a large latte, both with skimmed milk to take out, I was understood clearly this time by someone else serving. As the woman turned around to make the drinks she poured skimmed milk in to a jug and then poured the milk remaining from an other jug I had just seen her pour full fat whole milk with a blue lid for someone else in with the milk she was going to give me. She turned to face me and was banging the milk jug loudly on the table, she didn't seem happy with the milk but she poured the milk anyway, a little in the cappuccino, filled the latte and then tried to top my cappuccino with the froth but it was just more milk really. Two drinks total £5 (extra shot was 50p) I asked if they where skinny and she said yes, lair. We where in the car driving away when we both drank the drinks only to fine them only luke warm and pretty rubbish. Now this place could be great so I would give it another go if I'm down there, good coffee is hard to come by and that drip coffee I got and the ground stuff for home that I have been drinking all day is and was great. I'm very tempted to give 4 stars but I just can't, to many things went wrong.