Friends House

I have visited Friend’s House a few times and have always had a pleasant experience. This time popped in for an oat flat white and a croissant (served with jam and butter) and to work on my laptop. Nice buzzing shop during lunchtime but a good amount of seating space is available (and power sockets!) - Very pleasant to sit and get work done. Staff is always friendly and attentive. Great coffee and a good selection of food, both warm plates as well as sandwiches and pastries. Can highly recommend this local gem!

I love the indoor plants, the chill jazz music, and the choice of alt milks at this place. A downside is that the milk (for a flat white) wasn't steamed hot enough and so lacked texture, but the flavour still good, and it's nice to know that the beans are sourced from an independent roastery. The cakes are delicious, if not indulgent. There are also vegan/ gluten free options.

I arrived into Friends House in Hampton Hill from BA flight 88 from Vienna. I was first struck by the outstanding beauty of the waitress, blonde, nice cups, buttered smile. I ordered a matcha latte and avocado and cacao brownie. I'd skored points with her. This has always been mien kampf in life. I shuddered like a main coone then settled the bill as fire engines blazed past us and off into the night stars.

There are two Costa Coffee houses in Hampton Hill High St (why?), so ignore this corporate chain and head for Friends House. This is a much more relaxed venue and had an acoustic guitar playing on my first visit. There is a pair of comfy chairs along with the more standard tables and does Costa sell flowers? Friends House does!