Cafe Giardino - Croydon

The coffee was good and the staff were polite. However, I was disappointed with the breakfast. Although I understand that some elements may be fried, I had the garden breakfast and everything from the tomatoes to the haloumi was fried. While they tasted good, the overwhelming taste of oil left me feeling unwell. The toast was not fried, which was a relief. The portions were served on huge plates with not much food on them. The server tried to spread out the food best he could. The cost was £12, which I do not believe was value for money. Overall, I was not satisfied with the experience.

During our visit to Croydon, my wife and I struggled to find a lunch spot in the town center with many options. However, we were pleasantly surprised to discover this restaurant. They had a diverse menu, friendly service, and delicious food. We had a tough time deciding what to order from the enticing display of fresh dishes at the counter, but we were both satisfied with our choices and would definitely come back again.

The salmon and cream cheese baguette was revolting. I paid $18.95 for overly salty smoked salmon that was too tough to eat in some places.

Some of our friends met for lunch and chat. Food was good. We sat and talked for a long time without any disturbance. Staff are nice. Only criticism- it is quite dark inside,because the windows are high up, but it’s the building,not any fault of the shop.

Good food and cozy place. Ideal for lunch with kids and family and having some relaxing time. Very welcoming. Inside the mall.