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Crol & Co.
★ 4.0(1 review)Café
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About the Vibe
Tucked on a quiet corner in Bermondsey, Crol & Co is a rare breed: a café that doubles as a vintage antiques shop. Owners Nico and Vanessa bring their online business into the physical space, so you might sip a Grind espresso in a mid-century armchair while eyeing a 1960s Belgian orchard print. The vibe is effortlessly cool—mismatched furniture, local art, and a menu that doesn't overpromise. Skip the rush for a relaxed afternoon; the avocado toast with DIY chili and seasoning is a standout, and if you're lucky, you'll snag a rosemary-infused millionaires' shortbread before it sells out.
Known For
- •vintage antiques in-store
- •Grind espresso
- •avocado toast with chili
- •rosemary millionaires' shortbread
Best For
solo coffeeantique browsingcasual lunch
1 review
City InsidersEditorialApril 11, 2026
A Vintage Café with Soul
Crol & Co feels like a secret the locals are keeping to themselves. It's not flashy, but that's part of its charm. The space is a delightful mix of café and antique showroom—think mismatched chairs from different eras, framed prints on the walls, and a counter that doubles as a display case. You'll find yourself lingering longer than planned, just browsing the curiosities while your coffee cools down. The Grind espresso is solid, smooth without being pretentious, and the avocado toast is generous enough to actually satisfy. If you catch them on a good day, there might even be a slice of their rosemary-infused millionaires' shortbread left—trust me, it's worth hunting for.
Lire en français
Crol & Co ressemble à un secret que les locaux gardent jalousement. Pas de flash, mais c'est toute sa charme. L'espace est un mélange délicieux entre café et galerie d'antiquités—des chaises dépareillées de différentes époques, des tableaux accrochés aux murs, et un comptoir qui fait aussi vitrine. On a envie de traîner plus longtemps que prévu, juste pour flâner parmi les curiosités pendant que son café refroidit. L'espresso Grind est solide, doux sans être prétentieux, et la tartine d'avocat est assez généreuse pour vraiment rassasier. Si vous tombez sur un bon jour, il peut rester une part de leur millionnaires' shortbread à la romarin—créez-moi, ça vaut le coup de chercher.