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First Choice Cafe
★ 4.0(1 review)Restaurant
casualfamily-friendlylocal-favorite
About the Vibe
First Choice Cafe is the kind of no-frills spot where locals actually eat. You’ll find generous portions of classic British comfort food—think full English breakfasts, hearty Sunday roasts, and crispy fish and chips—all at prices that don’t make you flinch. It’s not fancy, but it’s honest, warm, and consistently good.
Known For
- •Full English Breakfast
- •Sunday Roast
- •generous portions
- •affordable prices
Best For
breakfastfamily lunchquick casual dinner
1 review
City InsidersEditorialApril 3, 2026
Honest British Comfort Food Done Right
First Choice Cafe is a true Woolwich institution—unpretentious, reliable, and packed with locals who know exactly what they’re ordering. The menu is straightforward: big plates of British classics done well. The Full English is a standout, with properly cooked eggs, crispy bacon, and sausages that actually taste like meat. If you’re in the mood for something more substantial, the Sunday Roast comes with all the trimmings and generous helpings. The coffee is strong, the service is friendly, and you won’t leave feeling like you’ve been ripped off. It’s not glamorous, but that’s the point. It’s a place where you come for the food, not the Instagrammable corners.