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The New Cafe & Restaurant
★ 4.0(1 review)Café
family-runhonesttraditional
About the Vibe
The New Cafe & Restaurant was the kind of no-frills spot where you'd get a full English for under £5 and leave with a belly full of comfort food and a warm feeling from the family-run hospitality. It wasn't fancy, but it was honest—huge portions of home-cooked breakfasts, sandwiches, and burgers served with genuine friendliness. The coffee was surprisingly good for a greasy spoon, and the staff made everyone feel like regulars. Sadly, it's now permanently closed, which is a real loss for the Addiscombe community. If you're looking for what used to be here, Chicory - Artisanal Kitchen & Coffee nearby is a decent modern alternative, though it won't give you that same old-school cafe vibe.
Known For
- •huge portions
- •full English breakfast
- •low prices
- •friendly staff
Best For
breakfastquick lunchbudget meals
1 review
City InsidersEditorialApril 9, 2026
Honest, Hearty, and Huge Portions
The New Cafe & Restaurant was a true local institution in Addiscombe—a no-nonsense cafe that did one thing and did it well: serving honest, hearty food at prices that didn't make you flinch. The full English breakfast was legendary, coming with massive portions that could feed two people, and the bacon sandwich for £2.50 was a steal. The staff were genuinely welcoming, often remembering regulars by name and making you feel like family. It wasn't about ambiance or Instagram-worthy plating; it was about filling you up with home-cooked comfort food and a friendly smile.
What made it special was its consistency and value. You knew exactly what you were getting—good coffee, solid sandwiches, properly cooked fry-ups—and it was delivered quickly without fuss. The alcohol license was a nice touch for those who wanted a pint with their meal, though the real star was the breakfast service. It's a shame it's closed now, as places like this are hard to find in modern London.