Lord Roberts on the Green - Purley

Lou B.

We celebrated mum’s 80th with the best afternoon tea I’ve ever had. The fillings in the sandwiches were huge and delicious, all the savoury nibbles were handmade and very tasty and the mini sweet treats were exquisite. After all of that we then had handmade scones which were a delight as they were not to big and the perfect round off to the afternoon tea. A very good selection of tea flavours, we all very much enjoyed our time. The atmosphere and surroundings were very relaxing and totally charming. The staff were lovely and they’re very lucky to have such a talented chef showing his love for food on the plate.

I would highly recommend and thank you for bringing mum joy on her special day.

We will be back, Lou xx

Uzo A.

Went here for a weekday brunch and had some pancakes with blueberries, maple syrup and turkey bacon which was delicious. The service was a bit slow but it was probably a busy midday period with the lunch time rush but once ordered the food came quickly though we had to wait a bit for our drinks to arrive. All our food and drinks arrived at the same time for everyone on the table so didn’t have to wait around. Great music so ambiance was 5*.

K M.

Nestled in a quiet, secluded area, Lord Roberts on the Green is a charming café with a welcoming atmosphere.

We tried the chai latte, which was enjoyable but lacked the expected warmth of cinnamon and sweet spices. The decaf cappuccino, however, was quite nice. For brunch, we had the mozzarella, pesto, and sundried tomato paninis—perfectly toasted and rich in flavour served with salad and crisps. I also ordered the Avo Avo Go, a unique dish of prawns and avocado with chili flakes served in an empty avocado skin. While tasty, I was surprised that it didn’t come with toast, so I had to order that separately.

The service was excellent—Asiyah was knowledgeable, attentive, and professional. The café is family-friendly, dog-friendly, and offers plenty of off-street parking. There’s also outdoor seating, which will be lovely in the summer. Prebooking is recommended, especially during peak times. Looking forward to visiting again when the sun is out!

Sophie L. R.

I would like to share my experience this morning. Lovely staff and yummy coconut milk cappuccino to go. Definitely not what you ll see in older posts so don't hesitate and give this little gem a go. I know I'm glad I did!
Only one thing would be the price of the coffee which is on the higher end..

Jane B.

Just had the most amazing afternoon tea for mum’s 100th birthday celebration. The food, service and attention to detail was second to none. We all thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon. Thank you Ghazala and your team

Hannah M.

Had a lovely afternoon tea with my mum, sister and friends. Food was absolutely delicious, we are big afternoon tea fans and it's definitely the best for flavours / taste we've been to! Service was great too, the lovely man who waited on us couldn't do enough. They gave cold carrots to the babies to nibble on as well as plastic plates and cups. It's rare we go somewhere that says the accept babies and genuinely make us feel welcome with them and I can't fault them at all for how everyone was with them.
Honestly cannot recommend enough! Looking forward to going back with more of our family soon!

Stephanie D.

I had a fantastic rainy Tuesday sitting in the conservatory of this little gem of an establishment. Decor was beautiful and staff were active, professional, friendly and knowledgeable. Not only were they excellent, they genuinely seemed to enjoy the job which created a great atmosphere. I was honestly stunned. It was such a nice homely feel. It was also busy when we arrived.

We’d booked a table and our booking time was politely and decoratively written on a small stand at our table (including the time our slot ended) but we didn’t get the impression that we had to rush at all. In fact it was pouring with rain and it got a bit quieter after 1pm so we were welcomed to stay. So we had some tea and cake, which was delicious.

Staff were helpful with the menu, I have allergies and there was absolutely none of the panic that unsettled me in some establishments when I mention it. I felt confident about picking food. I was delighted to find they offer turkey bacon and had eggs. I did have to knock off a star for the eggs Benedict. The eggs were between runny and well done and I found the muffin a little dry so it missed some flavour for me, but the coffee was amazing, as was the rose tea I had later.

It’s worth adding that the toilet here was one of the nicest smelling I’ve ever been in?! It smelled like strawberries and was super clean, always a massive bonus.

Oh and the restaurant is not only dog friendly, but staff are really nice to dogs, it was so cute to see how well a little poodle was treated in there. There was a little comfy bed , a bowl of water, and treats offered to the pooch, which was adorable.

I will definitely visit again soon. Great way to spend an afternoon. Definitely book ahead to avoid disappointment!

Karla R.

Gorgeous afternoon tea!
We had a fantastic time this afternoon at Lord Roberts on the Green- five of us for afternoon tea. A huge selection of sandwiches, sausage rolls, mini quiche, fresh baked scones with jam and cream and an outstanding choice of little cakes, macarons, pastries, fresh berries and more. With unlimited pots of tea we ate our fill and had a lot to take home too. (We had two of the three tiered plates shown in the photo, to serve five).
The restaurant is really cute, the service was great and the staff so friendly. We will definitely be back!