South London Louie in London: photos, reviews

About

South London Louie is a lively spot in London that promises a warm, contemporary dining experience. Known for its affordable price and high satisfaction (4.4 stars on Google), this casual, cozy venue has a buffet, free Wi-Fi, and is welcoming to all, including the LGBTQ community. Whether you're grabbing breakfast, brunch, or lunch, you'll find a variety of options including vegan, vegetarian, and organic choices. Enjoy lattes and sandwiches during the day, and come nighttime, explore their natural wines, local beers, and expertly crafted cocktails. Drop in for happy-hour drinks or satisfy late-night cravings with small plates and desserts. With services like takeaway, reservations, outdoor seating, and dine-in, South London Louie is perfect for any occasion-be it family dinners, friend meet-ups, or solo dining. Make sure to check out their weekend brunch, running from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., or even book a private party amidst the beautiful gardens of the South London Gallery. You'll leave with a smile, fueled by excellent food, drinks, and top-notch customer service.

Price

$$$$ 1 - 10 GBP

Meals

Breakfast, Branch, Lunch

Services

Takeaway, Reservations available, Outdoor seating, Dine-in

Dietary options

Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Organic options

Offering

Serving alcohol, Serving desserts, Small plates, Happy-hour drinks, Late-night food, Serving cocktails, Serving beer, Serving wine, Serving coffee

Payment

Payment by credit card, Payment by debit card, NFC payment

How to get here?

The nearest public transport options for your convenience.

Camberwell Church St / Camberwell Grn (Stop L)

Bus stop 825 m walk

Sedgmoor Place (Stop E)

Bus stop 402 m walk

Peckham Library (Stop B)

Bus stop 651 m walk

Peckham Bus Station

Bus stop 890 m walk

4.4

based on 41 review

Google

4.4/5 41 review

Seb S

Food: 3
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

Lovely café, great coffee but £9 for tomato toast still feels off South London Louie is a beautiful spot. Great coffee (Redemption Roasters), friendly team, and a relaxed setting inside the gallery. I ordered the tomato toast: one slice of sourdough, a few tomato slices, a thin layer of tapenade, and a garnish. No sides, no extras. It looked good but felt very minimal. This wasn’t a knee-jerk reaction. I gave it some thought and posted a review that questioned the value. The café responded with a detailed breakdown of their costs and asked me to update it which I’m doing here. To their credit, they use good ingredients, bake their own sourdough, pay the London Living Wage, and after VAT and overheads, make around £1.95 profit on the dish. My own estimate was about £2 in total cost, so we weren’t far off. The ingredients were very good, and the dish tasted great. But it’s still hard to see past paying £9 for a single slice of toast with tomatoes. The portion is modest, and the value just doesn’t quite land. I’d happily return for the coffee and the atmosphere. But I’ll be more selective next time about what I order.

Lauren Sporle

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Chris was so helpful and polite from the moment I contacted him to book a table for a baby shower for 12 people with less than a weeks notice. The food and drink was delicious, and the staff were so helpful and attentive for our party, despite being understaffed and busy in addition to our large party. Thank you for helping us host a lovely party.

Marta Bautista

Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Love the coffee!