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Hej
1 Bermondsey Square
SE1 3UN
Owner: Jeremy & Mathew
Swedish Cafe.
Hej (pronounced hay) meaning hello.
Branch: Elephant & Castle

Watchhouse (est. 2014)
199 Bermondsey Street
SE1 3UW
020 7407 6431
Owners: *
Coffee: In-house from central American beans
Historically a shelter for men guarding the graveyard of St Mary Magdalen’s Church.
Open: 7 days a week
Branches: Maltby Street

Comptoir Maltby (est. 2010)
Ropewalk, 
Maltby Street
SE1 3PB
Owners: 
Cafe
Bakery
Open: 7 days a week
Branches: Bermondsey Street

Tower Bridge Road

Tower Bridge Road

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Bermondsey Garden (est. 2021)
113 Tower Bridge Road
SE1 4TW
Fresh salads & sandwiches made daily
Vegan, Vegetarian & Meat Protein Menu. 
Coffee: Doppio beans. 

Caffe Latino
44 Tower Bridge Road
SE1 4TR
07554 867 005
Coffee
Pastries (Vegan and gluten free options)
Takeaway and delivery

Hays Galleria: Café Piazza
Mill Street: Lantern Cafe