1. Glutton & Glee

This is one of the most popular spots for breakfast and brunch in Guildford. They offer wide range of tasty foods including the famous Eggs Benedict which some claim to be best in Guildford! Their boiled eggs and soldiers is also a favourite with customers of all ages and their Artisan sourdough toast with butter and England Preserves also goes down a treat. You can view their full menu here.

2. Bill’s

Another popular spot is Bill’s. It offers a tasty breakfast menu as well as a quirky, rustic atmosphere. Everyone can enjoy a good brunch at Bill’s which offers everything from a full English breakfast to Bill’s granola and yoghurt. Their highlights include blueberry and buttermilk pancakes with an optional side of crispy bacon, and Cumberland sausage or streaky bacon in a toasted brioche roll. The full menu can be found here.

3. Tillings Café

Tillings Café in Gomshall is a great place for people to get together and enjoy food! They do a spectacular vegetarian breakfast as well as the regular full English and specials such as creamy mushrooms on toast with an option of bacon or poached egg. Checkout their full menu.

4. Cote

Inspired by the famous bistros of Paris, the Cote gives a modern twist to classic brasserie dishes. You can enjoy a varied and delicious brunch at the Cote and absorb its friendly and informal atmosphere. Some of the highlights in the menu include delicious French toast with fruit salad and maple syrup, and the famous Croque Monsieur/Madame – a classic ham and Gruyère cheese sandwich/with a fried egg. See what else they have to offer.

5. The Richard Onslow 

If you want a classic English breakfast or brunch, then The Richard Onslow has just what you need! You’ll find home-made black pudding created by head chef Thomas Robertson; sausages from local family butchers, and free-range bacon and eggs. For all you bargain lovers, they even offer free toast with all hot drinks from 11am! Check out their menu here.

Happy eating!

Samina Bhatti

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The coffee shop prides itself on being rooted within the community; only sourcing local products wherever it can. For example, they get their tasty, homemade muffins from Glyn, who also lives and works in Guildford, their bread and pastries are sourced from a local bakery in Bookham and their cakes are from a lady who lives just outside of Aldershot. They don’t buy in prepared food either, oh no; all their other pastries, Panini’s, bagels, sandwiches and toasties are baked or made freshly that day in the their kitchen. This way they can control quality as well, instead of leaving it in the hands of an outside supplier- which is another thoughtful addition.

So what about their coffee then? Well it is sourced from Matthew Algie roasting house, which is one of the oldest and most established in the UK and they themselves are pretty serious about coffee. It is all Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance and Organic, meaning it is being produced in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way. The particular coffee that Coffee Culture use is a blend of beans from four different sources, two in South America (Brazil and Columbia) and two from Africa (Kenya, Tanzania). The result is a perfectly balanced, roasted crema coffee. This is what part-owner Will Gill has to say about it, “I think it’s the best coffee in Guildford and I will challenge anyone on that!”

Will and his wife Claire bought the shop back in 2004 and between them they had over 45 years of retail experience, having previously both worked for M&S. Therefore, they fully understand what a good product is and what it takes to sell. However, above all, they wanted to provide a good customer service and a friendly environment for all those who chose to visit them, as supported by their tagline, “We serve great coffee and food by friendly staff…”. Not only that, but they are always striving to improve. They won the Best Independent Customer Award in the Food & Drink category this year run by Experience Guildford, which was a result of customer feedback and a mystery shopper visit.

The final point worth noting about Coffee Culture is the feel of the shop itself. As it is totally independent, you will not sit in another coffee shop in Guildford or in fact the UK that really is anything like it. In March 2013, they had a huge refurbishment to spruce the place up a bit and give it an even more unique feel, and yes, you guessed it, even the interior design company they used were local (from Godalming to be precise). Now the place has a look more accustomed to a New York dinner on the inside and a beautiful English tea room on the outside, where you can enjoy a coffee and a snack in the beautiful Angel Gate courtyard.

At Coffee Culture you can get free wifi, a great cuppa and some delicious homemade, locally sourced food. You can sit in a modern, chilled environment and read the paper, knowing that your money isn’t going to a huge corporation, whilst everything being served will be with a smile.

James Martin

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