Welcoming neighborhood cafe by the river with standout house-made cheesecakes, solid breakfasts, kind owners, and budget-friendly pricing; coffee quality is usually praised but has an occasional miss.
Café Ly delivers solid A-grade performance through strong food quality anchored by house-made cheesecakes and genuinely attentive, kind service that regulars clearly cherish. The pleasant riverside corner setting and exceptional value for London pricing create a welcoming neighborhood favorite, though occasional coffee inconsistency and modest ambition prevent grade A territory. Reliable execution and loyal following make it competitive with the area's better casual dining spots.
One caveat: Coffee quality is usually praised but one-off reports cite weak foam or off balance