Finding a decent place for a spot of lunch or a cuppa in London can sometimes feel like looking for a needle in a haystack.
With so many options and chains out there, we don't blame you for maybe wanting to escape the hustle and bustle and try somewhere new.
The good news is, if you're looking for somewhere a little different for a caffeine fix or some post-shopping refuelling, then look no further than this list.
West London is home to some fantastic foodie hot spots that are both cute and quirky, and guaranteed to provide you with some delicious grub.
We've searched the web and TripAdvisor for some top suggestions and here's what we found.
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The Good Life Eatery
Where: 59 Sloane Avenue, Chelsea, London, SW3 3DH
The healthy café serves up not only tea, but healthy food, smoothies, desserts and more.
Enjoy breakfast and lunch with gluten free, dairy free and vegan options.
The Drawing Room Café
Where: Fulham Palace, Bishop's Avenue, Fulham, London, SW6 6EA
Grab a seat by the window and look out onto the gardens while you enjoy a spot of lunch or a sweet treat.
Choose from pastries, artisan sandwiches, cakes and buns, as well as a range of hot and cold drinks.
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The menu changes daily according to the season, which means you can have homemade soups and hot toasties in winter, and cool down with ice cream in the summer.
Teanamu Chaya Teahouse
Where: 4 Melina Road, Shepherd's Bush, London, W12 9HZ
Listed as one of London’s top 10 tea houses (TravelMag, November 2016), this is no ordinary cafe.
If you fancy afternoon tea with a difference, head here for a traditional Chinese tea.
It comes with wakame seaweed brown bread open sandwiches, dim sum and sweets and pàtisserie.
You must request a table reservation online .
Paperback Coffee
Where: 153 South Ealing Road, London, W5 4QP
If you love a good novel, why not relax and enjoy reading a brilliant book with your cuppa in this quirky Ealing café?
Could you be tempted by a cake to accompany your tea? Indulge in freshly baked orange and chocolate blooms, apple and strawberry buns, raisin and walnut buns, and more.
The Muffin Man
Where: 12 Wrights Lane, Kensington, London, W8 6TA
A quaint old-English tea shop that sells loose-leaf tea and traditional, freshly-prepared cakes and pastries.
Indulge in a spot of Devon Cream tea for £6.20, which includes two scones with jam and cream, as well as a pot of tea.
Local Hero
Where: 22 Thames Street, Kingston, KT1 1PE
From espresso to cappuccino, you'll find what you're looking for in this cosy spot.
Could you be tempted by a full English breakfast or the Scottish salmon eggs royale?
There's also sandwiches which are made fresh all day, and counter salads, quiche, soup and homemade cakes.
Bluebird Chelsea
Where: 350 King's Road, Chelsea, London, SW3 5UU
Rumour has it this café is a popular haunt for the Made in Chelsea cast, so keep an eye out if you're a fan.
Bluebird has a dinner and café menu; if you're heading there for lunch, options include sandwiches, all day breakfast, salads, pasta, snacks, starters and barbecue treats.
Biju Bubble Tea Room
Where: 45 Old Compton Street, Soho, London, W1D 6HQ
This little café in Soho is tone of the best places to get the trendy drink - which uses chewy tapioca "bubble" balls to give flavour.
It has a bright and modern vibe with contemporary cube stools and tables, selling fresh, gourmet Taiwanese bubble tea.
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