Historical version 1 of Don's Cafe, CR0 1RG (view current version)

  • 10 Surrey Street, Croydon, CR0 1RG

Don's Cafe is a small greasy spoon located on Surrey Street Market in central Croydon. The decor is traditional greasy spoon - formica tables with fixed seats attached to them. A small open kitchen produces a wide variety of meals including the expected range of all-day breakfasts and other more lunch-friendly foods. There are 5 or 6 set breakfast plates available, but they're happy to remove or add things as you wish, and the prices for extras are clearly advertised (between about 50p and £1 depending what you want added). Breakfasts come with a mug of tea or coffee and a choice of bread and butter or toast.

The breakfasts are a typical example of the genre - you won't find organic bacon or free range eggs or anything remotely posh on offer here. The sausages are basic but functional, though the bacon was nicely cooked - just crisping up around the edges, but not dry. The hashbrowns come from a packet, as do the chips, though both are acceptable. The fried mushrooms were good though. A breakfast will set you back somewhere between £3.50 and £4.50 plus any extras you opt for.

Local tradesmen can be seen frequenting this establishment, which can only be taken as a sign of quality to those who appreciate a good greasy spoon. The staff were friendly, though the service is, as you would expect, somewhat basic.

No opening hours were posted when we visited, and we forgot to ask. Last visited by Robbie and some of his co-workers on 28/05/2009

This is version 1 (as of 2009-05-28 12:48:30). View current version.