Taco Sunday at The Broca

For Coffee Lovers

This long-deserted unit in New Cross is going to be a Costa.Oh hello new coffee place in new cross - I've been waiting for you cc @BrockleyCentral pic.twitter.com/XIaxfEmseZ— Melanie (@tompino) March 20, 2015

Green & Tasty opens tomorrow

A new "community cafe" called Green & Tasty is opening tomorrow in Crofton Park Library. Johnny and Lulu write:We're been coming here every Christmas with our lovely trees and we enjoy it so much that we wanted to stay all year round!We have an exciting, delicious menu and real coffee and our prices are seriously ...

Cafe Cremated

Following last week's news that Cafe Crema was put up for sale, the owners have confirmed that they have found a buyer.With a very low rent, a captive market in the shape of Goldsmiths students and a strategic spot on the high street, it's a good prospect. It's also encouraging for New Cross' prospects that ...

Cafe Crema for sale

Cafe Crema, one of New Cross' oldest and most eccentric venues, is up for sale, with the leasehold,  valued at £65,000. Popular, lively and the host of an eclectic range of events, what it lacks in comfort or convenience, it makes up for in character. Located on an improving high street, it will hopefully go ...

Number 178 closed

Number 178, the New Cross cafe that combined quality, low prices and social purpose, has closed. The move is permanent, as founder Luke explains:Unfortunately we were unable to reach financial sustainability. As a social enterprise we had to certain restrictions on how we could operate and adapt to changes in the market. A lot of ...

Sunrise Cafe and Grafix Signs close

SunsetSunrise Cafe and Grafix Signs on Lewisham Way, opposite the Arthouse, have closed, joining the New Cross Bargain Centre, which has been vacant for some time. Grafix Signs looks like it might be reopening in some guise soon. Sunrise Cafe has been gutted.

Best New High Street Business 2014 – The Brockley Deli

Congratulations to The Brockley Deli, winner of this year's Best Newcomer Award, thanks to a record public vote. The Deli and The Proud Sow butcher dominated the vote in a highly competitive field and were able to mobilise their fan bases very effectively.In the end, the right newcomer won. The Proud Sow and third-placed LDN ...

Filipino Pop Up – November 22nd

To the growing list of local pop-up cuisines can now be added Filipino food. The Adobros team are hosting a Filipino night at New Cross cafe No 178. They say:If you've ever wondered what Filipino food is - or if you already know the answer - then this is the moment you've been waiting for: ...

Saigon Streat, New Cross