Mud is a laid-back independent cafe in Tooting Broadway serving top quality coffee, bountiful brunches and plenty of snacks such as cakes and toasties. It was voted by The Guardian as one of the Top 50 Breakfast Places in the UK. Open daily from 8am, serving food from 9am onwards.

Graveney & Meadow is a muli-purpose bar, bakery and brasserie, over the last decade they have establishmeed themselves as a Tooting institution bringing families and friends together 7 days a week. The all-day breakfast food menu is very popular here. Friday and Saturday evenings there are DJs, and on alternate Sundays live jazz from 3pm.

Jefferson’s now has two nearby locations, the original in Balham and now Brixton too. Great spot for their daily homemade ice creams. They also have the finest coffee, using only organic milk and supplied by independent roaster Ozone, organic tea, and cakes and freshly baked pastries. They have a delicious selection of cakes and waffles too. Both locations are kid’s friendly (Balham even has a sandpit in the garden). Dog’s are very welcome too.

On Upper Tooting Road is Meat & Shake, they are a southern barbecue specialist with award winning burgers on offer, grilled medium-rare to keep it succulent. Make sure to try their sweet-cured and pepper-crusted brisket, cooked for over 18 hours. They have one of the best homemade bbq sauces in the big smoke. The ultimate comfort food, perfect for cheat day.

Cosy Spanish bar sitting on the corner of Tooting High Street. They have a great selection of Spanish wines from many regions, all the classic cocktails, but guests mostly give praise for their delicious sangria. A great place from lovers of jambon and queso. Make sure you save space for the churros dessert! They allow online reservations for lunch and dinner, open daily.