What to Expect
The Bottom Drawer in Belgravia is a garden cafe built around flowerbeds, old cars and a trampoline that keeps children busy while parents eat. The smoked chicken salad is the dish reviewers name most: Hazel (July 2025) was “blown away” and asked for “10 of those please”, and Debbie (October 2022) called it “totally out of this world”.
Breakfast dishes get steady praise too, with Rumbidzaii (July 2025) rating it “Best breakfast in town” and Ruth (February 2023) recommending the waffles. Calley (August 2026) likes the almond milk lattes and carrot muffins while a nephew plays with the chickens and on the trampoline. Sally (July 2023) found the food good but said the service “could certainly be upped a notch” when items ordered by the table “never arrived”.
The Bottom Drawer is open Monday to Friday 08:30 to 16:30 and Saturday 08:30 to 15:00 at 14 Maasdorp Avenue, Belgravia.
Quotes are from Google reviews, credited by first name and month.
The Menu
Menu photos
Prices change, so confirm when you order.
What Diners Say
from 783 Google reviews
★★★★★
I had never been to Bottom Drawer before this - all I can say is AMAZING! in lovely outdoor surrounding we sat, a few chickens running loose which might disturb some, but honestly, they are friendly, if a bit noisy!
★★★★★
It was my first time visiting and I was blown away by the menu, the food and the atmosphere. Ordered the smoked chicken salad and I was blown away. Give me 10 of those please! They even had banting bread as a substitute and it was so delicious.
★★★★★
My first time to visit Bottom Drawer, lovely place with a spot in the sun. Food was delicious but the service could certainly be upped a notch as the items we asked for never arrived so I had to go to the kitchen myself.
★★★★★
We hadn't been here before, but popped in for some lunch. The grouds are beautiful and so much space. We had children with us. So it was wonderful to have lots of space for them to play.
★★★★★
Peaceful spot for a coffee, breakfast or light lunch. We sat in the garden which was so pleasant. The service was excellent and the spinach & feta muffin is a must-try.
