
Good Food Award
4x Winner, Gold Seal
UK Top 50 Cafe
Small Business Awards 2025
Time & Leisure
Food & Culture 2025
Food Hygiene
5/5 Maximum Rating
Gary Eats
10/10 Rating
#1 in Sutton
TripAdvisor & Restaurant Guru

Since 2021
From nothing to #1 in Sutton
Our Story
Built on a Dream,
Fuelled by Passion
LA Cafe Bistro was born on 13th May 2021, right in the heart of the pandemic. Chef Ankur Baria invested his life savings to open the doors of a small cafe on Sutton High Street, opposite the train station. His philosophy, then and now: perfect the basics, do simple things the best.
The first two years were brutal. “I did not earn a single penny,” Ankur recalls. “2021 was the toughest year — we weren't on the surface, we were beneath it.” But he never wavered: “Even if I have to shut down, I will go down fighting.”
That fighting spirit transformed a struggling cafe into Sutton's most celebrated bistro. Four consecutive Good Food Awards, two Gold Seals, a UK Top 50 Cafe award, five-star ratings on every platform, and a menu of daily specials that has never been repeated in over four years. Every dish is homemade. Every ingredient is top quality. Every customer is family.
Meet the Chef
Ankur Baria
Ankur's journey is nothing short of remarkable. He trained at the Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition — one of India's most prestigious hospitality schools — before joining the Taj group as a Management Trainee. By 24 he was one of the youngest to land a senior management role in the group.
That same precision, passion and dedication now goes into every single dish at LA Cafe Bistro — where Ankur still arrives at 5.30am every day to cook personally.
Ankur isn't just the chef — he's the heart of LA Cafe. From greeting customers at the door to personally crafting daily specials that have never been repeated, his philosophy is simple: exceptional food, made with love, served without pretension.
Never
A Soup Repeated in 4 Years
4x
Good Food Awards
5.0
Stars, Every Platform
1,806+
Five-Star Reviews

Brunch by day. Bistro by night.
After four years of award-winning brunch and coffee, LA Cafe is stepping into its next chapter — a refurbished space and a brand-new evening bistro service, launching this summer.

The original cafe
Where it all started in 2021. Four years of award-winning food from this humble room.

The refurbished bistro
Green accent walls, an illuminated LA Cafe sign, and a room built for candlelit evening service.

Evening bistro, launching soon
Candlelit tables, an evening menu from Ankur, and table bookings opening this summer.
Evening table bookings
You'll be able to reserve tables here soon for the evening service. Check back this summer, or call us to be first on the list.
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Reviews
What Our Guests Say
5.0 stars across 1,806+ reviews on Google, TripAdvisor, Facebook & Restaurant Guru
“Landed all the way from India to this delightful cafe! Unmatchable cuisines, Ankur's personal touch with the preparation sets standards for London cafes to match! Easily the best food we had in our 2 week trip!”
Arun Kapur
“I recently visited La Cafe and had a really lovely experience. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, making it a perfect spot to relax whether you're catching up with friends or just enjoying some quiet time.”
andreear847
“I went to a multi-award-winning cafe, and I honestly think it's the best I've ever been to. From the second we walked in, Ankur, the owner, was extremely welcoming and friendly, and we felt at ease with him straight away.”
Ezekiel Bertrand
“Best caffe in Sutton. The food is very fresh, caffe is a delight to drink, and place is very clean and relaxing.”
Stefan P.
“First class place to have the best coffee in Sutton with friendly staff, for sure will go back there when I return from Malta, highly recommended.”
Marthese Galea
“La Cafe in Sutton is truly a hidden gem. Michelin-star quality in a cosy café setting. Every dish is full of flavour, beautifully presented, and clearly made with passion and care.”
Nikhil Mulane
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Press Coverage
As Seen & Read
Featured across London's food press, reviewed by independent critics, and showcased on YouTube.
Exceptional cooking — quality, quality, quality all round.
Gary Eats, food critic
Where Gary Eats · 2025
Honestly, the best I’ve ever been to.
Brunch review
Your Local Guardian · 2024
From ‘not making a single penny’ to a Michelin-style bistro.
Feature
Your Local Guardian · 2025
Video Reviews
“The BEST Cafe I've Ever Reviewed”
10/10 Rating
LA Cafe Bistro Showcase
Video Review
Visit Us
Find Us on Sutton High Street
Address
1A-1B High Street, Sutton SM1 1DE
Opposite Sutton train station
Opening Hours
Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed






