
A Café,
Reimagined
Multi-award-winning. Chef-led. A destination on Sutton High Street.
An experience worth the journey.
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 plate made in-house. Every ingredient chosen with intent. Every guest looked after like family.
Why Visit Us
A destination, not a default.
Ankur didn't build LA Cafe to be convenient. He built it to be the best.
Because the details matter
From slow-cooked aubergine to hand-toasted croissant, nothing here is casual.
Because nothing is repeated
A different daily special. Every day. For over four years.
Because the coffee is a craft
Ceremonial-grade matcha, French butter bakes, flat whites that put Sutton on the map.
Because once experienced, ordinary cafés fall short
Guests return from across London. Four Good Food Awards. Gold Seal. UK Top 50.
Meet the Chef
Ankur Baria
Trained at the Institute of Hotel Management in India — one of the country's most prestigious hospitality schools — Ankur joined the Taj group as a Management Trainee and, by 24, was one of the youngest to hold a senior role.
That discipline now shapes every plate at LA Cafe. Ankur arrives at 5.30am each day to cook himself, greet every guest, and craft a daily special that has never been repeated. Not once in four years. His philosophy: exceptional plates, built on technique, served without pretension.
Never
A Daily Special Repeated in 4 Years
4x
Good Food Awards
5.0
Stars, Every Platform
1,884+
Five-Star Reviews

Latest from the Kitchen
Daily specials, new dishes, and behind-the-scenes moments.
Brunch by day. Bistro by night.
Four years in. Award-winning. The room is refurbished — and full bistro service begins this May, Thursday to Saturday evenings.

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, opens May 2026
Candlelit tables, an evening menu from Ankur, and table bookings opening for Thursday to Saturday.
“A café and bistro reimagined and now ready for evening.”
First look inside the refurbished LA Café
Your Local Guardian · April 2026
Evening table bookings now open
Two sittings each evening — 6pm and 8pm. Choose your courses when you book so the kitchen can prep your dishes properly. Thursday to Saturday only.
Gallery
A Taste of LA Cafe Bistro




















































































Reviews
What Our Guests Say
5.0 stars across 1,884+ 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.

“I thought this Sutton café couldn’t get any better, until it opened in the evenings.”
LA Café Bistro, Sutton — the new dinner service review
Ezekiel Bertrand, Your Local Guardian
Read the review →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

Before You Go
Worth the Journey.
One meal here and “local café” stops meaning what it used to.
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






