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SHOP
BACKHAUS
175 Ashburnham Rd, Richmond. Bus #371 from Richmond.Mon-Fri 7.30am-5pm, Sat
7.30am-4pm. MAP
Top German bakery making authentic cheesecakes, Stollen and to-die-for rye breads,
with an adjacent deli selling sausages and cheese.
CAFÉS AND RESTAURANTS
CHEZ LINDSAY
11 Hill Rise Richmond 020 8948 7473.Mon-Sat noon-11pm, Sun noon-10pm. MAP
There's a wide choice of galettes (from £5) or more formal French main courses, includ-
ing lots of fresh fish and shellfish, at this bright, authentic Breton creperie . Mains
£11-23.
GREENHOUSE
1 Station Parade Kew Gardens.Daily 8am-5.30pm. MAP
A deliciously old-fashioned and pretty place near Kew Gardens, with cream teas and
good veggie food.
HOLLYHOCK
Terrace Gardens Richmond.Daily 9am-dusk. MAP
Laidback, fair-trade veggie café, perfect for tea and cakes on the terrace overlooking the
gardens and the river.
PETERSHAM NURSERIES
Off Petersham Rd. Bus #371 or #65 from Richmond 020 8940 5230.Tues-Sun noon-3pm. MAP
Expect fresh, organic, expensive food at this restaurant, hidden away in a posh garden
centre. There's a cheaper tea room too.
PUBS
THE GREYHOUNND
82 Kew Green Kew Gardens.Daily 9am-11.30pm. MAP
One of a handful of good options on and around Kew Green - the Botanist and Coach
and Horses are also good - this light, contemporary gastropub offers tasty food and real
ales.