Top 5 Lunch Spots in Ashtead and Surrounding Surrey

Ashtead and its surrounding areas in Surrey offer a delightful array of lunch spots catering to various tastes and preferences. Whether you're seeking a cosy cafe ambience or a quick bite, these top five lunch spots stand out for their delicious offerings at great prices.

The Rye Cafe

Located on Barnett Wood Lane in Ashtead, The Rye Cafe is a beloved spot known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere. This charming cafe offers a delectable selection of freshly made sandwiches, salads, and homemade cakes. With an emphasis on using high quality ingredients, Rye Cafe prides itself on serving high-quality food.

The menu boasts an array of options, catering to diverse dietary requirements, including vegetarian and gluten-free choices. Whether you opt for their signature sandwiches or their scrumptious homemade cakes, each dish is prepared with care and attention to detail.

Picky Bits

Nestled in Ewell, Picky Bits is a hidden gem that draws food enthusiasts with its unique offerings. We discovered them through our Instagram feed, with their pictures being wonderfully drool inducing. This eclectic eatery features an ever-changing menu inspired by seasonal ingredients and culinary creativity. Its gourmet sandwiches are a thing of beauty, whilst its pastry selection is second to none.

You can eat in or take away. There aren’t loads of seats, but if you do have time, enjoying a coffee and one of their sandwiches in house makes for a relaxing time.

Phil You Up

Phil You Up may not look like one of the best restaurants in Surrey, being situated in Leatherhead’s B&Q car park, but don’t let that deceive you. It offers a long list of options - all available in a wrap, salad or burger form. You can choose between more standard items, such as a chicken wrap, all the way to its weekly special, which is a sight to behold - often laden with bacon, cheese, onions and lots of meat.

It’s takeaway only, really - though you can eat it at one of the tables beside the van. You can call in advance to order, which is a great idea as it gets really busy at lunchtime with tradesmen on the move.

Lucios Deli

Known for its authentic Italian flavours, Lucios Deli in Leatherhead offers a taste of Italy right in the heart of Surrey. This cafe and deli takes pride in its traditional recipes and a diverse selection of Italian-inspired sandwiches, paninis, and salads.

Their menu for sandwiches and paninis will make anyone hungry, while their counter is always laden with the most delectable looking baked goods. You may go in only for a coffee, but you’ll likely come out with some kind of sweet treat too, and potentially one of its awe-inspriing paninis too. If you do, you’ll not be disappointed.

51 Degrees North

51 Degrees North, a charming eatery in the Surrey area, is a fantastic option for those heading down to Dorking or off on a walk around Box Hill. This cafe offers a selection of light bites, hearty sandwiches, and freshly made salads - as well as full on plates of food such as burgers or a good old English breakfast.

The laid-back atmosphere and attentive service make 51 Degrees North an ideal spot to unwind and enjoy a lunch. Whether you're in the mood for a classic sandwich or something smaller, this establishment caters to various tastes with its well-rounded menu.

So, where are you going to head for lunch this week? Read our full restaurant reviews for inspiration.