Before the full review
We like to visit a coffee shop a few times in order to complete a full write-up, so for Moonstruck this is an early shortlist note on why it is definitely worth a visit.
Why it is shortlisted
A lot of all-day cafes get one half right and let the other drift. Moonstruck looks more balanced than that. The current setup suggests a place built for people who want espresso and brunch in the same sitting, without the coffee feeling like a token extra on a food-led menu. That alone makes it notable in an area where plenty of rooms lean harder in one direction.
It also has the kind of pace that makes a shortlist page worthwhile before the full write-up exists. Greenwich suits cafes that can absorb a slower morning, and Moonstruck appears to play well into that rhythm: daylight, room to settle in, and a menu broad enough that the visit does not need to end after a single flat white.
Best for
What to order first
Start simple: an espresso-based drink if you want the clearest read on the bar, then stay for one of the brunch plates if you have time. If you are using this page to decide whether Moonstruck is worth the detour, that is the strongest case for it right now: it looks like a cafe where the coffee visit can naturally turn into a longer sit-down without feeling like two different businesses sharing a room.
Room notes
The tone here reads more all-day neighbourhood cafe than quick espresso counter. The room appears built for lingering, especially on weekends, and the current details point to a place that works best when you have a bit of time rather than when you are trying to optimise a five-minute coffee run. That makes it a useful addition to the London guide because most of the existing picks skew toward sharper, faster coffee-bar formats.