This is an excellent little turkish diner on the Leytonstone High Road where I often come for a…read morequick lunch or a coffee. The service is good and friendly. They have an array of sandwiches and fresh food including salads. They also have fresh parties and Lahmacun to order. This is genuinely the best place in the immediate area and has a very local vibe with 'cosy' decor and food aimed at the local community. The prices re also pretty reasonable with a hearty lunch with coffee and salad for around a fiver.

Food 5/5 Service 5/5…read moreAmbiance 5/5 Moderate prices, great environment, good staff, great steaks, prices.

I love steak. Now,…read morewith that statement out of the way let us move on to why I decided to give this business 4 stars (which in my book is pretty high). 1. The Prime Steak was delicious, definitely get it medium as the menu recommends and pick the special steak sauce (I don't know what is in it, but it was fantastic). Flavorful, tender and definitely not overcooked which is quite easy with medium and 8 oz of steak. 2. Masala Tea coupled with Caramel Cheesecake was just the right topper upper (if that makes sense) after a delicious Prime Steak. I couldn't and wouldn't have wanted to pair it any other way. The only reason why it did not receive the last and final star was because of the atmosphere (which has the tables set up quite strange) and the wait staff. Not that the staff was poor mannered or rude, but that they weren't quite as attentive as I felt the pricing would have required. Overall great experience and I'm definitely going back again soon.

Expectations... a tricky thing! For me this place is five stars because I simply love coming here…read morefor a pint of Estrella and some Jamón Ibérico cubes... if you're in the mall and peckish, and meat and beer is up your alley, then this place is a real gem.... especially good if you're with a few fellow carnivores as you can split one of the platters. They also do some various main type meals, and a few veg and cheese options that aren't bad at all, but the meat is truly the front and centre star here... they also do sandwiches, coffees, and a small selection of desserts that always look tempting. This isn't exactly a first date kinda place (where in a mall would be?!?), but great for chilling or taking a break from the general chaos of Westfield. The place is also a shop, and you can even pick up a quick meat cone at the front counter to snack and wander if you prefer. The staff have always been friendly and helpful, not much to fault if this place sounds like your sorta thing.

Hmmmm. This place tries to do two things at once and only really does one well. So we will start…read morewith that. Cake, lots of very good, handmade cake. They do events, parties and all that as well as selling cake slices or whole ones, if you're that greedy instore. They are pretty darn moorish and so in some ways Blue River is a hidden treasure. Then they go and tarnish their shine with a very average cafe. Tea, coffee, sandwiches I can handle but rubbish salads with no dressing isn't so fun. Sometimes expansion is not the answer.

Amazing taste Quality of food…read moreGood service Good ambiance Love this place Best location

Cosy, small , arty... a cereal bar with a cute atmosphere! Nothing fancy , just coffee , tea and…read morecereals. They do sandwiches as well.. Lovely place with you wants to avoid the chains!!!

I have only ever been to Rowans for breakfast. As you walk in there are a few sofas for you to get…read morecomfy on, other than that there are about 15 tables and chairs. It is always pretty busy with locals especially on a Saturday morning. Rowans is a posh cafe, clean and friendly service. Breakfast is good, but compared to a normal cafe it is a bit expensive. Their menu is extensive and there is something for everyone. This is the only cafe at this end of Barkingside so if you find yourself coming out of the library feeling a bit hungry you might as well pop in :)

Rowans is another one of those new coffee shops. You know the kind, browny comfortable interiors,…read moresmall portions and subtle over-pricing. Yet for some reason, they get away with it. Myself and most people I know really like it - and I have often met with friends here for lunch. What I like about it is how no nonsense it is. The menus are simple yet options are plentiful. And whether you want a pancake, a smoothie or a panini - those Polish waitresses sure are quick and their chefs even quicker. This is a place where the old ladies are comfortable, yet at the same time you get school kids hanging out here after school - along with the fashionable twenty-somethings sipping their little coffees. They do a BBQ chicken melt in Panini; which is completely awesome. Why it's different from anywhere else I don't really know but when they melt that thing together it is true magic. Other than that, it's just a nice place to head to with a friend for a coffee - and there's not many places in the high street you can say that about.

Subway in Stamford is a fantastic addition to Stamford high street. Unfortunately it does now give…read moreus too much of an excuse not to cook! You can eat here and not have to feel guilty that you are not eating healthy enough, this is due to all of the food is freshly prepared, the salad is always looking and the bread is part baked on the premises many times a day. You can be as health or as unhealthy as you wish in here. There are many different sandwich options you can choose from and then you choose exactly what salad items you would also like. Brilliant place, as you can see I am a big fan!