Every time I visit London I try to schedule time for breakfast at the Pavilion Cafe. I rent a bicycle and pedal over to the park along the canal. This place is hygge. You just feel like you are living your best life. You can sit by the lake and watch geese paddle by as you eat food that is wholesome and beautifully prepared. Put a pause in your life. Slow down and enjoy your surroundings. Visit the pavilion fill your stomach and your soul. read more

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This is the first cafe my boyfriend and I came to after landing in London and were so glad we found it. This cafe is small and quiet, it's located inside a park which gave us beautiful views of the lake outside. They had a DELICIOUS assortment of breads to choose from. We got a cardamom bun(10/10), pancakes(6/10), avacado and poached egg(10/10) and two lattes (10/10). Everything was great and if we ever find our selves in London again we will be sure to return. Much love from San Francisco! read more

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Coffee + Juice + Sandwich = 25£ Espresso doppio was comparable to Rome's espressos, but 2-3x higher price Beet and apple juice was fresh and energizing. Fish finger sandwich was absolutely delicious, fish fried beautifully and flakey, tartar sauce and cucumber provided a nice acidic and crunchy balance. Overall, 4/5 mostly for price read more

#1 spot for a brunch around Mile End. The Pavilion Café is like a multi tool/Swiss army knife, it can be used in so many ways! Here, I'll list a few: -Treat your mum for Mother's Day, get her something vegan and she'll be proud of you -Turn up with the lads still a bit waved from the night before and sort out that hangover with a massive veggie breakfast (seriously works, did it the morning after my birthday, tbh I was still waved after eating. No headache though. After food I proceeded to the pub across the road, had a vodka, kept the party going). -Just broken up? Go for a lonely walk around the pond and then end up here, eat the food and realise how amazing it would be to share the food with someone, oh wait... -Find someone new, take her/him out on a date and impress with all the avocado -Just finished your 5k? Refule here -Can't be asked finishing your 5k? Just go to pavilion and eat. It can sometimes be hard to find a seat inside, so you may just be standing around for a bit. If it's just two of you it should be all kush. During the summer there's lots of outdoor seating. Give it 5 mins and you'll find a seat. Views of the pond are awesome 13/15 Food is peng 8/10 (though if you sit outside it all cools down fairly quickly, meh, life) 8.3/10 read more

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While it's in a lovely vacation in the park by the pond, and the menu offerings sound so good, I have to give this place a 1 star as I had a pretty awful bout of food poisoning and was ill for days afterwards. The food didn't taste rotten at all, but it also lacked flavor and was quite a disappointment. I shared a Pavilion, the restaurant's take on a full English with sausage, grilled mushroom, baked beans, a fried egg, ham, and toast, and the Veggie, which had sliced avocado, a fried egg, a large piece of melted cheese, baked beans, and a spicy coconut sambal. Aside from the coconut sambal there was no flavor in any of the items. The baked beans tasted almost powdery, yet the sauce left nothing to be desired. The meat was alright, but nothing special. The cheese was strangely also lacking in flavor, with a mild salty flavor. The mushroom was fine, but could have used a touch of salt or other seasoning. All in all, a disappointment. And especially so, after I spent the next couple of days sick as a dog. I don't think I can eat another full English for months, thanks to the Pavilion Cafe. I cannot express how ardently I oppose ever returning here. read more

Finally did it! Pavilion Cafe for Breakfast and under the sun! Now here it comes: why didn't we do this before? :) Because you see, I don't really see how things could get much better: - Long communal tables with a great crowd - Sitting by the water, with a fresh breeze - Sri Lankan Egg Hoppers that reminded my of that magic trip we made in SL. - That fish-curry! And of course, Pavilion's amazing sourdough bread & croissants... Our next brunch here is already scheduled, how about yours? read more

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You know what totally amazes me? That this little cafe on the lake could produce such amazing and diverse food! I mean whaaaat! The area is absolutely lovely and the interior where you order is really cool with a ton of natural light flooding in front the center skylight. We found two nice little seats facing the water outside and waited for our food. Husband ordered the veggie breakfast which was beautiful and delicious. All of the little bits just went so well together- I especially liked the addition of avocado and halloumi cheese. My Sri Lankan dish was also really great- it had curry, egg, a unique noodle thing and more bits that I don't even know how to describe but eating them all at once together was delicious. Not only is it a superb location but the food is great and came out on time. Win win WIN! read more

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The Pavillion Cafe is located near the lake at Victoria Park. You can sit inside and outside, right next to the water. There is a small range of food and beverages you can order right at the counter. The food is great, I tried the pancakes with honey - and they were fantastic! The view is amazing too, you can watch the ducks while indulging into the delicious food.. read more

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What a perfect spot for a spring afternoon. Alex and I decided to take a wonder up to Victoria Park and having recently read some great reviews about the Pavilion Cafe we decided to give it a try. It was the first day of Spring so the place was packed but we queued up, ordered our food and we were able to grab a table with ease. They haves quick turn around so people are respectful of leaving the tables once they've finished eating. The staff are friendly and welcoming and the park setting is just stunning! I literally fell in love with Victoria park all over again because of this cafe. I opted for the avocado and poached egg on toast with a side of halloumi and Alex had the pancakes. My order arrived within 10 minutes but Alex's was another 10 minutes on top of that which was disappointing and the reason I haven't given the cafe 5*. My food was however wonder. The egg was cooked to perfection, the avocado was seasoned perfectly with a hint of lime and the halloumi was an amazing added bonus - thick, creamy and grilled just right. Once Alex received his pancakes he enjoyed them. I had a bite and even I, not being a fan of thick pancakes, can say they were good. Overall we had a wonderful experience and on my return I will definitely be trying the veggie breakfast as it looked fantastic! I would highly recommend to anyone! read more

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A superb place for brunch and a cup of tea. It is really amazing and wonderful to see how much this cafe and the park has change over the years. The pavilion today serves really good brunch food, quality, healthy and delicious good food rivalling those in proper restaurants. The operation here is serious with the staffs to match. This is not your usual cafe by the pond in the park, serving canteen-ish reheated meals. I was craving pancakes this visit, but every dish which comes out of the kitchen is mouth watering and appetising. Pancakes was perfect, added extra strips of bacon and it was heavenly. Food is sourced locally, and big emphasis on organic and freshness. Turnaround is very quick, so don't be put off by not getting a seat. And what I like about here is, even though people pay for their food first, no one hogs their seats, quite considerate actually, seems most people eat, then go. Service is efficient, quick and very friendly. This is definite one of my favourites cafes to eat, but also a long standing one. read more

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A great spot overlooking Victoria Park. Turned up after running east that way and treated myself to a full fry up. And what a fry up. Black pudding and ginger pig meat with a good portion. Bone marrow too? Sold. And proper homemade beans. The view certainly helps and it's nice to have a good cafe in a park which is often rare. Good all round. read more

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Amazing! Great brunch- good for vegetarians and meat lovers alike. Their toast is perfection! Sat outside with the ducks until the rain came down and sought refuge inside. Great coffee, vibe, view and definitely food! High quality- single herd milk, organic free range eggs- all locally sourced with farm names. Seemingly good for strollers(?) and little ones! But overall just great. If I lived in London I would be a regular. Definitely worth a visit... But not sure how crowded it would get on the weekend (my vote- still worth it). read more

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It's always a treat to brunch (it's a verb now, don't you know) at Pavilion Cafe but I do make sure it's a once in a while occurrence. An avocado bacon sandwich costs around £6, Italian style (small) coffees are costly and often inconsistently made. Sometimes cold, other times astringent. Full breakfasts are filling and indulgent. If I remember correctly there is a vegan option too but I don't know if it's a permanent part of the menu. Around £9 a portion. What makes this place one of the better brunch spots in the East, if not all of London, is the view. Since there are very few indoor seats, you'll have to opt to sit outside either at the bar style seats overlooking the boating lake or the large picnic tables set nearby. It can be a chilly experience if you've not prepared as there is never any outdoor heating but if you're afraid of the cold then what are you doing out in the park in wintertime? It's good news for parents (of dogs and children) since the outdoor seating arrangement means there's plenty of space for them too. In the summer, I would stay away from the iced coffees. At £2 each and quite small in size, they seem pretty bad value for money. Not to mention they're pre-made and then left with ice cubes in them, watering them down for an hour before you come along seeking to quench your thirst and caffeine addiction. read more

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I come to the Pavillian cafe whenever I want a more upmarket breakfast. It's location in the middle of Victoria Park beside a lake makes it a pretty relaxing place to hang out with some friends while eating some delicious home made Victoria sponge and sipping coffee watching the ducks and many dogs pass by. There is outside seating for those lovely summer days, inside it can get really noisey on a Saturday as it's a favourite for the mothers and their babies. read more

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Tacked onto the end of the changing rooms by the Tennis Courts, this newly opened kiosk offers great value and friendly service. They do a range of coffees, smoothies, juices, sandwiches, healthy cereal bars, etc, with most items being £2 or less. I ordered a Mocha Espresso, to the consternation of the serving lady. Apparently she'd never made one before We had a bit of discussion of how it should be made (the menu said chocolate, espresso and hot milk, so that's what she mixed!). The result wasn't posh looking (no foaming head or sprinkle of cocoa dust), but tasted great. And at £1.20 for a big disposable cup full these days it's certainly a bargain. There are picnic tables to sit at with view out over the park (perhaps you'll see a cricket game). The server joined us to sit in the sun between customers. read more

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No.1 choice for breakfast in the Victoria park area. Even when it's busy the queue goes quickly. Staff are happy to accommodate any changes to the food on offerz Portions are generous and therefore makes it pretty reasonable. They also sell breads and cakes that are delicious and a great to take home. The location on the lake is beautiful and the perfect way to start the day. Don't worry if you there's a large queue because the staff are efficient and you will be served in no time! They also sell some amazing loafs and pastries from their very Pavilion Bakery! read more

I don't mean to sound like an ageing supermodel but it takes more than a strong cup of coffee to get me out of bed most days. My eventual rousing seemingly only guaranteed by the promise of an excellent breakfast in a beautiful location. The answer: The Pavilion Cafe. Having long resisted the charms of Victoria Park owing to its trendier than thou - read: Shoreditch - clientele and frankly kind of out of the way location, I have to say I've fallen for this cafe in quite an extraordinary way. Good coffee? Tick. Overpriced eggs Benedict? Tick. Requisite SS09 double denim uniform accessorised with pedigree pooch/appendage? Tick. Tick. I'm sold! And for the price of a meagre breakfast to boot... read more

A great little spot for brunch, though be warned that grabbing a table on a sunny weekend can require perseverance, luck and sharp elbows. It's worth it though. The veggie breakfast was deemed "the best for quite some time", the poached eggs were perfectly cooked and my chorizo sandwich was, well, awesome. Prices are reasonable and - once you've queued to place your order - service is fairly quick. Plus a constitutional stroll around Victoria Park provides the perfect excuse for a post-brunch brownie. read more

The perfect Sunday consists of going for a run around Victoria Park and then refuelling here. The food is healthy, generous and comes to your table super quick. There's plenty of seating inside where you order or if you prefer to watch the park go-ers, ducks and swans outside; there are lots of benches to park yourself on for a couple of good hours or so. This place isn't as crowded closer to about 1-2pm. I'd highly recommend the smashed avo with poached egg on toast, and then grab any one of the hot drinks because they're all ace. Winning combination of a run and brunch because... you can't spell BRUNCH without RUN ;-) (Sorry, just had to!) read more

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This is a beautiful little spot all I know is that it does a great breakfast. They have done Victoria Park proud! read more

My hubby and I and our little baby absolutely love Pavilion! We go there almost every Saturday or sometimes 3-5 times a week! I cannot reisist the organic food and excellent customer service. And the lovely dogs walking around. But! I am a little upset to leave the pram outside when I am walking with my baby alone, so therefore I do not visit Pavilion on my own anymore :( read more

We come to the Pavilion most Saturday mornings in a right state, and it instantly makes you feel better. Superb, clean (not greasy) breakfasts, lovely juices, perfect coffees. Love the staff too- they make you laugh while you wait. They are also quite hairy. read more

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A location from heaven on a nice day. I decided to take the long way to work on my bike and grab a coffee here on the way.. and I think this will become a common occurrence. I wanted to grab breakfast as well but I already had eaten but will do that another day. read more

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Best bacon sandwich in east London! I don't even like bacon, but this one I can't pass up. Service is friendly, interesting menu and lots of outdoor seating to enjoy the view of the pond. I like biking here for lunch and then going around the park afterward, watching people feed the ducks, take picnics, take their strollers for a walk... Minus one star because it's on the expensive end for a cafe in a public park, but that seems to be the trend these days. read more

A lovely addition to the South-side of Victoria Park. With lovely lake side seating it's the perfect place to grab some lunch time calm in the sun. As with any park cafe, it's always packed as soon as the sun shines. It offers a nice selection of lunch time meals and snacks. There's also a surprisingly great selection of bottled beer. They also serve juices/tea/coffees. However, on my visit, I really fancied a cool fizzy drink and they don't offer such things sadly. read more

This has got to be one of my favourite places to go on a sunny day. The cafe overlooks the lake in Victoria park, so you might end up surrounded by hungry ducks looking for breadcrumbs but it makes a nice change to urban life. I'm a particular fan of the coffee, made by people who obviously know what they're doing. Its a world away from Starbucks, using Monmouth Coffee and Ivy House Farm organic milk or Bonsoi, and only really compares to the excellent Climpsons on Broadway Market. If you're more of a Tea lover there's a decent range to keep you happy. Organic Earl Grey, Peppermint, hibiscus and even Orange Pekoe imported from Sri Lanka. If it's a fry up you're after you won't be disappointed, black pudding and sausages from the Ginger Pig make it a perfect hangover medicine. The prices are reasonable and the place has a cosy, friendly atmosphere, making it understandably busy, particularly on a sunny Sunday afternoon, so get there early if you want a good table. read more

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Met some friends for coffee here the other morning, nice coffee, good banana bread/cake - not too expensive. The food coming out of the kitchen looked nice, big toasted sandwiches and brunches looking very appealing. Friendly staff. Gets v busy, especially on weekends - given a 3 rather than a higher rating as although several tables inside and out it is often tricky to get a seat and is quite a noisy and busy atmosphere. read more

Great location, excellent coffee, much younger and cooler than expected, a bit more pricey also.

The absolutely wonderful thing about The Pavilion Cafe is that it doesn't just rely on its scenic location to draw people in. It actually serves delicious food. I've been here for brunch and lunch (which is the same thing, really), and have loved my orders as well as become jealous of what everyone else had ordered. Yes, it's a bit more yuppie/posh, but the fact is that it's just good stuff they pack into their food AND they bake their own bread. The vegetarian breakfast is BIG and filling, but I ate every bit of it because it was so yummy. In addition to the beans, eggs, tomatoes, and toast - which were all freshly cooked - they include this mash that's ridiculously good. The other great option for veggies to try is the Sri Lankan curry. It's quite a spectacle when it comes out and you definitely look quite gluttonous, but it's actually not as heavy as you'd think. Great, unique flavours that are worth a try when you're feeling adventurous. It's been reported to me that their sausage burger and pancakes are also very good, so I guess there's just a lot to choose from if you're in the mood for a hearty, solid breakfast or brunch! I probably should note that I'm not a fan of their iced coffees, since they sit in their fridge for a while rather than being freshly poured or made, so I'd stay away from those if you're really into coffee. But their flat whites aren't too bad. Another thing that might be worth knowing is that the wait for the food is quite long, which might not leave a great impression on you if you're absolutely starving when you order. Plan to wait for a good while, and you might have to be quick to nab a seat, but, in my opinion, it is worth the wait. read more

This little cafe called the pavilion located on the pond in Victoria park and is such a nice place to go on any given weather day. Eating outside or in, it is just on the edge of the pond with green all around and great views of the ducks and local fisherman?? Open early in the morning - the moms with toddlers are there with groups of joggers rewarding themselves with fair-trade coffee and juice. During the weekend though it really gets busy. The cafe used to be very fry up/ cheap and cheerful - but these days is much more about being "green" and "organic". With a new post it board full of advertisements for yoga and pilates -it is all better tasting and of course more expensive. Breakfast of granola with stewed apple banana and yoghurt is £5.50 - lunch prices can be £7.00 - The view is lovely and the park big and well kept - the little dock out into the pond allows you to really see the many birds including passing Canadian geese and swans. I am not sure what the fishermen are catching it is all very mysterious - and if they catch anything whatever do they do with it ?? read more

If your in need of a Sunday bite to eat or drink in the beautiful East London park, please head straight to this cafe! Literally the best ingredients, best service and most wonderful views and layout around! Where else can you have bone marrow and organic mushrooms, the funniest coffee and sourdough to fresh juices and poached eggs! read more

This is the best place for breakfast in East London! They have a great choice of everything - Sausages from the Ginger Pig, coffee from Monmouth, and homemade baked beans! I'm not normally a lover of them, but they are beautiful, well flavoured and pretty good value. The thing I love most about this place is that you get to look at the pond as you eat your breakfast and the vibe is relaxed and it's a great way to spend a week day or a weekend breakfast. read more

Probably the best breakfast you can get in and around Victoria Park. They do all my favourites: eggs benedict and royale, french toast, pancakes or two types of full english. Also, being run by Kiwis, they do a pretty good line in coffee. Perfect sunny day breakfast and will put a smile on your face for the rest of the day. Two minor words of caution: watch out for all the buggies, and make you sure you've got cash. read more

Pavilion Café - Victoria Park, E9 - Pics @ The London Foodie (http://www.thelondonfoodie.co.uk/2010/06/london-best-independent-cafes-pavilion.html ) Dr G and I recently had a Saturday morning outing from Islington to Victoria Park, jogging along Regent's Canal. Tired but exhilarated on one of the few beautiful summer days this year, we staggered to the refurbished lakeside Pavilion Cafe for a reviving breakfast. The lovely glass rotunda is encircled by a mishmash of tables made from old wooden benches and chairs overlooking a splendid lake and fountain. Apart from the charming location, the real draw is the food which is a real cut above what you might expect in a public park. Delicious dishes are written up on blackboard walls, with the likes of Eggs Benedict (with ham) £6.50 or Royale (with smoked salmon) £7, and variations on English breakfast. The ingredients are all well sourced (Ginger Pig meats, Monmouth coffees) and, where possible, organic. The only downside is the place's popularity - on a sunny day it's invariably over-run. Fortunately, there are more seats next to the lake, so it's worth taking a numbered marker and waiting at one of the tables for your food to arrive. Normally we go for the Eggs Benedict or Eggs Royale but on this occasion, we opted to try the cafe's cooked breakfasts. I ordered a Pavilion Breakfast @£8 (fried egg, bacon, sausage, mushroom, roast tomatoes, home baked beans and toast). Dr G had the Farmhouse Breakfast @£8.50 (2 eggs, bacon, sausage, black pudding, homemade beans and toast), with two steaming mugs of orange-brown coloured 'builder's tea'. The breakfast options we chose were of course fairly standard however the quality of the ingredients made all the difference - the black pudding was richly flavoured, with a gamey, spicy quality while the bacon was thick, irregularly cut and with a pleasing texture. The baked beans were homemade, with the skin of the yielding beans still in place, a delicious, richly concentrated and herby tomato sauce, thankfully lacking the artificial taste of the tinned equivalent. The tea was good and strong as befits this kind of breakfast. Cost: £8 to £8.50 for the cooked breakfast + £1 per mug of builder's tea. Likes: great lakeside location, delicious homemade, organic produce and excellent brunch menu. Dislikes: On a summer weekend, the place is packed, the kitchen and serving staff struggle to cope and service may vary from charming to plain rude. Verdict: A wonderful venue for a lazy breakfast or brunch after a night on the tiles. The quality of ingredients is good with prices to match. Recommended. read more

The Pavillion is a wonderful place to stop for a hearty breakfast or just a coffee or lunch. The food quality is excellent..They make the best Brownies that I have ever tasted! Lovely ambience with the lake beyond... The staff are friendly and welcoming...Some of the eateries in Hackney Wick could learn a thing or two about service from here! read more

The Pavillion is reliably full as soon as the sun comes out and a friendly, buzzing atmosphere spills out onto the surrounding grass. It overlooks the pond in the small part of Victoria Park. During weekdays it is a favorite with local "yummy mummies", it is true that this can make it somewhat loud with children. The food and drinks are outstanding, especially the wide selection of breakfasts makes it a must on the weekend. As the owner used to own a tea stall at Borough Market he still has good connections to other sellers; The quality of the food (and the tea, of course) is therefore way above average. There is also good selection of home-made cakes. Whether prices are too high in this light is debatable. (Tea: 1 pound, americano: 1,50) read more

This is my favourite place for breakfast in London, but I haven't tried them all! Firstly it is very crowded, especially on sunny mornings so be warned! The atmosphere is good, hectic but relaxed and friendly. The menu is good but I always go for the farmhouse breakfast - traditional but with really good quality ingredients which make it delicious and so much better than a breakfast with cheap ingredients. The feedback from others that I eat with has been similarly good - the eggs benedict/royale and the pancakes are both recommended. Having said that it is not perfect - the black pudding spicing is not to everyone's taste and on my last visit yesterday my partner's eggs royale were cold and overcooked and my bacon seemed to be a smaller portion than usual. Overall it is well worth a visit, good quality and tasty, I recommend you try it. read more

Do stay away if you like nicely flavoured food. I tried the Pavilion (full English without black pudding) and the Veggie (avocado, coconut sambal, egg, cheese, and beans), and neither was particularly impressive. Even the coconut sambal failed to impart much taste - all spice, but oddly no depth of flavour. The view of the lake was nice, and the line for food moved fast. But buy a water bottle - the water table had empty jars for most of the time we were there. read more

The food is possibly second best to the setting in Victoria Park but if their food wasn't as delicious as it is, I wouldn't return as often as I do. Their own sourdough is delicious and chewy, perfect for brunch with eggs. My only complaint is that with the avocado and poached eggs, you get two slices of bread but only one egg. (?!) Other than that, I love everything about this place. The staff are friendly at the registers and even if they are sometimes a bit slow, they make yo for it with a smile. Once the cook making my bacon sandwich saw the hungry look on my face as I waited for my take away order, and assured me that it was coming up soon! read more

Oh what adorable cafe. I would not have discovered this without Yelp so thank you for the recommendations! Even though I go this park often for running but I never even considered that this cafe would be a place worth going. You know, I was being slightly skeptical, it is hard to find quality coffee even from the central. But the coffee was great, the place is cute and the and the park around are just perfect. I can't wait until summer and my favorite spot will be on that terrace! read more