This is a warm friendly family run business that serves excellent English breakfast and other hot…read moresandwiches etc. Thoroughly recommended

Adorable little coffee shop. My friend and I were lucky enough to pop in on the day they were…read morereopening (they had been burgled a fortnight previously, but luckily community spirit and a good crowdfunding campaign put them right back on track) and we ended up getting our drinks for free because of this, but I would happily have paid their prices, so I left a few coins in the charity pot and will definitely be going again. The decor is quirky and retro without being unnecessarily hipster, and they do cream teas and all sorts of yummies. Quick service, friendly staff, and a really cute (but small and easy to miss) spot for afternoon tea or brunch.

A local institution. A cup of tea will only set you back 50p in Aunt Sally's and for £5 you can…read morehave a fantastic cooked breakfast or try soemting from the lunch dinner menu. This cafe is always buzzing with customers - and for good reason!

I love entrepeneurs. And I love good coffee…read more Kalopsia Coffee offers both. The owner, Matt, shared his story with me over a cup of wonderful coffee during my last visit to London. Matt has outfitted an old van and operates as a mobile cart selling what was, IMHO, his coffee was the closest thing to a Seattle latte (where I live) that I came across in Europe. I don't believe that his stand is open all days at the Royal Victoria docks, but if he is there (and you will know he is because he has great on-site marketing), it would certainly be a worthwhile investment to stop by and grab a cuppa joe. Way better than any other options in the area, at least that we were able to discover.

Excellent shisha establishment situated in a quiet bit of Ilford. The shisha mix we got was made up…read more3 flavours which cost £12 and the guys brought it over very quickly but we went after 10.30pm on a Sunday so it wasn't busy at all. My brother ordered some food which was a bit greasy but can't complain for the price he paid. They also do milkshakes but I had a mint tea which went great with the shisha. Service was great and prompt so I will definitely give it another visit!

This place is a hidden gem just at the tip of East London! This cafe is one of the best shisha…read morelounges in London catering to adults 21 and over. They offer an amazing menu ranging from fresh Mint tea, coffees, smoothies,... to halal mixed grills, paninis and a variety of tasty desserts. The food and shisha is absolutely to die for and the mint tea is just out of this world! They are strict about who they let inside meaning no youth or hood rats causing trouble.This is a great place to gather some friends for a safe fun night out as they offer a separate section for ladies and a private room for hire for those with big groups. I have been to this cafe many times and would feel comfortable bringing my wife here to enjoy the mellow relaxing atmosphere. The staff is extremely accommodating and make sure the customers are well served. As a frequent visitor to London, no other shisha cafe has lived up to my expectations like Moroccan Gardens. For all the Londoner's looking for a nice, relaxing place to chill out, Moroccan Gardens is definitely worth a visit!!

A quick coffee spot for takeaway but provide spacious area for those who need study or work space…read more I often sceptical when ordering soy latte from many coffee shops in London, but this one has hit the right spot! The soy latte is well balanced, good enough amount of soy milk to keep the coffee taste! Would definitely recommends it if you're in Barking.

From the owner: Caffè Latte is your new traditional coffee shop in Barking! Coffee, Frappe, Milkshake, Smoothies…read moreand fresh daily prepared food, make your choice and enjoy!

On March 1, 2025, I went in and ordered two coffees--an Americano and a Mocha. The so-called "black…read moreAmericano" wasn't actually coffee; instead, we were given the leftover dregs from the previous brew. The so-called coffee was practically transparent--it couldn't even be called coffee. I'm sure the Mocha was made the same way. When we asked why the coffee looked so bad, we were told it had "a lot of water," but in reality, it was just old leftovers from another coffee. Another employee--a young man--remade the coffee, and this time it actually tasted like coffee. However, they didn't replace the Mocha. The person who originally made our coffee had a rude and arrogant attitude, insisting that the coffee was fine in her opinion. From the very beginning, the service was terrible. I live in this area, but I will never step foot in this place again. Avoid this cafe, you'll be extremely disappointed!

Good service! Great ice drinks there, really enjoy the quick service too…read more Cozy little local cafe

The Good: The food was pretty good. It wasn't what I was expecting, but sometimes having your…read moreexpectations challenged can work in your favor. I had the Salmon & Eggs which was delicious. I wasn't sure it would be enough to fill me up, so I got the Halloumi/Sausage/Avocado Toast, too. Everything was great, especially, the tea! The Bad: The service wasn't very inviting nor was it attentive or even kind. I'm not sure of why our server/host was so abrasive, but he was. I didn't feel at all like I was in a cafe, but rather more like I was in the home of a host who was not expecting my arrival...in New York. Overall, this was a good change of pace and good tea. While I will applaud the food and tea, I can't suggest coming here without having rather low expectations regarding service and host attitude. Maybe it was just a bad day, and having one unpopular experience isn't fair to this location. As of today, I give the food/tea a "4" but the service gets a poor "2."

I recently had a birthday tea here with three friends. We all enjoyed our choices and the ambiance…read moreof this establishment. The staff are attentive but not obtrusive. We'll definitely be back.

Food taste is acceptable, but not exceptional. Rice portions…read moreare somewhat small, my main dish was ok, but I wish they would use boneless chicken thigh meat instead of thinly sliced chicken breast. Waiter service is just normal I would return again if absolutely necessary.

This restaurant only have two types of food one is amazing and the other one is super amazing!…read more You have to try the coconut milk soup as my friend said it was heavenly. Chicken wings in the starter are also excellent. Just order whatever in the menu. No disappointment at anything there even the dessert!

This simple cafe is situated on Barking road, at the end of Green street, across the road from the…read moreBoleyn pub. I'm guessing it aims to resemble the set of Central Perk from 'FRIENDS' but its not quite. Actually its far from. Apart from the sofa by the window, it a simple coffee house ideal for breakfast, lunch, or tea break. They offer food such as sandwiches, jacket potatoes, and traditional English breakfast all day. The food fails to disappoint. It is what it is. Nothing more and nothing less. Its an great place for me and my friends to go for some afternoon grub.

The place is friendly so is the personnel. Coffee is great and tastes really good.read more

HEADLINE: stop here for your coffee, it does not get better the further in you go…read more Illy is positioned directly right after passing through security at LCY (to the left). You'll probably go all "FOMO" and think -- what if something brilliant lies beyond this? What could there be!? Let me tell you, not much. Caffe Nero, a few overpriced restaurants, Panopolis. It's not great. If you want the nicest coffee in City Airport -- Illy has it for you. And for the love of all that is holy DO NOT GET COFFEE AT PANOPOLIS unless you like coffee that tastes like cigarette burns. Caffe Nero is a close second but always cramped and a bit too frou frou for me. Illy has this on lock. Beyond the coffee (which they make fresh and properly with an actual espresso machine, no push button ish going on here) -- they have a nice selection of baguette sandwiches that travel well, salads, and some antipasti (It's Italian after all!). If you're really engaged and have some time they even sell whole bean and other coffee oddities. I hope I've saved someone (ANYONE!) from a bad coffee or having to sheepishly backtrack to Illy once realizing the grass is not greener on the other side of the airport. This is it folks, get your coffee and snacks here then proceed into the glorious LCY, I'm a big fan of the airport, but the coffee options are slim. Double espresso was on point.