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The Counter Cafe & Roastery

The Counter Cafe & Roastery

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Café and Coffee Shop££££
Tower Hamlets, Greater London
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  • Ben R.heart icon on user image
    Ben RobraJuly 5, 2015
    The coffee is good. The food is out of this world; the eggs are fresh and have a good looking dark orange runny yolk. Good views upstairs and outside you can catch some sunshine at the canal.
  • CoffeeHunterheart icon on user image
    CoffeeHunterMarch 29, 2016
    One of the best coffee I have ever had. Lovely terrace on the canal. great value for the fresh food you get. Brownies to die for.
  • Coffee(In)Touch Guide
    Coffee(In)Touch GuideNovember 28, 2013
    Try their delicious breakfast and a cup of their amazing flat white. The coffee is made from a constantly changing selection of beans roasted in house...Learn more: London: Coffee(In)Touch Guide Read more
  • Darren M.heart icon on user image
    Darren MurphyApril 9, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Get here just before 1 and you can usually miss the rush and wait. The Turkish eggs (chef's fave) and bananas on toast are 👌
  • The Guardian
    The GuardianFebruary 15, 2012
    A great local stopping-off point for a warming hot chocolate or a superlative pie. It also has a pretty unbeatable view of the Olympic stadium. Read more
  • Laura P.heart icon on user image
    Laura PAugust 25, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    I love this cafe, the food is really nice in particular the potato cakes, their homemade baked beans and tomato chutney, but the service is utterly shocking! 2 hour wait for your food and no apology!
  • Sarah
    SarahApril 2, 2012
    They have a spot right next to the canal...get their early to catch the first sunny spells...definitely have some time on your hand as it is not as organised as you wished for...food is amazing.
  • Xin R.heart icon on user image
    Xin RogoJune 29, 2015
    Great place for weekend brunch.. Worth waiting for a seat outside next to the canal.. Their coffee is house roasted.. So very unique
  • Evening Standard
    Evening StandardMay 11, 2012
    The eggs benedict are consistently delicious as are its variations – smoked salmon on potato cakes instead of muffins and hollandaise. They also do one of the best flat whites in London. Read more
  • Ben P.
    Ben PowellAugust 23, 2014
    So hipster it hurts, but great on a lovely day to sit out and enjoy some brunch. Particularly enjoyed the jalapeño scrambled eggs.
  • Jess P.heart icon on user image
    Jess ParkerJuly 5, 2015
    Couldn't decide between the French toast or the mackerel with baby potatoes and horseradish cream. Went for the mackerel and I was not disappointed!!
  • Nikolaos F.heart icon on user image
    Nikolaos FininisMay 17, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Eggs Benedict!!! The best!!! Friendly staff, WiFi. Very nice place to go and work!!! Also their coffee is very good!
  • Zach S.heart icon on user image
    Zach StockwellApril 6, 2016
    Excellent food in what might be a borderline hippie commune. Recommend the Turkish eggs.
  • Danisheart icon on user image
    DanisMay 13, 2015
    Pretty decent coffee and a nice view of the canal in a good weather. Bit too hipster and crowded over the weekend. 7.5/10
  • Michaela W.heart icon on user image
    Michaela WatkinsonMay 26, 2015
    Lots of brunch choices and a nice gallery and shop in the same space. Nice canal side seating :)
  • Laura K.
    Laura KingJuly 29, 2012
    (We also had our eye on their freshly baked cookies and biscuits. Mmmmm. We’ll do our best to beat the Olympic crowd to them... Ready. Set. GO!) Read more
  • Martin D.heart icon on user image
    Martin DolejšJune 23, 2016
    Best coffee all around. Very good and vibrant brunches, specials, cakes and everything else :)
  • Kari S.
    Kari StewartSeptember 7, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Their bacon baguette (I prefer it with avocado) is quite possibly the best bacon butty in Tower Hamlets if not the whole of London!
  • Elizabeth W.heart icon on user image
    Elizabeth WallMay 4, 2015
    Great spot for brunch and coffee! Bacon Sandwiches are amazing
  • Xin R.heart icon on user image
    Xin RogoApril 25, 2015
    Great view of the Olympic Stadium and good food not to be missed..
  • Mike S.
    Mike StenhouseMarch 10, 2012
    I had the potato cakes with poached eggs and salmon. Really good... The upstairs is nice and bright with a view over the Olympics site.
  • Tom H.heart icon on user image
    Tom HenryApril 23, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    The banana bread with pecans and coconut is the best thing I think I've ever tasted! Ask for it toasted ;)
  • David R.
    David RosenbergSeptember 29, 2014
    Great spot with a stunning view of the Olympic stadium. Get anything with potato cakes.
  • Alexa P.heart icon on user image
    Alexa PJuly 4, 2015
    I really like the place ! Great breakfast and the sweets OMG! The cakes are to die for !
  • Gary B.
    Gary BOctober 4, 2013
    Cracking flat white and brownie and an amazing breakfast, one of the best I can remember.
  • Kukkii K.heart icon on user image
    Kukkii KoppeeJuly 24, 2015
    Nice coffee. Good vibes. Excellent breakfast.
  • Kaye A.heart icon on user image
    Kaye AllenMarch 3, 2013
    Nice food, nice staff, nice location and environment. I really like the floating seating area in the summer!
  • Dertie B.
    Dertie BixonMarch 7, 2015
    Spectacular view of the canal and Olympic Park. The terrace faces East so sunnier in the morning.
  • Nathan M.heart icon on user image
    Nathan MedfordJanuary 12, 2016
    Really good breakfast with an amazing view
  • Jurij S.heart icon on user image
    Jurij SubbotinJanuary 10, 2016
    Coffee all kinds, and their option of apple crumble "tart.."
  • Anisah O.
    Amazing chocolate Brownie! The staff are really friendly and chilled here too. Made my morning a little happier :)
  • Simon S.heart icon on user image
    Simon SaintAugust 9, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Perfect weekend breakfast haunt, try the French toast for a sweet delight!
  • Victoria S.
    Victoria SummersDecember 11, 2010
    This is probably my most favourite cafe in London . . . best brownies, best bagels, lovely lattes, top tunes, super nice staff - big thumbs up!
  • Tsaiying Y.heart icon on user image
    Tsaiying YehFebruary 22, 2016
    Good service. Nice food and nice Riverview
  • Sinead M.
    Sinead Mac manusAugust 14, 2010
    Brunch is great. French toast and the mumbi scramble are a big yes. Coffee is a bit strong and small for me as I take it black. Canbi suggest a filter option?
  • Vic M.heart icon on user image
    Vic McGinOctober 30, 2016
    Legit breakfast and coffee. Sit out on the water on the jetty.
  • Jana D.heart icon on user image
    Jana DolejšováJuly 14, 2016
    Get a veggie breakfast and ask for bacon :)
  • Martin M.heart icon on user image
    Martin MarmorsteinJuly 24, 2016
    brilliant canal side terrace
  • Barry G.heart icon on user image
    Barry GreenJanuary 25, 2015
    Coffee, cakes and breakfasts especially bacon avocado croissant
  • Kerry G.heart icon on user image
    Kerry GAugust 30, 2014
    The breakfast and eggs benedict look great, taste great, but took 30 mins to get served and were cold.😒 so disappointed this time.😔 lovely friendly atmosphere though
  • Alan M.heart icon on user image
    Alan MooimanNovember 10, 2015
    Eggs Benedict are really good, as are the pastries.
  • Alexa P.heart icon on user image
    Alexa PJuly 4, 2015
    The location , the veiw , the food , the service, the crowd!
  • Thomas S.heart icon on user image
    Thomas StoneSeptember 19, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    French toast is ridiculously tasty.
  • tom m.
    tom mApril 1, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Excellent breakfasts, great coffee and friendly staff. Get in early to avoid queues though.
  • daily b.heart icon on user image
    daily brenMarch 20, 2015
    Great for a lazy Sunday Brunch 👍
  • Michael B.heart icon on user image
    Michael BaskervilleJune 19, 2016
    Breakfast 👌🏼. Outside bit is on the river so avoid after a heavy night.
  • Nikolaos F.heart icon on user image
    Nikolaos FininisDecember 17, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Love that place! Best Benedict Eggs EVER!!!!
  • Brendan V.heart icon on user image
    Brendan VellaAugust 26, 2014
    Quirky venue, canal-side and a delectable breakfast menu
  • G P.heart icon on user image
    G PJune 7, 2015
    Veggie deluxe and the meat version, and the rhubarb bakes
  • margheritaheart icon on user image
    margheritaMarch 17, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Fantastic breakfasts on the sweet and savory sides
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