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The Counter Cafe & Roastery
(Now Closed)Café and Coffee Shop££££
Tower Hamlets, Greater London
The experts at The Wall Street Journal and Evening Standard recommend this place
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Ben RobraJuly 5, 2015The 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.
CoffeeHunterMarch 29, 2016One 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 GuideNovember 28, 2013Try 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
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 GuardianFebruary 15, 2012A 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- 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!
SarahApril 2, 2012They 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 RogoJune 29, 2015Great place for weekend brunch.. Worth waiting for a seat outside next to the canal.. Their coffee is house roasted.. So very unique
Evening StandardMay 11, 2012The 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 PowellAugust 23, 2014So hipster it hurts, but great on a lovely day to sit out and enjoy some brunch. Particularly enjoyed the jalapeño scrambled eggs.
Jess ParkerJuly 5, 2015Couldn't decide between the French toast or the mackerel with baby potatoes and horseradish cream. Went for the mackerel and I was not disappointed!!
Eggs Benedict!!! The best!!! Friendly staff, WiFi. Very nice place to go and work!!! Also their coffee is very good!
Zach StockwellApril 6, 2016Excellent food in what might be a borderline hippie commune. Recommend the Turkish eggs.
DanisMay 13, 2015Pretty 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 WatkinsonMay 26, 2015Lots of brunch choices and a nice gallery and shop in the same space. Nice canal side seating :)
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 DolejšJune 23, 2016Best coffee all around. Very good and vibrant brunches, specials, cakes and everything else :)
Their bacon baguette (I prefer it with avocado) is quite possibly the best bacon butty in Tower Hamlets if not the whole of London!
The banana bread with pecans and coconut is the best thing I think I've ever tasted! Ask for it toasted ;)
Mike StenhouseMarch 10, 2012I had the potato cakes with poached eggs and salmon. Really good... The upstairs is nice and bright with a view over the Olympics site.
David RosenbergSeptember 29, 2014Great spot with a stunning view of the Olympic stadium. Get anything with potato cakes.
Alexa PJuly 4, 2015I really like the place ! Great breakfast and the sweets OMG! The cakes are to die for !
Gary BOctober 4, 2013Cracking flat white and brownie and an amazing breakfast, one of the best I can remember.
Kaye AllenMarch 3, 2013Nice food, nice staff, nice location and environment. I really like the floating seating area in the summer!
Dertie BixonMarch 7, 2015Spectacular view of the canal and Olympic Park. The terrace faces East so sunnier in the morning.
Anisah Osman BrittonMay 1, 2013Amazing chocolate Brownie! The staff are really friendly and chilled here too. Made my morning a little happier :)
Perfect weekend breakfast haunt, try the French toast for a sweet delight!
Victoria SummersDecember 11, 2010This is probably my most favourite cafe in London . . . best brownies, best bagels, lovely lattes, top tunes, super nice staff - big thumbs up!
- Sinead Mac manusAugust 14, 2010Brunch 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?
Kerry GAugust 30, 2014The 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
Excellent breakfasts, great coffee and friendly staff. Get in early to avoid queues though.
Michael BaskervilleJune 19, 2016Breakfast 👌🏼. Outside bit is on the river so avoid after a heavy night.
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The Counter Cafe & Roastery
7 Roach Rd (Stour Space)
Greater London
E3 2PA
United Kingdom
Greater London
E3 2PA
United Kingdom
At: Stour Space
Independent canal-side cafe and roastery located in Stour Space gallery, Hackney Wick next to London Olympic park.
“If the Counter could lay eggs, it would"
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
+44 7834 275920
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Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Visa & American Express)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
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Breakfast, Lunch, Dessert
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