London Connection1Urban Baristas
- Details
- Coffee Shop · Wheelchair accessible
- Address
- 138 Wapping High Street, London, E1W 3PA
- Phone
- +44 7852 334245
- Website
- urbanbaristas.co.uk
- Opening hours
- Mon-Fri 07:00-18:00, Sat,Sun 08:00-18:00
Best Cafes in Tower Hamlets, London
Cafés and coffee shops in Tower Hamlets serve everything from specialty coffee and brunch to traditional greasy-spoon breakfasts. Below you will find our selection of 10 cafes in Tower Hamlets, with address, phone number, website and opening hours for each one, followed by practical advice on choosing the right cafe, typical prices and answers to common questions.
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10 Cafes in Tower Hamlets
2Notes
- Details
- Coffee Shop · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating
- Address
- 1 Crossrail Place, London, E14 5AR
- Phone
- +44 20 7519 6503
- Website
- notescoffee.com
- Opening hours
- Mon-Tue 08:00-16:00 · Wed-Fri 08:00-21:00 · Sat 09:00-21:00 · Sun 10:00-18:00
3Asda Café
- Details
- Coffee Shop
- Address
- 151 East Ferry Road, London, E14 3BT
- Phone
- +44 20 7987 2614
- Website
- storelocator.asda.com
- Opening hours
- Mon-Sat 08:30-18:00 · Sun 10:00-16:00
4Artsadmin Canteen
- Details
- Coffee Shop, Sandwich · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating
- Address
- Toynbee Studios, 28 Commercial Street, London, E1 6AB
- Phone
- +44 20 7247 5102
- Website
- artsadmin.co.uk
- Opening hours
- Mon-Fri 09:30-16:00
5Turk's Head Cafe
- Details
- International · Outdoor seating
- Address
- Turks Head Cafe, 1 Green Bank, London, E1W 2PA
- Phone
- +44 20 7709 0779
- Website
- bistrobardot.co.uk
- Opening hours
- Mon 16:00-22:00 · Tue-Fri 18:00-23:00 · Sat 09:00-23:00
6E. Pellicci
- Details
- Italian, Local
- Address
- 332 Bethnal Green Road, London, E2 0AG
- Phone
- +44 20 7739 4873
- Website
- epellicci.co.uk
- Opening hours
- Mon-Sat 08:00-15:30
7Starbucks
- Details
- Coffee Shop
- Address
- Black Lion House, 45 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1DU
- Phone
- +44 20 7247 3729
- Website
- starbucks.com
- Opening hours
- Mon-Fri 07:00-20:00 · Sat 07:30-20:00 · Sun 08:00-20:00 · Bank holidays 08:00-20:00
8Quaker Street Coffee & Bubble Tea
- Details
- Bubble Tea · Wheelchair accessible
- Address
- 10 Quaker Street, London, E1 6SZ
- Phone
- +44 20 7377 2986
- Website
- quakerstreet.co.uk
- Opening hours
- Mon-Fri 07:00-19:00 · Sat, Sun 08:00-19:00
9Whitechapel Gallery Cafe
- Details
- Sandwich, Salad, Cake
- Address
- 77-82 Whitechapel High Street, London, E1 7QX
- Phone
- +44 20 7522 7896
- Website
- whitechapelgallery.org
- Opening hours
- Tue-Wed 10:30-18:00 · Thu-Sat 10:30-23:00 · Sun 10:30-18:00
10Knead a Little Love
- Details
- Bakery, Coffee · Fully vegan · Outdoor seating
- Address
- 253 Bethnal Green Road, London, E2 6AH
- Phone
- +447799392079
- Website
- kneadalittlelove.com
- Opening hours
- Wed-Fri 08:00-17:00 · Sat-Sun 09:00-17:00
How to choose a cafe in Tower Hamlets
- Look for independent roasters and specialty coffee shops.
- Check whether the café is laptop-friendly and has Wi-Fi.
- Brunch spots get busy at weekends; arrive early.
- Many cafés offer vegan and gluten-free options.
Checks and regulation: Cafés receive a Food Hygiene Rating from Tower Hamlets council.
How much does a cafe cost in Tower Hamlets?
A flat white in London costs about £3.50–£4.50; a full English breakfast £9–£14. Prices vary by area, time of day and the complexity of the job or service, so always ask for a written quote or check the latest price list before you book.
Cafes across Tower Hamlets
Tower Hamlets covers neighbourhoods such as Canary Wharf, Whitechapel, Bethnal Green, Spitalfields, Bow, Mile End, Poplar, Wapping (postcodes E1, E2, E3, E14, E1W). The cafes listed on this page are located in or around E1W, E14, E1, E2. Getting around is easy thanks to the Elizabeth line, the Jubilee, Central, District and Hammersmith & City lines, the DLR and the Overground. If you live close to the borough boundary, it is worth comparing options in neighbouring boroughs too.
Cafes in nearby boroughs
Frequently asked questions
Where can I get brunch in Tower Hamlets?
Many cafés on this page serve brunch; weekends are busiest.
Are cafés laptop-friendly?
Policies vary; some limit laptops at weekends.
Do cafés offer plant-based milk?
Almost all London cafés offer oat, soy or almond milk.
Listings are compiled from public business information and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL). Details can change, so please confirm opening hours and prices with the business before visiting. Businesses can request corrections via our contact page. Last reviewed: September 2026.