Big Al's Cafe Grill in Waltham Forest

The bread here is good, the staff, however, really need some training in customer service. I've never seen any of the people who have served me smile or say a friendly word. Today, the bread I usually buy was sold out so I asked for some advice on what to buy instead. I was told, in a rather impatient tone, that all the breads contain 'a mixture' of grains (very helpful, especially to people with food allergies). When I asked about the difference between bread X and bread Y (looked different, had different prices and different, rather uninformative, names), I was told brusquely "They are the same". IGNORANT and RUDE. And this is not my first such experience - to the point that, despite their bread being really tasty, I don't feel like going back.

I was staying at the Travelodge next door and Incoming Coffee is situated next door to the hotel. Great coffee!

Good local pub in Manor Park, 1 minute walk to station. Has a pool table, friendly staff, locals and regulars. Shows Sky sports, and has a DJ at weekends.

Cramped but content, enjoying great music in the upper room!

Great pub, great staff and so kid friendly. Take my daughter there for pizza and d crazy golf. Highly recommend this place for families. Proper local