Cafe Rouge - St Katharine Docks in Waltham Forest

We sat in the sun and enjoyed a lovely English breakfast (vegan). The service (Shivani) was super friendly. ☀️

I had a wonderful experience at Cafe Rouge, and a big part of that was thanks to Shivani Isabella. She was incredibly friendly, attentive, and professional, making sure everything was perfect throughout my visit. Her warm and welcoming attitude made me feel truly at home. The service was quick and efficient, and she even gave great recommendations. I’ll definitely be coming back—highly recommended!

Shivani and Isabella were thoughtful, professional and curtious. We had an exceptional meal.

Lale and Arsennus Excellent Service today Friendly and professional

We enjoyed a late lunch here and the service was quick, possibly because the restaurant was very quiet. The food came out quickly and was great. Shivani, who served our table was very attentive, friendly and helpful.

Arsenijus and Sofiane provided great service even when swamped with a large tour group. The food was delicious. Recommend.

This restaurant has a spectacular breath-taking scene of St. Katharine Docks with many lovely boats. Thanks to the magnificent weather and the natural sunlight streaming in, the atmosphere of this restaurant is exceptionally romantic, relaxing, and beautiful—making it a true tourist attraction. However, I noticed that the restaurant is understaffed. Despite having only two employees—one female and one male staff member—they worked seamlessly together, never rushing and maintaining excellent teamwork. At one point, I thought they might have forgotten my cappuccino, but they didn’t. Instead, they politely checked if I still wanted it, which I appreciated. This restaurant transported me back to my days in Paris. It’s hard to believe it only has a 3.9 rating! The food was delicious and served warm. I would recommend being prepared for a leisurely dining experience, as each dish takes about 30 minutes to prepare. This slower pace reflects the essence of the Slow Food Movement, a hallmark of French dining culture. If you’re looking to spend just an hour on a meal, this might not be the right place for you. Instead, plan for at least 1.5 hours to fully enjoy the experience. For example, I arrived at 2:00 PM, received my food at 2:30 PM, finished eating by 2:41 PM, and am now writing this review at 3:00 PM. I plan to leave around 3:30 PM. The ambiance here makes time feel like it’s passing slowly, reminiscent of the relaxed vibe I experienced in France. Overall, I believe this restaurant is slightly underrated. To be fair, I’m giving it a well-deserved 5-star review in hopes of helping others discover this gem.

Great fast and friendly service from both Lale and Arsenijus. Everything was great and the place was beautiful and clean! Thank you

Went here for brunch with my friend, the service was great and the food was brilliant. aksenius lale looked after us really well and sitting outside in the sun with the views of the boats was great.

Came to Cafe Rouge after visiting the Tower of London for a late breakfast. The service was fast and friendly, and the food was delicious. Highly recommend.

Our waiter Arsenivus Lale was very attentive and friendly and made us feel welcome. St Katherine’s Dock is a a wonderful place to relax and take in the atmosphere.

Arsenisus and Lale did a good job, Very friendly, the view outside was awesome

We only had a drink but we liked the cafe.

Very good place very good food and service.

Drinks were amazing food was delish.

Cafe Rouge was really amazing, I came with a group of 45, and Lale, Isabella and Shivani did an excellent service for all the group, that managed to cover all the allergies and gave excellent food and excellent treatment to everyone. I highly recommend this place. Hope you find those 3 when you come 💫💫💫

Lovely chill experience over looking the docks. Arsenijus latle was absolutely great, fantastic food recommendation and great service

Great place! We stopped for lunch. Service and food was wonderful. Arsenijus and Lale were excellent!

One of the best chicken sandwiches I have ever had!!! Staff are so welcoming and friendly! The food is phenomenal!! This is one of the cutest restaurants I have seen in London, not only is it the most beautiful restaurant the food is also top tier!!! 10/10 recommend!! The staff that helped my family and I out were Arsenijus and Lale and they were amazing!

Arsenijus and Lale were amazing! We had a perfect lunch on our girls trip! We stumbled upon this cafe and could not have been happier!

We were wondering around the Tower of London looking for some place to have breakfast and we came across this nice café overlooking the river. Arsenijus and Izabella welcomed us and showed to a nice table with a view. Great service, pretty good food, not too expensive.

The place were good...Service were awesome.Special mention to meena,she did very good take care of us.

The service was exceptional and the food was good. Ms Lale was very hospitable and we had a great experience.

Good service and food, specially Meena was great helping us. She was very friendly and nice 👍 Thanks

Great spot to grab a bite for lunch or even afternoon tea. Good prices for lunch and drinks and Arsenisus was very attentive and helpful

Great food at sensible proces, and great service from Arsenius and Izabella. Highly recommended.

An impromptu day out and we found Cafe Rouge while meandering through St Katherine Docks. Food exceeded our expectations and service was very friendly and efficient albeit a little slow but as Arsennus and Isabella were on their own maybe expected.

I was here yesterday with a friend. We received a good service from both Lale and Meena and the food was also very good. We will definitely come back 🙂

03/2025 Thank you, Izabella and Arsenius. You offered a very good service. We spent time outside, nice view to the small habour. The English Breakfast Tea was tasty and hot. We ordered also French Toast with delicious bacon. But the selection of five pastries won the comparisson. Nice place to be. Petra and Roger

The French onion soup was fantastic. Izabella and Shivani were amazing and had amazing customer service. Would definitely recommend eating here!

Took a large group of students for dinner. Looked after by Lale and Meena who were accommodating and took extra care over our dietary requirements! Decent food and a nice atmosphere and location.

Mrs Lale was so kind to us. Thank you for everything

Mrs. Lale was very helpful and kind.

Very good restaurant and the service was great especially the girls who served us,Meena and Laela. Thank you for our great dinner.

This charming café offers a warm ambiance with delicious beverages and fresh treats. Meena, the attentive and friendly staff member who served us, made the experience even more delightful!

Shivani gave us perfect service Thanks

Wonderful lunch spent at Cafe Rouge.

Izabella and Shivani were the greatest!!! The French Onion was excellent. Make sure you get the baked Camembert!!

I just bought a group of young Americans here and they were so well looked after. Very tasty food too.

Really good service from Nicole, really lovely

We went for a quick coffee and some breakfast - no complaints, service was amazing (especially Shivoni)

Service was amazing and Shivani was very nice. She took care of us with a warm smile!

Lovely meal and great service by Shivani

I had a delightful morning at this café with my friend. We ordered some pastries and coffee, both of which were fresh and delicious. Sitting outside, we enjoyed the warmth of the spring sun, making the experience even more pleasant. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, especially Shivani, who brought our order promptly and ensured we were comfortable. Her warm hospitality made our visit even more enjoyable. I’ll definitely be returning!

Nice atmosphere and good location. The food was average and with the tea included we would have been cheaper at the hotel buffet. Still a nice change and we had a nice waitress Shivani.

I recently dined at Cafe Rouge, and it was an amazing experience. The camembert recommended by Anis was a standout starter—creamy, rich, and perfectly paired with honey and herbs. The rest of the meal was just as fantastic, with every dish bursting with flavor. The service was great, and the atmosphere was perfect. Highly recommend this place and can't wait to return!

Had a pleasure to be served by Lale at this place on a Friday evening. We ordered the mussels and a beef burger which were delivered to us very quickly. We enjoyed the food and believe it was well worth of the money. It also worth noting that music wasn't loud unlike in any places . Thanks, Lale!

Excellent service and food, we had the boeuf bourguignon and the minute steak which were both perfect, and then the Tarte tatin and tasty ice cream! Shivani was very helpful and recommended the best wine for our meals, thank you!

I like this place. OK it is a chain and a bit of a French pastiche. However I like the food and it is fair value. Service was very good too.

Food - great. Wholesome onion soup and perfect mussels. Service - Arsenijus was our waiter today. Fantastic service, and great attention to detail. Atmosphere - great original features, I've missed Cafe Rouge!

Delicious breakfast, great service by Sofian this morning. Love the view on the docs

Thanks to Meena, lale and Shivani, I had an amazing time here!. Would visit again for sure!

Nice meal, the fondant was very good ans nicely presented. The burger was good. The manager and waitress, Lale and Shivani were very cordial and helpful. The wait for the only dish was a bit long, around 30 minutes. But overall it was a nice expérience.

We loved the atmosphere and the service. The ladies were really nice to us. I recommend it !

Friendly customer service, Special thanks to Meena! Would recommend the place to others❤️

I had a wonderful and relaxing lunch with friends at this restaurant. The ambiance was fantastic, creating the perfect setting to enjoy our meal. The food was delicious, and our server, Shivani, was incredibly helpful, offering great recommendations that made our experience even better. Highly recommend!

We have spent a great earily dinner in Cafe Rough and during that day it was obviously running out of the staffs but they still served us well, Shout out to Shivani :) The food was above average and we spent a good tine in here : ) Defo an alternative choice if you don't want the burger or chips anymore.

Food and service are good, but you really need to take down all the A4 notices / balloons / old Christmas lights at the front - it looks tacky. A tidy up & more elegant frontage would entice more people in than random balloons etc.

Food was delish! Meena and Lale are so kind and provide great and fast service!

Had a pleasure experience, Meena provided exceptional service she was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed.

I loved the place good food and great service from the tema and Lale… wishing to come back soon

Had breakfast here one morning when visiting London. The food was delicious. The service provided by Izabella and Arseniuus could not be faulted - thank you both so much 😊 Would definitely recommend.

Such a cute place! Food was delicious! Shivani was very sweet and you can tell she cares a lot!

I love it and thank you Shivani for serving me.🩷

Our food was really delicious, and the waitresses are helpful, like Shivani who was our servant. Good food, good price : )

The food and the hot chocolate was delicious. Shivani, our waitress was so kind to us. It made our day that we ate in a place that is so peacful. It is close to the Tower Bridge and the view is beautiful. 🥰💕

Shivani was a lovely server, and food was beautiful & came so quick. Lovely breakfast before we were heading home to Glasgow. When we come back to London we would definitely come back for food!

Hats off to Shivani and Izabella for impeccable service. Service with a smile

Lovely morning bite to eat shame we couldn't stay longer food was lovely and the service we recieved for isabella was outstanding made us feel extremely welcomed

I had a absolutely fantastic experience at this restaurant. The stuff was incredible friendly and attentive, the food was outstanding. Everything was flourish flavorful and cooked to perfection. The service was top-notch: Our server brackets (Anis) was polite knowledgeable about the menu. I'm sure we had everything needed for:

Had a lovely breakfast with my partner. The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was cozy and inviting. Our serve , Shivani , was very friendly and attentive. We'll definitely be back to try more of the menu!

This place deserves more than 5 stars! From the moment we walked in, we were treated like royalty. The food was absolutely incredible, every dish was bursting with flavor. But what truly made our night was our server, Shivani. She was attentive, knowledgeable, and went above and beyond to ensure we had an unforgettable dining experience. Her recommendations were spot on, and her friendly demeanor made us feel so welcome. We can't wait to come back and hopefully have Shivani take care of us again! Thank you !

Great food and service (Anis), restaurant very quiet

Today’s lunch at Café Rouge – St Katharine Docks was a delightful experience! The atmosphere was perfect, with a lovely view of the docks adding to the charm. The food was absolutely delicious, from the rich and flavorful onion soup to the perfectly prepared main courses. Our server, Shivani, was incredibly attentive, ensuring we had everything we needed and making our visit even more enjoyable. The service was warm and efficient, and the overall experience was fantastic. We’ll definitely be back!

We had a fantastic lunch today! The ambiance was just right, and the food was absolutely delicious. Our server, Shivani, was exceptionally attentive, ensuring we had everything we needed. We’ll definitely be returning!

Dine in | Breakfast Stopped in for breakfast this morning and was pleasantly surprised. A special shoutout to Shivani who was so friendly and efficient, even though it was busy.

Excellent service by Shivani and the breakfast was lovely

Shivani and Lale were good and food was great! would like to visit often!!

Shivani is very attentive and lovely

Shivani was the best ! Thank you very much !

Great place to eat,amazing service and atmosphere.Our servant was Shivani,she very kind.The food is brilliant !

This was a nice discovery at Katherine's dock. We were serve by Shivani. She was very kind and smiling, fast service. A place to try.

We loved this place, good food and atmosphere. Special thank you to Shivani, who took very good care of us!

Angelina's service and the kindness were excellent.

Angelina's service was really great!

We had a lovely lunch with great food and the staff were brilliant. Angelina was super friendly and couldn't help us enough. We will come back!

Perfect location and the cindest waiter we had this holiday. Thanks

Shivani was great. great lunch deal too 👍

Great experience. Shivani, our waitress was diligent, attentive, and knowledgable. Excellent at her job and made insightful recommendations.

A really nice spot for brunch / lunch with outside tables in the sun. Good food and nice attentive service by Arsenijus. Thank you.

Food was good, location was nice. Shivani was excellent - she was quick, attentive, polite and accommodating

Had a lovely breakfast and our server Arsenjius was very polite and attentive

IZABELLA, SOFIANC AND ANGELINA were absolutely great! We were a big group and all did work perfectly on time and with care. A big thank you

Very good restaurant and service was amazing...the waiter there ig her name was meena she was very friendly to us as foreigners who didn't knew english properly to communicate. I Definately recommend it try it out when in area

Cozy place! Thank you Arsenijus for the great service

Lovely service, menu and advice at Café Rouge ! Thank you Shivani :)

Shivani was so lovely friendly and efficient . Lovely food, affordable lunch menu and sunny view of the dock

It's a nice Place with delicious Egg Benedict and Crosaints. Arsenijus was a really nice, quick and helpful waiter.

Brilliant atmosphere! Shivani's service was top notch! Very nice ⭐️

Great service, Shivani was very attentive and professional.