City Place in Redbridge

I like City Place usually, but yes a but, it is fine if I go in with other people, but like today I visited just wanting a coffee, greeted with a smile and I sat down, it was pointed out to a member of staff I was waiting, who then walked away, I waited and waited no one could be bothered to serve - despite indicating I wished to order, just as I was going out of the door I was asked, "would you like a menu" I replied no thank you I'm just leaving, this is not the first time this has happened and I know of other people who have experienced the same thing, if they prefer not to have people visiting on their own put a poster in the window, singletons not served

Had an evening meal here. Three course set meal. Garlic bread to start, ribeye steak for a main with crispy fries and a brownie with ice cream to finish. All was very delicious although I do prefer a fruit flan as a desert. The restaurant is spacious and the manager Michael was very accommodating and helpful, he explained the wine list and had excellent knowledge. This place is well worth a visit.

Love this place . Quality food (the best vegan breakfast) great coffee and excellent service. Lovely covered play area in the garden too. Highly recommend. Loving these vegan cinnamon buns and vanilla crowns. Just tried City Place @ night. What a lovely evening we had. Delicious food and great service. Recommend the rib eye steak and the baked cauliflower with the curry sauce . Reasonable priced too. Already booked for next week. Back again but why wouldn't I because it's the best place for vegans and vegetarians. Thank you City Place for the best vg breakfast.

A great night out value for money food great on your doorstep will defiantly call again

Amazing selection, super friendly and efficient service. Lovely atmosphere.

Quality food and great service. Evening menu is excellent as well. Worth a visit.

Michael has been a fantastic waiter/host. He is a consumate professional - polite, warm & friendly and his extensive knowledge is nothing short of 5 stars. I thoroughly recommend visiting City Place! The food is absolutely delicious & worth trying the Coronation Chicken panini. They also have an evening menu with tasty options and very reasonably priced for 2 courses. Lastly the ambience is so welcoming and adds to the relaxed vibe.

Such a lovely meal here last night. Really good quality steak and chicken, cooked to perfection. Lovely relaxed atmosphere, comfy seats and great lighting. Staff super nice and helpful. The menu is simple but so well done. Garlic bread, side salad AND dessert all included in the very reasonable price. Will definitely be going back. Highly recommended.

I don't usually leave reviews, but I had to share my amazing experience at City Place on Thursday night. From the moment I walked in, I was impressed. The service was exceptional—my waiter was attentive and kept my glass full all evening. The food was nothing short of 5-star; I had one of the best steaks I've ever tasted. If you're looking for a great night out with delicious food, top-notch cocktails, and unbeatable service, City Place is the place to be. Affordable, yet high-quality—this is definitely my new go-to spot. Already booked my table for next week and can’t wait to return. See you soon, City Place!

We tried the City Place Late and had a wonderful time. Loved both steak and cauliflower mains, and the eclairs were to die for. Lovely staff (as you'd expect, since they're like that in the day too), good service.

A Hidden Gem for Food Lovers! We recently dined at The City Place at Night and are already looking forward to our next visit! From start to finish, the experience was fantastic. I ordered the steak and frites with béarnaise sauce, and it was perfection on a plate. The steak was cooked exactly to my liking (medium) and had a melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. The frites were golden and crisp, with just the right amount of seasoning. The béarnaise sauce was silky and elevated the whole dish. My partner had the Rib Eye (medium rare) with peppercorn sauce which he thoroughly enjoyed. For dessert, I tried their gluten-free vegan chocolate brownie with vegan ice cream, and wow! The brownie was rich, fudgy, and decadent, and the ice cream was creamy with a perfect balance of sweetness. It’s amazing to find a place that caters so well to dietary needs without compromising on flavour. My partner had the profiteroles just the right amount to end the meal not too heavy The service was warm and attentive, and the cosy atmosphere made it an ideal spot for a relaxed meal. If you’re looking for high-quality food made with care and passion, The City Place at Night is a must-visit.

A wonderful evening, fabulous steak, excellent wine, and super friendly host. A superb Negroni, which was incredible value for under £10! Looking forward to a return visit.

Great food and friendly staff we were served by Michael who was amazing would definitely recommend

First visit to City Place. Went for the salt beef NY Deli Sandwich, very generous portion, lovely and fresh. Overall lovely place, lovely atmosphere - highly recommend.

City place at night was a wonderful experience. Incredible food and brilliant staff, can’t wait to return soon!

Lovely steak meal - perfectly cooked, lovely atmosphere and great attentive but not rushed service!

Tried city places new evening menu last night. Lovely setting , with a very chilled bistro vibe. 3 choices all cooked perfectly. Great concept great food and plenty of it

Amazing food last night. Highly recommend a visit

The friendliest nicest staff ever. A great kids menu and the food comes out quickly!

Our table had a mixture of English breakfast and eggs Benedict and it was all absolutely delicious. Service was also quick and friendly considering how busy it was. We will be returning :)

I've been coming here for a long long time and I keep coming back because it's just so cozy, lovely service, delicious drinks and food and always a kind word and conversation. Such a treat!

We come very regularly on a Sunday and the service is always great. The food is of the same high standard every time we come. The ambience is lovely and friendly. We certainly look very forward to Sunday brunch ! ❤️❤️❤️

Live in the borough. I thought this was a cafe?Turns out , it's a bistro, very well run, and a fantastic place.It's my new holding Count place.!

City Place is a favourite of mine, a great atmosphere, and run and staffed by really friendly people. Love the food and the coffee is great. Highly recommended.

All a but middling here, food is OK, service is OK and atmosphere is just busy. Nothing sticks out as good or bad but if you want a quick bite it does what it's supposed to.

Had lunch here after a walk. The surrounding area is nice.

The food and coffee are delicious, and the atmosphere is nice, but the service is very slow. So be patient if you plan to eat here ☺️

Cool restaurant/café, good food, good hot chocolate.

Great coffee and best water tap in a cafe

Thank you Jane for serving us! So many tasty things to choose from and incredible food and drink - the perfect brunch spot

Central Wanstead high st . Warmly welcomed by smiley helpful and attentive staff . 😊

Absolutely delicious breakfast (salt beef hash!) and lovely atmosphere out in the garden. Highly recommend.

Fantastic service from Jill even though the place was heaving. A great experience. Will be back soon. Food was superb.

Lovely place in heart of Wanstead, good coffee, good food , a really good place to chill and catch up with friends

I have recently moved to Wanstead and this has already become my favourite cafe! Coffee was great and the veggie breakfast one of the best I have ever had. Staff is lovely and the atmosphere is immaculate.

We just got back from a wonderful brunch here. The food was fantastic and the service was so friendly, even though the place was really busy we were not rushed at all. I cannot recommend this place highly enough.

The best coffeee and the BEST VEGGIE breakfast in Wanstead .. the staff are incredibly kind. Happy regular xx

One of my favourite cafés. Absolutely delicious and varied menu, super friendly staff and a great place for young children with the outdoor seating and play space.

The service was lovely. Staff were friendly and welcoming, however, the food itself was a bit disappointing - the poached eggs were cold and the muffin was a bit underwhelming and plain: not good value for money as an overall dish.

Another fantastic meal at City Place! I had the Croque monsieur and coleslaw again - absolutely delicious! It is a cheese-lovers dream and I love that the coleslaw is homemade! Great service, as usual and the coffee is just divine ( my Australian husband won't go anywhere else)!

I recently visited this café and was extremely disappointed. From the moment I walked in, the staff were rude and unhelpful, which set a negative tone for the visit. I ordered a salmon sandwich for £13.95 and was shocked by the lack of quality—it was literally just bread and salmon, with no effort to add flavor or anything to justify the high price. I've had better tasting salmon sandwiches from Tesco, and I’m not even a fan of pre-packed sandwiches! To top it off, I regretted not going to Starbucks for a panini, which would’ve been much better, both in terms of flavor and value for money. After spending £27 overall, I left feeling completely ripped off. I won’t be coming back, and I certainly wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone. You’re better off with a Tesco meal deal!

First visit yesterday for a salt beef bagel (hubby) and tuna melt panini (me); both very good. Returned today to sample the rotisserie chicken lunch (gorgeous corn fed chicken with fries, gravy and homemade coleslaw). Was all delicious, would highly recommend. Very roomy and comfy interior, owners very friendly, exceptional service from the 2 young waitresses and great value. Dogs welcome too, such a treat, definitely worth a visit. We’ll be back.

I’ve been meaning to leave a review since I went to City Place a few weeks ago because it is not often you find a family run cafe like this anymore. There are so many chains now, but it’s such a lovely cafe. As busy working mums this is a great place to get together with the kids. Toys and play area outside, books and colouring inside. Great options for kids on the menu and the food for us was delicious too.. the truffle chicken panini is SO good.

Best coffee in London by far. Great staff & location. Love being able to have coffee with my dog also. Food 5*

Let's start with my salt beef on rye sandwich. I wouldn't say there was a "huge amount of salt beef". If anyone's had a salt beef beigel from Brick Lane, that's what I'd expect beef to bread ratio as feeling like a huge amount. Sadly, there wasn't a lot of rye to my sandwich and it was dry. I'd rate my sandwich a 5.5/10. The slaw was a 7/10. My husband's milk shake made him "very angry". "At £5.95 I'm expecting a good milk shake, not flavoured milk which cost £1". I concur, it was very watery and not very chocolate tasting. The full English breakfast was rated a "sub 5/10". He liked the mushrooms, the bread was very well done (not a compliment) and cold, the butter didn't melt when spread. Overall, it wasn't hot or cold and said that the plate was sitting there for a while before being served. His final comment "can we not come back here, please?" My husband went to pay as he was going to use the facilities. Whilst I was finishing eating my sandwich the guy was clearing our table. Just a tip, wait till a person has finished eating and drinking before clearing the table! All in all, we were quite disappointed with our first and last visit here and will not be returning.

Great food and very friendly staff

Excellent café in the heart of Wanstead! Lovely food and a wide choice. Great atmosphere and there's a lovely children's play area in the garden out the back.

Very nice coffee & pastries. Table service a bit hard to come by at times. Though you can order from the counter if it comes down to it.

As a repeat customer of City Place, I am deeply disappointed with the recent decline in the quality of the food and beverages. The ham and cheese toast was extremely salty, and the panini was overcooked. This time, the mocha I ordered lacked any discernible coffee flavor, which was quite surprising. To make matters worse, I was asked if I knew what a mocha is, which I found to be quite ridiculous and insulting. I hope the management takes this feedback seriously and works on improving the quality and customer service.

Great vegan options so never feel like we are missing out. Friendly staff too

We have been to City Place a few times and hot food always seems to be cold by the time you are halfway through your meal/breakfast because the plates are cold. They have recently added a salad bowl to the menu, which was a really good salad.

Excellent place to have breakfast

I would highly recommend City Place, the staff are professional & friendly. The food is fantastic, I’ve previously had a full English & a chicken schnitzel burger & the prices are very reasonable.

The service was good and the food was nice, but I paid £15 for a tuna panini and an iced coffee, and I feel like thats way too much for what it was. It’s a shame because I do like this place!

Couldn’t ask for a better cafe. Attentive team, who actually care. The menu is extensive offering a massive offering for vegetarians and vegans. I have never left unhappy and couldn’t recommend more.

Not great at all. Ordered the eggs florentine and the eggs were overdone and hard inside and the spinach was definitely frozen and fell apart… sub standard meal. Not good quality at all.

Great cafe on Wanstead high street. The service is always friendly and the food is very high quality. I recommend the salt beef bagel.

First time I’ve been to City Place, service and food was great will definitely be coming back.

Had a tuna melt. Absolutely delicious with amazing coffee. Service was great and price was reasonable. Great place and comfortable as I was eating on my own. FAB 🥰

Some menu items are very good, others far too salty. Service was slow & some staff seemed harassed, others seemed more concerned with entertaining rather than serving (even when food is waiting at the pass). Coffee was very good.

Great lunch nice bottle of wine and great service, will definitely return

Beautiful food and lovely staff.

Absolutely stunning place to visit! Food was exceptional and service, you couldn’t ask for more! All staff very helpful, knowledgeable and were willing to go above and beyond! I would highly recommend this place for your coffee/brunch experience! I would love to give 6* but it allows me only 5🥲 Definitely give a go! Thank you for your lovely experience and we will be coming back!

Good cafe on Wanstead high street. Savoury food is good, I find some of the cakes and pastries a bit dry. Decent coffee and nice tables.

Had friends over for the weekend. Went on two days for brunch - FANTASTIC. Food was delicious and the service impeccable - meeting all our individual requirements to a tee. One of my favourites in an overcrowded cafe market in Wanstead.

Amazing vegan options and lovely friendly service

Food was lovely! Waitress was fantastic! Highly recommend. simplyav.co.uk

I often visit this lovely friendly buzzing Cafe! Good Food.Great Service❤️

Very good spot especially with kids with the indoor outdoor space a kid zone. A bit disappointed by my poached egg that was simply overcooked.

Good service, lovely fresh food (had the salmon bagel), nice coffee. Could do with a pushchair/buggy park outside, so many customers bringing them inside. May22, continued great service, attentive staff, fantastic food on a varied menu, and they are expanding the premises to include next door! No wonder it's still very popular with all ages, particularly the pushchair generation. Feb23. They have expanded to two shop sizes, still got outdoor area, but more indoor seating. Can be a bit loud/echoing at times, but still excellent food and very good service. April 23. Beautiful spring day, thought I would sit out in the back courtyard. Very busy with mothers and toddlers, so if you can tolerate the noise of crying and toys crashing and the occasional one trying to escape then you'll be fine. Once again, the food was excellent (bacon & egg brioche), the coffee strong but smooth (they do use a very good make) and the service was polite, expedient and exemplary. Thank you again City Place. July 23 The 'Eastender' bagel is superb. Once again, great service, great food. Thank you, guys and ladies. Sept 23. Same great service, great food, nice atmosphere. 10/10. Feb 24. A wet Fri afternoon, so all the young mums and the ankle biters are inside. I'm hoping the management can buy another shop next door and create the family room it needs. The outdoor space works well in the fine weather though. If you can tolerate the other clientele then it's entertaining to watch the little people either trying to escape or help themselves to their favourite juice off the shelf. It is a very diverse and welcoming environment and great food and service on top of that. The local online bookshop shelf is good also.

Lovely staff, great addition to the area! The coronation chicken panini and the truffle chicken panini were delicious Update: back again today and had the schnitzel burger and it amazing- very tasty and fresh! Aperol spritz were super tasty too! Service is top tier as usual

We've been here for the first time for lunch - unfortunately we had the worst English breakfast in UK - something that was clearly cooked in advance and just warmed up, with cheap ingredients and just so bland. Same for the so called schnitzel, something that you would have in the fridge from the previous days and warm up...disappointing from a place that somehow ended up on Wanstead High Street. Not sure why the place if packed on the weekends, maybe they actually cook the food on those days, but for us it was a Thursday. Or cause it's a bit cheaper than others and that's what brits like before anything else.

We come here often and always have a great time. Service is brilliant and the kids area is a dream. Food is always to a very high standard and I never find coffee as food anywhere else! I look forward to sunny days in the garden.

I took my mother today, her Birthday, along with a friend. I was having problems parking the car when I came in to meet them, they had been served, my mum had a plate of fries with peelings on some of them and 2 revolting fried eggs with oil on top soft yoke and hard brown burnt underside. She was not able to eat the food and I asked for it to be taken away and not to be charged. I complained and apparently, I believe the owner said he thought there wasn't anything wrong with the eggs!!! I told his wife, whom I believe agreed with him. There was no apology. I had a scone, clotted cream jam and a pot of tea. My mum's friend had egg(similar to my mum's), ham, chips she ate all the meal as she was very hungry. 2 pots of tea, scone with clotted cream which was runny and jam. My mum had scone with clotted cream and jam and 2 white wines. The bill was £56.77. I can assure the owners of City Place they wont be getting any more of my money ever again.

Amazing food great portions and friendly service.

Very nice and family friendly place. We stopped for a quick drink and catch up. I was surprised to see the children area. It 's such a good idea and good selection of toys. Staff are friendly and the service was fast.

Nice independent coffee shop on Wanstead High Street. However, it is a coffee shop with a wide-ranging menu for breakfast and lunch. We had lunch and I enjoyed the Chicken Snitzel with fries (extra). Average prices. The staff were friendly. Outdoor seating on the high street and out back in a “beer” garden. Clean and pleasant interior. Toilet facilities untested. Parking near by.

Lovely food that goesnwith the lovely vibrant atmosphere.

Very nice place, will definitely visit again

Buzzing local coffee spot, looks family owned and definitely feels like it. Got a quick coffee run for me, my mum and daughter, and a salt beef bagel. Lovely local charm

Just polished off a delicious Salt Beef Bagel. Not the first one I've had here this year... Great venue, food, service.

Lovely place we discovered and best of all they’re doggy friendly. We sat at the front outside, there were plenty of seats and a canopy (luckily there was as it rained for about 10seconds). We ordered 2 bagels and a coffee and came up to £25. Friendly staff and a good selection of brunch available.

Food is ok but the staff make it great. I think it may have been one of the owners but the man who served us was a lovely person and very helpful.

Nana Fanny's Salt Beef. No more needs to be said.

Absolutely LOVE this cafe. Best toasties on the high street, great coffee and amazing child’s play area in the garden which is covered so perfect for all weather. It was such a nice atmosphere and the owners are just lovely 🥰

Always the best salt beef sandwich. We love coming here.

Lovely and relaxed. Tasty salt beef bagel and attentive service.

Bought coffee with my friend good place unfortunately this is the second time we have been in and the coffee has been cold

I love having breakfast here. Amazing place with the most perfect coffee and really good quality in food. Highly recommend to go with family, couples and pets!

Lovely, very kid friendly and great food.

Food overly expensive and poor quality food. Chips refried , not even offer to deduct from the bill.

Lovely afternoon lunch while catching up with a friend. Quiet and peaceful.

Absolutely delicious food, well priced, big servings and lovely attentive staff

Great good and great value for money!

This was my second visit to the place, and unfortunately, the customer service wasn't up to par this time. The two lady waitresses seemed disinterested and not attentive compared to my previous experience. The first visit in the garden had speedy and helpful service, even on a busier weekend. The second time, however, was quieter and less efficient. The food was decent, but not outstanding. We tried the Christmas menu with the chicken stuffing brioche burger and the chicken and gravy brioche. The latter was the standout with tasty, juicy chicken, while the stuffing in the burger was a bit dry and needed more cranberry sauce. For drinks, we ordered a hot tea and gingerbread coffee, but despite requesting extra hot coffee, it arrived lukewarm. Getting the attention of the waitresses was a challenge, and we had to approach the coffee counter ourselves. The total bill came to around £30 for four items, which felt steep. Despite the lovely setup and convenient location near Wanstead station, the service and value may deter us from returning soon. Perhaps a third visit could be a charm. On a positive note, the cafe offers a nice variety of foods, including Brick Lane bagels, and features a great kids' area with ample seating. The staff, in general, are polite and patient.

Outstanding food and staff. Always busy when I go which helps to enjoy the experience.

Small sausage and egg sandwich and a small pot of tea £12+ Very expensive for what it was.

The food really needs improving, it's very hit or miss, I've been there half a dozen times and only twice has been OK. Good for coffee though.

Great range of vegan options! 9be 8fb5he owners is vegan, so the understanding is there, not just token items.

Staff are always fantastic, last time we were in my son spilled his hot chocolate everywhere but the staff cleaned it quickly and without complaint. Nothing is too much trouble.