Ocean View Cafe in Tower Hamlets

that was the best english breakfast I ever had! (that was my first ever)

Lovely food, reasonably priced. Great coffee and a warm service. Love the plants! Would come back again when next in the area.

Went to try the Big Matt (top quality version of the famous McDonald's big mac) and it did not disappoint! The two patties were perfectly cooked, the buns were perfectly golden and the beef dripping fries that came with the burger were excellent. I highly recommend! (This burger is on the lunch special menu, not served on Sundays)

I had my reservations about visiting and unfortunately would not recommend it if you have any sympathy for animals. Although the café has a relatively calm atmosphere and enforces rules to discourage customers from pestering the cats, I still left feeling really sorry for them. Despite these measures, the cats seemed overwhelmed and overstimulated, constantly approached by visitors— even the staff were persistently waggling toys at them, adding to the onslaught. At the same time, they appeared bored and confined, with limited space for their numbers, little natural light, and nowhere to truly retreat. Some have lived there for years, and while the staff assured us they monitor their wellbeing, they still seemed stressed by the lack of real freedom and the long days of constant human interaction. I don’t believe this is a suitable environment for cats to live in. While I’m sure the owners and staff have good intentions, in my opinion these cats would have a far better quality of life in permanent homes, where they can engage in natural behaviors at their own pace. Personally, I would advocate for rehoming them and closing the café—this would be the more compassionate choice for cat lovers, rather than keeping them in this setting for profit at the expense of their wellbeing.

THE best fish and chips in the East end of London 😍