The Allotment Kitchen in Tower Hamlets

Hemos estado viajando por Europa y esta es la mejor comida que hemos tenido en el viaje! La calidad de los ingredientes es sensacional, y el ambiente es tan hermoso. Es como un jardín secreto mágico. Una de las mejores experiencias gastronómicas de mi vida. ¡Volveremos!

A gorgeous sunny day so after a trip to the cinema we decided to come here and weren’t disappointed. The food is super fresh, the staff friendly and great value for money. The staff that work on the farm are very kind also. A lovely way to spend a warm afternoon.

Situated in Stepney City Farm, The Allotment Kitchen offers a varied, delicious menu. It's a step above usual London brunch spots, with vegetarian and vegan dishes on offer, alongside tasty baked goods. The Kitchen is pretty busy at weekends but well worth a the short queue for service. There are a few tables inside but I would recommend visiting on a bright day to enjoy the surrounding garden. Visiting in early March, our family enjoyed the cheese scones with whipped ricotta and purple sprouting broccoli, and brioche bun with halloumi, crispy mushroom croquettes, pomegranate molasses and greens.

Hidden away, alongside Stepney City Farm is this real gem of a place. Popular at weekends, especially on Farmers Market day (Saturdays) it also deserves greater recognition for the outstanding food and drink they produce throughout the week. (Closed Monday’s) Home cooked breakfasts, lunches and sometimes dinner, the Allotment Kitchen is a creating something very special for locals and those who can find it. Set in a secret garden - near the historic Stepney Church- it has indoor and outdoor seating (some covered) it’s a great spot for meeting friends, families or just on your own to get away from the computer screen during the working week. The menu changes daily, but always inventive, well sourced ingredients and delicious. We often cheat and also take things home for our next meal.

Live close to this city farm and visit it frequently with children. Often eat in the cafe on site. Food is generally very good, if somewhat complicated rather than simple meals. Seem to have removed most of the meat from the menu which seems strange for a farm kitchen as majority of dishes have been vegetarian on last few visits. However, the prices are on the extreme side, you're looking at £10 for the simplest of dishes which would be £5-£6 at other local places. Prices were always on the high side but recently seem to have added another 20% ontop again. Would likely go more often if more reasonable but will stick to going once a month.