The International Comrades Coffee Shop in Tower Hamlets

Lovely and friendly staff who said we were welcome to come in with our dogs. Good cakes and coffee. All lovely until the grumpy manager told us off for letting our dog sit on a cushion - I’m not objecting to the request - it was fair and with hindsight we should have just popped her under the table. However, his rudeness and continuing bad looks was not appropriate. We had after all spent a decent amount of money there and we weren’t objecting to his request. Sadly, I wouldn’t go back.

Comrades is disgustingly horrible!! I had a half toasted , slice of bread with bland old avocado on top, disguised as a avocados sourdough rye toastier. £7.50 later, I realised it was a massive rip off. One piece of bread? On cold avocado? Toasted? THIS PLACE IS GARBAGE CAFETERIA OR PRISON FOOD. STAY AWAY.

Coffee was disgusting I had an oat milk cappuccino it tasted like gone off milk The milk was not cappuccino milk My friends also had disgusting coffees and the milk was not frothed correct Do not come for coffees

I live further down Burdett Road. This is my favourite place to go read a book and have something to eat. It's very relaxing and the good choice of music is not too loud. The staff are welcoming and there's a view of the park. It's just a nice place to be. They also warm the chocolate brownies which make them soft and gooey!

Interesting coffee shop around the corner from Mile End tube station. Friendly staff, good coffee and toasties. Good stopping off point while waiting for the Crossharbour bus!

The staff are friendly at this good coffee shop. We enjoyed the coffee and also the food, which is good quality. We had croissants and panini. The indoor area is good but we chose to eat outside in the small courtyard at the back.

I went in here for a cup of tea the other day, and was astonished to hear that they were charging £2.60 for a teabag in a cup of hot water.

Very nice ambience popped in wth don for coffee brunch. Nice friendly staff nothing seemed too much, other clients apoeared chilled nice variety og seating convnient by buses tube. Nic menu shared avocado on toas other snacks loked yummy will definitely recommend. Allowed cat in carrier nic as just been to vet on cld day

If You are in the area looking for a nice coffee shop for a quick break or a place to stop with friends for a chat. This is for sure the ideal place. Super chilled, the staff was very nice and a couple of areas to sit outside, one where for smokers and one for nonsmokers. If I'm back in the area for sure I will visit again. Totally recommend.

I've been here a few times. It's a nice little coffee shop, with a good selection of food. The toasties are delicious and substantial - a very filling meal in their own right! I had brunch there once and was disappointed - not a very good avocado on toast, which was a shame. Still, for a quick lunch and a coffee you can't go wrong!

Great coffee, very friendly staff. Relaxing little place. They had a vegan cake option to which is always good.

I really wanted to be blown away by this new coffee shop in Mile End having seen it a few times from the bus. But it was a pretty average experience sadly. I got to the counter and was told by the staff member to hold on with a raised finger as well in case I’d not fully understood. Then someone else came up who was more with it and asked if I’d been served. The ordering was fine and we chatted about a very cool old picture of the area. I then felt I waited longer than necessary for my coffee (nothing tricky - an Americano) which was scalding hot but bitter and no depth or flavour, in a takeaway cup with no sleeve to stop the heat my Portuguese tart was ok but tasted a bit mass produced. (I didn’t taste the coffee til I’d left - it was too hot! Hence why I didn’t ask for it to be remade) All in all disappointing...... but all the other reviews are great so I will probably give it another go just in case it was an off day.

Gorgeous neighbourhood café with a distinct personality. Great sandwiches and very rich, delicious coffees. Staff are quite friendly as well. Definitely liked the vibe, much nicer than the typical chain vibe. And there's plenty of plug sockets if you need to charge your phone.

Firstly, what lovely welcoming people running it. Good customer service coutns for so much. Secondly, the decor, it's a wonderfully interesting mix of photos, picture, and maps on the wall and is made of a mix of modern and classic design items. It makes you want to stay there, maybe on that comfy sofa in the corner. There is a seating type for everyone. The coffee and bacon buttie were both excellent and reasonable value. It's just perfect

Nice, friendly and very polite staff, great coffee, nice atmosphere, very relaxed.Also very good food, perfect for morning or brunch. Great job!

Much needed inext to Mile End park, canal and tube relaxed coffee shop with great art work. Well done guys!

Local East London independent coffee shop. Friendly staff, fantastic coffee, nice vibe - will go again.

So pleased to discover this place. Good coffee, lovely cake. Friendly staff and pleasant atmosphere. Went back for a second visit and had breakfast - a bacon and sausage bap freshly prepared and more great coffee at a real bargain price, all kindly brought to...

So amazing to have an independent business in the area. They serve great quality coffee, the staff is very friendly and definitely worth a visit! We will be back!

Great flat white, definitely recommend, so glad I found this place! If your passing by, definitely worth a try.

We went here after visiting Mile End parkrun. Even though toast was not on the menu they did me some sourdough toast - it was absolutely beautiful, just what I needed. My friend had the almond croissant warmed up, she was very pleased with it....

Amazing independent coffee shop! Support this local business. Loved my coffee, great service and just in time to catch my train/bus near Mile End station.

Service was prompt and welcoming. Staff all seemed to enjoy working here. Coffee was a great blend with excellent flavour. And the soup of the day was a great addition. Though quiet, the atmosphere was still upbeat and pleasant. USB charging points for phones was...

The coffee is great and the staff are friendly. I would recommend to anyone passing to pop in and grab a lovely coffee, much better than chain coffee shops such as Starbucks and Costa.

This little gem has just opened it's doors in Mile End and it blows the competition away. Only serving drinks at the moment, but food coming soon - this is a real treat for the people of E3. Lovely decor and much more spacious than...