The Orchard Cafe in Tower Hamlets - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Attended this cafe 26/8/24. We were hoping to get something for brunch but were unsure if it would be open on a Bank holiday. Fortunately it was so we went inside. The 4 tables outside were occupied so we sat down at one of the tables inside. We were surprised there were no menus on our table. In fact no menus on any tables. 2 members of staff working, one who saw us come in and then proceeded to clean the table next to us. She never greeted us or offered to bring over menus. After 20 minutes we walked out. There loss. We had a great brunch at Layers bakers round the corner where food and customer service was excellent.

Poor review from Veek Ho below is spot on. The main server is so rude and shouldn’t really be dealing with the public. Such a poor reflection on London but we aren’t all like her honest! As Veeknalso mentions, the other 2 servers less public facing are lovely but they need to flip it round and stick the rude one out the back! Also, stuck the closed sign up 20 minutes before closing today and turned away people asking for a sandwich already in the counter as the kitchen was closed. Nice coffee made by the other 2 ladies though.

Nice little simple cafe at Trinity Buoy Wharf. Had a good English breakfast & espresso which was decent quality & value (except the sausages which were cheap & dry and need to be replaced with proper Cumberland ones IMO). The sweet Romanian lady (maybe she is the owner?) gave my dog loads of ham for free and a water bowl and she was so friendly and polite to me, made the experience great. I will be a regular here for sure as it’s just what you need when you live nearby. It’s like a premium greasy spoon / cafe vibe ♥️

Went in for a sandwich about 90% of the sandwich was full of sauce and salad and they had hardly put any chicken in the sandwich the amount of chicken in the sandwich was the size of an index finger for £6.95 this was absolutely not worth it and also I am feeling abit sick right now

Myself and a friend visited Trinty Bhoy Wharf today and came across this nice little cafe! A good selection of pastries/cakes along with what looked like a very good menu selection of food. 4stars as we only had pastry. Thumbs up for the hot drinks too! Service also very friendly and amenable!!

Sat down and no one spoke to us nor given us the menu for 10 minutes so I assumed we had to order at the cashier. The lady at the tills had the worst attitude I’ve ever seen; not sure if she was racist or just had a bad day but looking at the reviews it seems like she just hates her job lol. When she brought over our food not a single word was spoken, immediately drop, turn and off she goes back to the kitchen, so efficient it would’ve been perfect if she worked at a fast paced restaurant but there were literally 2 tables of customers including us 😂 the Second Lady working in the kitchen was nice tho. Maybe this is family ran so yall can’t fire her but seriously if so many people complained you should really reconsider having her at the tills. The food was pretty good thooo

Breakfast was delicious, much needed for a walk around London. Would 100% recommend this place to anyone.

Great coffee, fresh warm croissant. The eggs benny was delicious, and freshly squeezed orange juice. All came quickly and the service was great.

So pleasantly surprised by this place! The service was incredible, everything was very well priced and I had a delicious breakfast bap on one of the outdoor tables. Will definitely come back 🙏🏻

Apparently, if you want any sauces with your breakfast, it’s up to you to get up and get the sachets yourself. I always thought the waiting staff were there to provide customer service. Must be a London thing.

Such a lovely venue on the Trinity Buoy Estate. Only had time for a coffee but the food looked great

What a great place in an amazing location. I stumbled across this cafe whilst walking along the Thames. Great coffee and a superb breakfast selection. My sons said the sausage and egg nap was one of the best he has ever had.

Lovely cafe this one. Great cake and sandwich selection and some cooked food options. Service good, price fine and very warm, clean and tidy place to eat with relaxing music. In an area with few options for food you can’t fault this place.

Very nice view and the breakfast is delicious!

Amazing brunch, very nice atmosphere and great service. Would highly recommend

Lovely food. Lovely light. Comfy. Good atmosphere. Has some books to dig into as well. It's been there in one form or another for well over 14 years and with all the massive building of flats around the surrounding area it must have a regular footfall.

Amazing food and coffee really love coming to this place on Saturday for brunch

I used to come to this place for 2 years and stopped coming about 5 months ago because the staff was often rude and indifferent to us. Today, I decided to give it another go and came for brunch. The place was busy and the service understandably slower than usual which is completely fine. However, after 20 minutes of us seating at a table with dirty plates, towels and crumbs from the previous clients, I asked in the nicest possible way if our table could be cleared. The waitress rolled her eyes at me, gave me some attitude, cleared one plate and left us hanging with the rest of the dirty dishes. She then proceeded to serve our food on the table with the plates from the previous clients. I then asked for some sauce and she aggressively answered ‘I am busy, just go get it yourself from behind the till (literally behind the counter, in the kitchen). I can do with a slow service and an overwhelmed staff but I CANNOT do with being treated like crap and being given attitude when I ask for the most basic things like eating on an clean table. This is simply unacceptable. We were here with my family to spend a nice relaxing time and we left upset and feeling disrespected. I will not come back.

Nice cosy area to have brunch/ lunch. Friendly staff, very clean.

Fantastic little cafe, always very friendly and customer orientated. The food is delicious and coffee is fabulous! Definitely worth the visit when coming to explore Trinity Buoy Wharf.

A wonderful cafe with a cozy atmosphere. Always delicious, especially the honey pistachio granola, hummus and chicken wrap. Delicious desserts and coffee, and they also have soft drinks and flesh juices. Also pet friendly!

Amazing brunch spot with a great selection of dishes! Can wholeheartedly recommend the Gyros and Full English!

Great brunch - smashed avocado on granary toast, perfect poached eggs with smoked salmon and freshly squeezed orange juice. Planned to photograph it but couldn’t wait and tucked in. Friendly and efficient staff. Relaxed place.

Primero de todo felicitar a la cocinera. La comida espectacular, aunque sencilla y típica inglesa nos parecio muy sabrosa y de cantidad perfecta. Los huevos Benedick una delicia! Buen ambiente, acogedor y tranquilo.

The breakfasts I think are the best thing on the menu. I enjoyed a tuna melt which is fine and a slice of cake with a coffee. I think quite a basic caff but a nice lunch. The reason for my low review is for Taylor Swift playing non stop. I don't care for her music and after a while it just made me want to leave!

lovely place, staff so kind the area is also very local and it’s dog friendly which I love. The service was amazing food was severed (it was so good) and food was taken and it felt so nice.

Very friendly staff and the food and coffee were just superb 🤝🏼🫂❤️

A great little cafe in a glorious piece of the east end steeped in history. Lovely location near the river. The brunch menu is fantastic, not had anything I've not enjoyed

Great cafe, lovely staff as always. The only reason I've marked down sadly is because the of pancake mix that has changed. Not as nice now sadly, so stopped going :(

We had a wonderful experience! The food was incredibly delicious. We ordered the vegan Brunch and veggie breakfast and were mind-blown by the way the mushrooms were cooked. Such a treat, super tasty and wonderful staff! We will be back, thank you!

Great menu. Everything in our brunch was seasoned and flavoured really well. Delicious coffee. Very reasonably priced menu. Lovely terrace by the water. Will definitely be back. Update: latest visit was not so good: my first two food choices were out and the staff seemed rushed and indifferent. Food was still good.

There is a telephone art project nearby that offers a code for the cafe if you play along, might work. Anyway I only got some crisps but other people's food looked great

Food was great but someone in pur party was forgotten about 1st with their drink and then with their food and when we told them they said they had ran out of pancakes so the party had finished their food and they were eating something they didn't originally order after all of us had finished

Food was amazing and reasonably priced. It has a lovely atmosphere. Service was a little slow as a wedding party arrived, and I think they were a little overwhelmed. I would certainly recommend and will return 👌

Great food and great price, fascinating and beautiful location

I have been a regular visitor to the cafe for the last year. I was taken back by the rudeness and hostility of one particular member of staff that I encountered on my visit at The Orchard Cafe today. On previous visits, the service of the cafe has been faultless. I have always enjoyed my visits and have always had a pleasant experience and I must praise the rest of the staff for their hard work and friendliness. The cafe offers a fantastic variety of food and drink and I would like to clarify that what happened today was a stand-alone incident. Whilst I can appreciate that when service is busy, particularly at weekends, it can be challenging to keep cool under pressure. However, it is totally unacceptable to be impolite and speak to a customer in such an aggressive and rude manner. One member of staff pointed to my order; it was a cold cup of coffee that had been left opposite the checkout counter 20 minutes after I had taken my order. This particular member of staff accused me of not collecting my coffee but I was never let known that the coffee was ready. Understandably, mistakes can be made and this is not the issue that I am taking fault with here, it was the fact that I was spoken to in such an aggressive manner.

Nice place with a good coffee and amazing panoramic view. Didn’t try the food apart from the croissant, it was rather average.

The only food outlet at Trinity Buoy Wharf, which looked OK. It was busy when we went in and despite the rude and unhelpful staff we ordered some food and a couple of hot drinks. After 30 minutes (we weren't in a rush to be anywhere) I queried as to if our food was on it's way and was told that our's was next. Within 2 minutes the drinks appeared. 5 minutes later we were informed that they had run out of one of the dishes that we had ordered (it had taken almost 40 minutes to realise this). At this point I told them to forget the food and requested a refund for the food. I was told that one of the dishes was available, with the implication that I was being unreasonable. I was reluctantly given a refund but at no point an apology. Maybe they should have paid for the staff to attend a customer service course.

Delicious Classic English Breakfast with all the amenities! Located right on the Trinity Wharf with view of the Thames. Outside or inside seating. Must go if you’re in the area.

Unwelcoming, music too loud, nothing vegetarian. I’m sure it’s better on other days. Shame.

Orchard café does the best hot chocolate in canning town. I'm a hot chocolate connoisseur and the variety of hot chocolate is outstanding. The staff are lovely and friendly. I also love the fact that the cafe is in a quiet space so I'm able to relax and enjoy the wonderful and eclectic scenery.

Good location, nice staff, amazing breakfast and coffee.

I had the breakfast burrito and it was magnificent. A lovely place to sit out and eat and friendly staff.

Very slow service, food is ok. Went 1 hour before they close and they were not happy, said we had to be very fast because it closes in an hour. They forgot one of the dishes we ordered and were annoyed when we asked if it’s on its way. Generally, would only recommend if you’re around the area and have nowhere else to eat.

My favourite home from home in London - amazing location, great coffee, food, ambience and staff!

Overall, this quaint container box café is worth visiting if you're in the area, the food portions are especially outstanding. For a more detailed review, please see the points below: Customer service - The customer assistant serving me (Roxana), and the lady managing the place were friendly and helpful. Price - The food has an average price, as the prices seem to reflect the average food prices seen in most cafés. Food - The food was well presented and tasty. The portion sizes were indeed generous as stated by reviewers. Vegan and vegetarian options are available in the menu. I ordered the "Morning at The Orchard" with a latte and chocolate croissant. It all tasted good. Unfortunately, the coffee cups are a small size and ordering a "large" only means having an extra shot of coffee on your small cup. Hygiene - I didn't see the members of staff wearing gloves when preparing the food. It doesn't help that they also had a customer's dog they were playing with in the kitchen. It's not a deal breaker for me, but I know it could be for alot of people. Atmosphere - The lighting is pretty average and the decor has a homely feel to it. The music playlist plays features your typical pop songs. Summary - Overall, it's a good cafe, although, has nice customer service and great food portions, except for the coffee as it comes in small cups. Would rate higher if it wasn't for the hygiene factor and small cups.

Very cute coffee place with amazing coffee. a bit out of sight. It has a wonderful view on the Tames

Everything on the menu is super tasty! Full English, Mediterranean/Greek twist breakfast, banana bread and even coffee is incredible. Love it!!

Prize for the worst cafe in London goes to... Awful attitude, very poor service,

One of the best breakfasts I’ve ever eaten and great coffee! 10/10 experience and will definitely be back!

This is a wonderful small, warm, cosy cafe just inside the gates of Trinity Buoy Wharf. A welcome refuge on a rainy day with comfy sofas as well as regular tables. It has outside seating for sunny days that I can imagine would be a lovely spot. A good menu heralds delicious food and drink served by lovely staff. I had a great omelette with gorgeous mushrooms and ham. The Orchard is dog friendly unlike the other very unfriendly Fatboys café on site.

Excellent food and coffee! Love the Mexican omelette!

Amazing brunches, good coffee. Portions are really big and great value for the price. Staff is lovely, view is Good. I loooove this place, totally recommended!

I and my best friend have been coming here for over a year! The Staff are lovely and friendly! The food is fantastic. The menu has a variety of dishes with lots of options. The portion sizes are generous soul for feeling, and the prices are very reasonable.

Decent cafè and friendly staff. Coffee was good too.

Amazing breakfasts, excellent coffee and a very quick service. I couldn't recommend it more.

Coffee good. Asked for nachos- no sauce but didn't remove the specials board showing only that. We ordered a chicken and spinach wrap - ok only and a vegetable baguette as described by server. Turned out (after 25 minute wait) to have bacon in it. Replacement was cheese and tomato! By that time the place was shutting and (we were outside) we got just a paper box and paper cup for coffee replacing what had gone cold. Don't intend to return. All very expensive, too.

Bring your best friend or whomever you want to grab one of the best brunch bites in town and head over to docklands area. This place was so sweet and enjoyable. The eggs benedict was great and so was the coffee and fresh orange juice. There's limited tanks e space so be patient because it's worth it in taste. Also don't take a Lime bike or anything near the construction zone like I did as Uber won't let you park in the many sidewalks or parking areas available. This area is up and coming and Uber is just out of date. Get close and walk along the water for the rest. It's also totally walkable from Excel area of you are staying for an event.

I loved this cafe the first time I discovered it. Great, waterside location and simple but tasty sandwich options for lunch. So I was delighted to rediscover it last Sunday and introduce two veggie friends to what I thought of as an oasis in a rather dry and road-bound part of London. We arrived around 9 to find two croissants and most hot veggie options off the menu, altho with some reluctance the team reinstated Eggs Beni, which made me all the more suspicious that they simply couldn't be bothered with the other options. The lady at the till wasn't a native English speaker, so that may have hampered her explanations. And it was already a blazing hot day. But we ended up with nothing like what we had envisaged from the menu, and slow service too. The fresh juices were good, I should add and the little girl at the next table assured us that the chai lattes were great. But I left feeling really disappointed, and with the sense that the staff didn't much care.

Great food and nice selection! The hostesses are lovely! Really recommend ❤️

Great location, great coffee, friendly staff. Off the beaten track but well worth a visit.

Friendly staff, good coffee, good Danish, good weather. What more could anybody ask for?

It’s the only place in the area atm. Food was bland and a little pricey. Bring back Fatboys across the way! It was a little dirty when we went in but they did then clean.

Lovely Riverside cafe in a quirky part of London. Great Coffee

Situated in the heart of Trinity Buoy Wharf, this little resteraunt offers a selection of hot and cold snacks with tea coffee and soft drinks.

the girls are very hard working, and always nice to us. very tasty breakfast . thanks

I loved it! Such a cute spot with a nice view, a lot of choices on the menu and pleasant prices. The team on the shift was very friendly and attentive. Definitely will be back!

Staff is rude and not professional at all, very disappointing.

A nice little cafe. Good quality ingredients and nice cup of tea 😊

Nice little breakfast spot. Great coffee and "Cabbies" breakfast. If you are in the area it's worth a pop in.

Nice little cafe with great views of the Thames and Docklands just round the corner. Food excellent and prices reasonable. Nice early opening time unlike the Fat Boys dinner nearby who don’t open until 10.30 which is pointless. Would definitely go there again. Try the Med breakfast, excellent.

Breakfast was great and customer service was good considering how busy the place was. I will be coming back here more regularly

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We have dined at the Orchard cafe several times over the past year. The menu has a variety of dishes with lots of vegetarian options. The portion sizes are generous and the prices very reasonable. The fresh avocado / salmon / scrambled eggs combination is my favourite. A lovely cafe in a great location - take a walk past the boats after you eat or climb the lighthouse for views over the O2 arena!

A wonderful café with outdoor and indoor seating in Trinity Buoy Wharf. 😀

A really excellent place. A great selection of lunch and breakfast options. The deli sandwiches are all interesting combinations and very nicely presented. Coffees are great. Very nice place to visit with a friendly vibe and great views across the river.

Wish the coffer was hotter and not put hot milk in tea

My go to breakfast place... pancakes are amazing here. They should start with Nachos in their menu again. Amazing ambience

A café with magnificent view of the River Thames and Bow Creek! The Café might give you chill on your spine when you see a life-size black taxi on the roof! 😲 😕 🤔! It has both indoor and outdoor seats. Inside is very cosy and welcoming! The Orchard Cafe can cater for a simple takeaway or Eat-In - Hot Drinks ☕ 🍵, Snacks, Breakfast, Lunch, Desserts 🍰 ..... 😋 😋 😋

Great lunch last week. I had a really nicely cooked omlette - the Mexican, with jalapenos, bacon and cheese. Never had that combination before but it worked very well. Not easy to do a great omlette, but this hit that mark. My partner had the all day breakfast which was really good too. Friendly staff and lovely location.

Quite a nice place with river views and terase, offering all day breakfast with great variability, serving all tastes. Good coffee as well.

Lovely little cafe based in what seems to be a converted shipping container. Service was excellent from a team of very friendly ladies. Good quality food and beverages and very clean throughout. Recommended!

A lovely little cafe and such a nice setting at trinity buoy wharf. Great coffee and nice seats outside!

Healthy and tasty food. Friendly staff. What more could you want?

If you hope to get served quick here, think again! I waited for 45 minutes to get my overcooked egg, a sausage and crispy bacon roll. It appears that takeout customers are given preferential treatment and not the sit in customers. Could do better.

Lovely cosy place with adorable river views. Friendly team. Great cup of coffee or tea. Enjoyed my late breakfast with delicious halloumi salad.

Great little café, good for breakfast and brunch. Must visit if you are around Trinity Buoy Wharf

Great variety of food. Perfect for breakfast or lunch. The staff is lovely! The location is really cool and you have quite a few things to visit/looks at in Trinity Buoy.

I had an amazing breakfast ! The plates were colourful and delicious and the coffee was one of the best that I had in a long time. Very friendly and professional staff. Definitely going back!

lovely place to sit and chill good food good service and loveley cake

A very enjoyable place to relax, in a artistic environment, to have a great lunch close to the river Lea/Thames. A great variety of snacks, breakfast, salad and tasty lunches. All handmade with nice pastry and sandwiches to have with tea and awesome coffee in the afternoons.

We come here for food all the time for its chill vibe. The service is great and the food are absolutely delicious. Breakfast burrito is my all time favourite, the hint of Tabasco is just the right kick for a energising brunch!

Very nice cafe with outside seating Food was very tasty and well cooked staff very friendly. This cafe is also dog friendly.

Tasty salt beef sandwiches served hot in this quirky café in the Trinity Buoy Wharf complex.

Lovely place. Great menu with lots of choice for break and lunch. Had the menenmen eggs with grilled halloumi and garlic sausage, delish. The seating is comfy with 2 large sofa areas and regular tables.

Great place! Amazing food and very good service! Staff is really nice and friendly. Place is very welcoming. Would definitely recommend 😉👍

Unfortunately a bit disappointed with the experience. The cafe is at a nice spot, right next to the lantern house. I visited last Friday for breakfast and got some pastries to take away. Unfortunately, they did not feel very fresh and the sandwiches on the counter did not look very appealing. They were not made with a good quality bread, it looked more like a supermarket bread.

Beautiful and friendly Staff, I love this cafe!

The cabbie is a rechargeable breakfast; it's delicious food, the service is always good.

Lovely bacon sandwich bread was excellent