Elbows Cafe - Hackney

Having elbowed our way through the Victoria Park crowd, we found a table to rest our elbows. This place is dog-friendly, so you might get your elbow licked by a... read more Having elbowed our way through the Victoria Park crowd, we found a table to rest our elbows. This place is dog-friendly, so you might get your elbow licked by a friendly fluffy one. Coffeewas on the heavily roasted side but still decent. Poached eggswere tender and dripped all over my elbows. Dining room was busy, and kitchen staff are clearly not afraid of a little elbow grease. Service staff were friendly, except the two elderly grumpy ladies who gave us the cold shoulder and elbow upon seeing our dog while trying to get past. There was no space in the room to swing an elbow, so they should show more considerations with their mannerism. Outdoor area is now shut, so you would have to refrain from sticking out an elbow when getting out of seat. Generally pleasant, but until the outdoor area is open again I wouldn't want to be back in fear of other customers' extending elbows in a crowded space. Once open again, I may return and hopefully see the dog-unfriendly big-elbowed ladies in better form.

I recently moved back to this area and delighted to find Elbows still going strong. Always a warm welcome, great coffee and delicious cake and other homemade de... read more I recently moved back to this area and delighted to find Elbows still going strong. Always a warm welcome, great coffee and delicious cake and other homemade delights on offer. The service is consistently good whether I’m eating in or taking out. Nice tables outside to watch the world go by and meet other locals.

A simple request for cheese and salad on toasted ciabatta seems to me a simple request. The whole thing was toasted with melted cheese. Definely not what I orde... read more A simple request for cheese and salad on toasted ciabatta seems to me a simple request. The whole thing was toasted with melted cheese. Definely not what I ordered. And the salad consists of lettuce but no tomato or cucumber. Elbows unfortunately has gone down hill since the refit.

Great place) Delicious and fast food) You can take it with you! Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 read more Great place) Delicious and fast food) You can take it with you! Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

I ordered a takeaway for breakfast for the first time from the restaurant, as I have seen the good reviews and pictures of the food. The food was tasty, however... read more I ordered a takeaway for breakfast for the first time from the restaurant, as I have seen the good reviews and pictures of the food. The food was tasty, however they would need to work on the packaging for takeaways and their attention to detail for the orders. I ordered an iced coffee, which spilled all over the food and the bag leaked all over the apartment. Not only that, but I ordered Egg Royale and was given a plain toasted bread with 2 poached eggs. Fairly disappointing experience. Safe to say I won’t be ordering from them again. Service: Takeaway Food: 2 Service: 1