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4.2 out of 5
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Kiwi Spirit is located in London's East End. During my visit to my daughter in London, I was not willing to pay a high price for a subpar hotel breakfast. So we decided to search for a typical East End café while out exploring. What we stumbled upon was a delightful surprise - the spirit of New Zealand in the "Land of the Long White Cloud". Expat Kiwis and visitors to New Zealand will recognize that the name is the E... View all feedback.

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Situated on the famous Hackney Road (where all the cool people live now) the Long White Cloud is one of East London’s regular haunts for locals in the area. The staff and owners here are incredibly friendly, welcoming and laid back – nothing would be too much trouble for these guys. The one thing i do love about the Long White Cloud is that it plays host to its very own gallery. With white blank canvas walls they exh... View all feedback.

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Last update : 01.07.2024

5.0 ★ from 50 reviews
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Samuel 01.07.2024 - 08:58

I recently found this gem just a few months ago because it's conveniently located near my workplace. The exterior may not be anything special, but let me tell you, this guy makes the most delicious cappuccino! Additionally, he offers incredible mango and pistachio protein bites. The owner is super friendly and provides excellent customer service. This spot on Hackney Road is hands down the best place to grab a coffee, served with a smile.

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Ajinkya 01.07.2024 - 08:58

One of the best banana breads I've had in a long time, paired with a very nice latte (well rounded flavour). It's a nice relaxing cafe and surely worth a visit compared to the chain high street coffee shops! Will surely visit again

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Annalea 01.07.2024 - 08:58

Absolutely delicious food, probably the best scrambled eggs on toast I’ve ever had. I had to come back the second day, that was how freaking good it was. Owner is cheerful and charming. Coffee was not the best, but everything else makes up for that. I highly recommend this place.

just-flow-1
Just 01.07.2024 - 08:58

The staff at this restaurant is incredibly friendly. The Turkish lady behind the counter gave a warm and welcoming feeling. It was a great experience, as friendliness and kindness like hers is not something I am used to in London.

formy-phone-1
formy 01.07.2024 - 08:58

This restaurant saved my morning and is the best breakfast spot in the area. By the way, their banana bread is a must-try!

Nestled on Hackney Road, Long White Cloud emerges as a charming café blending creativity with excellent cuisine. Enveloped by an art gallery atmosphere, this spot is perfect for a relaxed breakfast or brunch experience. The friendly New Zealand proprietors serve up delicious homemade treats, like moist apple cake and perfectly grilled eggs on whole grain bread, alongside well-crafted coffee. With a welcoming ambiance, reasonable prices, and a commitment to quality, this café stands out as a local favorite. Whether you're savoring a banana bread or a comforting French toast, it's a delightful retreat from the bustling city.

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Last update : 26.11.2022

4.0 ★ from 17 reviews

Kiwi Spirit is located in London's East End. During my visit to my daughter in London, I was not willing to pay a high price for a subpar hotel breakfast. So we decided to search for a typical East End café while out exploring. What we stumbled upon was a delightful surprise - the spirit of New Zealand in the "Land of the Long White Cloud". Expat Kiwis and visitors to New Zealand will recognize that the name is the English translation of the Maori word for their homeland. I tried a Maori Festival (hangi) dish, which was not only delicious but also a traditional art form. We opted for the "Full English Breakfast" for £8, which came with large cups of tea and a touch of Kiwi finesse. This café is a true hidden gem.

Long White Cloud is a small and sometimes hard to find restaurant located in the lively mix of charm and grit in the inner city. It's a hidden gem on Hackney Road that manages to impress with its unique offerings.

This is a great cafe for breakfast. It's a unique and creative place where they display art like pieces in a gallery. The restaurant was fairly crowded but I was able to find a table after a short wait. I got the apple cake and coffee, both of which were delicious. The coffee was decent and not too milky. The cake was sweet and moist, most likely homemade. I recommend coming here for a casual and satisfying breakfast. The prices are reasonable, around $10 should cover it.

Large small cafe, friendly staff, good eating and led by new sea landers! long white cloud is a small cafe on the hackney road, about 5-10 minutes walk from the columbia road flower markets and perfect if they want a few brunch away from the hectic and busy post flower shopping. it belongs to new-sea landers so it must be good. the caffe is beautiful and fresh with white walls and wooden and chairs. the two small tables from the front are perfect to make most of the last sunny days and also for people. we ordered the breakfast from the special table: eggs, salmon and avocado, which was delicious and came on perfectly grilled full grain bread. at 8...more

Just recently moved to the area and after walking past a few times I decided it was time to actually try it out and stop peering in! Went on a Sunday afternoon around 12 and it was quite busy but no queue. Even though there were lots of people and waitresses milling around it did't feel too cramped or stressful. I had the veggie breakfast which was very nice although I wasn't entirely full afterwards. Hot chocolate is very good, not too chocolatey so it feels slightly healthier! The person I was with had a peanut butter smoothie and absolutely loved it. Very nice atmosphere, good food and they even offer a range of gluten free cakes/pastries.

Tripadvisor

Last update : 08.03.2024

3.9 ★ from 73 reviews
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StudiocatUK 08.03.2024 - 19:53

WOW, ever since I first popped my head in last year, this place has been my lunchtime mecca. The MOST friendly staff you will ever meet, they make me laugh and smile when the clouds outside are grey, inside the Long white cloud, the clouds are always shining bright! I feel more than a customer now, I feel like a member of the cloud family. The list of friends and lovely conversations I have made in this cafe is as long as the clouds themselves! Also, they have the BEST SANDWICHES AND COFFEE IN THE WHOLE OF THE UK, made with quality ingredients, care and most importantly love.

karloliveira
karloliveira 08.03.2024 - 19:53

Owned by Turkish delightful young man. Professional and friendly, attentive too. The space is relaxe, you can have a conversation because the music it’s just playing on the background. It’s clean. You can watch the chef preparing in the most efficient manner. The food is delicious. French toast in particular. Cakes are home made. Coffee is strong and delicious. Good atmosphere.

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PLANABC 08.03.2024 - 19:53

Went on Sunday to visit Columbia Road Flower market. Our train journey from Kent lead us to Hoxton Station. We were looking for a toilet at the station without success!! So continued walking and just around the corner was this shinning star. Beautifully clean and bright. Walked in and asked if they had a toilet we could use and said that we would obviously buy something . OMG what a beautiful kind person was serving. This lovely man said that it was not a problem and we didnt have to purchase anything, just to use his toilet facilities. What an absolute genuine kind and thoughtful person. The goodies on sale looked amazing and we were spoilt for choice. But just seeing the Banana Bread on display was a no brainer. Bought 2 slices and without doubt it is the best Banana Bread we have tasted. Awesome. Just wished I lived closer as would love to visit this hidden gem more regularly.

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Jemma 08.03.2024 - 19:53

Fab neighbourhood cafe that has kept up with the pace really well. Great veggie and vegan options for breakfast and lunch and lots of choice. I had an oat milk cappuccino, vegan breakfast and green juice. Positives were the really tasty food, great bread and overall a generous portion and the chilled atmosphere, perfect for a lazy weekend. Only reasons it hasn’t made 5/5 are the fact the juice didn’t arrive till we’d finished eating, I’d had to go and ask for it again and was a bit surprised not to get an apology, and he fact the vegan breakfast is advertised as including falafel and it was one ball! Minor but disappointing. Anyway all round will go again and again, not often there’s so much choice, good quality food and good vibes.

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Ali 08.03.2024 - 19:53

Feels like a proper local cafe, the turmeric latte is very yummy and the egg-white omelette ok. If you like brunch type food (lots of egg options) then you will like here.

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Last update : 12.08.2025

4.9 ★ from 1067 reviews
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Eren 12.08.2025 - 23:14

I was the on Saturday and asked for an americano, coffee extraction was only 11 seconds when complained about the coffee a member of staff (not barista) roll her eyes and reply with rude manners. All i can say is either get a coffee course or quit the job if you hate it that much but dont roll your eyes to customers mate. Service: Takeaway

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Kate 12.08.2025 - 23:14

Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Service: Takeaway Meal type: Breakfast Price per person: £1–10

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mana 12.08.2025 - 23:14

I was having a terrible day when I walked in and I walked out in a great mood thanks to the friendly blonde girl with great tattoos who served me a delectable coffee! Would come again in a heartbeat. You don’t want to see me without my coffee! Service: Dine in Meal type: Other Price per person: £1–10

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