Barista Cafe - Tower Hamlets

Cafe, European, Italian

Barista Cafe

★ 4.3 / 5 (1064 reviews)

Come experience a traditional independent cafe popular with the working community in Limehouse. Indulge in plentiful and affordable food loved by all. Run by the same Italian family since 1965, this charming gem offers authentic, hearty meals in a classic East London cafe setting. The strong tea and friendly staff add to the cozy, welcoming atmosphere. Don't miss out on the epic breakfasts and unbeatable prices. With a mix of tasty options, this spot is perfect for a simple and satisfying meal. Discover a true old-style greasy spoon where good manners, epic breakfasts, and exquisite manners await.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Daniel

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★ 4.3 / 5 from 1064 reviews

Was Tclite at Barista Cafe a mag?
It's clean and efficient and the food is tasty. It's decor is good and has the character of an East London cafe. It serves a good mix of food. If you need lunch or breakfast and fancy something that does what it says on the tin, then this is your place. View all feedback.

What paris tremblay dislikes about Barista Cafe:
I ordered English breakfast. He brought a very cold bread with lots of butter on top. Some of the butter was brown!. I said this bread is so cold!he said you should have asked for toast. I said, ok. Please bring toast!. He brought a very cold brown slice of bread!!, i said it is cold! How could you toast cold?!?, then he brought a warm toast!!. Sausages didn't taste good!. It was one the worst break fast which i had... View all feedback.

Ian

28.10.2023

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Stumbled on this place....not called this now though (2 Magpie now). Amazing breakfast brunch. Huge helping reasonably priced. Staff really friendly worth a visit... Grilled halloumi particularly lovely

uglyian

28.10.2023

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Very tasty breakfasts and lunches with friendly staff and pleasant decor, a reliable place for a warm filling meal at a decent price. Coffee isn't the most sophisticated in London, tends to be a little too hot and bitter

MarkLondonMEt

28.10.2023

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I think this is the cafe I went to yesterday. We were in Limehouse looking for somewhere to have coffee and found this cafe. Nice apple pie plus coffee, and a relaxed environemnt with a few red comfy sofas to sit on. The staff were helpful and friendly, mostly I think because we were the only two people in the place!

Daniel

13.08.2025

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Solid diner, food is good and price is fair. Guys that work there are super nice Service: Dine in Meal type: Breakfast Price per person: £1–10

Nigel

13.08.2025

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Thu 6th Feb, 1:55PM. Closed. No sign on the shutter so don't know if this is temporary or permanent.

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