Counter Albion - Tower Hamlets

The restaurant offers delicious salads and a fantastic winter soup. It is self-service, and the staff is friendly and helpful in guiding customers on what to do... read more The restaurant offers delicious salads and a fantastic winter soup. It is self-service, and the staff is friendly and helpful in guiding customers on what to do.

Went to Albion for an afternoon coffee and had to wait 15 minutes for two coffees! When we got them they were weak, lukewarm and the mocha had lots of chocolate... read more Went to Albion for an afternoon coffee and had to wait 15 minutes for two coffees! When we got them they were weak, lukewarm and the mocha had lots of chocolate powder stuck at the bottom! Been here before and it was fine but it just wasn't up to scratch today.

Came here just as meeting point and for some drinks. The place is very nice with a mix of a supermarket and coffee place feeling. I have to admit that the servi... read more Came here just as meeting point and for some drinks. The place is very nice with a mix of a supermarket and coffee place feeling. I have to admit that the service was quite odd...Also he snack boards were a bit dull and overpriced...

We visited for breakfast and enjoyed a selection of self-serve muesli/granola with various toppings, as well as the option of porridge or scrambled eggs with to... read more We visited for breakfast and enjoyed a selection of self-serve muesli/granola with various toppings, as well as the option of porridge or scrambled eggs with toast. The price was very reasonable at £6 per person. The cappuccinos were delicious as well.

There is a wide range of vegetable and fish dishes available for picking and mixing at this restaurant. Each dish is priced at £8, while soups are £6. The cauli... read more There is a wide range of vegetable and fish dishes available for picking and mixing at this restaurant. Each dish is priced at £8, while soups are £6. The cauliflower soup in particular was superb!