The Best Cafes in Barking, Greater London, United Kingdom (2025)

I’ve visited the cafe twice and both times staff were very welcoming, attentive and generally lovely. We’ll be back soon! Thank you!

Lovely staff, great coffee, cozy indoor with summery outdoor seats, from one coffee lover to another. Keep up with the good work guys.

The best cafe in Barking! I love that it is co-operatively run with an emphasis on community and sustainability. The staff are always friendly and welcoming and they really know how to make a great coffee. I’d recommend the smashed avocado on toast or the mozzarella toastie and they’ve got a delicious selection of cakes. Have a wander along the river and then head to Grounded for lunch, it will not disappoint!

Great ambiance, great coffee made just right, nice and hot staff very friendly and professional nothing is too much bother, coffee a little expensive but it's well worth it for the quality keep up the great work Since they started making food it's of a high quality freshly made While you wait nothing is premade Might be a wait but worth it Definitely worth the money they recently changed there baker it's so much better .thank you so much for finding a new supplier your so on the ball I would give you 10/10 I am there everyday better and great value much cheaper than Costa and Starbucks keep up the great work Thank you The security guard is so friendly and helpful nice change to have a helpful Security guard he goes the extra mile Just recently updated food menu Fantastic. Try the pancakes they are lush They sell there beans ground or just The beans and there fantastic hot chocolate.which is to die for Nothing is too much trouble for themre Recently had a new member of staff She is Very friendly and very good at making the Coffee lovely and hot She always smiling Just recently a new member started lovely coffee and friendly thanks Paul ☕☕

Lovely coffee shop with a friendly owner and home made cakes. I had the tuna panini and a flat white for £7 all told. Fresh water on the table too. It can get noisy outside being near a junction but it's nice and clean and quiet inside

Went inside for the first time today for a cuppa delight and tiramisu as I saw that it was home-made, which is so rare to find. Then had a quick look at the menu and around only to be pleasantly surprised by the delicious desserts and authentic coffees. We saw the grill and decided to try the lamb on the grill. Wonderful, tasty, fresh food, delicious milkshakes and freshly squeezed juices. The coffee is simply the best in this area, has an aroma that contains all those bittersweet tones that me, as an Italian am so in love with it. Took a trip to mia Italia by taking a sip of it, had a smiley face on it that gave such a nice touch. What a gem hidden on Barking Road. The owner is very friendly, welcoming, takes pride in being able to fuse Italian culture with English and other cultures creating a unique experience and exquisite atmosphere. Prices are very affordable as well, fresh produce, quality home cooked food and portions are sized amazingly on a plate. A place to come back indubitably to try the caramel home-made tiramisu and desserts. It truly gave such a home feel, La Casa Mia :)

An exceptional coffee shop, they have a great variety of food including sweet treats and light bites to eat. The quality of service is outstanding, really friendly people. Prices are very reasonable and absolutely worth it, a much better investment of your money than some of the other major coffee shops like Costa or Starbucks. I worked in the area for a little bit and this was my go to café and I can honestly say I have absolutely no regrets choosing this place for coffee and food. If you’re in the area and fancy a coffee or a light bite to eat or a sweet treat. This is the place to go!

My favourite cafe ever. Service is 10/10 lovely waiter, beautiful clean cafe, food fresh and is absolutely amazing! And the coffee is outstanding best coffee I’ve had! For someone who’s had coffee is multiple places, this cafe by far has the best coffee. Going to try more stuff from the menu soon and more drinks! Amazing cafe.

Best cafe in town .💙

Great coffee, affordable prices Nice and quick service Fair range of alcohol choices

good place and best coffee

Great service

I want to drink coffee and some drinks was nice and clean and very good atmosphere

You'll find not only amazing food but also top-notch service that goes above and beyond. And let's talk about their coffee—it's a league of its own, leaving Costa's in the dust.

Good service, food okay, no toilet

If you're looking for Halal traditional cafe food with great service this is your place! We got the set breakfast (Number 2) and a half pounder meal. The food was a good old classic style munch, nothing fancy but on point. The service was the best bit, the gentleman that took our order was very accommodating as we requested for the Halal option and for the food to be delivered at a specific time. It was timed well and was delivered fresh/hot which we really appreciated.

Good and friendly service. Food was as expected from a cafe. Nice and clean too. Can't complain.

Excellent food, I had the chefs special grilled chicken with rice , salad , pitta bread and tzatzici. (Can't spell that ) excellent value , I was stuffed after and such good flavour. Highly recommend

I've been going to this cafe almost every day for about 7 to 8 weeks as I've been on a big job around the corner. I have nothing bad to say about the place. Service is quick and orders are bang on to how the customer likes. Only once has there been a mistake with my food, I got sweet chilli instead of chilli and mayo in my chicken wrap - BOO HOO!! They take pride in their Chefs Special Chicken dishes and rightly so - It's really, really good. The pic is of The Chefs Special Chicken Jacket Potato with Chillies and Cheese. So, so good.... 👍9.6/10

Lovely spicy chicken wrap & cup of tea for £6.20. Very fast service! Hot tasty wrap, with plenty of chicken in it. Would recommend.

Had today Chef chicken special , (it's 3rd time already)...very very tasty and worth the money.

First time going here with my mate to get some food. Friendly staff, can have a good laugh and lovely environment to indulge in whatever you decide to get here. Would recommend for a decent English breakfast.

A wonderful cafe, we had breakfast and were served exactly what we wanted in under 10 minutes!

The food is excellent with a very wide and varied menu....highly recommended

Lovely customer service and delicious food at reasonable prices. You can see the owner cares about presentation as this place stands out in the area. We'll be back :)

lovely coffee shop, staff is very friendly and very considerate Food was absolutely fabulous definitely 5 star deserved Thank you

Great service and very friendly staff. We only had a quick breakfast roll and sandwich with a cup of tea each, but this was lovely. Bread and rolls were fresh and the bacon and egg were cooked as we asked.

We popped in for breakfast while we were in the area having our car serviced. There was a bit of a queue to get to the counter to order but the guy serving apologised and was really friendly. I had the traditional breakfast and my husband had the eggs royal, we both had a cappuccino. Both breakfasts were really nice and the service was great. Would definitely recommend if you are in the area, they also offer slush puppies, milkshakes, smoothies and many lunch options.

Best cafe in barking!! Maple cinnamon matcha is very nice. Omelette perfect, Veggie breakfast was also really good.

Our hotel didn’t provide the best breakfast options and at the prices they wanted was simply not going to happen. The hunt was on for finding a place to have breakfast and this places was only around the corner. The reviews pulled us in and they aren’t wrong this place is really friendly and welcoming. The food options was outstanding and they do sourdough bread what more could you ask for really. All in all great place to have your brunch and relax. Thank you to the staff.

I absolutely love this cafe! The owners are incredibly friendly, and I've been a loyal customer since they were next to Barking Station. The new location is fantastic – it's a peaceful spot to catch up or to sit and work. The service is outstanding, and they offer delicious Halal hot food, with the chicken Cajun panini being my favorite. It's a gem that deserves more recognition. 100% recommended!

Cute little Café that's also dog friendly. Had brunch with some friends a few weeks ago. The staff were very accommodating despite us arriving with a dog each and the food was great.

Lots of late teens hanging around outside made for a difficult atmosphere, food was fantastic when it came though. Very efficient friendly service

£5 for three filling omelette with chips and beans is a good price. Swift nice service and overall good place for good meal, for not so London's price. Definitely recommended to visit and try.

1st time thought I give it a try. Been to many cafes so I would know what to expect and look out for. Foods good here and service is excellent. Dined in to fully enjoy the fresh food cooked rather then take out. Alot of choices on the menu, will be coming back for sure thank you 🙂👍

Friendly staff, clean cafe, tasty, hot food, large eat in or takeaway menu, 1/4 pounder with cheese, & chunky chips £4.60, good value, thanks.