Best Cafes in Romford, Greater london (2025)

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Top-Rated Cafes & Coffee Shops in Romford, Greater london

Mali's Cafe (previously Garden Cafe)

63 Masefield Cres, Romford RM3 7PB, UK

4.8 (46 reviews)

P: 01708 374878

Lived quite close to this cafe so would call it my local. But that's not why I'm going to rave about it.Food excellent. West end food at east end prices. Then the staff euro girls first class and the boss is an absolute gentleman. Credit where credit is due.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Amazing little cafe. Great food. Great service. Excellent value for money. You'll want to come back over and over.

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

The staff were so friendly and welcoming. The cafe is kept to a high clean standard. Moreover, the service was quick without any issues and the food was certainly amazing along with reasonable prices. Highly recommended 👌

Anonymous - 2 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Mali’s truly impressed me with its exceptional food and outstanding service. The menu offers delicious, well-prepared dishes that leave you wanting more. The staff are polite, professional, and always eager to ensure you have a great experience. It’s a lovely spot to relax and enjoy a fantastic meal. Highly recommend stopping by!

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Absolutely delicious marmalade toast and cappuccino! Very nice staff and comfortable atmosphere.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Crescent Pharmacy - 10m away
  • KFC Romford - Straight Road - 235m away
  • Kervan Saray - 26m away
  • Hot and Tasty ®️ - 26m away
  • Costcutter - 170m away
Angel Cafe

145 London Rd, Romford RM7 9QH, UK

4.8 (54 reviews)

P: 01708 606333

Since our old cafe closed down, this has become our new local. What an amazing place! Great food, great customer service, great value for money. Definitely recommend

Anonymous - in the last week

Rating: 5 / 5

I used to use a different cafe on London Road even though Angel Cafe is next door to me but I stopped going to the other cafe because I was just fed up from the miserable staff and the owner not even acknowledging or talking with customers. I have thoroughly enjoyed my recent visits to the Angel Cafe though I was sceptical about trying something such as Egg Florentine in such a cafe. All I can say is go to the Angel Cafe and have the Egg Florentine with a Cappuccino and you will not be disappointed. I was amazed at how good it was. It is also nice to have friendly staff who actually speak with you and good service.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I had an amazing experience today. The chef and workers was incredibly friendly, making me feel welcome from the moment I walked in. Everything was absolutely delicious and clearly made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Highly recommend to anyone looking for great coffee, tasty food, and a wonderful atmosphere!

Anonymous - 8 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

This is a small caf on a busy road. The staff is super friendly. I went here with a friend for breakfast on a Saturday. We went around 11 am and there was no one else there, but shortly after we sat down and ordered, 4 other groups came in. It was still a pleasant and quiet atmosphere. The servings are huge! And not too expensive. And everything was delicious. And it came out of the kitchen quite quickly. I'd definitely eat here again and could easily see this becoming a "go-to" place for weekend breakfasts. Bonus: they have outdoor! The interior is Elvis-themed which is fun.

Anonymous - 8 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Best Bacon Bap!!! Good size mug of great Coffee too. Very clean cafe nicely decorated with retro Elvis vibes wall deco. Friendly atmosphere and nice staff. Definitely recommended for good clean food well cooked. Another friendly welcome we enjoyed Cold drinks with Cheese Omelettes Fresh salad and lovely chips.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Children
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Advance Vauxhall Romford - 76m away
  • Chariots Of Romford - 150m away
  • Willows Care Home - 367m away
  • Kwik Fit - Romford - 148m away
  • Coral Romford Greyhound Stadium - 391m away
Toastea Cafe

161 Whitchurch Rd, Romford RM3 9AA, UK

5.0 (48 reviews)

P: 07733 298493

Absolutely loved the Eggs Benedict, poached to perfection :) this cafe has such a warm, family vibe, and the hospitality was so welcoming, it really felt like they cared. Thank you for a great meal definitely will be back

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

My first time in the area so I popped in for some lunch. I found the cafe to be so cosy and homely. My food was delicious and I felt extra care when ordering due to my allergies. The young chef who took my order was very friendly and attentive! This place is a gem in the area - serving your classic cafe foods and more! Definitely worth coming

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

First time visit with some cycling friends, they happily packed down outdoor table and chairs to make room for 🚲🚲🚲 out front. Service was excellent, and food and drinks warm and plentiful. Shared the mushroom omelette, which came with chips & salad between 3 of us! Will revisit.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Very cute looking breakfast cafe serving delicious fry ups that you can create yourself from menu, and they have a lovely matcha latte 👍 family friendly, will be returning for sure. Also love the Christmas decorations 🎄

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Went for some brunch and it was so nice and cozy. Staff was very nice and had great service. Have a sweet tooth so went for some pancakes and the apple pie cheesecake which were both heavenly ♥️ Definitely a must try if driving down Romford!

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
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Parking Options:
  • Free Parking Lot
  • Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Knights Tandoori - 36m away
  • Hillside Nursing Home - 273m away
  • Drapers' Brookside Infant School - 430m away
  • MyPlace Youth & Community Centre - 470m away
  • Niffy Afro Caribbean Hair & Beauty Salon - 212m away
4 coffee

Moray Way, Collier Row, Romford RM1 4YD, UK

4.8 (73 reviews)

P: Not available

Clean coffee shop with a personal touch.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Very clean. New coffee lounge. Lovely atmosphere and well furnished. Staff/owner very friendly. A great place to have coffee with friends/family. Very reasonable prices and serve great coffee too. Order at counter and table service if staying in. Noticed they also offer milkshakes even though it wasn't on menu so if not seeing on menu don't be afraid to ask. Vanilla iced coffee is my new favourite. Will be my go to place to hang out locally. 2023 visits - still the same. Prices are still far more reasonable in comparison to the chain stores.

Anonymous - 7 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

This place has become my favourite place to get coffee. Great service and the coffee is always excellent. Far better than any of the chains and you also support a small independent business. I would recommend to anyone. 5/5

Anonymous - 3 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Great coffee from a great host. I came here the other day (working in the area). The gentleman that served was very polite and they stay open later than a regular coffee shop (very handy when working late, or even if your local and just want a good evening coffee). There is also a lounge at the back so it’s also a really nice place to hang out and catch up with mates or so. If you’re local to here then do check it out!

Anonymous - in the last week

Rating: 5 / 5

Hi, This is my local coffee shop. I visit very often and usually purchase a medium cappuccino and a hot chocolate for my partner along with lemon cake and chocolate fudge. It tastes great. Overall customer service is fantastic and as a frequent visitor I enjoy the ambience, lighting and overall mood of the cafe. Live football is available. The owner is very hospitable and takes care of you. The shop has wheelchair access and the doorway easily fits a double pushchair as well. Very economical prices and generally well presented throughout. There is free parking outside which is on a first come first basis. Kid friendly. Regards

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
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Parking Options:
  • Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Co-op Food - Romford - Moray Way - 24m away
  • Alan's Fish Bar - 15m away
  • Tweed Way Hall Community Association - 146m away
  • Aspen Tree - 212m away
  • Collier Row Mosque - 374m away
Natural Bean Speciality Coffee (Gidea Park Romford)

162 Heath Park Rd, Gidea Park, Romford RM2 5XL, UK

4.9 (123 reviews)

P: Not available

I'm not a coffee man but my wife is and they have been in love with this place for the 3 years since we've moved here! Great coffee, lovely owner called Don who always welcomes you in. I don't drink much coffee but they make good hot chocolates and great cold lattes for the summer - I recommend their cold caramel latte! You can order your drinks on the Embargo app as well so it's ready for when you arrive, and I think delivery too but I haven't done that yet.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Really excellent and delicious coffee with a chilled vibe. The Barista is super friendly and knowledgeable about coffee! There’s also high speed broadband if you’re into that kind of thing. Top marks!

Anonymous - 3 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Natural bean do the best coffee around so I decided to do a coffee course there. Held by Don, it was amazing!!!!!! Not only did we learn so much but we had such an enjoyable evening. Would highly recommend the coffee / the course / the staff and this local shop :)

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Best coffee in the area, this is my fam favourite place to come and relax over a good cup of coffee. Friendly to everyone and always good.

Anonymous - 4 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Cosey little family run place. Whenever I go in there the staff are so friendly and chatty! Aswell the food and coffee is the best I've had, I try to make it a thing of going there once every week as it's my favourite shop!

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restroom
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Tesco Express - 26m away
  • The Drill - 53m away
  • Squirrels Heath Infant School - 192m away
  • Lighthouse Fish & Chips - 29m away
  • Moreland House - 176m away
Black Sheep Coffee

Unit GL6A, Liberty Shopping Centre, Romford RM1 3RL, UK

4.5 (218 reviews)
 Price Level:

P: 020 3988 6994

Large choice of drinks on the menu and serving is efficient. Lots of seating available. The Norwegian waffles are really delicious, especially the Biscoff one!

Anonymous - 2 weeks ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Wonderful place with great atmosphere, upstairs is very spacious and popular for remote workers, power sockets with USB pprts available. Also upstairs is some comfortable sofa-like seating. This place easily beats all the other coffee places in the area. Feels like you are in Shoreditch, not Romford. Only downside is that it's only accessible from inside the shopping center and closes at 19:00; it would probably remain busy all night if it was in the high street.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I've been to the Romford branch a few times. They open early, so it is a good place to go before catching the train. Generally relaxed place in the morning but can become busy later on. Strong coffee and friendly staff.

Anonymous - 8 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Located in the ground floor of Liberty Shopping mall, Romford. This place is definitely worth the visit for those looking for an alternate Barista who have a great selection of coffee and snacks and a lively set of people who serve you. Shout out to Mr Adil who’s helpful and friendly. Ordered a Norwegian Classic Waffle and Chai Latte, simply Delicious! A must try location for those who haven’t been impressed by the existing Baristas monopolizing the market !

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Live Music
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • The Liberty Shopping Centre - 30m away
  • Post Office - 15m away
  • Romford Market - 180m away
  • The Mercury Shopping Centre - 247m away
  • Sapphire Ice & Leisure - 163m away
Café Shot

78 Brentwood Rd, Hornchurch, Romford RM1 2EL, UK

4.7 (137 reviews)
 Price Level:

P: 01708 513238

I absolutely love this cafe! The service is incredibly friendly, and the staff always greet you with a smile. The food is delicious, with a wide variety of options to choose from.

Anonymous - 9 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We love this coffee shop, we come here most mornings in the week for our coffee and have had food on different occasions. The owner is lovely and the other staff are great! Definitely recommend for a good coffee!

Anonymous - 9 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I am a local hairdresser , and myself and my friend a beauty therapist have coffee and food from Cafe shot virtually everyday, the guys running the place are amazing…They know our orders of by heart and know exactly how we like things! , the customer care is 10/10! P.S the white chocolate cookies are the best cookies ever , especially when they’re fresh from the oven ! Keep up the great work guys ! Jon

Anonymous - 9 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

As ward councillor, it is a delight to visit Cafe Shot. I feel confident of a warm welcome whenever I visit. I don’t hesitate to recommend it. The food is freshly prepared, healthy and cooked with love. The coffee is my particular pick me up. Claire and Yos, the proprietors, provide a valuable community service; customers are more than customers, they are friends.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Cafe Shot is a great spot for a delicious bagel. Their salt beef bagel is a flavorful and satisfying choice, with tender meat and a chewy bun. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, making it a pleasant place to enjoy a meal.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restroom
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Romford Tools Ltd - 126m away
  • Victoria Road Post Office - 439m away
  • Royal Nails And Beauty - 54m away
  • Hylands Primary School - 438m away
  • Romford Auto Services - 134m away
Gingham Kitchen

5, Stewards Walk, Romford RM1 3RJ, UK

4.5 (326 reviews)
 Price Level:

P: 01708 748375

A brilliant place to eat. Linda is a fantastic waitress. She knows all her customers and greets them all warmly. She never stops working. Linda is always smiling

Anonymous - 2 years ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Big portions and good food. We had the Brunch and scrambled eggs on toast and both were good. We also tried the Italian style pancakes which were soso good!

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

This was such a lovely café, from the moment we sat down to when we left, the staff made us feel welcome,and was very attentive. We both had the full English it cost us £10:95 but it was worth every penny. It was a lovely atmosphere and although very busy in there we didn't have to wait long for our food. It was also very clean. We will definitely be back for another visit.

Anonymous - 3 years ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Food was nice and although the staff at the back were having a personal row, Linda who served us was really friendly and nothing was too much. I visited twice that week and on the second time, she was so kind to my mum who couldn't eat all her food so she packed it up for her to takeaway. Really lovely coffee. Pie wasn't so nice as it was a bit soggy and not fresh but the Cajun chicken was delicious.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • The Liberty Shopping Centre - 139m away
  • Marks and Spencer - 41m away
  • Vue Cinema Romford - 305m away
  • The Brewery - 224m away
  • Sapphire Ice & Leisure - 203m away
Jackson's Cafe

47 High St, Romford RM1 1JL, UK

4.7 (73 reviews)
 Price Level:

P: 01708 723636

Bacon sandwich and tea was amazing and Lisa sausages sandwich and apple juice was very good helan was very helpful and Charlotte happy

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Not just a cafe, but a lovely experience. We came here because of the other nice reviews as we were staying near by. It's a good cafe run, by smashing people with the aim to help others, mainly with learning difficulties. It's not expensive and it's definitely worth a go. We were made most welcome and to be honest it was a really nice uplifting experience. See by the photo, everyone smiling and waving. Good luck to them all.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

A great little cafe with in house made cakes and some staff with special needs serving you so they can gain both experience and confidence which is fantastic to see.

Anonymous - 8 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Amazing place with a great selection of freshly prepared breakfast and lunch options. Jacksons Cafe also have a workforce that strongly support equal opportunities for young adults with special needs.

Anonymous - 9 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Jacksons is a great place and are amazing at what they do. Providing experience for those who need extra attention is wholesome to see. The staff are very polite and deliver an excellent service. The venue is clean with the food and drink held at a high standard. Always a pleasure to visit.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Laser Quest & VR Centre Romford - 36m away
  • The Brewery - 200m away
  • Vue Cinema Romford - 268m away
  • TK Maxx - 133m away
  • Kidspace Romford - 264m away
Olive Tree Cafe

265 Chase Cross Rd, Collier Row, Romford RM5 3XS, UK

4.5 (254 reviews)
 Price Level:

P: 01708 745300

Brilliant place !!!! Outstanding service, very professional , friendly, welcoming . Food 10/10 massive portions , good quality, good presentation . Place itself very clean. Highly recommended for Family meal :) It's definitely our favourite local cafe. Will be back soon.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Amazing food, the English bird with the big lips is really funny and flirty, the things she did with my sausage before it ended up on my plate meant it tasted different to normal but still nice and juicy, top cafe, lovely staff especially ole trout pout.

Anonymous - in the last week

Rating: 4 / 5

Proper cafe food, hearty and filling. Always friendly, will be a regular customer soon!

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Great food comes up piping hot friendly staff good value

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Best place for a bacon roll! Love our takeaway baguettes at the weekends.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
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Parking Options:
  • Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Ashbrook Nursing home - 132m away
  • Bower Park Academy - 243m away
  • Havering Court Care Home - Bupa - 360m away
  • Havering Gymnastics Club - 271m away
  • Havering Adult College - 252m away

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