Best Cafes in Wanstead, Greater london (2025)

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

MUST Wine Bar Wanstead

125, MUST Wine Bar, High Street Wanstead, London E11 2RL, UK

4.8 (180 reviews)

P: 020 8989 1947

Private wine tasting was brilliant. Wade was amazing, very knowledgable and great customer service. It’s a very friendly and relaxing environment. The charcuterie and cheese board were really tasty. I will definitely be back here me and my friends loved it. Beautiful interior and great location, I highly recommend.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We popped into Must for 1 glass, then stayed for their wonderful Wanstead Fringe Wine Festival flight of sparkling wines & champagne. Fantastic service, Renato was very friendly and incredibly knowledgeable. The selection of bubbles included in the amazingly priced flight (£9:99 for 3 glasses) was wonderful. We'll definitely be back and have already recommended it to several friends.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I chose this venue for a surprise celebration attended by 26 guests. We had a joyous evening with all our family and friends. Your venue is simply beautiful, a great space to host our event. The wine tasting experience included 5 wines and a platter of mezze style nibbles (ham, cheese, nuts, hummus, grapes etc). You could tell the wine was of thee finest quality. I normally wake up in the morning, my head feeling a bit heavy after wine - but not on this occasion!!! The wine selection was incredible and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the choices given to us. Mike and Wade are the perfect hosts - really friendly and incredibly attentive. Must Wine have a great team, who are warm, helpful, graceful, polite and overall just good vibes! We look forward to visiting again soon.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Just the best place for a chilled evening with a beautiful wine menu, lovely staff and great food snacks and sharing plates. Also a brilliant place to pick up a good bottle of wine for takeaway. We love it here for our date nights!

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I was served by Simone - and it was worth missing several buses over! I discussed my wants with her, and with her expertise and incredible customer service, I finally found a red to my taste! She was so patient and personable, and very knowledgeable in her field. MUST has definitely gained a new customer! I look forward to revisiting!

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Live Music
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
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Parking Options:
  • Paid Parking Lot
  • Free Street Parking
  • Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Co-op Food - Wanstead - High Street - 108m away
  • Christchurch Green - 144m away
  • OTTO Restaurant Bar - 33m away
  • La Bakerie - 31m away
  • Filika Restaurant Wanstead - 93m away
Fika SPECIALTYCOFFEE

5 High St., London E11 1QF, UK

4.8 (113 reviews)

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Staff are extremely friendly and helpful. The cafe is well decorated and very comfortable. Clean, bright, with outside seating in their cozy enclosed back courtyard. Food here is extremely yummy and very, very reasonably priced - (considering their high level of quality). The menu is small and perfect. Everything is made fresh and extremely well. I love visiting cafes that serve a selection of smaller savoury items as well as larger bigger dishes, so there is always a choice, depending on how hungry you are... (Instead of just loads of sweet cakes) My favourite savoury item is an egg and crispy bacon bap, which always arrives beautifully displayed on gorgeous plates and served with little extras such as crispy onions, a little salad with dressing, yummy 😋 I always have to ask for my coffee to be made in a certain way...(As you know, by all my other reviews, I am very fussy about getting a well made coffee) and they always seem very happy to oblige. My coffee is always extremely good, beautifully strong and smooth. I do wish they would take their orders on paper when serving at the tables. Writing down requests would certainly save on little mistakes and confusion. But apart from that...the place is gorgeous. Highly recommended ✨ I will edit this and write more soon... with photos....as there are so many lovely positives to this place.

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Great place to have a breakfast, lunch or just a Fika (coffee and something sweet). Dog friendly.

Anonymous - 11 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I had an oat late and egg avocado toast. The coffee was delicious I have not drunk such a good coffee for a long time. Perfection. Avocado was nutty and creamy and eggs were fresh and very tasty. Highly recommended!

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Firstly, the staff are absolutely lovely! The service on coffees was super quick, and the coffee itself was great. Alternative milks (we had oat flat whites) available, and there are vegan / vegetarian options available too. Food was delicious, and crafted beautifully. We’ll definitely be coming back here!

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Cozy local cafe with a great selection of drinks, pastries and food. The espresso tastes good, which is a sign of a quality cafe, and I haven’t gone wrong with any of their milk drinks. As for food, their Italian Sandwich and Popular Bap are my favourites. Highly recommend for anyone in the area 👍

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Children
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • The Tiffin Tin (Wanstead) - 12m away
  • Snaresbrook Crown Court - 291m away
  • Toby Carvery Snaresbrook - 174m away
  • GAIL's Bakery Wanstead - 458m away
  • Sun Goddess Tanning & Beauty - 33m away
Wanstead Tea Hut

Wanstead Park Ave, London E12 5HA, UK

4.6 (378 reviews)
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Wonderful shop with everything you need in a sunny day. Ice-cream, coffee, tea, cake, ice-coffee...many more. Though it says closing at 6pm, today we found it open till 7pm! Beautiful place next to the pond and woodland.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Hot beverages and snacks in a country park. Perfect for a stop off while walking the hound.

Anonymous - 2 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

My recommendation of a great mid-walk pairing: Mocha Coffee & Lemon Drizzle cake. The moist sharpness cuts nicely through the warm decadent creaminess. 5 Stars.

Anonymous - 9 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We loved our jacket potatoes. Pricing is relatively cheap. There's a separate counter at the back that helps ease waiting times. For food orders to be prepared, you're asked your name. When your order is ready, you're called using a loudspeaker system.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Great little spot, well stocked with a good variety 👍wonderful

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Dog Friendly
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Wanstead Park - 344m away
  • Chalet Wood - 285m away
  • The Grotto - 439m away
  • Aldersbrook Riding School - 357m away
  • Wanstead Park, Bluebells - 272m away
The Bungalow Cafe of Wanstead

49 Spratt Hall Rd, London E11 2RQ, UK

4.5 (265 reviews)
 Price Level:

P: 020 8989 5620

What a great breakfast place! We live very closely and had to try this hidden gem and weren’t disappointed. Huge portions and freshly made food. And the atmosphere felt so cozy and like home. We will defo be coming back!

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely experience, very friendly and the food is 10/10 can’t fault it. Can’t wait till I’m back in town so I can go back

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I have been there during a short trip in London. Breakfast was very good, I really enjoyed my time there. Food quality is good and prices are cheaper than the ones in London. I strongly suggest trying to eat there for a cool british breakfast experience.

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I visited this place 1st time and I was really positively surprised. The portion of food was huge and home made and delicious. Service very friendly. Definitely will come there again.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

What an awesome cafe Such big meals so cheap and so fast. The gals were so lovely and helpful. Quick walk from the train station I will be back for sure ❤️ I got 2 poached eggs 2 pieces of thick toast and bacon, and a latte for £9

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Goddard Veterinary Group, Wanstead Veterinary Hospital - 353m away
  • Christchurch Green - 303m away
  • Snaresbrook Crown Court - 495m away
  • GAIL's Bakery Wanstead - 356m away
  • Christ Church Wanstead - 217m away
La Bakerie

119a High St., London E11 2RL, UK

4.4 (270 reviews)
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P: 020 8530 1129

Lovely cafe at High Street. Available indoor seats and few tables outdoor. Lots of cakes and bakeries to try. The staffs were very polite too.

Anonymous - a week ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We used La Bakerie to cater our daughter's christening and the team were so helpful in terms of choosing the food and logistics. Fatima made a couple of amazing salads (she has LOTS of options available) and everyone commented on how tasty the chocolate cake was. We will definitely be using them again the next time we need catering!

Anonymous - 2 years ago

Rating: 4 / 5

High quality bakery shop with a wide selection of baked items and hot drinks. Nice ambience and pretty spacious. The baked good were of a very high quality and so was the tea and the hot chocolate. The flat white was very good, but I found the beans a bit flat (but this is on a spectrum of them being very good). Overall, would recommend but it’s pricey; for example, £7 for a quiche and I suggest it should have a side salad or some garnish.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

La Bakery is my go-to spot, and my husband always finds something he loves. The cakes are my absolute favorite, and I'm quite picky about sweets. The variety and flavors they offer never disappoint. The quality is consistently excellent, making every visit a delightful experience. It has become a sweet tradition for us, and I highly recommend it to anyone with a sweet tooth.

Anonymous - in the last week

Rating: 5 / 5

La Bakerie is our favourite place in Wanstead! Fantastic cakes, pastries, coffee and food. The staff are always so friendly, welcoming and professional. A special mention to Mariann, Meghan, Ruby and Fatima...but they are all great. A must visit, you will not be disappointed!

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Co-op Food - Wanstead - High Street - 79m away
  • Christchurch Green - 121m away
  • Petty Son and Prestwich - 25m away
  • GAIL's Bakery Wanstead - 225m away
  • Wanstead Library - 189m away
The Barrel Boulangerie, Wanstead

151 High St., London E11 2RL, UK

4.2 (192 reviews)

P: 020 8637 3214

I asked for the egg white to be cooked so there was no slimy white, I’m glad that this request was met in my eggs florentine order. I was expecting more flavour in the hollandaise sauce but I was still pleased with the dish as a whole. They were generous with the amount of sauce. I got apple and orange juice but could mainly taste carrots, I mixed it with my friend’s fresh juice which included orange. This did the trick and balanced out the juice and I was satisfied. I’ve been to fancier places which have had bad french toast, this did not disappoint. I was glad I ordered the french toast which satisfied my sweet craving, generous amount of maple syrup and tasty fruit balanced the toast. As it wasn’t busy, the chef said she could make me these breakfast items at 5pm. She was lovely and friendly. The place is child friendly with a small corner for children to play in, with toys and even a chalk board. I have been past the place many times, and was surprised to see it was bigger inside than I thought as it goes further down with more seating. The back area was slightly cold.

Anonymous - 7 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

I visited this place for the first time the other day. It is a nice place to have a bit of lunch with nice decor and atmosphere. I had the mozzarella salad which was a bit bland. I will visit again and have something different as there is a wide range of choices.

Anonymous - 3 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Greeted with a smile. The place was buzzing. Menu is good and the freshness of the food was something special. Service was on point. Food I took a few pics which I don't do normally. Would I come back hell yes. Great place and looking forward to trying more of the menu ps. Try the pastries before you leave.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

All time favourite breakfast ! EGG ROYAL Is made to perfection Hollandaise sauce is so delicious the egg is gowy and cooked in professionalism The boulangerie has many other varieties that i had previously I don't think i took pictures but i had their salads they are very unique and taste different from the usual options. They have Quiche vegetarian and meat They have cakes and sweets with lots of options Orange juice is freshly squeezed and always sweet not sugar added Variety of paninis available Lovely atmosphere Staff are helpful and very friendly I'll add more photos in future if I find them in my camera

Anonymous - 5 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Strange reviews - one extreme to another but on my personal visit I found all the staff extremely friendly, food was delicious and well presented. We were even offered tiny taster pizza ( It was yummy, we will certainly try that next time, great idea) customers on nearby tables also liked the little tasters and were impressed as it got us all talking about it. I just have to add that the floor tiling and bathroom sink is impressive too 😄 Thanks guys well done. Looking forward to visiting again.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restroom
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Marks and Spencer - 28m away
  • Filika Restaurant Wanstead - 31m away
  • GAIL's Bakery Wanstead - 317m away
  • Majestic Wine - 30m away
  • Co-op Food - Wanstead - High Street - 169m away
JOICE WANSTEAD

141 High St., London E11 2RL, UK

4.4 (56 reviews)

P: 020 3337 7242

Lovely place, excellent service. We went for lunch at around 2.30pm on a Saturday and it was relatively busy - service was quick and attentive. One of our party is a coeliac and the staff were really good at informing what she could and couldn’t have. The quality of the meals was delicious and the smoothies were great too. Would definitely come here again.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I visit this place regularly and it always hit the spot. The consistency with the coffee and pastries always impress me. The servers and waitresses are so friendly and accommodating. The menu has a good selection and the breakfast/bunch is very tasty :)

Anonymous - 3 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

What a delightful place. I was introduced by a business associate at the end of last year as a meeting location and I was so impressed by the warmth of service and quality of the coffee and food. I returned with family just before Christmas and despite how busy it was, service was again superb. My most recent visit likewise - I could not have been made to feel more welcome. Despite the amount of options in the vicinity, when I visit the area this has become my go to place - Wanstead is lucky to have it. How refreshing to find quality food, coffee, great dietary options and warm and welcoming staff - keep up the great work Guys - will be back soon. Best Danny

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Had the fish tacos and two cappuccinos. The tacos are my favourite go to order and the cappuccinos were great as well! ❤️

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cocktails
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Parking Options:
  • Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Filika Restaurant Wanstead - 51m away
  • Christchurch Green - 150m away
  • Marks and Spencer - 50m away
  • Co-op Food - Wanstead - High Street - 141m away
  • GAIL's Bakery Wanstead - 289m away
Bull at Wanstead

129 High St., London E11 2RL, UK

4.2 (410 reviews)
 Price Level:

P: 020 8530 2998

We went for Sunday lunch and the pub was quite cold when we arrived at 1.00p.m. We were disappointed that despite advertising it on their website menu and on their typed menus we were told when we went to order that they weren't doing the 2 and 3 course special offers. Ordering is done at the bar and yet 10% service charge was put on the bill. The roast dinner was a good portion and good, although the pork belly was very fatty.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Fantastic. We had a party in the upstairs room - perfect. The staff couldn’t have been more helpful: nothing was too much trouble. The buffet food was delicious and there was plenty to go round. Can’t recommend this place enough. Special thanks to Tim and G for looking after us so brilliantly

Anonymous - 4 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I haven't had any food here so I can't comment. However the drink and atmosphere where fantastic! Our bartender Cairenn was really lovely too! Next time I am in London I'll be sure to come here!

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Live Music
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Watching Sports
  • Cocktails
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Co-op Food - Wanstead - High Street - 129m away
  • Christchurch Green - 159m away
  • Filika Restaurant Wanstead - 81m away
  • Marks and Spencer - 65m away
  • OTTO Restaurant Bar - 41m away
Wanstead Coffee Shop & Mediterranean Grill

7 Clock House Parade, London E11 2AG, UK

4.4 (225 reviews)
 Price Level:

P: 020 8989 1777

Tasty fresh Mediterranean dishes, with great customer service from Ina who has good attention to details. Generous portions and excellent fresh produce nicely presented. Great value for money.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Thank you Elvis for a great experience. Nice young man serving me and huge portion size! Incredible value for money. I live in Wanstead and I will be coming here very often.

Anonymous - 2 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

This is the place to be if you looking for good quality grilled food! Also the breakfast is amazing! Special thanks to Ina ! Ina doing the best service, we‘ll come back minimum once a month❤️

Anonymous - 9 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I tried the egg Benedict - Salmon and I was really satisfied. Service from Fjorida was excellent, she was kind and smiley. The atmosphere was cozy and relaxed. If you are searching was delicious food, good service and relaxing atmosphere I highly recommend this place. Plus they have vegetarian options 👌

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Great food and good ingredients. Looking forward to another visit soon. The Sea Bream and Chargrilled Vegetables were fantastic.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cocktails
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Co-op Food - Wanstead - High Street - 24m away
  • The Ginger Pig - 27m away
  • GAIL's Bakery Wanstead - 126m away
  • Oxfam Bookshop Wanstead - 35m away
  • Christchurch Green - 117m away
Costa Coffee

Unit 2, Clock House Parade, High St., London E11 2AG, UK

4.1 (318 reviews)
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P: 0333 003 5883

The two Ladies working today at 4pm gave us amazing Customer service and so happy! Thank you so much! Xxx

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Best place for refreshments or short meetings. I really enjoy their summer drink specially Lemonade and mint drink is really yummy. Cafe look really clean and tidy. Also service was really good. Highly recommended friends and family

Anonymous - 7 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Extremely friendly staff, asked what type of milk and either hot or cold milk. Lots of space with lots of seating.

Anonymous - 11 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Not my first choice in coffee shop but my reason for 5 stars is mostly the service. Friendly staff on this morning and it was nice to see the staff looking happy and smiling. My toastie was good but they always are just prefer my coffee from other brands but that’s personal choice, although probably the best I’ve had from a shop since the beans have been roasted different.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Co-op Food - Wanstead - High Street - 52m away
  • The Ginger Pig - 13m away
  • GAIL's Bakery Wanstead - 98m away
  • Tesco Express - 78m away
  • Oxfam Bookshop Wanstead - 14m away

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