Gardener's Cottage Cafe

We wife asked for and bought 2 skinny Cappuccinos. She carried the drinks to the table. We started to drink them and it was like drinking hot milk. Very pleasant place to sit.

This restaurant is the perfect spot for enjoying an oat cappuccino and a slice of vegan cake. The charming walled garden and beautiful surroundings make it hard to believe you're in East London. The staff is friendly and welcoming.

I am from London and appreciate the London vibe. Unfortunately, the people at this venue were quite rude and lacked manners and intelligence. Despite this, the venue itself is lovely and peaceful, especially in the sunshine. It has the potential to be a hidden gem. I recommend giving it a try, perhaps you'll have better luck visiting when the unpleasant old lady with glasses is not working. Speisekarte ansehen

This little cafe really is a hidden gem in the middle of Ilford. Tucked away within the courtyard at Valentines Park, it's very cute. Friendly staff and nice atmosphere. Treated my mum to lunch and we both really enjoyed our food, lovely cake too! I often stop in for a hot chocolate or an ice cream while walking around the park and will certainly visit for lunch again. The prices are good value too.

A wonderful oasis to stop by of you are in the area, we go there regularly, but the only thing stopping a five star review is the coffee. As has been mentioned by a few previous reviewers it really needs attention. The blend is not great (or not well extracted), and the milk is heated to much. If they could improve this, I would be there every day. Perhaps Waynes Coffee down the road could give some tips ?

I discovered this charming cafe near Gants Hill and enjoyed a delightful afternoon meal! I had a delicious homemade vegan chilli jacket potato along with a wide selection of toasties and paninis. The coffee was nice and the milky hot chocolate was great, not watery like some cafes. The outside seating area was beautiful and relaxing in the sunshine, with umbrellas available for those who prefer shade. I will definitely be returning. The staff was very friendly. Speisekarte ansehen

We visit Gardeners Cottage at least weekly through the summer and winter. We are always assured of a very friendly welcome by the owner and his staff. It is always spotless and the surrounding gardens perfectly kept. Our dog Charlie is not only welcomed, but also given dog treats there. Although a limited menu, it is always nicely displayed on the plate and well cooked. So nice to have also have good crockery and a teapot. This cafe is a wonderful part of our life and I couldn’t recommend it highly enough.

The service here is always painfully slow. Nothing to do with Covid and queuing etc, they're just slow to process each order. Which I've never complained about because I do like coming to this beautiful place, but there really is no excuse for such awful coffee. My large cappuccino was more watery than the ornamental lake outside the cafe garden. I don't know if they skimped on the ground coffee or just reused the grounds from the previous brew but either way, this was worse than the coffee at the local beigel shop, which is a real achievement.

When walking in the park this is a nice place to go and have lunch or a snack. It’s nice to go there in the summer when you can sit outside, which you can also do in the winter months if it’s dry and not too cold. When I have eaten there I have had either their jacket potatoes with cheese or beans or a toasted ham and cheese sandwich and or one of their cakes (they do really good carrot cake). Drinks wise I have had either soft drinks when it’s warm or peppermint tea in the cooler months. The place is very clean and welcoming – there’s not too much space to sit indoors during the winter months, but it is good if you can get a seat. My last visit was in November after going walking in the par... Speisekarte ansehen