Aldgate to Shoreditch may have a plethora of coffee shops, not many of them stay open pass 6pm. Grounded is certainly a welcomed addition! I feel like it just popped out of nowhere. The interior design is really warm with a lot of vintage colours. It sort of reminds me of Bill's. The espresso drinks are solid and comparable to Exmouth, I think the flat white & latte may be less milky. The two stores are owned by the same people. The pain au chocolat is definitely superior - crispy and not too sweet, just how I like them (different oven?). The blended fruit and vegetable drinks are already a hit among other customers. Ive had one dinner entree here, which was fine but prob does not justify the 8.50 price tag. Their breakfast menu is very reasonably priced including items like egg or spicy avacodo on toast. I'll definitely be a regular and try out some of the other baked goods! They also have iced latte and ice coffee for the summer. Wifi is available. read more

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Wow! The food was beautiful and delicious. The staff was so friendly. Milena is the best!

Great food, ambiance, and service! Did not try their coffees or dessert but my main dish and breakfast side were as I'd hoped!

Absolutely love this gem of a place near Aldgate East. Popped in with the missus and little one (6 months old) for breakfast at 9am, and they were very accommodating to let us put the buggy in. It wasn't very busy then so we were thankful for it. The food was excellent. I had the smoked salmon with poached eggs and my wife had the omelette. Both were delicious and were good sized portions. The coffee is from Exmouth roasters, just down the road, and quite tasty. The hot chocolate was done very well also. Would I come back again? Most likely so, yes! read more

Grounded Coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - London, XGL

Second day here for breakfast because the staff are friendly and the guy taking the orders is funny! Food is delicious and the coffee is awesome. read more

Grounded Coffee - Coffee art - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - London, XGL

I always walk by here and there's a LONG line. Today however by chance there was only a few people so we ran over to grab a table. Amazing service, super quick and friendly and the food is great. Definitely recommend for a breakfast. read more

Fancy a good cup of coffee and a chilled atmosphere for your morning breakfast, you can find it here. Friendly staff, tasty food and creamy coffee. Had an omelette with mushrooms and cheese and my company enjoyed buttermilk pancakes. Very generous portions will leave you full to get on with your day. Would come back here again for a quick sweet fix. read more

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Wow, just wow! My in-laws, husband, and I just finished having our 6th meal at this fantastic little coffeeshop that was near our Airbnb. We first discovered it while walking to the train one morning, on our way to a different restaurant for breakfast. We decided instead to stay here since it looked so cosy. We tried various items on their breakfast menu including omelettes, muesli, and pancakes; all were fantastic. Based on our experiences at breakfast, we decided to stop in for Grounded at night for a burger after a long day of sightseeing. As with breakfast, the food, and especially the coffee was tops. Right now, on our way out of town, we decided to stop in for a last minute snack, simply awesome. I really can't say enough good things about this place; the staff is friendly and attentive and the food is fresh. If you go you must try the pastries, burgers, and this really amazing thing they call a tumeric latte (pictures below)! Also, keep an eye out for the friendly manager/owner (?) he goes by Smile. He really takes the place to another level. He recognized us from previous visits and decided to share a coffee with us. Wow! read more

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Cute place indeed! I had a salmon quiche and apple salad + coffee & a pasteis for dessert. My salad was crisp and plentiful as a "side" to my quiche. The quiche was salty and filled with bell peppers which is just how I like it. The pasteis was warmed up for me but it was so hot, it became a bit difficult to eat. read more

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A wonderful local coffee joint with amazing food, vibes and service! In the area for the weekend we were looking for a nice place to have breakfast and to work on our laptop for a while. So we needed a cosy atmosphere where we won't be asked to leave if we monopolize the table too much long. Grounded is definitely the place for that! Large comfortable booth, with wooded table and cute little cushions. So pretty and comfy. We tried the muesli with fruits, tea and coffee and some smoothies. It was all tasty and fresh. Really delicious. We stayed for a couple of our and really enjoyed it. The music is great. The service is perfect and the price is okay. I really recommend it for your brunch, lunch and as a great place to work ! read more

Friendly staff, tasty hot food, and a large selection of pastries and other easy to take away foods. I would definitely recommend for a quick coffee or a more extended breakfast/brunch. Will be going back soon! read more

This is a nice little spot with excellent coffee. Here's a quick fact: "long-black" = an americano. Another fact: they're really delicious. The one I had here was smooth and mild, almost creamy. I also appreciated the little vase of water they bring out with your coffee. Have a seat at the comfy, well-pillowed bench and enjoy the people-watching! read more

Grounded Coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - London, XGL

Stopped here a Sunday brunch on a walk into the city. The decor fit for what you would expect in a gentrifying area, no shortage of reclaimed wood and stark walls. Service staff was friendly and helpful and it was easy to get a place. Eggs in sourdough were okay; the chili in the avocado mash had a nice kick to it. Overall a nice relaxing brunch place and coffee shop, though nothing really great or poor about it (hence a 3!). Would stop again if in the area, but not a place I would make special plans to go to. read more

If I could crash at my friend's place up the street every night I might just find myself coming back here every morning for a proper breakfast. The flat white is creamy and delicious and the food is fresh and enticingly presented. The seating is also really comfy especially when you come during non-peak times. Sitting in a booth, sipping coffee, and enjoying the quietude and the complimentary jug of water they bring to you could be the best leisurely activity for a rainy day. There are your conventional meaty breakfast options, dishes with salmon, and delicious-looking fresh pastries on the counter. I'd recommend here for a low-key breakfast or lunch with a good ambiance and reasonable prices. read more

As we were looking at the menu posted in the window, a staff member came out to answer any questions. We didn't know what the halloumi was on the veg burger but decided to go in anyways. The server was very generous and served us a taste of the halloumi while we waited. It was a vegan cheese that had the saltiness and the mouthfeel of real cheese. We ordered the veg burger, signature burger, and the sweet potato fries. I was amazed by the delicious veg burger which had a savory mayo sauce, grilled eggplant, onions, and tomatoes. The signature burger was delicious and nicely cooked and tasty. I would have to say that it was one of the best veg burgers that I've had! I was very impressed with the friendly service and the outstanding burgers here. I would definitely recommend for dinner! read more

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Nice little coffee shop that has good coffee and free wifi. Has a soup of the day, uses very good sour dough and has all sorts of sandwiches to eat. They also do breakfast all day. Lots of spaces for slightly bigger groups and two communal tables. Nice atmosphere and cosy. Not too much more to say! read more

Exactly what you can expect from a third wave coffee shop. Nice atmosphere, music, Wi-Fi, comfy and good coffee. + very decent food for breakfast /brunch. read more

Grounded Coffee - Smoked salmon and poached eggs on toast! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - London, XGL

Relaxing and comfortable cafe by the Whitechapel gallery, with lots of food options, as well as fresh juices - recommend if you're looking for a quiet space to enjoy lunch/tea. I tried 2 types of quiche and they were both great! read more

Grounded Coffee - Salmon, vegetable quiche with fresh orange juice - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - London, XGL

Great spot for baked goods and a good cup of coffee/tea. Their flourless chocolate cake was delicious. It's also a great spot to get some work done! read more

Short coffee with very good and fresh breakfast. Excellent and friendly service. Absolutely recommandable!

Great customer service and friendly staff. The food was average but I think it's a bit overly priced for the portions you get. I do not recommend the salad of the day, as i didn't find the ingredients fresh. read more

Completely awesome - great coffee, 2 wonderful cooked breakfasts - pancakes and scrambled eggs- and friendly service- wow read more

Grounded Coffee - Pancakes and scrambled eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - London, XGL

Good espresso and tasty bites. The restaurant has an assortment of baked goods that you can choose from right at the counter. This was a convenient find around the corner from our hotel for breakfast on Whitechapel High St. read more

Awesome place!! Really friendly, and food is great!! Wish I could always have breakfast like this (without me having to go through all the hassle). read more

Grounded Coffee - Everything we had for breakfast was delicious!! We simply took just one pic!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - London, XGL

This place is proof that when a business becomes very popular, the quality of service and products tends to go down. I've been here a few times with my ;partner and neighbours in the past (I live in the neighbourhood) and have also been there with a dog/dogs. I went there today with my small dog at about 10.35 and left around 10.50, but it felt like I had to wait forever. Space is very limited. It is clear that the management is trying to cram-in as many customers as possible without any regard for the customers' comfort level. Staff are robotic and although polite, I can clearly see that they struggle to cope. As a result, they're unable to treat each customer as an individual. All I ordered was a croissant and orange juice. Finding a place to sit was difficult but I eventually did, and there were several mugs and saucers on there, cutlery etc that hadn't been cleared. Eventually they cleared it. I was asked where I would sit. I pointed it out and then sat down. After a few minutes, I noticed that the girl who had taken my order was now attending to the customers who had formed a queue. I went and asked her and then she said she would bring me the food. I asked if I should pay first and then she said. Why didn't she tell me that before? Anyway... went back to the seat. Waited some more, and then asked another member of staff. It later turned out that this was the Manageress. The owners of the cafe should have been mad to hire this rude and arrogant woman who clearly has no idea what the words "courtesy" and "politeness" means - let alone "customer service!" This is what happens when business owners opt for "cheap labour" and put profit before customer service! I have been to this cafe in the past, but today was the first BAD experience. I even managed to find out the owners' names on Company's House, found one of them on Facebook and sent him a message. I doubt he will be bothered to even look in to this as in my experience, most small businesses in the neighbourhood, brush aside negative reviews and complaints because they have a lot of passing trade. But unfortunately for them, this is one pissed off customer, who also happens to be someone who knows several neighbours and locals in the area through being a member of 2 important societies and hosting social gatherings and networking events in the neighbourhood. So I shall warn all of them, via a single message by email and whats app - to AVOID Grounded Coffee Company. If I can discourage at least a few of this cafe's regular customers, then that would be a good thing. Nobody should have to put up with this kind of crappy service! The Orange juice seemed to taste as if it had come from old fruit, and the croissant (Turkish/ham/cheese) was so bad and stale I actually thought of alerting the food inspectors! The Manageress, when asked about the delay gave me excuses such as "you have to wait... it's busy.... we are doing our best... etc," although there were about 5 staff from what I spotted. When I got annoyed and asked "so how long do you want me to wait?" Her response was a rather aggressive and loud "ARE YOU SERIOUS??? SERIOUSLY!!!" It's COMMON SENSE - YOU HAVE TO WAIT!!! She obviously thought that by raising her voice and drawing attention to me, I would be embarrassed and stopped complaining, but this was her unlucky day! She picked on the wrong customer so I also raised my voice and told her how ridiculous this situation was and that the logical thing to do is to that the STAFF THAT TOOK THE ORDER MAKES SURE THAT THEY SERVE THE CUSTOMER ONCE THEY HAVE PAID, RATHER THAN MAKE THE CUSTOMER WAIT WHILE THEY TOOK THE ORDERS OF ALL THE OTHER CUSTOMERS WHO ARE IN THE QUEUE. This is a dirty trick - a business tactic! Take the customers' money first. Make them wait. They are less likely to ask for their money back. Most customers in London would queue forever and put up with bad service. Well, I have news for you! Not all of us are happy to do that. I told the staff to make sure the manager is aware of the fact that I will be talking to the owners of the cafe. Staff are no longer provided the training they should have. No matter how experienced a person is - one should adapt to different situations and realise that each customer is an individual. Staff don't have the common sense to do that! This cafe is supposed to be dog-friendly but in the few times I have been there - I have never seen anybody else with a dog - except myself. I think they say Dog-friendly so they can attract local dog-parents, but in reality, I don't think they're welcoming to dogs. Plus the lack of space is also an issue. So, those of you who are reading this... and those of you who find this when you Google this business - do yourself a favour, and AVOID this place! And locals in the neighbourhood, feel free to share. I am also telling all the local dog-owners I know, to avoid this place too. £5.70 for a crappy croissant, stale fruit juice and crappy service! read more

Really loved the relaxed atmosphere which when matched with delicious food and a very nice lady serving us made for the perfect lunch. I had the Thai King Prawn rice noodle salad for £7.50. It was just how I imagined but possibly with more prawns! My friend had a hearty tomato and mozzarella sandwich for £4.50 - very reasonable prices. Thank you Grounded, I will be back. read more

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Nice coffee but was asked to move from a booth they were keeping free for brunch when there were plenty of tables for groups elsewhere. Felt opportunistic and money-grabbing given I'd just paid £5 to sit in peace for 20 minutes. If they are uptight they will lose customers. read more

Came in here to round off a pre Christmas get a away. Shows how good a place is when your here half an hour and fills up quickly. Simple things done very well. Should that be life's motto read more

A very nice place for excellent coffee, especially when it's not crowded. The food is normally worth the slightly expensive prices. However, the eggs benedict uses surprisingly cheap and nasty supermarket ham, ruining the experience, despite the obviously high quality eggs and bread. read more