I like a full plate, not a lot of room around the margins, plenty of variety. I expected something over-the-top at Sawmill, and it was a clear-cut success. Yes I ate my beans...and my tomato. So bonus points for my sophisticated pallet, although I still can't fathom that phenomenon. Three meats in one meal (I'm counting the eggs) paired nicely with my Americano. It's a nice atmosphere inside, despite the unassuming looks out front. Plenty of space in the second room, although I'm still disconcerted with the mirror in the front room making me think it's another extra room. The service was friendly and fast, and it's worth the walk over to the neighborhood for a visit. I can see this becoming a regular spot. read more

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Great service. Came in right when they opened. The food tasted great and served fresh. The ambiance and vibe is also beautiful. Love it! read more

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Been there just once. The shop window display is beautiful with massive cakes and tempting savoury bits on show. The café is not big, would fill up quickly (and I'm sure it does) and the seats are not the most comfortable. The decor is very pleasant, a carbon copy of one of those Shoreditch artisanal coffee houses, therefore attracting a matching clientele; let us say it's not the most culturally diverse café in such a culturally diverse area. I suspected by the accents that it's an eastern european place, later confirmed. The staff is very pleasant and smiley and patiently described all the cakes for me and my friends. We ordered breakfast tea and assorted cake slices, and they brought us the mugs with no milk and seemed a bit surprised when we asked for it. "Milk... for the tea?" they said. :) From what I understood they have recently expanded, but the other half of the restaurant was taken by a group of people arranging crates of food (they also do catering, apparently; good to know). The cakes were all yummy, but they do have a different texture and taste than traditional sponges here. Very moist, though, which is always a plus in my books. :) Very heavy on the cream, so beware, but not distressingly sweet. I'd have another slice again right now. I didn't try the savoury bits, but they looked delicious. If you happen to live or be in the area, I'd totally give it a go. There's a variety of yummy looking things to try. :) read more

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Sawmill is an adorable little cafe situated in Stratford. If you're near by, I urge you to visit! I popped by with some friends who had been before and was in awe with how relaxing the area was. We picked ourselves out some sweet treats, coffee, tea and a slice of quiche for a quick lunch. (I had to resist ordering one of the slices of pie because honestly they all looked divine.) It's a perfect place for meeting with friends or even a business outing. The service was great but make sure to bring cash as they don't accept cards! read more

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Cute and small coffee shop in Stratford. Mainly Eastern European food and cakes. Sold! After working in a Russian coffee shop for about two years I felt in love wit their food, so this place was perfect for me. I just ordered a coffee and a couple of cakes for take away. I wanted to have in but the place was full with the breakfast rush. I didn't mind though. Staff was super friendly and warm, they ended up giving me a couple of cookies just to apologise for not having seats available. I couldn't be happier. I really need to come back and have a proper meal. Borscht looked amazing! If you live locally give it a try, I'm sure you don't regret it. read more

Nestled nicely in between some very shabby looking shops is this super trendy cafe with lots of character and cool decor (they have those bulbs with crazy twisty filament hanging on coloured cords and everything!) The window is always full of delicious looking cakes and they also do great savoury dishes so you can pretty much spend a whole day in there eating and drinking indulgently. Sawmill is a great place to stop by in on your way home from the hectic bustle of Stratford Westfield as its near the High Street exit to the Stratford Centre, and its very easy to spend an hour or two in there with a book and a delicious hot chocolate... And a cake... And maybe a pie. I highly recommend it! read more

This is a nice little trendy cafe. Very relax feel and the food is not all that bad. The shop window display is just a mouth watering array of cakes and pies. Inside is small but very cosy and the decor is interesting. They do accept cards now. A bit disappointed about their take away box when I once ask for a takeaway. It reminded me one of those yellow burger takeaway boxes. Got home with not so appetising cakes. read more

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This place is awesome! The coffee is great, the food is good, and the staff is wonderful. Alex is an amazing guy and definitely became a favorite of mine during my time in Stratford. I came back every day for two weeks and was never disappointed. I would highly recommend! read more

Skip the coffee chains at the mall and check out this charming family-run place instead. I had a latte and a mini fruit tart and they were incredibly delicious! Nice to find this gem in a bit of a run-down area. read more

Sawmill is a small independently owned cafe in Stratford, east London, which opened in the latter part of 2013. As the name suggests, the decor is predominantly wood. This natural material is put to good and imaginative use. The use of natural plants does much to soften the rawness of this medium. The coffee is excellent, and the food, which is all made on the premises, is excellent. Go here for breakfast, lunch, or tea, or just for a coffee and one of the many hard to refuse pastries. I doubt if you will be disappointed. read more

Very disappointing. They've clearly gone for style over substance to allow people in Stratford to feel they're in London proper. Lovely interior but, for what is served, far too expensive. Ordered a relatively tasteless, small savoury tart which was almost £4 and served without salad or any sides. And their breakfasts are small to say the least. Two slices of overcooked toast with a handful of mushrooms, two eggs and a small scoop of guacamole was almost £6. Avoid unless you think that style is indeed more important than substance. read more