Local lunch in Ilford

“I'm from Brazil and I met this place today, a cosy and warm CAFE , excellent service, polite, kind and attentive employees, breakfast has incredible varieties and flavours, thank you guys , I will be back !”

“Great cafe been in barkingside high street for decades. Same family same lovely welcome. Loads of locals us it. Food very good and reasonable price. WELL WORTH A VISIT SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CAFE!!”

“Local coffe hosue. Nice coffe, nice cakes. Clean place. Nice to have a quick coffee and relax . Friendly staff.”

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Had a great experience at Sahara Grill and wanted to give special mention to Abdur Rahman, who served us. He was very professional and, for a trainee, did an excellent job. He was attentive in a calm, subtle way, checking in on us during the meal and making sure we were comfortable without interrupting the experience. Little thoughtful touches showed his awareness and good service, which really helped us feel relaxed. Food-wise, everything was enjoyable, but the Angus short rib was a standout – absolutely a hit and easily the highlight of the meal. Overall, a very positive experience. Credit to Abdur Rahman and the team.”

“VERY sad to say that The Golden Curry is closing on 1st Sept after 58 yrs (they opened in 1966). Lovely food, place and staff. It will be sorely missed.”

“Had a great experience at Hyderabad wala Ilford. Amazing taste and many thanks to the chef who made our sister’s birthday very special. Highly recommend.”

“Very nice cafe. Food tastes great. Was recently refurbished so internally better decorated then a lot of other local cafes”

“Very tasty and very reasonable prices.”

“Great service, food, and staff. Very clean, inexpensive food - delicious generous portions. Thank you!”

“Went last night and ordered two burgers, a sausage and three portions of chips. The food was genuinely outstanding. We added bacon to one burger and an egg to the other. Both delicious and very filling. Very friendly service. Will definitely be going back. 10/10. Can't believe we've never been here before!”

“Amazing service and my go to place. Milk cakes and mocktails are compared to none as they’re one of the best i’ve tried. In addition they show all sporting events so that’s a bonus. Place is highly recommend for all to try”

“Great services and tasty food, nice flavour of coffee. Recommended to try once.”

“We ordered biryani for my son's birthday, and it tasted absolutely delicious. It was mildly spiced, making it perfect for kids. The tandoori chicken was tender and perfectly cooked.”

“Super delicious food ❤️❤️ Taste like heaven ✨”

“Heard good things and it didn't disappoint. Pizza made fresh in front of us and tasted lovely! Would definitely recommend if you're in the area”

“Rohit and Funi were very attentive and hospitable. They took excellent care of me and my friends, even had a good chat and some laughs with them too. Food was absolutely amazing! Tried Gobi Manchurian, samosa tikki chaat, yellow daal and paneer butter masala, all of which tasted lovely! Pani puri needed more sweet and sour in the pani however as a Punjabi Street Food cook myself, based on what I ate, I would highly recommend Indian Aroma which also offers a nice family setting. Rohit brought us a complimentary papad with peanuts and other toppings which was nice but slightly on the dry side. The lime soda needed more black salt but overall, I was pleasantly happy and will be going back to try their Dosa and other vege starters.”

“Staying a few doors down at a VRBO, and we've come here every morning of our stay for coffee. The specialty coffees are delicious, and the baristas are so nice! They also offer a variety of breakfast pastries that our kids loved. We haven't tried their actual breakfast items as we aren't morning eaters, but they also look delicious! Thank you Artful Blend for making our stay a little brighter!”

“It’s a nice place. After a week came back for breakfast with daughter. The food is freshly made and delicious. To top it off, the atmosphere is also cozy! Love it. Staff/owner are very nice, friendly and well behaved. Highly recommended to enjoy their freshly made English breakfast, Desi breakfast and dessert. Many Thanks”

“Great place for Indian breakfasts and Sweets. Got chance to try Idly, Dosa and Handmade soda. Sweets made of Desi Ghee made my day Must try and recommend for people carving for Indian/ Asian taste”

“Delicious food, friendly staff, fun ambiance and overall a great experience. Loved the pizzas.”

“Amazing place with some of the best shawarmas and burgers around. The flavors were incredible, portions were generous, and the sides complemented everything perfectly. Friendly staff, fast service, and a great overall experience. Will definitely be coming back!”

“Really enjoyed the lamb pastrama dish tonight absolutely beautiful, service from waiters was 5 star couldn’t want for anything. Highly recommend!”

“Omg this place was so delicious, amazing food , service and drinks. I loved the decor of all the amazing cassettes in the restaurant of all the different movie soundtracks, I would highly recommend such an enjoyable evening!”

“The food was amazing. I went for the 8 items for £12. It was verrrrry worth the price. The food was good quality as well. I will definitely come again”

“I've been going here for my espresso fix and pastry, coffee is worth going for, it's strong, dark roast with a nice well rounded flavour, it's been a place I get my caffeine fix from”

“Fabulous live music at the Gardener's cottage on Sunday 12pm - 4pm in summer. Why I'm I just hearing about this? Lovely music by Redbridge Music Lounge, great acts worth seeing”

“Our go to breakfast spot! Me and my partner love coming here. Food is absolutely delicious, people are so kind and always present our food with a smile. (Btw they're breakfast sausage are the best I've ever had, and bonus is everything is halal!!!) Looking forward to seeing you all again soon.”

“Came here because we were at the water park down the road and needed somewhere to eat. The restaurant there is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Sweet 1ne had the highest ratings in the area, for good reason. Very tasty food, and very friendly staff. Even the gym guy was very friendly (it's inside the gym). Highly recommend!”

“A great place for us to have Lunch. Offer healthy options and great service from staff and owners. Recommend.”

“Been going to cafe for at least the last 10 years. It's best around. Great food. Staff are always friendly and welcoming. They always try and find you a seat even when they are crazy busy. It's not your average greasy spoon It's way better than that. And a 100% veggie and vegan friendly”