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  • 5/5 Zhan W. 2 years ago on Google
    I have to say it's the best family run eating place around the area, if you fancy breakfast, brunch or lunch then it is for you. Prices is fair compare to other similar café.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Filippo A. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the best places to have a full English breakfast in East London. Not only the food is exquisite, but the atmosphere is amazing. The bistro is connected to a recording studio, and you'll probably spot some of your favourite artists' thank you notes on the wall.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tom D. 2 years ago on Google
    Outstanding....... Fantastic atmosphere.... Always busy... because they're Good..... Great Selection... I drive from Southend just for their Breakfast and Freshly Squeezed Orange juice
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John P. 2 years ago on Google
    Sunday morning breakfast before a trip down Colombia Road market. I have eaten here many times before. I recommend the homemade burger or the bacon, brie and cranberry baguette. Always great food and buzzing atmosphere
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrea I. 2 years ago on Google
    The staff is great and the food was delicious, thanks for the lovely brunch. Vegetarian options available.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sagar H. 8 months ago on Google
    Love this place, always visit when I'm at the market. What a place. Really warm environment, nice touches and able to fit loads of people in despite size. Staff incredibly helpful welcoming and friendly. Good value food. Got the vegetarian breakfast but would love to try the Turkish meze.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tom B. 1 year ago on Google • 339 reviews
    Pancakes with everything. Such a legendary breakfast with all the good vibes. The waiter had great banter and the milkshake gave me enough energy to survive the busy flower market just down the road from the cafe. Everything is good here. The food, the atmosphere, the service. Will be back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marty S. 1 year ago on Google • 455 reviews
    Consistently good food last night at Premises Cafe . I’ve been here loads of times. Seabass fillet, lamb kofte and a delicious slab of chocolate cake to share to finish. We did also order spicy prawns as a starter but it was devoured before a picture was taken. Service was friendly and great value.

  • 5/5 Jesse B. 1 year ago on Google
    I saw this cafe on YouTube for its full British breakfast and it did not disappoint. As an American I do love my breakfasts, but this one felt special. The meal was filling and delicious and the people were great! When I come back to London, I know one of first stops will have to be Premises Cafe & Bistro.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nikita I. 1 year ago on Google
    Food is extremely good, especially panini with bacon, Brie and cranberry; and a Turkish menemen dish! Food was services very fast, waiters are very hospitable! Highly recommend this place for breakfast
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Caddü 8 months ago on Google • 93 reviews
    Cosy little restaurant, furnished with love. The service staff was extraordinarily friendly and obliging! We felt welcome and very comfortable. The food came quickly and was magically served! A feast for the eyes. Freshly squeezed orange juice. Need I say more? 🍊🧊 We will be happy to come back again! 🫶
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Yasmin C. 5 months ago on Google • 63 reviews
    Despite the four star review, I would come back here. I just don’t think I ordered well, and would still like to try more of the food. We ordered the fajitas and the vegetarian full English. Fajitas were good, the full English was pretty average. No part of it was particularly good, every element was just fine, a bit disappointing. Drinks were very good though, we had an iced coffee and a vanilla milkshake. The milkshake was actually great, there aren’t a lot of places that do a classic milkshake well, would definitely recommend. The service was very good, although we were given the bill the moment our plates were cleared, and before we’d finished our drinks. But I’ll chalk that up to the waiters been busy with the brunch rush. The ambience in the restaurant was great, it was lovely and busy, without being too loud or claustrophobic. Including tip, it came to just under £40 for two drinks and two mains.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Josh W. 2 years ago on Google
    I went to Premises at 2 o'clock on a Sunday for brunch with 6 friends. Had we booked? No. However, as busy as it was, the proprietor was unphased by the sight of us. With an efficiency that would make a German carmaker beam, a table had been cleared, we had been seated, and orders had been taken. In the space of 15 minutes, we had all been served, and were tucking in. Now, while I can only speak for the quality of their breakfasts, I did end up having two so I think that makes me a reliable reviewer. In my opinion, they cannot be faulted: the toast was perfectly toasted and generously buttered, the eggs were cooked to perfection, the portions were generous without being overwhelming, the selection was broad (it ranges from Turkish meze to English staples), and the customer service was remarkable. As I embarked on finishing a friend's platter, the proprietor materialised offering to reheat the food and when he returned he did so bearing 2 complimentary slices of toast. How much did this set me back? Less that £15. For this value, and the experience that Premises has given me, I cannot recommend it enough to anyone looking for a good Sunday brunch. I give it 5 stars and look forward to going back again soon.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emma P. 1 month ago on Google • 80 reviews New
    Really delicious Mediterranean spread for breakfast. Cool vibe on the inside with lots of catch your eye. Service was very friendly. Nice to sit outside as well but it was too chilly for us that day.

  • 5/5 karl s. 2 months ago on Google • 44 reviews New
    This is a lovely little place. Just had a homemade beef burger with cheese and chips. Really good burger, well seasoned, juicy, and BIG. Nice bit of salad on the burger. Nice chips too. I’d have had a beer, but I’d never have made it through the afternoon at work.

  • 5/5 Cristina K. 4 weeks ago on Google • 19 reviews New
    Premises Cafe & Bistro is the best place to come for a coffee/ breakfast/ brunch/ lunch or even, dinner in all London. The music, the coffee, the music studio, the warm staff which is all a family. All these factors combined give you the most wholesome and pleasurable experience. I am someone who really appreciates good background music and great people and here I met one of the best guys in all London, his name is Ozan and if you’re ever interested in visiting this amazing place I’ll hope you’ll be lucky enough to be served by him. He is outstanding. Tenacious, charming, caring and an exquisite professional. I am telling you, you will not regret coming here.

  • 5/5 Luisa Mancilla B. 1 year ago on Google • 14 reviews
    This is a great place to have an abundant delicious Turkish meal. The restaurant has a lot of personality, service is good and fast, dishes are big and tasty. Never disappoints and at affordable prices. There’s veggie options. We shared a one-person meze and the veggie burritos (not Mexican styled but Turkish).

  • 5/5 Benedict B. 7 months ago on Google • 12 reviews
    Awesome food. Great atmosphere. Highly recommended. I always like pancakes, and it definitely didn’t disappoint here. My friend had the Menemen and it was very good.

  • 5/5 Anna L. 3 months ago on Google • 6 reviews New
    We had such a great overall experience in this small lovely bistro on our trip to London that we even came back the next day which is highly unusual for us as we usually like to try different places. We had breakfast; 4 people, different dishes and everything was superb. And service was personal, warm, professional and friendly. Loved the music themed decor and relaxed vibe!

  • 5/5 Will P. 1 month ago on Google • 4 reviews New
    Fantastic food at fantastic value. Ozzy took great care of us, couldn’t have been more helpful. Get the mezze sharing platter and enjoy.

  • 5/5 James P. 1 year ago on Google
    Possibly the best English breakfasts I've had! Everything was cooked to perfection and staff were very friendly. Really cosy welcoming place. Keen to return to try the evening menu.

  • 5/5 Belkiss A. 1 year ago on Google
    Really great breakfast! The staff is super friendly! Decor and ambiance are amazing! Will definitely come back next time I’m in London ;)

  • 5/5 Kevin 1 year ago on Google
    If you want a good and warm welcome with VERY good food and drinks, then this the place to be! If I go to London again, then The Premises will definitely be on my bucket list! Ozan is someone who understands his profession and knows what he is doing, I was not short of anything and was helped super!👌🏼

  • 5/5 William B. 1 year ago on Google
    I recommend this place and for sure will come back! Very good location, the brunch menu has many veggie options, the food was delicious, the service was the best and super friendly. Love it. The young Ali is a star and made my friends and myself feel at home and laugh so much, only good vibes!

  • 5/5 A 1 year ago on Google
    I had amazing vegetarian breakfast and my husband ordered the classic English breakfast. Amazing staff and good interiors too.

  • 5/5 Yannick B. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent breakfast Cafe, great food, affordable price range and very friendly staff. We went there, to get an English breakfast and boy oh boy, we had one of the best breakfasts ever 🤯 🤩.

  • 5/5 Julia S. 1 year ago on Google
    Wow. I stumbled upon this place walking back to my hotel from a facial. It was seriously one of the best breakfasts I’ve ever had. Once I realized the owners were Turkish and I saw there were Turkish specialties on the menu, I knew that’s what I needed to eat. The closest thing it was similar to was shakshuka, but honestly even better. I LOVED it. I got mine with sausage and the bread was also insanely good. Would come back here in a heartbeat.

  • 5/5 Sean K. 1 month ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    In a world where your local coffee shop is now owned by a private equity company, and style has been mass-manufactured into bland conformity, The Premises stands out as a bastion of culture, community, and good food. Attached to a storied recording studio of the same name, the walls are plastered with signed photos of musical legends, all thanking The Premises for their hospitality. Speaking of the food, it is excellent. I recommend their specialty spicy sausage menemen or an omelette for breakfast and for lunch, my favorite, the chicken burrito! You really can’t go wrong and the coffee is lovely as well. The true magic at The Premises Cafe are the people. A family-run business that treats you like family. As a recent transplant to the area I’m grateful to them for creating a sense of home away from home. That is the power of community. While the surrounding neighborhood is quickly gentrifying, you can trust The Premises to be a timeless institution that’ll never change, nor should it.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Keely B. 2 months ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    Food and staff are amazing. My friend Sue highly recommended Premises. We had a lovely evening 😊 We will definitely be going back some time soon.

  • 5/5 Keiya A. 1 month ago on Google • 1 review New
    Enchanting vibes filled with good music, the best cafe-restaurant in the area. Every staff is attentive and friendly and every food item has been incredible. If not their menemen for breakfast, have some lamb chop and a pint for dinner

  • 5/5 Shaba .. 1 month ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    Honestly amazing service, they went over and beyond. Quickest delivery of my meal and the chai latte was great ! Shout out to Ozzy the staff member that delivered my service - professional, friendly and the best you can get ! Highly recommended the Premises cafe. The prices are sensible as well. 👏


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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