Grounded Coffee

Inconspicuous gem of a cafe in the heart of Whitechapel that is only identifiable by the long queue of hungry customers waiting outside it. Quick tip: if the queue is too long, you can always get a seat at circle and slice. Its owned by the same owner so they also serve the same food in grounded. Not only that, but the pizza at circle and slice is actually amazing - fresh, high quality ingredients with decent portions. In my opinion, the food at circle and slice was the winning point for me as I felt the food at grounded was lackluster. The sourdough bread tasted of quality but lacked butter, the beef sausages tasted amazing, the buttermilk pancakes were very lacking, and nowhere near the quality of American pancakes. Also, flavours were limited. The saving grace for grounded was the coffee - freshly brewed and bitterless. The rest was substandard at best. The pizza options at circle and slice however is worth coming again. Service is a little slow too - sat down at 11:10 and got our food at 11:50.

Long wait outside of the restaurant, completely justified by the quality and price of what you’re going to eat. Excellent service, friendly staff. Cappuccinos were excellent, the coffee used is really good. The scrambled eggs with turkey bacon and crushed avocado was delicious and very generous. Pancakes are fluffy and tasty. But the best surprise was the fruit ball with yogurt and honey, it was for me the best plate I got. If I’m ever back in London, I will definitely pass by to have another brunch here.

Awesome breakfast place! We had to wait in line for about 5 minutes both times we went, but it is well worth the wait. It is a very nice environment with some relaxing modern music. Good for savory or sweet! One of the best mushroom omelets I have had, and very thick pancakes.

This is my second time dining here for breakfast and my impression about it remained the same. The service was on point, friendly and smiling staff upon entry. The crew member who took care of us explained the menu, gave us recommendations what to have. Interior wise is very rustic, which I really like so much. There is a wide selection of food and is vegan friendly. The price is very reasonable for the portion. I had their beef sausage breakfast and oh my, I underestimated the size and ordered three stacks of buttermilk pancakes! I ended being filled up so much! My friend has their eggs benedict and I love how the yolks run smoothly to the sourdough bread! Overall, it was a very pleasant experience: food, location and service were outstanding! This place is highly recommended especially those who work night shifts from a hospital nearby!

Good ambience, service and taste! Ordered English breakfast and French toast, portion was good and price too. Their juices were tasty and fresh. Can’t say it’s the best I’ve had but a good place if you are around the area.

Absolutely the most amazing place for breakfast or lunch. The decor and atmosphere are topped off with phenomenal food and service. We got French toast, poached eggs and a traditional English breakfast and all were absolutely spectacular. The place offers fresh pastries and sandwiches to go as well.

It’s amazing! I really recommend going there. I visited with my godchild after we arrived in London early in the morning. I never had a better Latte ever in my entire life and the customer service is really good. Everyone was friendly, seemed happy and the atmosphere was relaxed even when it was really busy tbh, friendly and everyone was pretty courteous. We’ll definitely come back!

It's a little gem of a cafe! From the moment I walked in, I was struck by the cozy atmosphere and friendly staff. I ordered the avocado toast with smoked salmon and a coffee, and it did not disappoint. The avocado was perfectly ripe, the smoked salmon was delicious, and the coffee was excellent. It was the perfect breakfast for a lazy weekend morning. The cafe itself is small, but it's clear that it's a popular spot with the locals. The vibe is welcoming and relaxed, making it the perfect place to catch up with friends or get some work done. Overall, I would highly recommend Grounded Coffee to anyone looking for a cozy, friendly cafe with delicious food and drinks. Whether you're a local or just passing through, it's definitely worth a visit. I can't wait to go back and try more of their menu items

Amazing place, for someone coming to London for tourism and to enjoy food I actually loved this breakfast place. Loved it that much I kept going back as the food is just on point! I got the full English breakfast, pancakes and French toast. All was a delight, can’t wait to visit again once I’m back! Only downside is that it’s so popular you may have to wait to get in. Best to come earlier to get seated.

Amazing breakfast restaurant!! Can’t believe that there was a line with more people than does fit into the restaurant. That was the case days in a row. So you probably have to wait a bit, but it’s definitely worth it. Stuff there was very nice!