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Cafe 1001

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    Brendan Q.
    "original Brick Lane hangouts"(8 Tips)
    Kamil K.
    "Weekend backroom proper party place as well as Big Chill Bar."(3 Tips)
    GingerLove
    "Try the English breakfast, I loved it!!"(4 Tips)
    Jacopo R.
    "Perfect to chill during the week, good for party on weekends."(9 Tips)
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  • Kaye A.heart icon on user image
    Kaye AllenJune 2, 2018
    Been coming here a decade. Can come to the cafe at 10am for breakfast, lunch on the right hand side, outdoor BBQ for dinner and beers, then the back room for nightlife. All in one awesome 😊
  • Brendan Q.heart icon on user image
    Brendan QuinnOctober 13, 2017
    Chilled atmosphere with lots of interesting characters, one of the original Brick Lane hangouts
  • Kelsey S.
    Kelsey SnyderAugust 11, 2014
    There's something for everyone here. Quick grab and go lunch, english breakfast on weekends, the best veggie burger in London on the grill out front, drinks in the lounge with live music.
  • Jinnie G.
    Jinnie GimApril 30, 2014
    Not the best place for work if you want a bright comfortable surrounding. But having said that, the sandwiches are really good. Would probably come back to chill, just not to do work.
  • Michaela W.heart icon on user image
    Michaela WatkinsonMarch 28, 2015
    Go sit upstairs in the comfy cushion section. If you're lucky, someone amazing will come and play the piano.
  • Daria M.
    Daria MingaraevaFebruary 21, 2013
    Really edgy place. Young fashionable people always come here to study, have tasty burgers or just hang out. Love Brick Lane! ❤
  • Michael L.
    Michael LautersteinSeptember 6, 2012
    Great how the bouncers dont mind you drinking cheap beers from the off license here as long as you dont sit down on the outside chairs!
  • Éric F.
    Éric F.June 14, 2014
    Awesome atmosphere, but one of the lady staff is absolutely rude. I still managed to have a great time!
  • Kamil K.heart icon on user image
    Kamil KopyłowskiMay 11, 2014
    For anyone looking to party in the afternoon to TECHNO beats. Buy can beer outside & bring it inside - cheaper!
  • Kamil K.heart icon on user image
    Kamil KopyłowskiMay 10, 2014
    Weekend backroom proper party place as well as Big Chill Bar. Sundays afternoon on as well!
  • Cyndie D.heart icon on user image
    Cyndie Da RochaJanuary 12, 2019
    Just get on the top floor, sit on their comfortable sofas and read/listen to the piano.
  • Tugba T.
    Tugba TirpanOctober 24, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    day or night my fav place in east london,have a pint and enjoy the comfy sofas to work and party after 6pm with great music.
  • Melforssheart icon on user image
    MelforssOctober 20, 2015
    Very loud music inside and a lot of room but the patio outside seems to be the liveliest. You can drop in for a coffee or a drink. Many people on dates here
  • Bedi
    BediOctober 14, 2014
    Veggie stuff. Portobello mushroom. Helloumi. Eggplants. Grilled. So good. £6
  • Drago G.heart icon on user image
    Drago GrejckMarch 14, 2015
    Great place to chill out on a Sunday afternoon after walking through the Brick Lane street markets. Sofas, ciders and low music...
  • Tom L.heart icon on user image
    Tom LeishmanDecember 7, 2016
    99.9% sure I got food poising from the food vendor outside on the front of Cafe 1001. We returned our food & complained because we knew it didn't taste right! The new food tasted completely different!
  • Jen W.
    Jen WilliamsFebruary 21, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    The salad and baguette for £3.95 is good value - the salad is huge and filling. Rocket, butternut squash, feta, Parma ham and pesto is my favourite.
  • Melissa M.
    Melissa MoubarakApril 30, 2011
    Grungy and alternative, in true Brick Lane style. Music is mostly electro and minimal. Make sure you try a Beigel at the nearby Beigel shop!!
  • Esmee E.heart icon on user image
    Esmee EivissaApril 29, 2014
    On the first Sunday of the month there is a great after party from 12am till 11pm more or less. Great electronic DJ's
  • Rob S.
    Rob StannardApril 6, 2011
    BBQ is huge and good. Chkn, polish sossie, huge wedges, salad and bacon :burp: only £6. :). Makes can of stripe @£3.80 seem bit steep though.
  • Lianne
    LianneFebruary 6, 2011
    Veggie burgers = amazing quick bite in the evening. Nice place to chill wit a cup of tea and cake when quieter during the day too.
  • Ed H.heart icon on user image
    Ed HammertonFebruary 9, 2018
    The only part of Brick Lane that hasn't changed. And what's not to like about £3 Red Stripe
  • P S.
    P SMay 26, 2013
    The burgers from the downstairs grill are actually pretty decent... Take them to the upstairs lounge!
  • Charley H.
    Charley HartleyJanuary 10, 2011
    Great place for anyone in the area. Outside- kids and bbq - Inside beers and sandwiches. Backroom - Techno and Drum and Bass.
  • Ricardo S.
    Ricardo Sanchez-SaezAugust 23, 2014
    Nice atmosphere. Music is eclectic and instersting (but a bit loud). Beer is a tad expensive.
  • Jacopo R.
    Jacopo RodighieroApril 10, 2013
    Perfect to chill during the week, good for party on weekends.
  • Hannah K.
    Hannah KathrynSeptember 16, 2012
    The halloumi burgers are great and come with loads of salad, but the toilets are grim!
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    live music and indie bands on tuesdays, and jazz on wednesdays! Read more
  • Tamas O.heart icon on user image
    Tamas OlajosMarch 7, 2015
    Cool music and co-working venue with good prices
  • Deborah M.
    Deborah MackayJanuary 27, 2012
    Great place to chill with a brew and a laptop. Free wifi and cool, friendly vibe.
  • Crew
    CrewJanuary 29, 2015
    Free Wi-Fi. No password. Lots of seating upstairs with plugs. Read more
  • Jackheart icon on user image
    JackMarch 26, 2019
    It's fairly priced and has an ok atmosphere for a cafe, but it's also a bit too ordinary. Nothing too unique about its atmosphere considering the other venues near it.
  • Kukkii K.
    Kukkii KoppeeApril 11, 2017
    Toasties tasted alright - the cheese was better than the ham and mustard. The place needs a good clean though.
  • Sean A.
    Sean AnnandsinghDecember 18, 2009
    oh yea, helluva venue for great music, great burgers and brick land night life is swinging. check out musicborn's live music nights, usually FREE with some amazing music like mangoseed band! ;) Read more
  • The Old Truman Breweryheart icon on user image
    A great place to chill out in the day time and people watch with Tea, Cake and Free Wi-Fi!
  • Eduardo L.
    Eduardo LabancaNovember 28, 2011
    One of my favs in town. Just have a beer, choose your coach and watch the surroundings.
  • Chris G.
    Chris GarrettFebruary 23, 2013
    Great atmosphere. Chilled and anything goes. Hedonistic. Don't just walk past!
  • Adrian C.
    Adrian ChandlerAugust 24, 2010
    Been here 50+ times
    Free wifi means this cafe is a good place to take your laptop and have coffee during the day. Get lively at night with music & club nights held here.
  • Ceara P.heart icon on user image
    Ceara PixieJuly 12, 2015
    Nice chilled spot to meet friends
  • Philip F.
    Philip FumeyJune 13, 2010
    Every Monday - Free short movie Screenings - shortandsweet.com - Check before you go though, as sometimes it gets cancelled last minute.
  • Mik C.
    Mik CowansMarch 26, 2015
    While the food might be a let down, the cocktails most definitely aren't. Just don't bring Scottish notes.
  • Api B.heart icon on user image
    Api BurešováDecember 5, 2015
    The worst chailatte I've ever had, but everything else is very tasty and the place is very comfortable
  • Kai T.
    Kai TurnerOctober 12, 2009
    Upstairs is a great lounge area to set up your laptop, have a coffee and chill out – and it smells of cookies - nom!
  • Jörg T.heart icon on user image
    Jörg TschürtzOctober 29, 2022
    great Croque Madame
  • Agata
    AgataJuly 25, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Cheesecake. Love it, it's cheesecaky, not over-sweetened.
  • DAZED AND CONFUSED
    DAZED AND CONFUSEDNovember 4, 2009
    a must for anyone making their way through Brick Lane and fancy a relaxing sit-down. Try the cheesecake!
  • Syukri S.
    Syukri ShairiJanuary 6, 2011
    Love the ambience. Drop by and have a latte here if you're ever in Brick Lane!
  • David D.heart icon on user image
    David DiasJuly 14, 2015
    Power, wifi and good coffee
  • Stefany T.
    Stefany TanJuly 4, 2011
    On Sunday eat an English breakfast here, than go vintage shoping on Brick Lane. Read more
  • Ricardo C.heart icon on user image
    Ricardo CabritaMarch 31, 2013
    Great spot for a coffee and free wifi :))
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