Stratford brunch spots

The culinary scene around Stratford Cross isn't just for working day lunches and date-night dinners. It's also a hub for vibrant cafés and brunch spots where the atmosphere buzzes, the dishes delight and the drinks flow.

Whether you want a healthy breakfast or a boozy brunch, these restaurants and cafés near Stratford Cross have just the thing on the menu.

Experience Italian hospitality in the heart of Stratford at Signorelli, which has been a local institution since its founding in 2015.  With locations in East Village and Stratford Cross, this family-run bakery fuels the neighbourhood's workers and residents every day of the week with pastries, baked goods, toasted focaccias, coffees, teas and juices. Real food made with real ingredients – no preservatives or fake flavours – is central to the café's ethos, and Signorelli's talented chefs make everything on the menu at its Stratford Bakehouse on Fortunes Walk.

It's the perfect spot for a casual brunch, whether that's a midweek breakfast meeting with colleagues or a weekend catch-up with friends. If you want to sample the full menu, it's best to arrive before noon, as the café operates a zero food waste policy – once the pastries are gone, they're gone for the day!

From the people behind 46b Espresso Hut in Homerton, Hand Café specialises in Greek-inspired food and coffee crafted with locally roasted beans from Square Mile and milk sourced from a single herd of cows in Kent. Alongside comforting toasties, moreish pastries and baked eggs, the café serves craft beers and natural wines, underpinning its values of conscious, quality produce.

Located in East Village, it's the ideal spot for weekday breakfast and brunch meetings, as it's open from 8 am to 3:30 pm from Monday to Friday.

Looking for a health food café in Stratford? Ginger & Mint has your brunch order covered with its menu of fresh, nutritious dishes, including smoothie bowls, salads, eggs, toasts and wraps. And with plenty of vegan and vegetarian options, it's a go-to for satisfying everyone's tastes. The drinks menu is equally extensive, featuring a wide range of juices, smoothies, shakes and health shots. Not forgetting coffees, teas and a curated selection of alcoholic beverages to add a little balance to your healthy lifestyle.

You can brunch all day, every day at Bobo & Wild. Overlooking Victory Park in East Village, this independent café joined Stratford's exciting ecosystem of small businesses in September 2024, following the success of its other venues in Shoreditch Park, Clapham Common and South Woodford.

On the menu, you'll find delicious dishes for every taste and dietary requirement, including vegan, veggie and gluten-free options. From eggs and toasts to acai bowls and salads, everything is made from high-quality ingredients sourced from small suppliers and producers.

And to wash it all down, there's a large drinks menu. Choose from hot and iced coffees brewed from house or guest beans, classic cocktails, freshly squeezed smoothies and more.

Over by Hackney Wick, on the western edge of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, lies Burnt Umber Brasserie. Serving homemade food inspired by Balkan traditions, this independent restaurant brings sustainability, community, and culinary excellence together in a cosy, welcoming space.

The menu showcases brunch staples with a Southeastern European spin. Think coconut pancakes, keto crepes and a Balkan-style full breakfast, alongside crowd-pleasers like smashed avocado on toast, shakshuka and eggs benedict. Add mimosas or prosecco to your order for the full brunch experience and enjoy good food, good vibes and good company.

Whether you live locally, are looking for somewhere to host a breakfast meeting or simply want to try a new eatery in East London, these Stratford cafés and restaurants have a brunch order with your name on it.

In Stratford Cross, you can explore something new every day. Learn more about joining this thriving community by visiting our available spaces page.