Grounded London

We had nice experience at Grounded London. The service was good and the food was great, especially the porridge! We luckily didn’t have to wait for a table as we came in at the perfect time but know it’s quite a busy place and a bit noisy as well. My recommendation would be to change the cutlery as it was difficult to cut the sourdough bread with the knife given.

The food here was excellent – very filling and full of flavor! Great value for money as the portions are generous for the price. The atmosphere is also really nice and makes it a great place to enjoy a meal. The only thing I’d suggest improving is the size of the restaurant, as it feels a bit small and can get crowded during busy times. Other than that, everything was great! Definitely recommend.

I don’t know how to start, but the classic beef English breakfast really needs improvement. The beef sausage was flavourless, felt like something from Tesco just cooked and served. The only things I liked were the scrambled eggs, sourdough, and tomato. Honestly, it was just alright, and I don’t get why it’s so popular. I’d recommend picking something else other than the classic beef English breakfast.

Can't really say anything very amazing or very negative about Grounded in Whitechapel. When we arrived it was very busy and were lucky to get a table as there was only 2 of us. The seating layout is quite tight as the location itself is not overly big, we sat at a long table shared with 3 other pairs which was fine. Due to how busy it was the overall atmosphere was just come in, eat, and leave ASAP as the tables were being flipped constantly, and you could see the staff were just trying to manage the level of busy, with that fair play to them but because of this you didn't get that feeling that you could just sit and spend some time at the cafe. In relation to food, the food was good, but nothing exceptional, the pancakes were okay, if anything the eggs benedict was better.

The wait time at this restaurant is long, and it's quite unreasonable that larger groups who arrived later were seated first. The interior is cramped with poor air circulation. I ordered the beef and sausage breakfast, which was excessively greasy—the bread was soaked in oil, and the sausage had a heavy starchy texture, making it unappetizing. The most outrageous part was that the strawberries in my fruit bowl were spoiled—not just unfresh, but actually blackened. When I pointed this out to the server during checkout, she simply glanced at them and said, "I'll let the chef know," before signaling me to pay, without even an apology, let alone any compensation. The overall dining experience was very poor, and I highly do not recommend it.

Grounded Whitechapel offers a good coffee experience with generally satisfactory service. During my weekday visit, the cafe was busy but there were seats available. The atmosphere, however, was rather noisy. The homemade buttermilk pancakes were nice — fluffy, soft, and served warm. The coffee was decent. That said, the seating arrangement felt somewhat cramped, with tables placed close together, making the space feel congested; you’re seated very close to other diners. There was a noticeable sense of urgency to eat quickly, as the staff seemed eager to clear tables promptly to accommodate the steady flow of customers. In fact, the waitress was taking my coffee away before I had finished it. I paid £17.95 for my pancakes and coffee, and the service should be a lot better. Instead, I felt somewhat pressured to leave to free up space for others. Overall, it was a satisfactory visit with good food.

Grounded London is a very nice and cozy spot for brunch. The waitresses are extremely professional, quick, and friendly. The food was also very good. Two small downsides: there aren’t many vegan options, and prices are on the expensive side.

I recently visited Grounded London (Whitechapel / Aldgate branch) and found it to be a solid café / brunch spot with a lot of charm. The décor is modern and comfortable, with warm lighting, natural materials, and a casual layout. It’s not overly spacious, so during busy hours it can feel a bit crowded and buzzing, but that adds to the energy. Their food menu is broad, offering breakfast, brunch, and dinner options. Favorites include avocado on toast, buttermilk pancakes, Eggs Benedict, granola, and a “Grounded Signature Burger. All meat is halal, and the place takes pride in organic sourcing. Portions are generous relative to the price. But because it’s popular, there’s a trade-off: you might feel pressure to “eat and leave” more quickly when it’s busy.