The Common E2

Cafe · Bethnal Green

The Common E2

Cafe · Bethnal Green

53 Old Bethnal Green Rd, Bethnal Green, London E2 6QA, United Kingdom

Highlights

Nestled in a quiet corner of Bethnal Green, The Common E2 fuses a cozy café vibe with architectural flair, boasting great coffee and a fresh menu perfect for brunch or lunch.

53 Old Bethnal Green Rd, Bethnal Green, London E2 6QA, United Kingdom Get directions

thecommone2.com

@thecommone2

$$$$$ · Menu

@onthegrid

"The Common is an independent coffee shop sharing its space with an architecture studio. The concept aimes to blur the boundaries between private office and public cafe, which makes it a very unique place. The heart of the café is a long communal table where visitors can sit and chat with each other over a great latte and a pain au chocolat. Toasted sandwiches, quiches with salad, soups, avocado on toasts and a selection of cakes and pastries form a varied menu for breakfast and lunch. Hidden gem situated in a quiet street, the Common is a peaceful alternative to the otherwise busy East London. PS: the loo is cute - a little shed in the backyard." - Mélanie Hubert-Crozet

On the Grid : The Common E2

View Postcard for The Common E2

@onthegrid

"A corner of the world" is a convivial and lively Portuguese café that opened in April 2015. Coffee Portuguese-style, pastéis de nata, pastéis de bacalhau and a range of tasty toasties, it's perfect for a casual lunch. There is also a deli shop of products from Portugal, Spain and some other places of the globe. It always feels sunny there, with some fado in the background." - Mélanie Hubert-Crozet

On the Grid : A corner of the world

View Postcard for The Common E2

@onthegrid

"The Common E2, Bethnal Green. The Common is an independent coffee shop sharing its space with an architecture studio. The concept aimes to blur the boundaries between private office and public cafe, which makes it a very unique place. The heart of the café is a long communal table where visitors can sit and chat with each other over a great latte and a pain au chocolat. Toasted sandwiches, quiches with salad, soups, avocado on toasts and a selection of cakes and pastries form a varied menu for breakfast and lunch. Hidden gem situated in a quiet street, the Common is a peaceful alternative to the otherwise busy East London.PS: the loo is cute - a little shed in the backyard."

London

View Postcard for The Common E2

Erica Bartels

Google

What a lovely little cafe! We popped in once we saw the delicious looking cakes in the window...and delicious they were. Lots of food options. I had a marble cake and hot chocolate...both hit the spot and generous portions. The atmosphere was chilled with nice decor. The staff were friendly, polite and accommodating. We were even asked what other vegan cakes we would like to see offered (which we thought was great!)

Rebecca Clark

Google

An absolute hidden gem for brunch. The atmosphere and decor is so lovely and relaxing. Whole space is very light and airy. The staff are really friendly and sweet. We felt very welcome. The food is delicious. Very fresh and good quality. Also a great price - we paid £13 a head for a breakfast and coffee. Will definitely be stopping by again soon.

T H (T)

Google

Great find, good coffee (square mile) well prepared and super selection of food. All in a setting of a design practice. Well worth a visit.

Abu Yahya

Google

Common E2 is a delightful spot for coffee and pastries. The atmosphere is cosy and inviting, making it perfect for a relaxing morning or an afternoon treat. Their selection of pastries is outstanding, offering a variety of freshly baked goods that are both delicious and visually appealing. Whether you’re in the mood for a classic croissant, a decadent danish, or something more unique, Common E2 has you covered. Highly recommended for anyone looking to enjoy high-quality pastries in a charming setting.

Nikolay Mihaylov

Google

All of the toast were very tasty and rich in flavour. Went back 3 times to try all of them. The best one in my opinion is the one with the onion. The only minus is that the dine in places are very limited.

Eve Ih

Google

Been a few times, loved but I looked on the menu board on the wall and ordered the BLT(ish) wrap, they wrote every ingredient but left out the avocado. Which I am allergic to. I wish if you were writing everything else, you would have added the one ingredient as well:( Sadly I had to toss it but smelled and looked yummy!

Francesca

Google

Friendly place and great food. The presentation of each dish is very nice and colourful. I had the chicken salad: very tasty but I didn’t expect that much coriander 😂(I am not a big fan). Coffee is good too. 😊

Gillian

Google

Excellent brunch spot. Still raw undiscovered from tourist around the nearby flower market. Usually can find a spot directly, love the self-order service at the bar so no need to wait for a staff member to take your order. They’re always ready to help you pick a dish. Also great coffee ☕️ so you’ll be awake for the rest of the day. The owner is an architect and you can find hints of this inside 🤓.

Edward P.

Yelp

During my visit, I was one of only five persons seated in the restaurant and the only one eating. The others were surrounded by empty cups of coffee and enjoying the free wifi. Two of them, each others' company. Everything appeared comfortable when I walked in. I liked the short menu, casual atmosphere and location and thought my friend's suggestion was a good one. This place has the latest trendy look of cafes at the time. My experience is from March of 2017. However, I must say the food and drink just left me wanting and was not at all good value for the price. I ordered the most simple items on the menu and was very disappointed with what I received. My order took more than 15 minutes to prepare and what I received was a lukewarm cappuccino (not surprised, given the barista looked very uncomfortable using the coffee machine). A slice of warmed sourdough with chopped (flavorless) avocado and a very overcooked, but cold "poached" egg. In all fairness, the egg was simply boiled. There is absolutely no excuse for this sort of thing and while the right thing to do is to get a manager and allow an establishment to correct itself, I did not see anyone else present, nor did I have another half hour to wait for this to get rectified. Perhaps I stopped in on an off day, or the regular people were not working. What ever the reason, I WILL NOT go back to the E2 Common and WILL NOT recommend them to anyone else, no matter how close they are to your flat.

Vihan J.

Yelp

Beautiful place with a good food selection. They have the staples like avo and toast and eggs, neither of which I tried. Their daily special was a shaksuka, which was delicious. The flat whites are made quite well. Quite a few things to read and they have wifi as well,