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3rd / Mar / 2022
As we see more people head back to the office, the inIlford team have carefully curated a list of coffee shops for people to check out upon their return to Ilford town centre.
Costa Coffee
Found in several locations across the town:
Locations:
- The Exchange Shopping Centre, ground floor
- The Exchange Shopping Centre, level 1
- 24 Cranbrook Rd, Ilford IG1 4DL
Costa allows you to recharge with a great coffee, wherever, and whenever. They have a huge variety of drinks available and have recently announced that plant-based alternative drinks will be at no extra cost – as long as you scan the Costa app in store until 3rd March 2022.View their menu and download their app via their website here.
Jamaica Blue
Location: The Exchange Shopping Centre, level 1
Jamaica Blue believes in using only the highest quality ingredients to create a contemporary café experience with a twist.
Their Mountain coffee comes from the Caribbean’s most renowned coffee-producing region, the Blue Mountains of Jamaica. It can be enjoyed by taking a few moments out of your busy day to relax and enjoy a fresh cup. Take a look at their menu here.
Open daily from 08:30am Monday to Friday.
Urban Chocolatier
Location: 64 Cranbrook Road Ilford IG6 1HS
The Urban Chocolatier was born out of their artisan approach to gelato and patisserie. They handmake a huge range of stunning gelato flavours, many desserts and great hot drinks! Visit their website for more information and their menu here.
Open daily from 10:30am Monday – Sunday.
Starbucks
Location: 88 High Rd, Ilford IG1 1DN
From the first Starbucks opening in 1971, Starbucks’ mission has always been the same - to inspire and nurture the human spirit – one person, one cup, and one neighbourhood at a time. Today, with more than 32,000 stores in 80 countries, Starbucks is the premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world. And with every cup, they strive to bring both our heritage and an exceptional experience to life.
Visit their website for more information and choice of drinks here.
Open daily from 7:30am Monday – Friday, 8am Saturday and 8:30am Sunday.
Creams
Location: The Exchange Shopping Centre, ground floor
The Creams story is one of passion, commitment… and big flamboyant desserts. It took many years of research and tasting gelato, waffles and crepes to perfect the concept. Now they offer a wide variety of desserts and not too mention some great hot drinks!
Visit their website and take a look at their menu here.
Open daily from 12pm Monday – Sunday.
Hardback Café
Location: Central Library 1EA, Clements Rd, Ilford IG1 1BA
The Hardback Café is the cafe in Redbridge Central Library where you can enjoy a latte with your literature!
Open daily from 10am Monday – Friday.
Greggs
Locations:
209 High Rd, Ilford IG1 1LX
Broadway Parade, 15 Chapel Rd, Ilford IG1 2AF
As well as delicious on-the-go pastries and snacks, Greggs also offer a wide range of coffee and hot drinks too. For those heading to the office, why not take advantage of their breakfast deal and grab a coffee and bacon roll for £2.20.
McDonald’s
Location: 231/233 High Rd, Ilford IG1 1NE
If you want a quick coffee that tastes good, then the McDonalds’s McCafé® range is a great option!
Perky Blenders
Location: 28 Cranbrook Rd, Ilford IG1 4NE
Perky Blenders believe that Coffee can sometimes be a secretive, snobbish industry – but they want to change that perception. So, whether you’re a V60 veteran or you’re just taking your first baby(chino) steps in learning how to brew, you’re welcome in the Perky family. Pay them a visit and try their delicious coffee!
Pies and Pastries
One of the most delicious weeks of the year, British Pie Week, falls in the first week of March (7th March). Pies have been in existence since about 2000 B.C. and have been loved by the British since the 12th century.
Jus-Rol, a British pastry-rolling company, invented this week in 2007, and it has been celebrated annually since then. It’s the perfect time to indulge by visiting some of your local Ilford hotspots for pies. Whilst you are at it, why not have a coffee as well at some of these amazing venues!
Pie Factory
Location: 34 Cranbrook Road Ilford IG1 4NF
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