Long White Cloud

6 Reviews on “Long White Cloud”

• Corinna Rombi

  Good Cafe for breakfast. Original and creative place, where they display artworks to sell as in an art gallery. The place was quite full and I was happy to find a table after a few minutes. I ordered some apple pie and coffee, which were both lovely. The coffee was okay, and not too creamy. The pie was sweet and soft, very likely to be homemade. I suggest going for casual and fulfilling breakfasts. Prices are average and 10 should do.

  February 9, 2015, 2:37 am

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• Brittany

  Great little Cafe, friendliest staff, good food, and run by New Zealanders! Long White Cloud is a little Cafe on Hackney Road about a 5-10 min walk from the Columbia Road flower markets and perfect if you’re wanting some brunch away from the hustle and bustle post flower shopping. It is owned by New Zealanders so it must be good… The cafe is nice and fresh with white walls and wooden tables and chairs. The two little tables out the front are perfect for making the most of the last remaining sunny days and also for people watching. We ordered breakfast off the special board: poached eggs, salmon and avocado which was delicious and came on perfectly grilled wholemeal bread. At 8 pound i think it was a winner. They have a great array of salads and quiches lined up along the bar as well. I couldn’t help but order some lentil salad to be served on the side of my breakfast. It cost 4 pound for half a spoonful which was a bit annoying but nevertheless it was tasty. Unlike a lot of London cafes with their bored, too cool waiters the staff here were genuinely friendly and efficient. Very refreshing.Coffee: good and drinkable, not the best coffee in the area but certainly not the worst. If you’re a kiwi they also sell Marmite, Vegemite and pineapple lumps. Success. Will definitely pop in to try one of the pies and quiches next time I’m walking past.

  January 19, 2015, 7:31 pm

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• Lauren Hunter

  Just recently moved to the area and after walking past a few times I decided it was time to actually try it out and stop peering in!Went on a Sunday afternoon around 12 and it was quite busy but no queue. Even though there were lots of people and waitresses milling around it did’t feel too cramped or stressful. I had the veggie breakfast which was very nice although I wasn’t entirely full afterwards. Hot chocolate is very good, not too chocolatey so it feels slightly healthier! The person I was with had a peanut butter smoothie and absolutely loved it.Very nice atmosphere, good food and they even offer a range of gluten free cakes/pastries.

  July 30, 2014, 8:15 am

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• Faye Tan

  Located a few minutes away from Hoxton railway station, Long White Cloud is a Kiwi-owned, free-range, free-trade caf-cum-gallery space which serves up interesting brunch-type meals such as smoked salmon scrambled eggs and french toast with bacon and banana.It was pretty filled at 11 in the morning, but not enough to gather a queue. The interesting thing about this caf is the fact that they display local artworks which are also on sale. When I was there two weeks ago, Kate Ardern’s intriguing ‘Into The Wild’ paintings were up on the walls, most of them already marked as sold.I got myself a full English breakfast, something I realised that I’d not yet actually had in this country.It was filling – I think the word ‘full’ applies to the state of the diner’s tummy rather than what’s on the plate. The food was alright, the beans felt home-made and authentic though, definitely not Heinz.What still lingers in my mind is their peanut butter and banana smoothie which is so simple but so good. It wasn’t too sweet, and both flavours were balanced beautifully, inspiring me to try blitzing my own sometime soon.They’ve got an evening menu as well with the likes of pies, burgers and fish cakes. I’d love to go back there some time soon to chill in their intimate setting with some French toast and bacon! london-glutton.blogspot.com

  March 8, 2014, 6:59 am

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• Kevin Blanks

  Kiwi Spirit in London’s East End. Visiting my daughter in London, I wasn’t willing to pay a high price for a less than adequate hotel breakfast. So we wandered off up the road in search of a typical east end ‘caff’. What we found was a surprise and a delight – the spirit of New Zealand in the Long White Cloud. Ex-pat Kiwis and travellers to New Zealand will know that the name is the English translation of the Maori word for their homeland. I have enjoyed a Maori feast (hangi) and this too was a feast but of a more traditional kind known to the English. We had a ‘full English breakfast’ for 8 with really big cups of tea and a touch of Kiwi finesse. This caf is also a space for original art and music. I was going to describe the food to you but I think you need to see it and taste it because it is the special touches they bring to their food that makes it Kiwi culinary art. Visit quickly before the world beats you to it. Web-site //longwhitecloudhoxton.com Address: 151 Hackney Road, E2 8JL.

  November 18, 2013, 5:17 pm

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• TheFoodaholic

  Situated on the famous Hackney Road (where all the cool people live now) the Long White Cloud is one of East Londons regular haunts for locals in the area.The staff and owners here are incredibly friendly, welcoming and laid back nothing would be too much trouble for these guys. The one thing i do love about the Long White Cloud is that it plays host to its very own gallery. With white blank canvas walls they exhibit art on behalf of locals, friends and family you never know quite what to expect. The restaurant is owned and run by two New Zealand ladies, Zuzie and Niki two fabulous ladies i should mention as well.We dined here in the evening, which ended up being one of the hottest days of the year. Sweat and all we were thankfully greeted with a cold glass of delicious sauvignon blanc. The caf has just launched its evening, 9.50 deal, which includes a hearty main and glass of wine, beer or soft drink a bargain if you ask us. I had the chicken parmigiana pie with mustard mash, the greedy one of us two had the cheeseburger with beetroot, served in an unusual variation, ciabatta bread. The food is by no means great, but good value and fills a spot.They also serve some of Londons best coffee – Monmouth coffee, the finest money can buy!Hungry? Read more – http://www.londonfoodaholic.co.uk thefoodaholic.co.uk

  November 15, 2013, 1:27 am

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