Maple Bethnal Green

So I stopped by Maple brunch Café the other morning, kind of by mistake honestly. I was just walking and trying to wake myself up, and the place looked quiet enough so I just went in without overthinking it. I ended up getting this yogurt bowl thing with strawberries, blueberries, some random berries I didn’t even recognise, and banana slices. It looked a bit too “healthy person on a Sunday morning” for me but it actually tasted way better than I expected. The fruit wasn’t mushy (thank God), and the yogurt wasn’t that sour type that makes you regret everything. They also gave me this piece of bread with some powder on top… I still have no clue what the powder was. Cinnamon? Sugar? Some café-chef magic dust? I tried guessing but I gave up and just ate it. It was weird in a nice way, like something you wouldn’t ask for but you’re glad you tried. I got an orange juice too, which basically smacked me awake because it was way stronger than I thought. The place itself felt relaxed, not loud, and the staff didn’t treat me like I was bothering them, which is always a bonus. Honestly, solid breakfast for a random decision.

We visited on a Saturday as a walk-in, it was a busy atmosphere. Our server was incredibly helpful, especially when it came to confirming allergens and even recommending changes to the dish to suit our needs. We didn't have to wait long for our order, which was a huge plus. It's also worth noting that this is a baby-friendly restaurant - although not much room for the pram due to the narrow entrance.

Supertasty, superfriendly and supercute! There is great presentation and flavours, with lovely vibes. So good, I returned multiple times, especially since it was handily between my hotel and Bethnal Green tube, takeaway also available. 10/10 wouldn recommend