About
Narrative in London offers a stylish yet cozy escape for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. Celebrated for its fabulous Red Brick espresso, brewed with delightful cherry and caramel undertones, it's a haven for coffee lovers. Guests often rave about the coffee and bagels, claiming they're among the best in London. With an inviting atmosphere and lovely staff, it's perfect for both family dinners and solo dining. Enjoy quick service and free Wi-Fi while indulging in Seven Seeded bakery treats or bagels from Papo's. The eatery welcomes everyone, including the LGBTQ community, and offers a variety of vegetarian and organic options. Whether you're in the mood for small plates, delightful desserts, or a refreshing cocktail, Narrative delivers without breaking the bank. Don't forget to check out the range of beers and wines for a complete dining experience.
Price
Meals
Breakfast, Branch, Lunch
Services
Takeaway, Dine-in
Dietary options
Vegetarian options, Organic options
Offering
Serving alcohol, Serving desserts, Small plates, Serving cocktails, Serving beer, Serving wine, Serving coffee
Payment
Payment by credit card, Payment by debit card, NFC payment
- $$$$ 1 - 10 GBP
- Breakfast
- Branch
- Lunch
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Vegetarian options
- Organic options
- Serving alcohol
- Serving desserts
- Small plates
- Serving cocktails
- Serving beer
- Serving wine
- Serving coffee
- Payment by credit card
- Payment by debit card
- NFC payment
- Fashionably
- Casual
- Cozy
- Family dinner
- Solo dining
- Pets allowed
- Pets allowed outside
- Free Wi-Fi
- Quick service
- Toilet
- Welcomes LGBTQ
Reviews and Ratings
Write a review
- Food: 4
- Atmosphere: 4
Some of the best coffee in Walthamstow. Staff are all super friendly as well, which makes it worth the visit. I haven’t tried all of their food but the pastry selection is delicious, and I believe they also do Papo’s bagels 😋

- Food: 5
- Service: 1
- Atmosphere: 1
Probably the best coffee quality out of the local speciality places. They have interesting filters on, a wall of coffee, and most flat whites here will be good though you do have to check which barista is on the machine and get a batch brew for some of them. It’s not a local vibe as the baristas have no chat whatsoever - one of those kind of odd places where they’ll somehow serve you the coffee without saying a single word. If you just want good functional coffee it’s perfect, if you want a more human interaction you might be better off with Jaunty down the road or Armstrong nearby. Food is good and personally I feel reasonably priced. Some of the other reviews are maybe just a bit unrealistic about how much expensive ingredients cost nowadays. The coffee prices are super cheap - probably too cheap to last considering how good the beans they use are.

- Food: 3
- Atmosphere: 5
Smoked Salmon Bagel 🥯 for £7.95, good for lunch but little sour for me. The atmosphere inside was so nice than the out door.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the address of Narrative?Narrative is located at 10 Forest Rd, E17 6JJ, London, United Kingdom.
- How to get here by public transport?The nearest public transport options provide quick and easy access:
- Train station Tottenham Hale (1.28 km walk)
- Bus stop Blackhorse Road Station (Stop BD) (20 m walk)
- Bus stop Ferry Lane Industrial Estate (Stop BG) (189 m walk)
- Bus stop Priestley Way (Stop BS) (534 m walk)
- Bus stop Shakespeare Road (769 m walk)
- How is Narrative rated by visitors?Narrative has an average rating of 4.6 based on 67 reviews across platforms such as Google.
- What is the average price for a meal at Narrative?The average price for a meal is 1 - 10 GBP (it is cheap - $).
- Does the venue offer vegetarian or vegan options?Yes, vegetarian or vegan dishes are available on the menu.
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