Loafing Café
Loafing, is an 'artisan bread and patisserie' — situated near Victoria Park in Hackney.
The café opened just 7 weeks ago, with a demand by the locals who wanted a nice café—which is missing in this up-coming area of Hackney.
This 'rusty-chic' understated café, is tastefully decorated by the owner and interior designer—Susie. Her experience in collecting and selling antique furniture, and mid 20th century design classics, blossoms in this chic and cosy hideaway. Loafing decor is minimalist and simple, and there is lots of wood, and lots of light from two large windows.
We were impressed with its variety of freshly baked bread and colorful all-natural pastries delivered from Primrose Hill. We had a tasty sandwich with 'ginger-pork ham and pickles', and with its ham from nearby, aesthetically-pleasing, Ginger Pork Deli. Espresso after the meal is served in a little glass, coming from a cool, top-of-the-line, espresso machine. The only thing we wish Loafing had is 'sparking water', instead of, only tap water — even though it's eco-friendly.
At this moment the café space is only on the ground floor, but Susie is planning to expand the space to the small back garden and downstairs with a 19 century old bakery oven. Susie also wants her place as a meeting space for the locals, and she's thinking to organize small events such as wine tasting or vintage bags and jewelry sale.
Loafing is a perfect place for a cup of tea after a nice walk in Victoria Park.
We can't wait to see the completion of the garden and downstair space!
Address:
79 Lauriston Road Victoria Park (on the corner of Lauriston road and Victoria Park road)
London E9 7HJ
Tel: 020 8986 0777
Closed Mondays.