Rowans

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  peter watson

  ·5 months ago

  “Had the best mousaka and greek salad since the last time i went to greece, over 20 years ago. Very nice friendly place and i had afagato with sooo much ice cream dusted with cinnamon. Well worth a visit”

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  Adeel Qureshi

  ·6 months ago

  “Wow wow wow - time flies; me and daughter have been coming to this place for over 5 years now and Rowans haven’t slowed down a bit. The place is still buzzing and it is most best cafe in Barkingside by a long stretch. My daughter has grown as well and she now likes to have Jacket Potato with lots and lots of butter. But I have realised that it is not just the food - she is coming here for the atmosphere and good company. She is welcomed and treated like a princess and when you are on the spectrum and not really well treated by majority of the society; you must feel like a royalty when someone really looks after you like the way Rowans do. And just tried Pecan Pie and it was delicious. So what you waiting for; come to Rowans now :) Previous review from 3 years ago- This is a family run cafe and me and my autistic daughter go there regularly for breakfasts and brunches. Staff is friendly and food is great. My daughter loves spending time there. This place is an absolute gem.”

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  Enigma09 Puholy

  ·1 year ago

  “Met with some friends for lunch ,had a great time, food was fantastic and great service.”

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  Philip Jones

  ·1 year ago

  “Nice fairly big bistro with a large menu. A little bit pricier than your average cafe I'd say. Nice stylish interior with some classic looking bar stools and a coffee machine that looks really nice. The staff were really nice and it's family run...it was really nice that several generations of the family are working there and they deliver service with pride. Food was pretty decent.”

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  Sami Waran

  ·1 year ago

  “Disappointing Value for the Price I recently visited Rowan ,l left very disappointed— especially considering the price point. I ordered a prawn dish that cost £16.50, and what I got was underwhelming, to say the least: just three small prawns, a pile of deep-fried chips, a piece of stale, old baguette. The prawns were decent in flavor but far too few for the price — three prawns for £16.50 feels more like an appetizer than a main. The chips were clearly the frozen variety, deep-fried and lacking any real seasoning or originality. And the baguette? It was dry and hard, definitely not fresh. For what you’re paying, you’re essentially getting a plate of fried freezer items and barely any seafood. There are much better places around offering fresher, more generous meals for the same or even lower prices. Sadly, I won’t be returning.”

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  Rafeeul Karim

  ·1 year ago

  “First time going to the cafe and it was a really nice experience. The food was clean and fresh, the staff are very friendly willing to engage with you. The service was fairly quick which makes sense as it wasn't overly busy The only gripe or problem I have was the high end cost. I think its a place I'll go to once in a while just because the quality is good but I can't afford to eat here every day.”

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  A WD

  ·4 years ago

  “My hubby and I went for breakfast this morning. The best ever hash browns I have had, mashroom was delicious and eggs done just how I like them, and presentation was terrific. I would definitely come back again the best breakfast served in Ilford. I will be recommending to friends and family too also the atmosphere and cafe is so relaxing, nice and clean. Love it 😘”

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  Gemini Lillian

  ·7 years ago

  “Food here is brilliant. Service is also quick and staff are great!! I would recommend trying out the egg’s benedict 😀😀😀😀”

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  David Knight

  ·7 years ago

  “Rowans SW is a café style establishment, which offers excellent food and exquisite coffee but so much more besides. I have visited twice with my girlfriend, the second visit was made on the strength of the first. They have a fairly extensive menu, which caters for a range of tastes including vegetarian options. On my first visit, I chose panini with roasted vegetables, which I saw on my way in and it tasted just as good as it looked. We had a smoothie each, of which there is also a good selection and I had the most delicious coffee I have had in a very long time. There are many tables in Rowans which, on both occasions I have visited, were largely unoccupied. The staff are friendly and attentive and the place has the feel of a family run establishment. It is smart and clean and the toilets are clean as well (a sticking point for me). It is a pleasant place to spend time. I would have no hesitation recommending Rowans, it is a breath of fresh air amongst the usual fast food joints peppering most high streets, a nice place to spend time with the added bonus of superb coffee.”

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  Jessen “R” R

  ·9 years ago

  “Opening times: Monday to Saturday - 8:30AM - 5PM Sunday 10AM - 4PM A cosy café with a HUGE selection to choose from, good prices and food is quick to be served but still high quality, indoor and outdoor sating available The menu choice here is the biggest I've ever seen anywhere - perhaps not in terms of how many items but in the diversity of items - Chicken/beef burgers, pizzas, omelettes, fish and chips, cold and hot sandwiches, kebabs, soups, salads, pastries Have only been 3 times but so far everything I've tried has been very tasty Staff have always been friendly and have greeted with a smile, been quick to check the tables are clean and ask which drinks we would like, also to bring the food and check up mid-way to make sure all is fine Overall a great cosy café suitable for individuals, couples or small groups looking for somewhere with a light snack or full meal and you'll be well fed for £8 - £12 per person”

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