Cafe 1001 in Tower Hamlets

A mainstay of bricklane where music, coffee and life collide. A great place to chill and street watch. Look out for the secret club at the back. 1001 comes with an attitude you either love it or go.

We have walked passed Cafe 1001 many times when we go for our Sunday stroll through Bethnal Green road to Brick Lane on the way to Spitalfields Market, but we never went in until today.We just wanted to sit down to take a break and discovered it was a perfect place for that.It was about 2:30 pm and Brick Lane was pretty busy with people buying street food and eating on the street.We thought Cafe 1001 was a bar as there was a DJ playing and a bit dark inside, so we asked if it was ok to sit outside, but it was a real cafe selling coffee and stuff.There was upstairs and it was really nice. Tables were wobbly, so we sat by the window looking down Brick Lane.To our surprise, it wasn’t busy at all inside. We felt lucky to find a great spot to rest.I love the sign for women’s toilets, and they were clean. I have a thing for toilets. I cannot do dirty toilets.By the time we left, it was getting busy. I think we were lucky to be there at right time.We will definitely go back!The music was good today.

Very cool place, chill music and good ambience. Not the best cocktails thought, as the mojito I had was very sour and had no sugar at the bottom.There are a few things to eat, non-alcoholic drinks too. When I went it closed at 9, however the tap room next to the place is theirs, so you can bring your drink next door and have a good time clubbing until later.

Enjoyed my quick breakfast this morning. Shame there was no rave on in the back room like in the old days.

Although it is an iconic place I visited regularly after parties years ago, I was surprised with the prices during the day. Went to have a drink with friends. My husbands beer was 7.50!!!! And my drink £11?! Of course, very crowded and loud....but should expect that!

I go to coffee 1001 since 3/4 years.Only on the Sunday, because sunday is the big techno night in the W. Room !!!And tonight it was totally changed ! New security, new cleaner. I felt so good to go to the toilet and it was absolutely clean, and smelling good. The security was amazing,Serious and human.They totally understood the flowAnd they have been amazing.I would like to tell you, it was amazing. Fantastic ! Thanks you for this night !I had lot of fun, and i can’t wait to be back next week !!!Bravo 🤟 thank you again for tonight. I had a very amazing moment with all my friends.And also : your DJ tonight was fantastic !!!! Big up to this guys !!!!!

Good coffee and food. Pricing is the standard London rates but the food is of good quality and decently sized, so fairly priced. The cafe is small, so ideal for small, intimate meetings

Exactly what I was looking for. Artsy neighborhood and cool vibe. Great selection of food, full bar, and coffee bar. Plenty of comfy seating. If I had more time I would've sat here all day with my laptop drinking coffee. The breakfast I had was delicious, fresh and fairly priced. Loved!

I found this a quiet place (somewhat deserted) with an eclectic upstairs containing comfy sofas, Wifi and some power points dotted around the place, reminiscent of a student common room - so was a nice place to sit and chill for a bit. They have a fair range of bottled beers, including a few bottles of local brew.Didn't actually eat, so can't comment on their grub.Definitely worth a visit to relax; I'm guessing it gets a lot more lively when there's music playing.

This is a very nice café to take a coffee and grab something to eat. It is not very expensive and there are nice places to sit and chill upstairs.Bonus: they do nice electronic parties on sundays. You can see the DJa booth and they also open another room for people to dance. It’s cool. (See the flyer in the pics)Cheers.