Ground Café

You'll find Ground tucked into the Queen Mary Students' Union building, but don't let that put you off—this isn't your typical campus canteen. It's a properly run operation where they actually care about their coffee, pulling decent espressos and flat whites that won't make you wince. The vibe is refreshingly unpretentious: locals, students, and the odd curious passerby all squeeze around small tables in what feels more like a mate's front room than a commercial enterprise. Food-wise, expect solid brunch options and lunch fare that changes regularly. Prices won't break the bank either, which is precisely why people keep coming back to this corner of Bethnal Green.