Querky Cafe

Head down to Watney Street in Wapping and you'll find Querky tucked into one of those red-brick Victorian conversions the area's full of. It's the kind of place where the owners clearly give a toss—mismatched furniture, plants everywhere, the sort of aesthetic that could feel try-hard but somehow doesn't. You'll find proper espresso-based coffee alongside all-day brunch that hits different when you're nursing a flat white by the window. The crowd's a mix of locals actually living in the area rather than Instagram tourists, which tells you something about how genuine the vibe is.