16 Tarling Street, London E1 0AD
Italian coffee & everyday groceries, made with heart
A café and grocery store on Tarling Street — fresh espresso, warm bakery and the essentials you need, open every day from 8am to 11pm.
About Us
A little piece of Italy on Tarling Street
Watney Café Italia began as a small cafe and grew into a neighbourhood favourite — Italian café, everyday store. We roast, bake and stock with the same care, so you can grab your morning espresso and your evening shopping in one warm, welcoming stop.
- Freshly ground Italian espresso, daily
- Grocery essentials, bakery & gifts under one roof
- Open every day, 8am – 11pm
- Proudly part of the E1 community
Why Choose Us
Two shops, one warm welcome
Everything we do is built around freshness, friendliness and being genuinely useful to the street we sit on.
Genuine Italian Coffee
Slow-roasted beans, pulled fresh on every order — never sitting, never stale.
Everyday Convenience
Coffe, Itialian Drinks, Groceries, snacks and essentials stocked for the regular customers
Community First
We know most of our regulars by their order.
Open Every Day
8am to 11pm, seven days a week — here when you need us.
Shop the Store
Featured grocery categories
From pantry staples to phone chargers — everything you need, close to home.
From the Café
Popular this week
Our most-ordered coffees and bites — pulled, baked and built to order.
Cappuccino
£3.00-£3.20Double espresso, steamed milk, silky microfoam.
Espresso
£1.50-£2.50Rich, intense, pulled to order — the Italian classic.
Latte
£3.00-£3.50Smooth and creamy, our most-loved everyday coffee.
Mocha
3.00-£3.50Espresso, steamed milk and Italian dark chocolate.
Masala Tea
£2.00-£3.00Blended fresh fruit, no shortcuts, made to order.
Panini Sandwiches
£4.00Toasted or fresh, filled with deli favourites.
Bakery
£2.00-£6.50Croissants, cornetti and daily-baked treats.
Desserts
£3.00-£6.00Tiramisu, cannoli and other Italian classics.
Special Offers
This month at Watney Café Italia
Loyalty Offer
Buy 5 coffees, get your 6th free
Ask a team member to start your loyalty card on your next visit.
Morning Deal
Coffee + pastry from £4.50
Available every day, 8am–11am.
Testimonials
Loved by our neighbours
My daily stop before work — the espresso is properly strong and the staff remember my order every time.
Half the reason I moved onto this street — groceries and a proper Italian coffee in one place, open late too.
Booked their small events corner for a birthday — warm, personal service and the tiramisu was outstanding.
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Shop the Grocery Store
Everyday essentials, bakery, drinks and gifts — search or filter by category.
Gallery
A look inside our café and store.
Journal
Stories about coffee, bakery and life on Tarling Street.
Join Our Team
We're always glad to meet friendly, reliable people who care about good coffee and good service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you might want to know before visiting.
Get In Touch
Questions, event bookings or franchise enquiries — we'd love to hear from you.
Send Us a Message
For event bookings, franchise enquiries or general questions.