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Café · Hackney

Thingy Cafe

££ 📍 1 Trowbridge Rd, London E9 5LD

About Thingy Cafe

Thingy Cafe in Hackney Wick feels like stumbling into a secret garden — lush, calm, and genuinely welcoming. The outdoor space is a proper oasis, dotted with plants and sunshine, while inside there's room for buggies and highchairs without feeling cramped. Families come for the sourdough chicken and tarragon sandwich, chilli eggs with a gentle Asian kick, and the bacon bun with their special Thingy sauce. The matcha gets serious love, as does the halloumi salad and hot honey halloumi. Reviewers frequently praise staff members like Maya, Sage, and Beth for being warm and helpful. "It's the kind of place that feels like a safe space the second you walk in," one regular notes. It's a 10-minute walk from the V&A East Storehouse, making it a solid pre- or post-museum stop for families who want something more interesting than the usual chain brunch.

Kid-friendly features

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Kids menu ❌ No
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Highchairs ✅ Yes
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Outdoor space ✅ Yes
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Soft play area ❌ No
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Baby changing ❌ No
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Buggy accessible ✅ Yes
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Vegan options ✅ Yes
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Gluten free ❌ No
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Halal ❌ No
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Noise level Moderate
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Booking Recommended
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Best for primary, all ages

Tags

#hackney#café#outdoor seating#highchairs#vegan options
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