# Grounded, Barking — Reviews & Opening Hours > Grounded — Coffee Shop in Barking with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.8/5 from 83 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/barking/restaurants/grounded (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Coffee Shop # Grounded Northgate Road, Barking [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=9502857401052989188&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Grounded](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/106704547968748400995) **In short:** Grounded is a coffee shop in Barking, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 83 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Grounded Grounded is a coffee shop at The Wilds Ecology Centre on Northgate Road. The café serves coffee alongside fresh food including avocado toast and halloumi salad. Portions are generous and prices are reasonable. It holds a five-star food hygiene rating. The space is bright and comfortable, with friendly service. The café is suitable for children and groups. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Grounded's own website](https://thewildsbarkingriverside.london/grounded/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM **Tuesday** 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM **Wednesday** 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM **Saturday** 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM **Sunday** 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM ## What's nearby - The Wilds at Barking Riverside next door - The Wilds Eco Park next door - Co-op - Barking - Fielders Crescent 200m away - The Spot 250m away - L&Q at Barking Riverside 250m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners like this cafe's delicious coffee and fresh, well-presented food, including avocado toast and halloumi salad. They also highlight the reasonable prices and generous portions. Guests mention the warm, friendly service and the bright, comfortable atmosphere. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.8 / 5 (83 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** No **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Barking Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1778000). [More restaurants in Barking](https://staycation.co.uk/barking/restaurants) ★ 4.8 (83 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £1 – £10 [Visit official website](https://thewildsbarkingriverside.london/grounded/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Barking **Plus Code** 9F32G4GF+4R ### 🏨 Places to stay near Barking Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DBarking%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/barking/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/barking/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of Grounded? Grounded is open Mon–Fri 8:30am–5pm; Sat–Sun 9am–6pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is Grounded any good? Grounded is rated 4.8 out of 5 from 83 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### Is Grounded good for children? Yes, Grounded is listed as good for children. ### Can you book a table at Grounded? 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