# Friends Cafe & Sweets, Ilford — Reviews & Opening Hours > Friends Cafe & Sweets — Buffet Restaurant in Ilford with a 4/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.2/5 from 9 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/ilford/restaurants/friends-cafe-sweets (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Buffet Restaurant # Friends Cafe & Sweets 419 High Road, Ilford [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=13015268483220169804&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Uddin Borhan](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/100681830083843871468) **In short:** Friends Cafe & Sweets is a buffet restaurant in Ilford, rated 4.2 out of 5 from 9 Google reviews, with a 4/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 3 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Friends Cafe & Sweets Friends Cafe & Sweets on Ilford High Road operates as a buffet restaurant with facilities suited to children. The food hygiene rating stands at 4 out of 5. ## Opening hours **Monday** 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM **Tuesday** 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM **Wednesday** 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM **Thursday** 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM **Friday** 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM **Saturday** 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM **Sunday** 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM ## What's nearby - Balfour Business Centre next door - Ram Jewellers next door - H&H Tyre And Services Centre Ltd next door - Gurdwara Karamsar Ilford next door - Door To Door Cargos Services next door Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.2 / 5 (9 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 4 out of 5 – Good **Destination** Ilford Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1400774). [More restaurants in Ilford](https://staycation.co.uk/ilford/restaurants) ★ 4.2 (9 reviews) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Ilford **Plus Code** 9F32H36P+F5 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Ilford 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%3DIlford%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/ilford/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/ilford/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of Friends Cafe & Sweets? Friends Cafe & Sweets is open Mon–Sun 9am–11pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is Friends Cafe & Sweets any good? Friends Cafe & Sweets is rated 4.2 out of 5 from 9 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5. ### Is Friends Cafe & Sweets good for children? Yes, Friends Cafe & Sweets is listed as good for children. ## More near Friends Cafe & Sweets ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [Woodlands Lodge Ilford ★ 2.9 · 0.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/ilford/hotels/woodlands-lodge-ilford) - [Blue Sapphire Hotel ★ 4.2 · 0.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/ilford/hotels/blue-sapphire-hotel) - [Travelodge London Ilford ★ 3.5 · 0.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/ilford/hotels/travelodge-london-ilford) - [Cranbrook Hotel ★ 3.0 · 0.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/ilford/hotels/cranbrook-hotel) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [14 Becket Close 2.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/redbridge/cottages/14-becket-close-syk1193535) - [The Woodford Retreat 3.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/redbridge/cottages/the-woodford-retreat-uk50196) - [Emerson Park Villa 6.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/havering/cottages/emerson-park-villa-uk51319) - [River Lodge 6.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/tower-hamlets/cottages/river-lodge-uk35669) ### Campsites nearby - [Abbey Wood Caravan and Motorhome Club Site ★ 4.7 · 5.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/london/camping/abbey-wood-caravan-and-motorhome-club-site) - [Crystal Palace Caravan and Motorhome Club Site ★ 4.7 · 5.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/london/camping/crystal-palace-caravan-and-motorhome-club-site) - [Abbey Wood Experience Freedom Glamping ★ 4.7 · 5.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/london/camping/abbey-wood-experience-freedom-glamping-london) - [Lee Valley Camping and Caravan Park, Edmonton ★ 3.9 · 7.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/london/camping/lee-valley-camping-and-caravan-park-edmonton) ### Things to do nearby - [Cineworld London - Ilford ★ 3.9 · 0.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/ilford/attractions/cineworld-london-ilford) - [Splash Park, Bounsea and Unicorn Magical Lake ★ 4.7 · 1.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/ilford/attractions/splash-park-bounsea-and-unicorn-magical-lake) - [Valentines Mansion and Gardens ★ 4.6 · 1.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/ilford/attractions/valentines-mansion-and-gardens) - [Barking Sporthouse & Gym ★ 4.0 · 1.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dagenham/attractions/barking-sporthouse-gym)