# Gardeners Cottage Cafe, Ilford — Reviews & Opening Hours > Gardeners Cottage Cafe — Coffee Shop in Ilford with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.5/5 from 260 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/ilford/restaurants/gardeners-cottage-cafe (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Coffee Shop # Gardeners Cottage Cafe Emerson Road, Ilford [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5159476638854785850&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Gardeners Cottage Cafe](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/101923470122319491705) **In short:** Gardeners Cottage Cafe is a coffee shop in Ilford, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 260 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Gardeners Cottage Cafe Gardeners Cottage Cafe sits within Valentines Mansion on Emerson Road. The cafe serves coffee, cakes and a varied menu with Italian dishes and vegan options. It holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The venue is accessible and welcomes children and groups. Live music features regularly. It has a 4.5 rating from 260 Google reviews. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Gardeners Cottage Cafe's own website](http://www.gardenerscottagecafe.com/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM ## What's nearby - Valentines Mansion & Gardens next door - Cranbrook Road Post Office 150m away - Devrim Corner Supermarket 150m away - Valentines High School 200m away - Citi Kitchen 200m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners like this cafe's delicious coffee, fresh cakes, and varied menu, including Italian options and vegan choices. They also highlight the warm, relaxing atmosphere, often enhanced by live music, and the friendly, welcoming staff. Guests mention the cafe is clean and accessible, with good service. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.5 / 5 (260 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** No **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Ilford Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/443320). [More restaurants in Ilford](https://staycation.co.uk/ilford/restaurants) ★ 4.5 (260 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £1 – £10 [Visit official website](http://www.gardenerscottagecafe.com/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [07586 785711](tel:07586785711) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Ilford **Plus Code** 9F32H3F8+3P ### 🏨 Places to stay near Ilford Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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