The Holly Trail Cafe - Waltham Forest

I’ve eaten here many times and always enjoyed the food. However, I’ve recently had to switch to a gluten free diet. On arrival I asked if there were any gluten free options (previous reviews mentioned there were) and was told very abruptly ‘we don’t have anything’. I asked if their sausages were gluten free as hoping for a fry up and the chef gave me a look to make me think I’d asked the stupidest thing ever. I could have found something naturally without gluten eg jacket potato, but despite being a pretty regular customer, I didn’t feel like eating there! Wake Cup in the high street however were extremely accommodating and lovely!

The restaurant offers a very friendly welcome and a good breakfast menu. After taking a walk around the area following a recent move, the attentive staff provided excellent service and served a delicious bacon sandwich that was cooked to order. The restaurant also has a nice outdoor seating area.

Popped in here after an afternoon walk and it did not disappoint. Great menu with lots of choices. Very reasonably priced, but delicious, food. Deffs include a visit next time you wander round the forest!

The coffee was excellent and the freshly baked bread with generous portions of bacon was delicious. The staff were very friendly and I will definitely be returning, as I could see that they were serving some fantastic food.

I don't know where to begin with this restaurant review. The portion sizes are inconsistent and the prices seem to be going up. I ordered two coffees, a chocolate bacon bag, and chips, which totalled over £15. I was disappointed with the lack of care taken with my meal and the small portion size. When comparing my food with others in my group, it seemed like my partner and I were singled out. The only difference I could see was the color of my skin. I can't say for sure that it was racism, but it does raise some questions. It seems like every other order that passed by us had better portions and the bacon wasn't overcooked like mine.