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Back to Ours is an independent coffee shop located in The Good Shepherd Studios in Bushwood, E11. They offer freshly baked bread, pastries, and coffee seven days a week. Customers can enjoy their delicious sourdough and pastries, which are particularly perfect for starting a rainy Monday when paired with a cup of coffee. The coffee shop also boasts a variety of menu options, including vegan choices like the Kimcheese, the Classic, and the Purple sandwiches. In addition to their delightful food and beverages, Back to Ours supports local artists by exhibiting their work in the cafe and the annex next door. Visit Back to Ours for a cozy coffee experience.

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19/05/2026

Some sad news from us 🥺

27/04/2026

We’re hiring good people who make good coffee.

Looking for:
– Experienced baristas
– A supervisor

This isn’t a “stand behind the machine and avoid eye contact” kind of place. It’s busy, it’s people-first, and our standards speak for themselves.

You’ll need to:
– know the ins and outs of speciality coffee
– love talking to people and getting to know your regulars
– handle a rush without losing your head

Supervisor role = someone who can lead a shift, keep things moving, and look after both team and customers properly.

If that’s you, we’d love to hear from you.

23/04/2026

Housemade lemon cake with a raspberry compote centre and buttercream vanilla icing, on the counter now 🍰

13/04/2026

Rise and shine, it’s caffeine time ☕️🙌🏼

05/04/2026

It’s our birthday weekend and today we’re celebrating properly 🎂

Buy any two coffees and you get free cake.

On the counter today:
– Strawberry Victoria sponge
– Pistachio & passion fruit
– Caramel & chocolate

Three cakes for three years.

Come grab a slice and celebrate with us.

01/04/2026

Back to Ours turns three today🎂

Three years of early mornings. Dogs asking for treats. Chats over the counter. Flat whites and brunch plates. Babies becoming toddlers. Strangers becoming regulars.

It’s no secret that independent cafés are having a tough time right now. You only have to look around to see how many good places are disappearing.

So the fact that people keep choosing to walk through our door - for coffee, for food, for a moment of calm, for somewhere that feels a little bit like theirs - means more than we can properly say.

This café exists because you keep showing up. And we don’t take that for granted for a second.

So on Sunday we’re celebrating the only way that feels right: with cake.

We’ll have three cakes on the counter. All you have to do is buy your regular coffee, wish us happy birthday and will gift you a slice. Until we run out.

Here’s to another year of doing this together ☕️🍰

21/03/2026

Today we’re opening the doors with our neighbours at for their Open House and it’s shaping up to be one of those “just popping in” → accidentally stay all day kind of days.

Studios open, artists in, workshops, films, garden hangs, community everything. Free, family-friendly, and a very good excuse to romanticise your Saturday in E11.

We’ve built a special menu for the occasion:

MAINS
Broken eggs
Soft scrambled eggs, sourdough, olive oil, house chilli oil, herbs

Avo toast
Crushed avocado, lemon, olive oil, flaky salt, sourdough

SPECIAL
Feta, chilli & orange hand pies
Pastry, whipped feta, fresh chilli, orange zest

SANDWICH
Roast pumpkin, ricotta & radicchio
Roasted pumpkin, ricotta, radicchio, dressing, bread

SALADS
Orzo pasta salad
Roasted vegetables, herbs, dressing

Potato salad
Brown butter dressing, dill

Panzanella
Tomatoes, toasted bread, olive oil, green sauce

Come for the studios, stay for a drink, leave with crumbs on your top and a new favourite artist.

20/03/2026

Tomorrow we’re throwing the doors open with our neighbours at for their Open Day—and honestly, it’s a bit of a love letter to Leytonstone.

Think:
• Behind-the-scenes building tours
• Artists opening up their studios (yes, you can snoop)
• Workshops, tasters, films, garden bits, community everything
• And a whole day of meeting the people quietly making this corner of E11 what it is

It’s free, it’s family-friendly, and it’s basically your sign to leave the house and pretend you’re the kind of person who does cultural things on a Saturday.

We’ll be holding it down café-side with a special menu:
– Citrus Iced Tea (back by popular demand, borderline cult status)
– Espresso Tonic (for the “I don’t want a coffee but I also absolutely do” crowd)
– Strawberry Iced Matcha (spring has entered the chat)
– Iced filter using our guest beans from Intermission Coffee

Plus a few food bits to keep you upright while you “just quickly pop in” and accidentally stay for four hours. We’ll tell you more about food first thing tomorrow to whet your appetite!

10am–4:30pm
Good Shepherd Studios, Davies Lane

Come for a wander, stay for a drink, leave knowing at least three new creative people and one dog.

16/03/2026

New roaster alert 🚨 this time we have .coffee on the bar and shelves 🫶🏼☕️

At Intermission, they’re brewing more than coffee, changing the rhythm of the world, putting people and the planet first, and championing a fairer, more sustainable coffee industry.

What we have on offer:

1.WORKING 9 TO 5 – Natural, Nicaragua
Sweet praline and chocolate with juicy red fruits and a nostalgic s’mores finish.

2.ABOUT LAST NIGHT – Washed, Ethiopia
Bright mandarin and peach, soft nectarine sweetness, with a gentle Earl Grey twist.
Also available from our Filter options

3.ROADTRIP – Washed, Guatemala
Warm oat biscuits and brown sugar, with apple, apricot, and a cheeky peanut butter cup moment.

4. AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS – Washed, Kenya
Juicy forest fruits wrapped in cozy toffee sweetness.
Also available from our Filter options

Can’t wait to hear what you all think!

02/03/2026

Whispers *spring has sprung*

01/03/2026

Little kitchen update from us ☕️🫶🏼

18/02/2026

This February, we’re excited to feature our friends at as our guest roaster.

Wood St coffee focuses on true specialty coffee — meaning every step from farm to cup meets the highest standards. Their coffees are sustainably sourced from specific regions and small farms, fully traceable, responsibly harvested at peak ripeness, carefully roasted to highlight natural flavours, and brewed with precision to ensure the best possible cup.

This month’s selection includes:

🇷🇼 Rwanda – Kinini Series 01
From the women’s cooperative Kinini Agriculture Cooperative (KARC).
A beautifully expressive cup with gooseberry and lemon tea notes, clean and bright acidity, elegant florals, and juicy fruit sweetness.

🇷🇼 Rwanda – Kinini Series 02
Grown at high altitude, where slower cherry development creates deeper layers of flavour complexity. Expect notes of dried cranberry and oolong tea, a clean finish, and lingering red berry sweetness. Structured, delicate, and beautifully balanced.

🇨🇴 Colombia – El Jaragual
At origin, this lot goes through a unique processing method — yeast inoculation and thermal shock — designed to enhance the flavor and intensify its natural fruit character. With the roaster carefully bringing out its best expression, you’ll taste notes of dried mango and star fruit, supported by a mellow texture and a smooth, round body.

Available on filter and in our retail section 🫶🏼☕️

14/02/2026

Looking for something spicy this valentines? How about chilli hot chocolate? Hot enough for you? 😘

06/02/2026

Today’s special: a meze plate filled with braised chickpeas, seasonal greens, housemade labneh, harrisa olives, boiled egg and sourdough

24/01/2026

Freshly filled croissants, filled with housemade cream and a seasonal compote, available now 🤌🏼

23/01/2026

Today’s special: Slow roasted chickpeas, winter squash, fresh herbs and mizuna leaves.

Our beans this week are quite special - they’re cooked with slow roasted tomato, bay leaves and guajillo chilli for extra flavour.

22/01/2026

New year. New roaster. And we’re starting off strong with on batch and in our retail section.
 A small-batch roastery from Bristol, UK, they source small and special lot from their producer, focusing on clean, expressive coffees with clear origin character.

What we have on offer:👇

🇪🇹 Ethiopia – Bedesa – Heirloom | Natural
Flavour notes: • Ripe berries • Stone fruit • Jammy sweetness

🇰🇪 Kenya – Nguguini AA – Kirinyaga | Washed AA grade washed coffee from Kirinyaga, Kenya — a barista favourite for its clarity and complexity.
Flavour notes: • Blackcurrant • Cranberry • Bright, juicy acidity

🇧🇷 Brazil – Marcelo & Paula Urtado – Yellow Topazio | Natural
Flavour notes: • Milk chocolate • Nutty sweetness • Soft red fruit

-SOE / Milk & Black Coffee Experience: These coffees are roasted to highlight clarity and balance.
• With milk: flavours stay clear and sweet — fruit becomes softer and creamier, chocolate and nutty notes are enhanced. • As Americano / black coffee: flavours open up fully — clean, expressive, and very easy to drink.

We have limited bags available so pick some up before they’re gone ☕️

14/01/2026

Oh, we’re SO back.

15/12/2025

This week’s lunch special: Roasted winter veg and herb frittata, served with a brown butter potato salad and radicchio salad

12/12/2025

We’ve checked the rota, consulted the group chat, and asked ourselves some big questions about balance, boundaries and whether anyone really needs a flat white on Christmas Day.

The verdict? Even your favourite coffee shop needs a day off. But here are the rest of our hours, so you can navigate your leftovers around your latte.

Thank you for another wonderful year together. Enjoy your time off. Be merry. And tip your baristas- they’re Santa’s elves but in the real world.

08/12/2025

This week’s special: Arroz con Tomat, roast squash given to us by one of our regulars 🫶🏼, served with a green sauce and topped with mint.

Address

15A Davies Lane
London
E11 3DR

To get to Davies Lane in London, there are several options for both public transport and driving/parking.

Public Transport:
1. Tube: Take the Central Line to Leytonstone Station. From there, it's a 10-minute walk to Davies Lane.
2. Bus: The 257 bus stops near Davies Lane. Get off at the "Davies Lane" stop, and you'll be right there.

Driving/Parking:
1. From central London, take the A12 towards East London.
2. Continue on the A12 until you reach the junction with High Road Leytonstone (A106).
3. Turn left onto High Road Leytonstone and continue straight.
4. After passing Leytonstone Fire Station on your left, turn right onto Davies Lane.
5. There is limited street parking available on Davies Lane, but it can be quite busy. Alternatively, there are paid parking lots nearby, such as the one at Leytonstone Underground Station.

Please note that these directions are provided for general travel purposes and may not specifically mention back_to_ours_.

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 3:30pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 3:30pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday	7:30am - 3:30pm
Friday	7:30am - 3:30pm
Saturday	8am - 4pm
Sunday	8am - 4pm

Website

http://back-to-ours.com/

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What people say

back_to_ours_ is a delightful coffee shop located on Davies Lane in London. This independent café, nestled within The Good Shepherd Studios in Bushwood, E11, offers a warm and inviting atmosphere for coffee lovers.

One of the highlights of back_to_ours_ is their commitment to providing fresh bread, pastries, and coffee seven days a week. Whether you're craving a deliciously baked sourdough or a mouthwatering pastry, this coffee shop has got you covered. Even on rainy Mondays, starting your day with their delectable treats and perfectly brewed coffee is sure to brighten your mood.

The social media posts from back_to_ours_ showcase their passion for creating an enjoyable experience for their customers. From witty captions like "I came. I saw. I coffee'd" to tempting descriptions such as "Getting figgy with it!" and "Pick your player," they know how to engage their audience and make them excited about visiting the café.

In addition to their scrumptious food and beverages, back_to_ours_ also supports local artists by exhibiting their work in the café and the adjacent annex. This collaboration adds an artistic touch to the already charming ambiance of the place.

Whether you're looking for a cozy spot to enjoy your morning cup of joe or seeking some tasty treats to satisfy your cravings, back_to_ours_ is the perfect destination. Their dedication to quality and creativity shines through in every aspect of their offerings. So why wait? Visit back_to_ours_, indulge in their delightful menu, and experience the warmth and charm that this coffee shop has to offer.