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Grounded is a family oriented halal restaurant and cafe on Whitechapel Road, close to Aldgate East. Founders Smail and Jamal first met in Tizi Ouzou, Algeria, before reuniting in London and turning their shared interest in coffee into a roastery in 2014. They opened the Whitechapel restaurant in 2015, combining freshly roasted coffee with homemade brunch.

The restaurant places organic ingredients and trusted suppliers at the centre of its approach. Its hospitality is rooted in Algerian traditions of generosity, family and community, with the aim of making guests feel welcome throughout the day. This identity gives Grounded a personal character that extends beyond its broad breakfast and dinner selection.

Brunch favourites include avocado on toast, buttermilk pancakes, eggs Benedict, granola, French toast and scrambled eggs. These dishes sit alongside coffee prepared from beans connected to the business’s roasting background. The variety works for a quick breakfast as well as a longer meeting or relaxed meal with friends and family.

The offering becomes more substantial later in the day, with choices such as the Grounded Signature Burger, macaroni and cheese, salads and soup of the day. Vegetarian choices are available alongside the halal meat dishes. The combination of brunch, dinner, baking and coffee allows the Whitechapel venue to serve as both a daytime cafe and a casual evening restaurant.

Address: 9 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1DU, United Kingdom

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Grounded Menu

GROUND BRUNCH

– SERVED ALL DAY –

BEEF SAUSAGE BREAKFAST

Full English, made of beef sausages, fried organic white-shell-eggs with golden yolk on sourdough bread and served with turkey bacon, hash browns, beans, mushrooms and beef tomato.

£14.95
VEGGIE BREAKFAST

Organic sourdough bread topped with 2 fried eggs cooked as you like, served with a portion of crushed chilli avocado, mushrooms, beef tomato, beans and sautéed spinach

Vegetarian
£14.95
SMOKED SALMON POACHED EGGS

Decadent poached organic eggs served on a toasted sourdough bread served with a side of crushed chilli avocado, salad garnish, red onions and cherry tomatoes

£15.50
HOT SCRAMBLED EGGS & TURKEY BACON

Generous portion of scrambled organic eggs and turkey bacon on toasted sourdough bread, with smashed chilli avocado, served with salad garnish and red onions

£14.95
EGGS FLORENTINE

Poached eggs on a bed of blanched spinach covered with a creamy Hollandaise sauce, served on organic sourdough bread

£12.95
EGGS BENEDICT

Three succulent pan-fried turkey bacon slices topped with two poached eggs on sourdough bread with Hollandaise sauce

£12.95
EGGS ROYALE

Smoked salmon & poached golden eggs served on organic sourdough bread slice with a creamy Hollandaise sauce

£13.95
ORGANIC EGGS ON TOAST

Choose from: SCRAMBLED • POACHED or FRIED organic eggs

£8.95
SHAKSHUKA

Casserole of stewed roasted mixed peppers with red & white onions, juicy beef tomatoes, a touch of garlic and cracked black peppers, topped with two organic eggs

£12.95
AVOCADO ON TOAST

Two slices of sourdough toast & crushed chili-avocado

£10.95
SOUP OF THE DAY

With artisan sourdough bread

£8.50

GROUNDed GUESTS' FAVOURITES

FRENCH TOAST

Gorgeous portions of French brioche, rubbed in GROUNDED flavoursome sauce-mix with hints of cinnamon, vanilla essence and pan-toasted to perfection. Topped with blanched almonds flakes, strawberry jam and fresh berries. Served with sides of creme fraiche, banana and maple syrup (Jazz-it-up with NUTELLA or FERRERO ROCHER +2.00)

£13.95
BUTTERMILK PANCAKES

A stack of homemade fluffy pancakes made of a creamy and soft mixed-flours dough, then flavoured with Mauritius’ vanilla essence. Served with side of fresh mixed berries, creme fraiche, diced banana, and side of a portion fruit + maple syrup (Jazz-it-up with NUTELLA or FERRERO ROCHER +2.00)

£13.95
VEGAN PANCAKES

Three baked generous portions of our vegan pancake-mix, served with banana slices, fresh berries, jam and maple syrup

Vegan
£13.50

OMELETTE

Decadent, smooth, silky and tender omelette, drizzled with truffle oil and served on a bed of our homemade sourdough bread and side of mixed salad leaves garnish. CHOOSE 3 TOPPINGS FROM TOMATO • BASIL • SPINACH • MUSHROOM • TURKEY BACON • CRUSHED CHILLI • MOZZARELLA • CHEDDAR • GOAT CHEESE

OMELETTE

Decadent, smooth, silky and tender omelette, drizzled with truffle oil and served on a bed of our homemade sourdough bread and side of mixed salad leaves garnish. CHOOSE 3 TOPPINGS FROM TOMATO • BASIL • SPINACH • MUSHROOM • TURKEY BACON • CRUSHED CHILLI • MOZZARELLA • CHEDDAR • GOAT CHEESE

£13.95

FRUITS & CEREALS

PORRIDGE

OPTIONS: APPLE & CINNAMON • BANANA & HONEY • BERRIES

£8.80
GRANOLA

Jumbo oats with almonds, fresh fruits, Greek yogurt & honey

£8.80
CHIA PUDDING

With almond milk, walnuts, fresh fruits, maple syrup

£7.95
FRUITS BOWL

Mixed fruits, berries and banana on Greek yogurt & honey

£8.80
ORGANIC SOURDOUGH TOAST

Side Options : JAM & BUTTER • NUTELLA • PEANUT BUTTER

£6.95

MAKE YOUR OWN BREAKFAST

1 – CHOOSE YOUR BASE / 2 – ADD EXTRAS (please note that extras are only offered as top-up to a main)

AVOCADO ON SOURDOUGH BREAD
£10.95
SPINACH
£2
CRUSHED CHILLI AVOCADO
£3
BEEF SAUSAGE
£2.50
TURKEY BACON
£2.50
HALLOUMI
£2.50
GRILLED TOMATO
£2
TOASTED SOURDOUGH
£2
MUSHROOMS
£2
EGGS ON SOURDOUGH BREAD
£8.95
HASH BROWN
£2
VEGAN SAUSAGE
Vegan
£2
ORGANIC EGG
£2
BEANS
£2
TURKEY HAM
£2
HOLLANDAISE SAUCE
£2
SMOKED SALMON
£3

STARTERS + SMALL BITES & SIDES

FRIED HALLOUMI

Topped with fresh mint, tahini sauce, balsamic glaze & pomegranate

£9.95
FRIED CALAMARI

Served with Tartare sauce

£10.95
CHICKEN WINGS

BUFFALO OR BARBECUE SAUCE

£9.50
VEGAN CAULIFLOWER WINGS

Served with sauce

Vegan
£9.50
HOUSE CHIPS
£4.95
SWEET POTATO CHIPS
£5.50
TRUFFLE-MAYO-CHIPS

Drizzled and served with truffle mayonnaise

£6.50
APPLE SLAW
£6.50
ROASTED POTATOES
£6.50

GRILL BAKE

HALF CHICKEN

1/2 chicken oven-baked in own jus, then tenderly grilled and either served with BUFFALO sauce or BBQ sauce on a bed of apple slaw and side chips

£14.95
SALMON FILLET

Shallow grilled fillet of salmon served with a sweet and sour leek sauce, side salad garnish and roasted potatoes sprinkled with black cracked pepper

£16.50
FALL-OFF-THE-BONE-BEEF-RIB (12 hours slow-cooked)

Tender and slow cooked rib of beef chunk, served on-the-bone with a side slaw and house chips

£24.95
BEEF BRISKET (12 hours slow-cooked)

Thick cut beef brisket, diced and slow cooked in beef jus casserole for extra tenderness and served with side salad and organic sourdough bread

£23.50
AGED RIBEYE STEAK & FRITES

+260gr of premium aged steak, grilled as you like and served with a light garlicky ‘Chimichurri Verde’ sauce made of parsley and oregano and served with house chips

£24.50
MAC A CHEESE (Starter & Main Portions)

Baked to perfection and served starter or main portion, with a side of mixed salad leaves garnish

£9.50

SOMETHING SWEET

CHOCOLATE FONDANT

Delightfully warm and served with a scoop of vanilla gelato

£7.50
CREME BRULEE

Traditional recipe with Mauritius’ vanilla

£7.50

HANDMADE BURGERS

All our burgers are handmade and served with our house chips

GROUNDED SIGNATURE BURGER

Grilled beef burger with pan-fried mushrooms, creamy blue cheese, caramelised onions, beef tomato slice, baby gem lettuce and our creamy burger sauce

£14.95
EAST CLASSIC BURGER

Grilled beef burger with melted cheddar cheese, slice of beef tomato, baby gem lettuce, gherkin and GROUNDED creamy house sauce

£12.95
MATADOR BURGER

Grilled beef burger with Monterey Jack cheese, beef tomato, baby gem lettuce, salsa verde, jalapenos, sour cream and topped with fried beef chorizo

£14.95
UNCLE BURGER

Grilled beef burger with pan-fried turkey bacon, creamy Monterey Jack cheese, caramelised onions, onion ring, beef tomato, baby gem lettuce and burger sauce

£14.95
MEXICAN BURGER

Hand pulled beef marinated with our house-mixed-spice, served with a beef tomato slice, baby gem lettuce and mild-spiced jalapenos

£14.95
JERK CHICKEN BURGER

Hand-pulled chicken marinated in thyme and mixed spices, served with beef tomato, baby gem lettuce, a drizzle of mango coulis and our creamy burger sauce

£13.95
CHIPOTLE SMOKED CHICKEN BURGER

Shallow grilled chicken breast, served with beef tomato, baby gem lettuce, apple slaw and chipotle sauce

£13.95
VEGGIE BURGER

Grilled patty of vegetable & grilled haloumi with chipotle sauce, a side rocket salad and served with house chips

Vegetarian
£12.95
VEGAN BURGER

Grilled patty of vegetable, with baby gem lettuce, beef tomato slice, topped with vegan cheese and served with house chips

Vegan
£13.95

SALAD BOWLS

MEDITERRANEAN SALAD

Mixed salad leaves with cherry tomatoes, onions, olives, cucumber, and Feta cheese

£12.95
CHICKEN & AVOCADO SALAD

Mixed salad leaves with sliced avocado, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, topped with pomegranate pulps and grilled sliced of chicken breast

£14.50
GOAT CHEESE & PISTACHIO SALAD

Mixed salad leaves with cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and topped with a jumbo goat cheese with balsamic glazed and served with organic sourdough bread

£14.50

ORGANIC RAW SUPER FOOD SMOOTHIES

ACAI 6 BERRIES

Acai Berries, Raspberries, Blueberries, Goji Berries, Cherries, Lime, Banana

£6.95
MANGO & AVOCADO

Mango, Coconut, Pineapple, Avocado, Lime, Dates, Chia Seeds

£6.95
GREENS 6 PINEAPPLE

Pineapple, Banana, Avocado, Coconut, Ginger, Lime, Ginger, Spirulina

£6.95
CACAO 6 HAZELNUT

Cacao Powder, Cocoa Nibs, Maca Powder, Almonds, Dates, Banana, Hemp Protein Powder, Cinnamon

£6.95

FRESHLY SQUEEZED JUICES

ORANGE

Freshly squeezed, served with or without ice

£4.95
APPLE

Freshly pressed, served with or without ice

£4.95
CARROT

Freshly crushed, served with or without ice

£4.95
MIXED JUICE

Mix any of the above juice in any combination you like

£5.95
ADD GINGER TO ANY OF THE ABOVE

This packs a fiery punch. Can be added to any of the above single or mixed juice. Ginger has an active immunity* and a dash gives it to you raw. Pressed from fresh ginger root for when life calls for a caffeine-free kick. *Vitamin C contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, and the normal function of the immune system

£1

SOFT BEVERAGES

COKE
£3.20
DIET COKE
£3.20
FANTA
£3.20
SPRITE
£3.20
KOMBUCHA ORIGINAL
£4.50
KOMBUCHA GINGER & LEMON
£4.50
ORGANIC GINGER BEER
£4.50
ORGANIC PRESSE ELDERFLOWER
£4.50
ORGANIC LEMONADE
£4.50
RASPBERRY LEMONADE
£4.50
SMALL MINERAL WATER (STILL OR SPARKLING)
£2.50
LARGE MINERAL WATER (STILL OR SPARKLING)
£4.80

SPECIALTY COFFEE FROM GC CAMDEN

Coffee beans are freshly roasted by Camden Coffee Roasters in Camden

ESPRESSO
£2.60
FILTE V60
£4.95
HOT CHOCOLATE
£4.20
BEETROOT LATTE
£4.50
TURMERIC LATTE
£4.50
MATCHA LATTE
£4.50
CHAI LATTE
£4.20
AEROPRESS
£4.95
LONG BLACK
£3.50
MACCHIATO
£3
MOCHA
£4.20
CAPPUCCINO
£3.90
LATTE
£3.90
FLAT WHITE
£3.80
CORTADO
£3
PICCOLO
£3
EXTRA COFFEE SHOT
£0.75

MILK ALTERNATIVE:

BONSOY
£0.50
ALMOND
£0.50
HAZELNUT
£0.50
OAT
£0.50
COCONUT
£0.50

POT OF LOOSE TEA

ENGLISH BREAKFAST
£4.50
BERRY BERRY
£4.50
LIME GELATO
£4.50
MEKONG CINNAMON
£4.50
DARJEELING
£4.50
JAPANESE RICE GREEN TEA
£4.50
CRANBERRY APPLE
£4.50
ROOIBOS
£4.50
VANILLA ROI
£4.50
EARL GREY
£4.50
HIBISCUS
£4.50
OTIAN CAMOMILE
£4.50
CHAT LEMON MAN
£4.50
LEMON GREEN
£4.50
JASMINE
£4.50
PEPPERMINT
£4.50
GREEN TEA
£4.50
ORGANIC LAVENDER
£4.50

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