I regularly visit Oliver Brown in Olympic Park as it is nearby and I absolutely love their mocha coffee and their hot chocolate. I’m sure anybody who is an Oliver Brown customer knows how good they are. Compared to any other cafe, in my experience, there is no comparison; they are simply on another level. Admittedly I haven’t ever ordered any food other than the occasional cake or bicky.

This cafe is situated at the ground floor of a large apartment complex on the corner of one of the main roads around Olympic Park. However it is normally pretty quiet and relaxing in this area since the adjoining road the cafe faces is not a common thoroughfare. Lining the street are beautiful tall trees which provide plenty of shade. Normally I see customers chilling at the outdoor tables or inside watching the large telly. They have some comfortable furnishings that cater well to groups looking for a relaxing time while they enjoy their coffee and food. The staff are always nice and friendly and sometimes chatty, which creates a welcoming experience.

The only downside is that there is limited parking available. Much of the space directly outside is either a no stopping or loading zone, and often the remaining space is claimed. It is quite normal, but naturally risky, for customers to quickly stop in the unlawful space though. Across the road there are spaces with a 2 hour parking limit, but these are usually unavailable as they seem to be used by those participating in sporting events in the nearby facilities.