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Summary
“Great food and even better banter” is why so many regulars “just have to keep going back” to this Bethnal Green greasy spoon, run by four generations of the Pellicci family since 1900. The unique wood-panelled Art Deco interior narrowly escaped destruction in a fire 20 years ago, and is now Grade II listed.
Summary
“You don’t come here for the food: the welcome and the banter are the main attraction!”, say fans of the Nevio family’s “buzzy” (but hipster-free) Bethnal Green greasy spoon, which is a top choice for a “simple breakfast”. Architecture anoraks will also want to examine its (listed) Art Deco interior (often used as a location for TV).
Summary
“You don’t come here for the food: the welcome and the banter are the main attraction!”, say fans of the Nevio family’s “buzzy” (but hipster-free) Bethnal Green greasy spoon, which is a top choice for a “simple breakfast”. Architecture anoraks will also want to examine its (listed) Art Deco interior (often used as a location for TV).
Summary
“It never changes and that’s the point” of a visit to visiting this well-preserved (hipster-free) greasy spoon in Bethnal Green, whose listed, Art Deco interior (much used in filming TV dramas) is a fine period piece. That “there’s always a special welcome” confirms its position in the hearts of its fans as “one of the best places in London for breakfast” of the traditional variety.
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E Pellicci Restaurant Diner Reviews

"This top-notch Bethnal Green cafe is the place I go to for London's best breakfast, a happy mix of locals, tourists, and everyone in between. I think it's in better form than ever"
Prices
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Filter Coffee | £2.20 |
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Service | 10.00% |
332 Bethnal Green Rd, London, E2 0AG
Opening hours
Monday | 7 am‑4 pm |
Tuesday | 7 am‑4 pm |
Wednesday | 7 am‑4 pm |
Thursday | 7 am‑4 pm |
Friday | 7 am‑4 pm |
Saturday | 7 am‑4 pm |
Sunday | CLOSED |
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