Shoreditch, Sandwiches, Cakes, Etc Restaurant Guide

This epic, “super-cheap” Jewish deli (nowadays “obviously in overseas guide books given the numbers of tourists in the line”) has been famous forever, thanks to its “delicious home-made beigels” and “incredible salt beef”, plus its 24/7 opening (and queue). Staff “can be very rude”, but “the brutal service is part of the charm”. Top Tip – “forget the beigel and have salt beef in a superb onion platzel – at £4.50 it’s one of London’s culinary bargains”.

“Damn fine coffee! Nuff said!” – “complex and expertly made” – is the focus at this “super-cool spot” in Shoreditch (the offshoot of an NZ original). The beans are “roasted downstairs” with wonderful aromas floating up from the big machines in the basement, while upstairs a “funky crowd enjoy food and drinks” from the “best breakfast” to late-night cocktails. A second London branch opened in Bethnal Green in late-2019.

2018 Review: After a long residency at Street Feast, this spicy street food concept (already rooted in Leeds since 2014) is adding a permanent London branch in Spitalfields, with a menu including low-calorie, low-carb and gluten-free options.

From the team behind Wun's Tea Room and Pleasant Lady, a coffee shop, bar and workspace on Brick Lane.

One of two new satellite bakeries from the Jolene / Big Jo team.