Five stars based on good food at unbeatable prices for the area. Dining area was far larger than I…read moreexpected and is amazingly bright and airy given the basement location. Standard prepared takeaway options are available, but limited hot fresh options were great. Lunch special of meat and two sides were quite good. I got sausage with sautéed Brussels sprouts and cold beet salad. Soup of the day was also quite good.

Great food and service at a cafeteria in the basement of Salvation Army's HQ in London…read more The location was only 250m from our hotel room near the Millennium Bridge, and we dined there 3 times because of the low price and high quality. The coffee was better than our hotel for half the price ---a full English breakfast was only £6.80 (hotel charges £12). The staff was very friendly and we recommend this place to anyone wanting decent food on a budget.

This place is not for everyone, I know, but in case you are looking for a good rye bread, salt…read morelicorice, gloudberry jam or any other Finnish treat on mind - this is where you will find it. The small shop is hidden inside the Finnish church in London, a well kept secret among the Finnish people. But the shop, as well the church, welcomes anyone and is open like any other shop. The church offers it's sauna for rent for either private or groups, in hourly based, great place to go warm up during the cold and rainy winters. The picture above is taken from the http://www.finnishchurch.org.uk websites.

The Finnish Church is much more a community centre with a church attached to it than the other way…read morearound. There's a sauna, cafe/cafeteria, shop, library, hostel and children's play area. There is a lot of activity - especially on weekdays - for mothers and kids, and weekend activities for families and adults alike. There are two main 4-day events held every year: the Christmas Fair (November) and the Easter Fair (March/April). These attract thousands of visitors, but few know that outside of these times, there's a lot going on - and it's often very delicious! There's a Finnish meal for £6 (£4 veg or £3 soup) on Saturdays, and often on weekdays (contingent on other activities). Then there's always a basic cafe which serves sweet and savoury pastries and filter coffee and tea. Prices are very reasonable for London standards and the atmosphere is relaxing and homely. The church is a welcoming place for people, regardless of their background, and many come out of curiosity to try Finnish foods or to meet Finnish friends.

We came here since the big boss was in town. This was my first visit and our seating area wasn't…read morethe best (we sat in the bar area) but the views were great and the food wasn't too bad either. 3/5 Corn ribs - never had a corn rib before. Good, a bit sweet. Messy to eat. 3/5 Truffle fries - good but average 4/5 Polenta - very tasty, a must. 3/5 Duck and waffle - I expected this to be bigger but it was good. I normally prefer chicken but the duck wasn't bad. All the food was decent and the staff were all nice. It's unfortunate that the walk to the restaurant passes by the smelly toilets. Also there was only one lift working that day so it took a little time to get up/down.

Stopped by for a late night bite. We did t have reservations but the wait wasn't bad. Views were…read moreamazing not only as you're going up the elevator but when you're seated inside. The Mac & cheese could be a little better, more seasoned but the duck melted in my mouth. It was so good! The egg on top was a nice touch. My sister and I couldn't stop talking about it

4/2/2023 - we found this place after doing an Escape Room about 10 minutes away. It very large…read moreinside and the prices were very inexpensive. You have to find an open table, get the table number and then order at the bar. We ordered 2 fish and chips and one Bangers and Mash with the gravy on the side. The meals were very good. Out the door for $25 pounds. This would have cost $60-$75 near our hotel. See the photos. It seems everyone there except us had beers. This was a family friendly place as well. It was 7pm when we arrived. Lots of different people gathering for a Sunday dinner there. See the photos.

Wetherspoons is like McDonalds. It's clientele spans all demographics and social classes. If you're…read morenot too snobby, you'll appreciate the cheap food and drink, nice staff and clean premises. Whilst I've ever only been to this branch for food, the many students here before a night out is testament to the cheap drink. This particular branch is quite large and spacious, with little trouble finding a table, unless visiting around dinner time during a supper club night of which they have quite a few. Yes, a lot of the food is microwaved and agreed the quality is not top notch, but for he price, what were you expecting!! How many other places get you a Beer, Chips and Burger for £5!

The most average, middle-of-the-road institution in London, and the Covent Garden location is…read moreperhaps the true median of the whole lot. It's fine. Your fish and chips will be fine. Your burger will be fine. The duck will be fine. Coming for breakfast and getting an omelette? Your breakfast will be fine. Just getting some chips and a G&T? They'll be fine. The people attending to your meal? They're fine. The interior? Fine-ish. will you be blown away? Absolutely not. Will you be disappointed like you might be by some of the other nearby tourist traps? Probably not. Will you be left with a vague sense that perhaps you should make better life choices? Guaranteed.

Great place for breakfast with a real British atmosphere! We loved the décor -- it's cozy and…read morecharming. Very pleasant experience overall. We ordered the Royal Eggs with smoked salmon (similar to Eggs Benedict) and an English Breakfast. Everything was delicious, and the egg quality was excellent. I also had a lychee matcha -- the matcha itself was great quality, just a bit too sweet for my taste (I'd ask for less sweetness next time). My husband ordered a coffee pot with milk, which was a very cool experience and great coffee quality too. Our server, a young woman named Tasha, was wonderful -- super friendly and attentive. Highly recommend this spot if you're looking for a great breakfast in the heart of London, not far from Big Ben!

brilliant traditional food at a fair price. only gripe is the supermarket was pretty cold so had to…read moreeat with jacket on.

This cafe inside the Hoo Hing oriental supermarket serves a selection of dim sum, and simple rice…read moreand noodle dishes such as roast duck and roast pork over rice or as noodle soup. It's fairly hidden away so even on a Saturday lunch time, when the queue at wing yip could be an hour long, there are plenty of tables here.

A seriously cool pub…read more As in, they take being "cool" in perhaps the cool epicenter of London very seriously. This is Hackney after all, I expect nothing less than professional level coolness. And I have to say, all the effort has paid off. I love that despite a recent refurb, they've left the overall vintage 70s aesthetic with a few key modern-day upgrades where it counts - food and beer options. And bonus points for doubling a music venue! But first things first: beer and burgers. An excellent selection of draft beers included Mosaic Pale Ale and a sessions IPA. Cocktail specials included negronis and other straightforward and simple drinks. Their current in-house burger provider is Psychic Burger which of course offered the standard high-quality ingredients for a great burger: dry-aged beef, brioche bun and American cheese and a side of sweet potato fries. (The full menu includes a killer buttermilk fried chicken sandwich and an entire schwarma section!) Lots of veggie options too - a veggie burger, a veggie croquete and a veggie schwarma. Now about the music. Behind a hidden door (classic bookshelf on hinges) lies a decent sized room complete with bar and a small stage. We caught MS MR at their sold out show recently and I cannot stress how nice it is to see such a talented band perform inches from where I'm standing. This is a fantastic pub on its own, but throw in the ability to get a great bite and good beer *in the same place* that I get to see top bands perform in a small venue setting and this is pretty much my version of heaven.

Part of the Jaguar Shoes empire this place unfortunately doesn't seem to be conjouring up the…read moreatmosphere of its parent (NB - I was last in that place a decade or so ago so it too may have gone downhill). In fairness it's a proper old bar and not an ex-sports shoe store but whilst the moody lighting has been achieved well not much else is going on - staff & punters all had that look of feeling they were too cool to be there but were slumming it for everyone else's benefit, a number of the taps were out of use through lack of stock and their own brand Milk lager was pretty poor stuff. We didn't stay long.

Cagney's is a strange little restaurant. It has walls covered in old musical instruments, and a…read moretheme that seems to be five parts busker to seven parts old films. All the menu items have film-related names, there are Cagney and Lacey film posters everywhere, and the menu itself is essentially Anglified American diner. I don't recommend going there for fine dining. But go there for a cup of tea. Chances are (at the weekends at least) it'll be very quiet, and atmospheric in a weird way. Like E Pellici in Bethnal Green, it's one of those odd little places that just, for some reason you can't quite explain, smells authentic - however strangely so.

My friend, and fellow Qyper, Kristiana and I ate here recently. It's aimed fairly and squarely at…read morethe tourists' tastebuds so don't expect anything revolutionary or value-driven. What you get is standard American burger bar fare jazzed up with daft names. You could have The Time of Your Life no, that's not an over-the-top recommendation it's what the fish and chips option is called (really). Kristiana had a hamburger topped with mushroom. Does Jimmy the Gent come with cheese? she asked the waiter, which startled me. He just nodded nonchalantly. Cagney's website claims that this is London's oldest restaurant established 1978. I don't know about you, but I've eaten in KFCs that are older than that.

Iydea was exactly what I was looking for as a lunch option on a recent visit to Brighton. There are…read morea lot of junk food vegan options in Brighton (which I was trying to avoid) so finding a place that does fresh, canteen style plates was a savior. The staff behind the counter helped explain the meal sets and quickly dished out each of my selections. I got a curry with steamed veggies and orzo on the side. So delicious! The space itself is low key--no pretension and a good amount of seating when I was there around noon on a Friday. I'll definitely be back my next visit to Brighton.

Decent place to eat at, probably one of the better priced options. For about £6.50? you get a small…read morelunch box (take away) with one main and two sides. I love the vegetarian scene in Brighton and this place is definitely a way to get tasty and healthy food. The vegan lasagna was really good, a very strong tomato and cheese flavor and soft cooked pasta. The carrot and sweet potato purée wasn't as sweet as I thought. The chickpea Greek salad was fine. I really loved the seed topping, I thought that it would've been better on another savory side but it was a nice crunch.

I remember we stopped off to try The Nosebag simply because we were so perplexed and bemused by the…read morename. We saw it on a walk to Christ Church college and stopped in for a treat. They have breakfast and lunch options but we only came by for baked goods and coffee. I wasn't a coffee drinker then, but I remember thoroughly enjoying my croissant, as well as the tart I took back to savor later. It's a cute, homey place, easy to stop in and out of if you're in a rush, but comfortable enough to spend some time hanging out if you're in need of a more relaxed visit.

One of the best meals I ever ate! Seriously, it's a great place. I can a leek roulade filled with…read morericotta and sweet corn that I still dream about.