To say quality dining options are limited in Canary Wharf would be a gross understatement…read more Thankfully, this delicious carvery stand was not far from my office. Obviously quite popular with the locals, since the lines can be quite long at lunch. Salt Beef Hash: In the States we'd call this corned beef hash on an English muffin. It was a hearty yet-not-too-huge breakfast sandwich option. Like their delicious salt beef for lunch, just chopped up and mixed with potatoes. A great way to use up leftovers. Sausage & Egg: A whole lot of sausage! The tubular kind, cut length wise and topped with a fried egg. Way better than what McDonald's is slinging. Bacon: Lots of it, but not very crispy. From an American perspective, this tasted more like salty smoky ham. Not really my thing. Salt Beef: The crown jewel! I'm pretty sure this is what we call corned beef back home. Generous chunks of this tender and savory meat, with just the right amount of pickles and sauerkraut to contrast the saltiness. Braised Beef: Basically stewed beef sliced up and put on bread. I especially like how they poured extra gravy over it. Probably the heartiest of the sandwiches I tried, which is saying something since none of them were light!

Been seeing my colleagues getting coffee here for a few days, so thought I should try it out as…read morewell. It's a lovely nice little store, and the display fridge is full of super eye appealing sandwiches! Man, that salmon cream cheese bagel man! Looked soo awesome! Coffee was decent but not the best I've had. It was a lot better than those chain competition coffee stores where you just need to push a button and some brown liquid comes out. Birley here they do tamper and do your proper coffee, but my initial experience was just only slightly above average. I was quite bummed they didn't give me a Birley cup today so I only had a plain cup to show.

Pretty good sandwich shop. Thick and hearty with excellent…read moretaste. A nice place to add to your lunch rotation.

I TAKE IT ALL BACK. The matcha soy latte here is the best! (I've tried it before at 2 eats and it's…read morealways ALWAYS disappoints me) But that also might be because for the last few days- the same guy has made it, and soy just works with matcha. Also its a brilliant alternative to coffee- AM BUZZING. Nom!

I discovered this lovely place by accident when I was going for a swim at the nearby public…read moreswimming pool. After an hour swimming, their sandwich was the best reward. So tasty! Also, the staff was super friendly. A real neighborhood gem.

Wow, the other reviewers really have a high expectation! I think Pret is great at being what it is…read moreand I don't find their sandwiches particularly unimaginative. Sure, there's the standard Egg Mayo with Cress and a Pret Pickle and Smoked Salmon, but once you get past the standards, there are some really great sandwiches in that cooler. Try the Red Pepper Tapenade & Soft Cheese or the tasty Crunchy Humous Bloomer or even a Sweet Chilli Crayfish & Mango Bloomer. I really love their salads, especially the No Bread Crayfish & Avocado since I'm on a low carb eating regime. It's just.. delicious. As for the coffee, I find Pret to be better than the Starbuckses of the world. First, it's organic milk. And second, it's just better roasted. It always seems to taste better to me. Did I mention it's also inexpensive. Sandwich, drink and bag of chips (they have some very unique flavors) is under £8. There are a couple of Prets in the Canada Square shopping centre, but the ones I have patronized are all the same. Take-away only with no seating and no free wifi of their own. Which is fine because the Canada Square wifi usually works okay.

Just like all Pret a Mangers, the fare was pretty expected. A slew of sandwiches, salads, and…read moredrinks. Pret is a surefire way to make sure you get consistently edible, unimaginative food. But at least it's consistent, cheap and fast.

A meat lovers delight! A wicked sandwich bar in Canary Wharf…read moreRoast Pork was done to perfection

Sometimes a sandwich from Birley's hits the spot unlike anything else. When I am feeling slightly…read moreunder the weather in the morning, a sausage and egg sandwich from Birley is exactly what I need. Equally at lunch, if I am starving, one of Birley's many sandwich choices is perfect. The prices are fairly high - it is a little more expensive than Pret for example - but I think that the quality of the end product is worth it and, as I have said, sometimes only Birley's will do.

4 Stars for a lovely grand opening…read more They were handing out free lunches (meat, veggie and fish options) with TWO drinks - one hot, one cold. I like it. Smiling, welcoming staff. Service was friendly and they were keen to show off the place. I work nearby so, I knew they'd have a nice view but didn't realise just how spacious it was in there. I don't normally do Pret because they are all overpriced but I'm glad I stopped in to see all the fuss. Table layout is good and of course, it's new so it's spanking clean. Hope you can keep the 4 stars!

It's yet another Pret - what is there really to say?…read more Nestled inside the South Quay Plaza, it is positioned at the base of an office building occupied by a very youthfully staffed media agency. Come for the food stay for the view?

Solid little sandwich shop between Liverpool Street and Spitalfields. Inside is rather small,…read morebetter to grab takeaway and head back to the office. You can choose your own sandwich adventure: I had a roast chicken and avocado with sweet chilli on foccaccia (can we call this sandwich the Australian?) and it was really tasty for 5.50 GBP. They have salad boxes and hot lunches as well. Definitely worth a try.

Having gotten seriously bored of the breakfast options in the City, I wandered in here to try and…read moremix things up. It's the closest thing in the neighborhood resembling the delis / street cart vendors you find everywhere in the US. The first time, I got smoked salmon and scrambled eggs on a toasted sesame bagel. This is a little unconventional - they offer it on a sandwich, but they also offer toasted bagels, so I took the initiative of combining the two and they were more than happy to oblige. You can have your eggs fried or scrambled, and I went with scrambled, but I definitely like that they ask (Birley's is only fried, Creed Lane Kitchen is only scrambled). They also asked if I wanted lemon juice and fresh black pepper on it, and of course I said yes! And this was all only £4. What a bargain. Then today, I went back and got the ham and cheese omelette on a toasted plain bagel. This also normally comes in sandwich form, but I really like their bagels, which are much closer to your standard bagels than the tiny things Birley's calls bagels. I didn't get a sauce with it, but the omelette was quite tasty on its own, and didn't really need seasoning. This omelette / bagel combination only cost me £3.80. I love this place already and can't wait to keep experimenting with custom breakfast options.

A regular sight at the Brockely Market, it was great to see them pop up at the Shoreditch Boxpark…read more This place is phenomenal. They care about every facet of the sub experience. The bread, the condiments, the meats... it's all put together wonderfully. Our little group was feeling meaty and tried the big boy sammiches. We snagged The Rodeo (brisket), Black & Bleu (steak), and The Subfather (pork & fennel meatballs). Every single sub knocked out of the park in different ways. The steak and pickled chili oil were a stellar combination, the meatballs just melted in your mouth, and the brisket with truffle mayo was mouthwatering. I'm absolutely stuffed right now and I'm still contemplating how to get another sub into my stomach. It's that good. Honestly, I might get one to go when I head home because I can't wait for another Brockely Market popup.

Whether you're looking for ways to spice up your staycation or are riding on the coattails of your…read moremost recent España holiday high-- Tabanco will not disappoint. Way back when in 17th century Jerez, 'tabancos' were taverns used by communities for socializing while enjoying local wines and foods. Tabanco brings this taste of Andalucian culture to Cambridge, showcasing traditional flavors with modern twists. Located in the city center, Tabanco is ideally situated for residents, tourists, and students alike. Its main focus is 'tapas y vino'; with endless applause I deeply appreciate places that can pull off simplicity so well and elevate it to such great heights of excellence. The restaurant space is well thought-out. Upon entering you are greeted at the bar, and then seated either on the long table centered in the middle of the room or at one of the smaller tables lining the walls. The color scheme embraces warm reds/oranges, and Edison-esque lighting and mouth watering Ibérico ham hang along the edges of the ceiling. The light Spanish music drifting in the background then sets for a relaxing atmosphere. With all these elements combined it is easy to forget that you never left England. If you've never had tapas before, they're basically appetizer-sized dishes. As someone who wants to try everything on a menu, agonizes over what to order, and then gets food envy-- tapas are a godsend solution. Since they're smaller than mains, you're encouraged to order several plates. It's like creating your own taster menu for Spanish cuisine; just choose whatever most interests you and you're good to go! Even better yet, grab a group of friends and practically order the whole menu to try out together! I am happy to report that I have done so and honestly, you cannot go wrong with anything on Tabanco's menu. If you're looking for a more traditional/introductory tapas, I would recommend the 'tortilla' (Spanish omelette), 'patatas bravas' (deep fried potatoes), and 'croquetas de jamón' (ham croquettes). The tortilla held its shape beautifully without being too dry and had a burst of flavor from the caramelized onions inside. And unlike normal chips/fries that need to be immediately devoured before they go soggy, somehow the patatas bravas magically remained crisp from start to finish. The croquetas de jamón had a lovely breaded crust that contrasted nicely with the creamy bechamel and ham filling without feeling too greasy. For meat lovers, the 'chorizo a la plancha con boniato' (grilled chorizo with sweet potato), 'pechuga de pato ahumado' (smoked duck breast on cranberry butter toast), 'filete de ternera' (flat iron steak), and the 'presa Ibérica' (grilled acorn-fed Iberico pork loin with romesco) are all amazing. The sweet potato balanced out the chorizo spices, and the duck with cranberries tasted like a Christmas roast. Both the flat iron steak and pork loin were skillfully finished with the doneness perfectly executed, no steak knife required here! And last, but not the least-- the romesco sauce was surprisingly divine. As a nut and red pepper-based sauce it added so much depth to the pork without overpowering it. I want to just put it on everything now and can't believe I've gone through my life without ever having it before. In terms of seafood, I suggest the 'gambas tempura' (tempura prawns). Having grown up on a tropical island where fresh seafood is a staple of everyday life, I'm normally disappointed with the selection I've seen in the UK. However, Tabanco's gambas tempura are massive in size with the prawns keeping their tenderness even after being deep fried. The saffron aioli was also a nice accompaniment, bringing in reminiscent flavors of paella without all the heavy stodge. Service-wise, the staff were all very welcoming and worked so efficiently. I used to work as a busser and know first hand how chaotic restaurants can get. However, even at peak times the Tabanco staff never skipped a beat. I think it all comes back to their ingenious restaurant layout-- orders are picked up from the kitchen and staff move in a circular path around the center table back to the kitchen. Along the way they can take/drop off orders and tend to any queries when they loop back around again. Phew! And if the above was not enough to convince you yet, Tabanco also has an impressive selection of imported Spanish sherries and wines. Feel free to ask the lovely staff for recommendations. Already looking forward to my next visit. Salud!

Fantastic food and wine. The Galician owner is charming and very helpful in selecting food and…read morewine. If you are in Cambridge you must go here.