Loved this place! Inside was clean and beautifully decorated. Service was great, very warm and…read morewelcoming staff. And the food was as delicious as it was gorgeously plated. Unique coffee options that were made to perfection.

Pretty nice breakfast/brunch spot offering a wide array of American classics. I ordered The All…read moreAmerican (16.75 GBP), which was a typical combo of pancakes, bacon, homestyle potatoes, a sausage, and two fried eggs. It was rather plain/ordinary but certainly not bad. I have to say, the pancakes were a bit on the dry side though. Also, the eggs were sunny side up but didn't actually seem fried at all, as they were super soft without any crispiness. In addition, they didn't even add the slightest amount of seasoning on there - at least a few pepper flakes would have been nice (although there was pepper on the table, but still). The homestyle fries were well-cooked with a good crispiness though. The restaurant has a lower level with some seating as well as a larger upper level. It has a sort of old-timey kind of vibe, with wood panels along the walls and ceiling and a little performance stage in the back. It is conveniently located right next to the Canary Wharf tube station. My waitress was average friendliness and was only moderately attentive, as she never checked up on me during my meal. She also waited until I actually got my food to bring me my water. Overall, The Breakfast Club is a solid option for breakfast/brunch in Canary Wharf with pretty much any of the classics that you could want.

My quest for breakfast nearly turned into brunch due to my questionable navigation skills and…read more(shocker) rain. In my defense there are several rivers/canals I could be walking toward. I just kept finding the wrong one, but TBC made it worth the wait. For those seeking "a little more conversation", stop at the bar for the friendly experience you'd expect. Today I headed upstairs to the VIP Section. Unlike my wife who never saw a pancake she wanted to go home with, I like a menu with plenty of pancake choices. And bonus points if not too many are "exotic" such as cake disguised as compote-smothered confectioners-sugar-laced trendy-named items. Just get me some sort of flapjack with or without fruit. Bonus points if you have short and tall (long?) stacks. And double-bonus if you print "flapjack" on the menu. Enough about the pancakes (my wife is saying). She doesn't even like breakfast so don't listen to her (she'd skip if I weren't always dragging her out somewhere for it). Her loss. But just one more pancake point: I got the blueberry short stack. It wasn't epic but it was a solid +6-7. That works, given my earlier frou-frou comments. I couldn't tell and maybe the maple syrup was imported from Canada (eh), but we are spoilt with our Vermont supply. So no points gained/lost there. I didn't get any baked beans (yes because this was breakfast), but my bacon was tasty as were my two Americanos (aka coffees). If I had for some reason wanted pre-noon beans...I'm sure they would have been lovely, along with all the other varied menu choices I didn't have room to sample. Service was fast and efficient, and they endured my lingering into late-morning. By the time I left it had stopped raining. Will wonders never cease.

Visiting from Los Angeles, and we enjoyed this place. Beautiful, spacious, relaxing, plant-filled…read moreenvironment. Fresh, tasty, healthy food. Lovely, friendly management and staff. Breakfast and brunch are served all day. The Salmon & Avocado Boat my partner ordered deserves a special mention. Also try the turmeric latte for an intense but soothing hot drink. One note: for other Americans, beware that the hash browns are in the typical UK style (pre-formed and oil fried just like McDonald's) , not the glorious whole fresh grated potatoes off the grill that we grew up enjoying. Still, overall, a fine choice for food, conversation, quiet contemplation and cracking open a laptop.

Been there today, Had a vegan breakfast, the taste was…read morereally nice and fresh. Enjoyed it very much. Nice and clean full of plants. Service was great.

The space is so trendy and cool. That being said, I was worried the food wouldn't live up to our…read moreexpectations. However, the food really was good! I got the vegetarian breakfast and everything was perfect. I especially loved the sweet potato pancake thing and the homemade baked beans. Get the bottomless Prosecco - such a steal. They're really good about refilling folks.

The place is packed for brunch and I'm not wondering why. Excellent dish variety with fresh…read moreingredients.

We booked a table for 4 at 11am, then changed the time to 11.30am and then turned up with 5…read morepeople... but the delightful people here were so accommodating and even found us a great table in the conservatory. We were here for the breakfast and three of us ordered off the menu, and two of us just had to be fussy and order various items individually. They catered to every wish! The coffee was fantastic and they even had skimmed milk (YEY!) I had the English breakfast with poached eggs, and apart from some hollandaise sauce that appeared on my eggs (I don't like hollandaise sauce!) it was all very yummy. The mushrooms were cooked with rosemary and the cumberland sausage was delicious. I was not keen on the bacon, but that's probably because it was smoked and I'm not a fan of food tasting like sweet smoke. My fellow breakfastarians between them tried the Eggs Special Royal (to celebrate our new princess!) which was apparently delicious, but came with cold avocado under the egg, which made the temperature of the whole dish a little odd. There were no other complaints though and we all agreed to go back very soon. Lovely place!

I arrived at The Gantry on the hunt for a chilled-out space with good WiFi connection, delicious…read morefood and mean cocktails and man, I was absolutely not disappointed! It was very busy when I arrived and I was unsure as to whether I should sit straight down or order at the bar - but after asking a friendly member of staff, I made myself comfortable with a menu. I opted for the Full English and a white Americano off of the Brunch menu. My food turned up before my coffee but I wasn't too fussed - I could sympathise with the busy staff having worked in hospitality for many years myself. Both the breakfast and coffee were lovely and good value for money. Afterwards, I ordered a Bloody Mary to take the edge off and oh my Gosh, it was hands-down the best Bloody Mary I have ever tasted. The waiter asked me what spice I'd like and as a bit of a wimp, I opted for a 3 out of 10 and it was absolutely perfect - garnished with green olives, celery, a lemon wedge and a sprinkle of pepper. Divine! I stayed at The Gantry for the majority of my day working and therefore spoke with the staff a few times. I enquired as to a nearby plug and the waiter found me one behind an armchair and plugged my charger in for me as well - very kind! Overall, I'd highly recommend it but would opt to come when it's a bit less hectic next time. I will definitely be returning!

One of the best breakfasts I've ever had, and one of my best meals in London. Food is fresh and…read moretasty. Cozy little spot. Customer service was just what it needed to be, to the point. Highly recommend and can't wait for the day I return.

If I could envision a cafe I would like to own it would be this one! The Greenhouse Deptford was my…read morefavorite thing about London during my visit. I was staying at an Airbnb nearby and pass by this cute cafe a couple of times before I decide to go in for breakfast. I had the vegetarian breakfast for the champion and a latte. It was absolutely amazing! Everything in this cafe is recyclable and reusable! I just love how they reuse bottles to store sugar and even for their plants! Also the baristas were so kind! Definitely visit this cafe if you are nearby!

This is my local cafe and it's my favorite place to get breakfast in hither green…read more They have a huge selection of meals and have the friendliest staff ever (they always remember us and what we like). Portions are really big and it's very cheap (but good quality). I recommend the mediterranean breakfast with Halloumi and sucuk.

What a fun addition to East Village!…read more I'm from the south of the U.S., and therefore partial to some fried chicken and waffles... I must say, these guys get it right! The chicken is tasty and cooked to perfection, and even if you don't like waffles you should give theirs a try. On top of that they have a fantastic burger, so sometimes it's hard to decide... that in and of itself surprised me, I don't often hold high hopes for restaurant burgers. (If they have the "Chuck and Moo" on offer it's a great thing to split with someone by the way... it's essentially a cheeseburger and a dirty chicken burger missing the top bun of each.) I can't comment on the milkshakes, but here they do non-dairy varieties so that's on my list to try. They have two draft beers and several bottles beers, with afternoon drink specials and free snacks. The only reason for being four stars rather than five is that I don't LOVE their cocktails, with a few versions being pre-mixed at that, but it's not really a cocktail bar so it is what it is. As for the place itself, it's always very clean (including the restrooms) and I like the decor... the staff are always top notch as well. Definitely worth a try if you're in the area!

I think the newest of the fast growing number of restaurants in East Village, but by far the best…read moreof the lot! Excellent vibe inside for a chilled brunch, lunch or dinner with American diner style food and a warehouse feel environment. I've been here a handful of times now for brunch, diner and drinks separately. The restaurant is casually divided into the dining area with a large space by the bar for people who come in just for drinks. Although the menu is small, what comes out is well refined and delicious! I've heard many people say it's the best burger they've had!! I'm more of a healthy eater so asked for the steak and a side salad. They gave me a large portion of the Greek salad (otherwise a main meal on its own) with the steak. Highlight though was the brioche ice cream bun with hot brioche and salted peanut and caramel ice cream inside, cut in half and dipped in broken m&ms! (healthy?!?) I've also tried the dirty chicken, a signature dish of theirs now and the full English (with no complaints when wanting to swap out the sausages and hash browns for more eggs and grilled tomatoes) Cocktails are great and the bar is well stocked! I drink gin by choice of which they have a few different choices hard to find elsewhere. The price is reasonable and I'd consider myself a regular there now! I've given 4 stars simply because I think they could incorporate more healthy dishes into their menu. Maybe just one or two. I think it would appeal the the more health conscious generation today.

I was thrilled when an early morning surprise consisted of going to Billingsgate Fish Market! You…read moremay not believe me, but I was thrilled, it is true. And my first visit to Piggy's Cafe made the trip even more enjoyable and rewarding. After perusing through the wonders of the fish market, stopping off in Piggy's Cafe seemed like the right thing to do.We'd compared, we'd (tried to) haggle, and now we just fancied a sit down before heading home and going back to bed again - we'd left the house at 4:30am. We both knew what we wanted, and seeing as we were surrounded by thousands of fresh fish goods, we were certainly going to order fish in here. I ordered the Smoked Salmon and Creamcheese bagel (£3.00) and Joe ordered the Scallop and Bacon Bagel (£3.50). We could have ordered a lovely cuppa, but didn't want any caffeine effecting our sleep we knew we would be having in a few hours. You order at the kitchen, and then wait for your food at the table you've chosen to sit at. The buzz and the atmosphere in this place is mesmerising; I found myself looking at every detail of this cafe and loving it all! The customers, the staff, the food, the drink, the noises - it was great! It was amusing to see 2 Weetabix in milk being served to an elderly fish seller, especially after being in the microwave. Just how my mum used to make it for me! There was also a gentleman eating sliced banana on toast! I've never seen that outside of a home, and would never expect it to be served in a cafe. Piggy's, you continue to impress me! Our food came quick enough, and boy was it tasty! My smoked salmon did taste fresh, and it was fishy too, in a good way obviously! I knew the bagel wouldn't be as delicious as those from Brick Lane, but it was surprisingly firm and doughy either way. Joe's Scallop and Bacon Bagel was greasy but good! Salty but good too! Check out my pictures. Other things on the menu, that we glanced at, were the Haddock Breakfast, your classic Smoked Salmon & Scrambled Eggs, and then the Scallop Melt. I think I saw someone with this Scallop Melt, and it involved cheese and scallops, and maybe some scrambled eggs and bacon mixed in there too, yum! Overall, Piggy's Cafe is a number one joint to visit. I'm sure their fry ups are delicious, and I would love to go back to try something else on their menu. I'd dip, sip and tip at this fishy (in a good way!) joint! Menu not available online, but their telephone number is: 0207 987 1068

This is a warm friendly family run business that serves excellent English breakfast and other hot…read moresandwiches etc. Thoroughly recommended

Adorable little coffee shop. My friend and I were lucky enough to pop in on the day they were…read morereopening (they had been burgled a fortnight previously, but luckily community spirit and a good crowdfunding campaign put them right back on track) and we ended up getting our drinks for free because of this, but I would happily have paid their prices, so I left a few coins in the charity pot and will definitely be going again. The decor is quirky and retro without being unnecessarily hipster, and they do cream teas and all sorts of yummies. Quick service, friendly staff, and a really cute (but small and easy to miss) spot for afternoon tea or brunch.