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.

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!

Yet another amazing find in New Cross! If you love brunch and haven't explored New Cross yet, I…read morehighly recommend it - so many amazing spots to discover and Birdie Num Nums is a great fantastic edition to the brunchin'/lunchin' scene! Birdie Num Nums is a wonderful little cafe, I loved the decor - very shabby chic - and the over all vibe and atmosphere. Sadly, the staff were having a nightmare of a day - their payment machine was down and a few things had gone wrong for them meaning they were seriously pushed back and running behind. The owner however was so apologetic and clearly in distress, I really felt for him and am not allowing this to affect my overall experience. Alex ordered the Birdie Breakfast and I, the poached egg, lime and avocado salad served with toast and hollandaise sauce! The food took longer than it should but as I explained, I understood why. Once arrived it was most definitely worth the wait... Both dishes were fantastic - Alex said his Birdie breakfast was "the best breakfast I've had in london"! And for me every mouthful was a true taste sensation. The avocado salsa was fresh and tangy and when put against the crunch of the toast, harshness of the hollandaise and the softness of the yolk, everything complemented itself perfectly. It was a dream. In total the two meals, a coffee and a can of orange cost just under £20 - I would have paid more for the quality and felt this very reasonable! We'll definitely be back!

An very amazing and incredible independent cafe ! The place is small but nice, broadcasting old…read morestyle and nice music. I ordered an iced earl grey tea with a falafel wrap. I was so surprised of how big it was for the price I paid ! And it was delicious ! It was good, spicy well just perfect ! So full !The staff is nice too, I totally recommended this place !

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.

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.

Very friendly staff Is now Em's kitchen, not Em & Lou's…read moreNice large cups of coffee More reviews are on Tripadvisor and they are generally positive Website link does not lead to a page The length of time it to to get the bill risked me dropping this to 3 stars. We had to ask 4 times but we could also see they were busy (a very good sign) which explained the delays. Also when we met Em (who was very nice) who brought the bill over she mentioned that she was having staffing issues Hating to be a pedant but the sign is missing the apostrophe (we were told that they identified it two years ago, the installer did not have any in stock, an alternative selected and two years later still not there; the installer ran off

I popped in here on a Thursday afternoon for a coffee and ended up having cherry cheesecake too. It…read morewas delicious, first they have skimmed milk (yey!) and their coffee is delicious. The cheesecake was quite (nicely) light, I could have done with more base and less cherry, but it was lovely. I noticed on the menu board that they also serve hot meals such as chicken Milanese and vegetable tortilla salad. the place is very sweet and really really warm. (As someone who is always cold, it was bliss - but if it's warm enough for me, then I suspect it could be too warm for others.) The service was very friendly and I will be coming back here to try out the lunch menu.

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

Good prices for simple but tasty food and decent portion sizes! Great choice of drinks and cake as…read morewell! The staff could be much friendlier though, a smile wouldn't hurt! Interesting interior design, a bit like a diner.

For some reason, Cafe Rouge seems to get slammed a lot due to it being a chain and I find that…read morerather unfair. Yes, it's faux french and they go to rather obvious measures to make it seem very French, including hiring supposedly French staff, but that doesn't really matter to me. Why? Because Cafe Rouge offers decent food - I've never had a bad meal at the many branches I've been to - as well as a relaxed atmosphere and good service overall at a fair price range. This particular branch is on a corner, which seems to have the effect of making it one of the larger Cafe Rouges I've been in. Even when it's busy it never feels too claustrophobic and the lighting and ambience is usually pleasing. Everything I've ever tried has tasted good, even (and especially) the chicken and steak baguettes as well as the tartes. I'm quite happy to count Cafe Rouge as one of my local restaurants and I'll gladly be going there on a regular basis for some time to come. Mais oui!

I know it's a chain and they are all supposed to be the same, but this one has a weird atmosphere…read moreand isn't as nice as others I've been to. I think it's probably down to the type of people who go there rather than the place itself or the staff