My first meal after getting off the plane from a flight from NYC. I was staying in the area and my…read morejetlagged self was too lazy to hunt for a decent lunch. Pear Tree came up on Yelp and I was sold on their breakfast all day thing they do. I had a soy latte (because caffeine is so necessary after two hours of crappy airplane shuteye), and the salmon avocado sandwich, which I turned into salmon avocado toast. I have to say it was fresh and the service was good and fast, the food was decent, and the restaurant is very cute, just not something to write home about. It's a good casual spot for a quick bite, some coffee, and some pastries.

Cute little restaurant and I would absolutely recommend their breakfast. Their pancakes are to die…read morefor but I couldn't recommend their lunch and dinner menu. The food was average. The service itself was lovely and the staff were very friendly and kind.

This non-descript takeaway place is easy to miss if you walk by it. It's a shabby little shop about…read more8 minutes away from Caledonian Road which I found out only because I used to live right next door. BUT the food is amazing. There's nothing fancy about the food. It's simple, straightforward and the flavours are authentic. And the best part is that it's dirt cheap. You get curries for £4 and naans for £1.50 and I'll have these any day over the mostly subpar Indian dishes you get on Brick Lane. If you can handle spice, I would recommend the chicken or lamb madras. Everyone I know who has tried Hillmarton is a convert, so next time you fancy some takeaway, give them a ring. I think they only deliver within the area so ...move if you aren't in the vicinity...jk.

Well, I was quite hopeful reading reviews on google and yelp. But honestly the place was completely…read moredifferent from what people had written here. I ordered a thali that had saag paneer, chana masala , daal tadka, mix veg, naan, raita, poppadum and rice . The quantity was very good but taste was not at all authentic indian more everything except daal tadka. Mix veg was average and at least fresh . Saag paneer was almost like a desert and chana masala - I couldn't even bear the sight of it. It was red (colored red) with no taste . The naan was not fresh made (store bought). I am an indian and well traveled , I know my tastes well. This was anything but indian . Guess it gains its reputation because of the Brit clientele . Anyways, definitely not returning here.

I'm in LOVE with Westland Coffee & Wine. IN LOVE…read more The backstory: I had seen this darling shop pop up a year or so ago (near Jamie Oliver's Fifteen Restaurant) and was intrigued. Coffee & wine, two of my very favorite things. In the WORLD. How could we go wrong!? I made a vow to pop in. Then I was pregnant, off the sauce, and never quite made it in. It was always in the back of my mind, this cute little spot tucked just inside Westland Place (off busy City Road), but somehow we kept missing each other. Missed connections, personal-ad style. Until one day the stars aligned and a colleague and I were nearby for a meeting...around 5pm and :::ding ding ding::: a quick happy hour to celebrate the end of summer at Westland. It was superb. Paul (the owner) suggested a lovely rose and a riesling for my pal.. and we deliciously soaked up the early dusk hour on the small perches outside. I may have even had another glass. Mmmm, rosy indeed. I left thinking "I'll be back." And I have. It's quickly become my favorite local for coffee, cake, sandwiches (OMG, the homemade sandwiches!), wifi, coffee, coffee, cake, more sandwiches, you get the idea. In fact in my several return trips I've not even had the wine! But I always know its there for me if I want it, and there is something to be said for that. Lunch: they do a nice little cafe type lunch (counter service) -- great homemade artisan sandwiches (the Thai Chicken is my favorite), soups and several specials on the chalkboard. It manages to always be pleasantly full, but never overbearing or crowded. Many area workers take their lunch to go. The prices are reasonable for the area, and the quality is excellent in everything I've had. The service is fabulous, and they even have a "shop dog" that roams around (he's actually from next door!). All around, can't you see why I'm in love with this place? All the greatness of a Shoreditch coffeehouse/wine shop without all the bullshit hipster pretense. I'm sold. Let's get married.

Love love love this tiny little coffee and wine place. It's so miniature but a really great place…read moreto just sit and while away the hours. The staff are great and if you have the time they are more than willing to engage in a conversation or two. I have just started working for Moorfields (which is a mere stones throw from this place) and as I understand it this is the coffee shop of choice for consultants. You will more than likely see the place filled with those consultants catching up on emails, working away on their laptops! The coffee is really lovely (if a little expensive but hey you pay for quality!) I understand they do food too but I've not yet sampled this. The cakes are awesome and it's also great for takeaway if you are in a rush! Very much a hidden gem!

Nandos does decent food at affordable prices, it would be nice to see more vegan options.read more

Really enjoy Nandos, the food is always nice. However, it can be a long wait to be seated, have…read morebeen ignored on occasion and some of the staff are rude, letting the side down for the friendly servers. Inside is usually clean and the food is served quite quickly. Good location. Quite boring for younger children.

Only been this place twice and the first time was early in the morning. I was trying to decide what…read moreto have but the men working there was so rude to me and as my mum was in intensive care dying I haven't slept and they thought I was drunk and told me to leave!!! The second time I went there for breakfast once again I was told to hurry up even though I had decided what to have as they were so rude and wanted me to leave quickly I ordered a simple bacon roll because the other drinks were too expensive I felt very un welcome eating here and I really don't recommend it. Yesterday I went in there to order a simple bacon roll and a cappuccino.thank goodness that there was also 2 women working there who were very polite to me and understanding.when the two women were serving the men or owners whatever they are once again shouted at me telling me to hurry up with what I wanted to order! I ignored them and waiting for the women to come back I sat outside. I knew ordered and I complain to someone about the manners of the people who work (or owner of the place I was told that they are all for Appearances and that they are very polite to their regular customers and never mind the rest of us! do not recommend this place at all!!! Unless u speak their language and ur a man.....more u don't react 2 their rudeness !

Maybe it was just I was tired, but I'm sure this whole café was on a slope... I also wasn't too…read morekeen on the onion and burger smell as we came in. But we soon got used to that. I enjoyed a perfectly serviceable hot chocolate. Yet another nothing special café I'm afraid perfectly good place to grab a bite or a cuppa if you are in the area. They are also licensed and have a catering service.

Try the quinoa porridge for breakfast - tasty, healthy and keeps you full for a long time!…read more Also tried the pie and mashed potatoes for lunch one day and it was surprisingly tasty. My boyfriend had the chicken hot pot and was also pleasantly surprised.

Fantastic warm toasts for a quite good price and fantastic staffs always with a smile on their…read moreface. E.A.T may not have a big typical english breakfast but they have a beautiful idea of creating good handmade food with great quality. My go-to-place for fast and simple breakfast when in London.

Propper food with nice refinement to it Would recommend…read more Great staff and a real energetic vibe to the place

This being 5 mins walk from my daughters, we have been 3 times for dinner this year. The food has…read morealways been excellent with an interesting and varied menu. Service is also good, if I had a criticism last night it was just a bit TOO quick - a bit more space between courses would have been welcome. Some may feel it a bit expensive - our bill for three three course meals with a bottle of wine and coffee was £110 ( no pre drinks) but I still feel it's worth it. Edit, Saturday 12th March 2011. The three of us visited again, and again the food was of the highest quality. The head chef had just returned from working as a sous chef with a 2 star Michelin Chef, so a couple of dishes he had brought with him from there. One of these was my chosen starters, a 'timbale' containing lobster, crab, avocado, mushrooms etc, and was one of the best starters I have had in a while, but expensive at £11 ! In my earlier review I said the service was a bit quick, but this time we were served at a leisurely pace. Oddly we found they don't take bookings at 7.30, you have to have 7 or 8. The bill was bigger than last time, so it getting a bit on the expensive side now - with gratuities £140. But I still would recommend it, and its under 5 mins walk from my daughters -she and I had birthdays the following day

I'd give it a 3.5 but there's no 0.5 stars so I bring it down to 3 because I don't think it can get…read morea 4 from me. We had a booking and as I walked in and try to get someone's attention, no one gives a shit about me. I was standing at the door for 5 min waiting them to finish wiping the table until they have time for me. Not a great first impression there. Then we sat down and realized we missed the happy hour because of the wait and ask the waiter if we can still get it because it's not our fault that we are seated late. He refuses and as we were choosing what we want to drink, he walks off as if we are wasting his time. Not a great second impression there. The food isn't the best and by the time it gets to our table, it's already cold. Not a great third impression there. At the end, it took us so long to get their attention as we sat outside but wouldn't you attend to all table that the restaurant has to offer? We have concluded that we don't have a great impression period.

Nice brunch place. Good food. Nice selection. I'd never had shuksura but always wanted to. I'm glad…read moreI tried it. I'd go back.