Best Cafe in London

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Set Breakfast

Described as the 'archetypal ideal of a Propa Caff,' this deal remains 'every bit as awesome as it’s ever been' with thickly sliced bacon, herbless sausages, and crisp hash browns that defy London inflation.

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Italian-style Sandwiches

Generously filled with seasonal ingredients like mortadella and sweet peppers.

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Hamish Macbeth Toastie

The legendary signature toastie packed with bacon, haggis, cheddar, caramelised onions, and a kick of mustard.

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Big Irish Fry-Up

The signature crowd favorite featuring Hayward’s butchers sausages, crisp bacon, and perfectly cooked eggs.

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Hackney Wild Sourdough

The bakery's signature loaf since 2010, made using heritage cereals grown on their own off-grid farm and stoneground on-site.

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Full English Breakfast

The quintessential choice featuring thick, smoky bacon, soft white toast, and comforting milky brews.

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Classic Fry Up

The quintessential, piping-hot traditional English breakfast served in what critic Tim Hayward calls a "dream-like, timeless, organically grown space" favored by local cab drivers.

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Egyptian falafel wrap

The absolute must-order item that stands out on the menu as an essential bite.

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Tofu Banh Mi

Regarded as one of the best sandwiches in years, it is packed with flavor and loaded with fresh vegetables inside a perfectly fresh baguette.

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Full English Breakfast

Reviewers praise the quality of the meat, noting 'nice thick rashers' of bacon sourced from the nearby Smithfield Market and 'delicious Cumberland' sausages.

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Drunken Noodles

Consistently praised by diners as a flavour-packed, reliable staple.

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Long Matcha

Offers a clean, precise expression (hot or cold).

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The Borough Special

A 'Borough staple' described as a 'homage to the perfection of a simple fry-up.' It features thick, smoky bacon and a 'peppery, herby' Cumberland sausage that is 'thick and meaty.'

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Bacon, Bubble and Cheese Sandwich

Praised as a 'good and proper basic buttie' that is 'simple, sure but beautiful,' it features 'really, really, really good' bread that is soft, doughy, and showered with poppy seeds.

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Protein Power Breakfast

A classic combo of poached eggs, smashed avocado and toast and tomatoes

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Sausage & Bubble Roll

The Infatuation's go-to; a soft floury roll featuring the cafe's legendary, crispy-edged bubble and squeak.

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Kkwabaegi (Twisted Doughnuts)

The quintessential Korean street market sweet treat that serves as the cafe's signature food item.

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English Breakfast

This proper London caff sells exactly what you'd expect, serving traditional English breakfasts in a setting that has been a staple of Grays Inn Road since WWII.

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Ham Sandwich

An East End icon for over a century, these 'famed thick deli-cut' sandwiches on white bread are the café's most legendary offering, noted for being devoured 'surreptitiously' even by those who shouldn't.

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Chicken Sandwich

Reviewers frequently highlight the nicely cooked and tasty chicken sandwiches as a benchmark.

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Pain au Chocolat

Cited by The Infatuation as one of London's best, this pastry is described as hefty, crumbly, and the perfect accompaniment to coffee.

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Made-to-order Sandwich

The core offering; locals describe them as 'dreamy lush' with a vast selection of fillings.

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Full English Breakfast

The standout dish drawing local acclaim for its wholesome satisfaction.

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Veggie Breakfast Plate

A super-filling staple featuring toast, chips, fried onions, fried egg, and a veggie sausage.