Café East

About Café East

Café East in Bow looks unassuming from the street, but step inside this narrow spot and you'll find thoughtful decor, consistently hot breakfasts, and plating that's become something of a local legend. Queues stretch outside on weekends, though weekday mornings around 10am often mean no wait at all. The menu balances sweet and savoury — think pancakes with berries, the Full House breakfast (eggs, turkey bacon, hash browns, portobello mushrooms, black pudding, £14.90), or the potato pancake with avocado, halloumi, and spicy sausage. Halal options run throughout. One regular notes "everything was cooked just the way I like it," and several mention the beans arriving properly piping hot, a small touch that matters. Reviewers note that staff handle the tight space well, with one family describing being brought free fresh orange juice for little ones. Families come from as far as Kent for the presentation-meets-portion combo, often ordering the customisable platters that let fussy eaters pick their way through.

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