Greasy Spoons Reviews
The definitive guide to the best fry-ups in East London. No gentrified cafés, no sourdough, no small plates. This is a straight-talking guide to proper greasy spoons, the kind of places that have been keeping East London fed for decades. A love letter to big plates, honest prices and a cracking Full English, often with a hot drink thrown in. If you’re after value, nostalgia and a fry-up that does exactly what it says on the tin, you’re in the right place.
Leo's Cafe
Solid local spot with standout hash browns, though the sausages are basic chip-shop style.
Number 1 Cafe
A legendary South Hackney institution with top-tier sausages and a claim to fame.
Marina Cafe
A proper old-school caff just off the top of Mare Street - classic decor, decent bacon, and brilliant big hash browns that forgive a few rough edges.