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    Absolutely Starving

    3.7 (40 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    ABSOLUTELY STARVING ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Megan S.

    Absolutely Starving is so promising. It's big and airy, a bustling space that makes it clear with the decor that it's friendly but also serious about quality. Given that London Bridge is riddled with dismal chain coffee shops, it's lovely having a space like this in the area. I do wish it would live up to the expectations a little more though. There are some flaws that are constant. For example, the queueing system was designed by somebody who presumably has never returned to view the havoc they have created. Lines merge unhappily as those waiting at the roast counter run into the sandwich counter run into the soups run into the mains...it's a real pain. There's also really variable service - considering baguettes can cost over a fiver, it's annoying to unwrap them to find sauce all over the outside, so everything's a total mess. I've also stopped having the falafel (or anything where I'd want garlic sauce) after a rather traumatic incident a few months ago when I found a large, whole, bright blue clove of garlic in my wrap - it was truly radioactive and very offputting. I did get in touch with them about it but didn't hear anything back. All that aside, it's still worthwhile coming by every now and then - their hog dogs (hot dogs with pulled pork) are delicious, their roast pork belly baguettes are spot on, and I've recently started having chicken, bacon and sweetcorn sandwiches, which go down well and are a bit cheaper at £3.50.

    Laura Y.

    I visit Absolutely Starving because it is en route to work and a great place to go when you fancy something a little special. If you actually are 'absolutely starving' however, you may have to wait a while to be served as it is one of the busiest shops in the area and normally filled with tourists. The food itself is delicious and the fresh meat bar is worth a try. They also stock foods which are wheat and gluten free and the soups are fantastic. The shop also sells a wonderful variety of jams, marmalade and honey. My friend loves it so much that she is almost addicted and tends to buy most of her food here - which does come at a cost. It is very expensive which is slightly frustrating as it perhaps wouldn't be if it didn't attract so many tourists. Definitely worth a visit though.

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    Yum! The food is delicious. Not much more to say. The best lunch in the area. I'll be back for sure.

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    Had a sausage and bacon baguette with a cup of coffee ,the staff were friendly and helpful and overall it was an enjoyable experience .

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    Had a great lunch at Absolutely Starving! The service was fast and the Coronation Chicken was delicious!

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    It is overpriced and sometimes the stuff they make is not of the highest quality, but there is a good variety

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    Tiffin Express - Everyday special deal!

    Tiffin Express

    3.0(4 reviews)
    1.7 miHoxton

    My wife and I just recently moved to London three days ago and one thing that we were excited about…read morewas delivery Indian food that we heard was common in London. So after we found our place in Hackney we were very excited when we found this place. Last night we wandered in and talked for a little while with the folks working there. Everyone there was very nice and helpful even when it took us ten minutes to decide what we wanted. Their everyday special (one starter, main dish, side dish, and rice or naan) was a feast for one person even by American standards. My wife got the vegetarian special and got vegetarian curry, mixed veges, and garlic naan (no extra charge!). I got the chicken tikka masala. The mixed veges and vegetarian curry were practically identical and the chicken tikka masala was sweeter than I was used to. A few helpful notes: the frequent flyer card they have set up is pretty forgiving (a free starter after three meals, a free main dish after 6 meals, and a full special after 10 meals) and they deliver within a 5 mile radius for free for totals above 10 pounds. Overall we had our first filling dinner in London and are planning many more deliveries from this place!

    If this website doesn't work (as it didn't for me...) if you just google the address then click on…read moreTHAT link, it works, and there is a full menu and online ordering system. This place is TAKE AWAY and DELIVERY ONLY. Now, the food is 4 if not 5 stars. Really delicious, plus pretty affordable (Most entrees under £8). The special Haryali Chicken Tikka Massala was especially coconutty and yummy. The tikka is bright green, which I had never seen before! Also got aubergine and chapati and naan, all were really good. The chutney assortment, at .50p, is a good deal. When I first tried them, I used the online system. Um... yea, didn't work so well. After an hour, we called to see where our food was, and they say they only got it 10 min ago, and it would still take 20 minutes... Also, be aware they have a sneaky way of delivery charge in that they give you a 10% "discount" for collection... When the delivery guy (finally!) arrived, the total was more than I thought it would be because I had checked out with a 10% discount (the online ordering system isn't that clear), but luckily, the guy called his boss because I didn't want to run back up 6 floors to go get another £3... thankfully they let me have the discount, otherwise I probably wouldn't order from them again. BUT! Since they did end up being reasonable and apologetic, I will certainly give them another try since the food was quite tasty. I just suggest calling in your order or clicking the "call to confirm" button on the online ordering system.

    The Pizza Room - Mile End - Choose 3 dips for only £2.50!

    The Pizza Room - Mile End

    4.0(6 reviews)
    2.6 miMile End / Globe Town, Bow

    Fine pizza place but nothing exceptional. I had a rather…read moregood Margherita but it wasn't cooked that evenly (looking around most of the pizzas coming out had quite big parts of the crust burned). However, the worst is the sheet of paper over the plate that you end up eating, awful. Service is good and the restaurant itself is pretty nice.

    I've been patiently waiting for a good, non-frightening/dodgy pizza joint for the area. And…read morethis-is-it!! From the people who run the Coffee Room just a few doors down comes the Pizza Room. This is GOOD pizza. Really really good! The crust is solid. Sauce is really nice. And thank god the cheese is not only great but they don't skimp on it. The toppings they use are both authentic Italian and a tad on the exotic side. The interior of the place is small and cozy with about 6 or so tables for 4-6 people per table. The people working are really nice and chatty. And more is to come. Apparently we can expect some salad, soups, and deserts to appear in the near future. I also asked about some pasta dishes and they said they've received similar interest and that perhaps some day but not sure how it can be done with their kitchen size (so keep pressing the issue Yelpers to help show interest!) The only downside I have is the interiors needs just a few more tweaks (such as some nice music and a couple more decorations) and the price. Not that £10 is a rip off for this pizza but I feel a pound or so less would be right on the money for value. These are by no mean deal breakers though. Either way let's rejoice and hope the proprietors continue to take over the whole street with similar considerate establishments.

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