A cafe situated in the heart of Borough Market, serving sandwiches, salads and pasta both to eat in…read moreand to take away. The food is essentially hearty fare, tasty and filling rather than refined, and the interior is definitely that of a busy cafeteria. There's a rear entrance into the market area, opposite Southwark Cathedral, as well. The prices are incredible for the area - it's possible to eat here, sitting down, for under a fiver, by choosing the specials of the day, which include things like beef stroganoff, vegetable curry, falafel wraps with salad. It's very popular with customers both eating in and buying take-aways. Service is brisk and efficient rather than friendly - but then, it's busy and what do you expect for £5? The only real downside is the rather grim toilet, downstairs and through what seems to be an adjunct of the kitchen.

Everybody always raves on about cafe jade- I have read loads of reviews about it, praising its…read morefried breakfasts and calling it one of London's best caffs. I'm not entirely convinced. It lacks the charm of most caffs, and is SO dark and dismal that I never want to sit in for more than 5 minutes. It is similar to the Stockpot in its attitude to food- massive portions of hearty, honest food for under 5 pounds. The menu consists of chicken kiev, lasagne, beef, chicken and mushroom pies, shepherds pie and roast chicken. All come with beans/chips or boiled vegetables. The best thing about this cafe is its proximity to the market- it overlooks the cathedral half of the covered market and is a perfect place to get a cheap cup of tea or coffee on a cold day out in Borough.

i love a good market and borough market is one of those places where there are so many different…read morethings to try you honestly don't even know where to start what we got: - wild mushroom risotto - fish and chips from fish! kitchen - pistachio cannoli from gastronomica market we came on a bank holiday and i was honestly surprised it wasn't insanely crowded. the lines moved pretty quickly and we didn't have to wait too long for food either. seating was definitely packed, but we got lucky and managed to snag a table after hovering around for a bit. everything we tried was delicious. the risotto was super creamy and comforting, the fish and chips were crispy and fresh, and the pistachio cannoli was the perfect sweet treat to end everything with. definitely one of those spots i'd come back to just to keep trying more food stalls.-

Definitely a must if you're in london but it's very easy to get over-stimulated and lost in my…read moreopinion because it gets super packed. I went in 2 different times: saturday at 3pm and wednesday at 10am. Two completely different vibes. I tried the famous sandwich from the black pig, viral chocolate covered strawberries and bread ahead. Black pig - the best one sandwich: it was AMAZING!!! I was a bit scared to get this since i was by myself but let me tell you, it was not heavy as i expected it to be. Just delicious overall and would totally recommend. Chocolate strawberries: I love strawberries and chocolate but definitely think you can find cheaper alternatives anywhere in london. Bread Ahead: my new favorite pastry place. I pretty much got a donut from this place (not this location) everyday because the black currant cheesecake donut was that good. I got the tiramisu and crème brûlée donut which my brother liked and i wish i could've tasted them before they went bad but anyways, I would totally recommend the donuts from here! Their chocolate chips cookies are HUGE and delicious as well. This was probably one of my favorite markets!

I got a dollop of free hummus and salsa just for smiling…read more It was a rather gloomy Saturday afternoon at Borough Market, and apparently all of their prior customers' attitudes aptly mimicked the weather. (How one can be Grumpy McGloom at Borough Market, the foodie market of joy and glee, is just beyond me, but whatevs. Their loss of free dollops.) So I told them that I was smiling because I was exceptionally excited to try all of their vegan goodness, beany gluttony and lacto-veggie lurv that I had read so many wonderful Yelp reviews of. They then told me they knew all about Yelp and religiously read their reviews. Which made me smile even more. Thus proving my point that Yelp is the circle of life, ultimately.

Now called 'BigV' at Borough Market…read more The burgers are to die for and really huge. Definitely recommended.

As it happens, looking at real estate makes me hungry. Thankfully our rammed itinerary had a coffee…read morebreak built in and we came here to Absolutely Starving (because I almost was, having skipped breakfast!) The table by the door was heaving with sweets and included a delectable looking oversize chocolate chip that all but whispered my name. It was my first time in an outpost of this chain and everything I encountered gave off good vibes, from the large selection of teapigs to the smell of chorizo being grilled for lunch and the airy, light-filled space. Oh and that massive chocolate chip cookie? I ate it over the course of two days and can surely say it was faultless.

Wow, what a selection! Who would go to Eat or Pret when there's this? Everything just looks so…read morefresh and everything just looks so delicious. Tables of yummy looking pastries and coolers full of salads and sandwich makings and all sorts of other hot and cold foods. I was spoiled for choice! Decent seating areas with power outlets nearby and a working free wi-fi system, which are always big bonuses in my eye. I thought the bookshelves were an interesting and unique idea. Is it a lending library or are they for sale or what? I didn't think to ask.

Food was just the definition of awesome and delicious the service was so nice as I was immediately…read morenoticed and got my order taken instantly. Its busy location makes it an awesome to hang out. They even gave a free falafel!

"At the age of 29 years old I had a vision, maybe the only thing that will give gramps peace of…read moremind, is that I keep the falafel coming...Pilpel was born." I like this quote and to me it really encompasses what this place is all about: a great falafel experience! In fact, Israeli store owner Uri Dinay, who opened the store in honor of his grand father, has done a fantastic job with this (second) store in London. I have been here now twice and both times I really loved it. First time around I had the pita bread stuffed to the brim with delicious falafels, tabouleh, chickpeas and other goodies. The second time around I went for the salad box filled with all the same stuff, just with the pita bread on the side. Both were delicious: I'd recommend the former one for the smaller appetite and the latter one for the bigger appetite. In any case, try to come early, as the lunch crowd can be quite ferocious!

Not sure why this place is not listed on Yelp. It offers the best value meal in the City in my…read moreopinion. A falafel wrap costs £4.75 and fills you up for an entire day. The food is fresh and delicious. I believe they close by 3pm each day though. They also have a loyalty card, and do falafel salads as well, which are huge.

As others have said, Organic Chickpeas does excellent falafels, either in a pitta bread or as a…read moresalad bowl with Mediterranean vegetables, hummus and falafels. The portions are big considering the prices (£5.25 for a salad bowl and £5 for a pitta), but it's a shame there's no option for a small size serving if you're not that hungry. On the afternoon I visited, service was quick and friendly when I reached the counter after a few minutes in line. Keep in mind that this is little more than a tiny takeaway shop down a side line, so it's takeaway only and catering primarily to the city lunchtime market.

Went back after years and it's an improved experience! Ample space between tables and delicious…read morefood. We went veggie and the meal didn't disappoint. Highlight was the oyster mushrooms. Wine portions by the glass are miniscule so trade up for a carafe. I would have preferred stemmed wine glasses. Their current glasses are huge and hard for people with small hands to pick up!

Great food, service, and ambiance…read more The portions were small, but flavors rich. It's definitely a good spot for pre or post dinner vibes.

OPA! A terrific find…read moreat the base of the Tower Bridge. As we are fans of Greek food we loved The Real Greek. Delicious food - chicken souvlaki wrap stuffed with ingredients (fries!), and a Greek salad that was so good and topped with a huge slab of feta cheese. A perfect lunch deal which was one of their menu offerings. The staff was attentive, and our food came out quickly. The space has a cozy vibe with a cool inside structure which fit in well. Sure it's a touristy location, but we were tourists after all and the menu was reasonably priced which was fine by us. Good eats here!

Best Greek food I've ever had. Every fish is perfect, even the hummus and coffee. Puts the Greek…read morerestaurants in the U.S. to shame (on the West Coast).

They had a caroling group singing & plenty of indoor seating that you could bring ANY food into…read more It was small but had a good mix of different foods. It also had a lot less tourists!!! & more of a neighborhood market feel.

Amazing lobster rolls BUT not available when raining (sadly). Cute food truck street with…read morepersonality & seating spaces. Highlights include lobster rolls (avoid the seared tuna -- not for me), amazing crispy duck fat triple cooked chips!!! Get them! The dumplings were lukewarm / cold and covered in spicy sauce. Skip, better options available. Pho lovely and warm but prefer vermicelli noodles to the thicker ones in them. The duck wrap was nice (not a fan of tomato in it). The confit duck better pick. The smash burger took absolutely ages! Man very sweet & brought it over to us. The steak & frites with pepper sauce was great. But dipped the duck fat chips in that sauce & was in food heaven.

Quick, easy, fast, affordable, and nutritious lunch. Came by and grabbed a falafel in pita. The…read morepita was thoroughly packed with falafel and other stuffings that the bottom of my pita broke. Very filling lunch for one. I do wish they had some sort of hot sauce to go with it.... That would take the pita over the top!

Another Pilpel has set up shop in the City. This one is tiny though...and on top of that, it's…read morequite hidden in a small alley off Fleet Street. The first time I only found this place, as a lovely staff member was handing out falafels to taste on Fleet Street, right by the "hidden" alley. Brillant! As already mentioned in my other Pilpel reviews, I like to go with the boxed-salad option instead of putting everything in a pita bread. (Or, like Becky H calls it: the deconstructed falafel sandwich ;-) I typically ask for extra spicy and I like to add an egg...and if I feel really decadent, I will also add some guacamole. Although I'm very happy that Pilpel has opened another dependance in the City, I still scold the management for not opening up a shop in W1. If you read this, Pilpel management, the lunch options in Marylebone are not adequate and I demand you opening a Pilpel near my office!