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 came here in the summer of 2023 and returned in the winter time of 2026. There are such a good…read morecombination of vendors with a variety of things to sell from fresh food, hot food, spices, sweets, snacks, drinks and more. One of my favorite places had a Health smoothie, but was also serving hot teas. It was a tough choice to choose between the two. As a tourist and lended, I wish I could pick up more things to take back as well, but I would need a suitcase for all of that. Whenever I return to London, I'll be making a visit here again!

Super touristy but lots of food options! We got here right before lunch, wandered around, grabbed a…read morematcha and then it got incredibly crowded to where I was pretty overwhelmed by the amount of people. My matcha was pretty good! They have a few types of Japanese Matcha and you can get it iced or hot. I went for the sea salt and vanilla and thought it was a good amount of sweetness. The pork rice bowl came from a stall called Mei Mei and we shared this and both thought it was really good! It has a slightly sweet and sticky sauce, the pork was tender and the rice had a fragrant coconut flavor. They added cilantro and cucumber which provided some crunch and texture. This was fun to experience. We didn't really eat the "viral" foods like the strawberries or paella, but it was fun to watch them prepare things.

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.

Vegan-friendly burger stand in not so vegan -friendly Borough Market. What a breath of fresh air!…read more Very limited selection, only 2 types of burgers and a few sides to choose from, but that's fine by me. The vegan burger and potato salad I got was quite good. Very filling. There was a line but it moves pretty quickly. Cash only.

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!

We had dinner there before a show at the Globe, so we were on a deadline. Luckily, it wasn't too…read morebusy and we were seated and attended to quickly. Unfortunately, they were out of grilled octopus so we had to change our order from the Seafood Platter, which we REALLLLY wanted. Instead we got the Dip Trio with Flatbread, Spanokopita, Grilled Prawns, and a small Greek Salad. That filled up the two of us comfortably. The flatbread with the dips was fresh and amongst the best I've had! Salad was fresh and those tomatoes were delish. The prawns were flavorful and the spanokopita was direct from the fryer! The entrees and salad came out on a tiered tray which was very attractive. Our young waiter was fine, but could have been more attentive. We'd like to come back for the grilled octopus!

My favorite little prepared food market in London: amazing selection of high quality food…read more Highlights: - Duck frites: Best duck friends I have ever had. Tender tender shredded bits of duck on top of this perfectly crispy yet substantially potato-y fries. Guy who owned the booth was for NYC. 5 stars - Steak sandwich: my lil guy loved this simple sandwich. Nice cut of steak cooked just right on a fresh bun. 5 stars - Gin tasting spot: can sit at near by to enjoy your food with a nice G&T. - Small so not super touristy, but good amount of people. - Mix of few sit down restaurants by in the small road with the food stands. Lowlights: - Couldn't try everything: there were specialty potsitckers and other booths that looked so good. - Has limited hours only open on Saturday and Sunday. LOVED this so much and will be back next visit.

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.

As takeaway lunches go, I'm just going to give this here a 5…read more Mostly because: 1. The falafel: Their falafel is out of this world. Falafel can be very much a hit or miss but here it's shockingly crispy on the outside (think fried chicken) and crumbly on the inside. 2. Value: I think it's good value for money. For 5.40 a pita, you'd be hard-pressed to find a more filling, yet healthy, veggie lunch. Basically any sandwich/snack or wrap/drink combo in Pret will take you over that. 3. The food: The 3-4 types of salad they dexterously stuff into your pita are fresh and alternate between crunch cabbage based and grainy/herby couscous based making for amusing texture changes. Also they add spicy yellow peppers and some chilli oil for that extra kick to take it over the edge. 4. Staff/Speed: The queue is always sizeable and a good sign of quality. The staff miraculously process each customer quickly and efficiently while still maintaining a really friendly attitude. Not an easy feat at lunch time. They also sometimes give you a free little falafel to nibble on if you get there early-ish and they are still arranging things. Guess they figure the early birds are extra peckish. How thoughtful. 5. The extras: I also like the array of Israeli snacks, drinks, and sweets available on the side. And their loyalty card. My favourite is the Mediterranean Falafel in a brown pita which features aubergine but you can also have the same with feta or with guacamole. Yes...guac and hummous and falafel, oh my! If you aren't into the carb thing, opt for a deconstructed version in a clear plastic bowl. Definitely my favorite takeaway lunch in the area.

had a falafel pita that was 8gbp and super stuffed! taste was ok nothing fantastic but the service…read morewas super nice, the guy gave me an extra falafel just to try while i waited