We were very excited to see a London branch of Sweet Chick, and went in with the best of…read moreintentions. It's a mixed experience, and different to the US, but the bottom line is the food is still to die for. Sweet Chick don't do reservations. Which is fine - the US locations are tiny, you wait which creates a buzzy atmosphere for others, etc. The London version copies this. But when we visited for an early dinner Saturday, the venue was half empty. Hoping to eat quickly, we were told to sit at the bar, for "at most a half hour". We did this. During this time, achingly hipster bartenders slowly made cocktails from cheat sheets. The place is new, I get it, but the staff at the front end are there to bring you in. The hostess continually seated larger parties ahead of us, and at times just hung out while tables were available. This is super annoying - it's clearly part of the process, and designed to get you to spend. There was no flexibility to it, and the experience wasn't welcoming so much as just awkward. BUT - once we were seated, it became a totally different experience. Lovely, attentive service for a start. Help with choosing menu items if you want it, fast delivery that doesn't rush you, and the food...Goddamn the food. Carbs on carbs on carbs. Gooey mac and cheese with a hint of spice and crunchy crumb coating...delicious melt in the mouth biscuits (savoury scones to us) with a salt and herb crust and about a tub of butter in each... and all that before the main course. Chicken and waffles is the staple, and more than filling. Two chicken pieces, deep fried but not greasy, with a waffle. It isn't fancy, and doesn't need to be. It's just delicious and well made. Prices are reasonable - mains are in the £13-£24 range. Cocktails are nicely varied, made with cheap liquor which is a shame, but still pretty tasty. And maybe if they can iron out the intro experience to make it feel less like every other London restaurant and more like the NY joint, it would be a five star experience. Until then, put up with weird intro, it's worth it for the food. Just leave your belt at home.

Phenomenal food! I'm from the states and love classic southern food- and this place really…read moredelivered! The staff were super friendly and the food and cocktails were great!! Will definitely be coming back again and again when I need my fix of home cooking!

This place is London's best kept secret of a Bolivian Restaurant hidden under a railway arch that…read moreno one wants to tell you. There's not even an address to this place! What a gem! Food is big portion and great value for money. Come empty stomach for a Bolivian feast!

My visit at Red Rooster was an amazing experience from beginning to end. To put it simply, we…read moredevoured our meal in 15 minutes it was so good! Upon entering the premises we were greeted with warmth and smiles. We ordered 3 dishes all of which names escape me. I do remember the menu reading "coconut jerk chicken" catching my attention which inspired our curiosity to give this a try. The coconut rice was a delicious compliment to the jerk. While the chicken and waffle topped with pickled beets was an amazing union with the side of mac n' cheese! This venue has an amazing vibe & creative ambiance which makes it a perfect place to catch up with friends or for date and meaningful conversation. For my fellow music lovers, they do also play music (unsure of which nights. I'd inquire if interested) Looking forward to my next visit! If you're in the area I definitely recommend giving this spot a try!

Delayed review from Feb 2020: The food was delicious. The…read moresquid held a lot of flavour and was perfectly cooked, not chewy at all. For the mains I had a fish dish which again did not disappoint. The flakes of fish were so tender yet juicy and was accompanied by vegetables which complimented the dish well. The drinks were strong. The atmosphere is fun and we managed to catch a jazz performance from our table. The interior is dark but cosy, nice for a date.

Mmmm! Tasty and cheap place hiding in Peckham. If you like…read moreSouth American food this place is a must... so happy I found it (especially after suffering the horrendous South American food around elephant and castle). In love with their Mexican and Colombian empanadas! Delicious crispy corn! Coming back for sure it really seems Peckham is the place to be now, all the restaurants around are just miam miam

I found this amazing little takeaway restaurant tucked right behind a pub. It's hard to spot but is…read morea really gem. My Colombian girlfriend and I have been searching for local Colombian/Mexican/South American food in south east London. The menu has many delicious typical dishes such as Arepas, Empanadas, Buñuelos, Pandebonos, and much more. We had a long chat with the owner, a very kind and warm Colombian woman. Everything is made on the day and tastes very homemade and fresh. We are so happy to have discovered this place, it's right down the road from us. We really recommend the food, especially the empanada de carne y papa for just 1,50£ (beef and potatoes), and the arepas con queso y carne (beef and cheese). The decor is a little tacky but do not let that put you off.

Very flavorful good, all spicy and delicious. A good amount of food for the price as well. Pickled…read moreokra fries are a cross between fried pickles and bhindi. Andouille corn dog was great, with its sweet cornbread outside and it's spicy inside. Had red beans and rice, which was comforting and hearty. It's open late! Definitely recommend, and you can go into Bedroom Bar after without waiting in the queue outside.

Superb. If you are in Fenny this is the place to get a sandwich and a coffee with a smile. Ask Gino…read morefor his daily special and when you have done all that pop over the road and look at our floors!

Great coffees and excellent sandwiches. And if you're lucky they'll have baked bruschetta…read moreavailable. Provided I haven't eaten it all.

After receiving a terrible chicken sandwich at another nearby establishment, I came to Slim…read morechickens and could not have been happier. Service was quick and friendly, plenty of clean tables and seating, the price reasonable and served in 5-10 mins. The Oreo shake is also delicious. The only improvement I could think of is if they have the option to toss the chicken nuggets in the sauce instead of my needing to dip them myself as it's much more flavorful this way.

If you like Canes or Popeyes this will be your new favorite. Tons of sauces, fast service and solid…read morefast food chicken. If you're in a pinch this will hit the spot.