This was my favorite lunch place when I was working in the area. It's a small space, almost…read moreexclusively takeaway, so it often looks like there's a long queue, but don't let that discourage you, as the staff are quick and efficient. They're also really nice and polite. Over the course of several visits, I tried the sirloin special, the coronation chicken, the chicken escalope, and the chicken/bacon/sweet corn sandwiches. I also tried the scotch eggs. My favorite was the coronation chicken, which I'd never had before (I don't think we have it in the States), but everything I tried was tasty and I'd be happy to have all of them again. The sandwiches are pretty reasonably priced at under £6, which is nice for an area where it's easy to spend the same amount on a cup of coffee and a muffin. I've always been in and out of the shop in just a few minutes, even when it's busy. Their prime lunch traffic seems to come around 12:30 and later; it was pretty empty the 1 time I went at 12. I've always been able to pay with my American bank card without any issues. Definitely recommend this place if you need lunch in the area! They also have breakfast, although I've never tried it.

Best sandwich place around here. Their chicken escalope on granary bap is my personal favourite…read more Worth the walk if you are further away but lucky for me it's on my doorstep.

The second we walked by Dirty Bagels we knew we had to stop, it smelled SO GOOD! We decided to…read moreshare one and the staff were really friendly as they took our order. They also if we wanted to add some cracklings to our sandwich, which was unique and we happily accepted to try it out. We opted for the brioche bun and it was soft and fluffy with the super flavorful slow roasted pulled pork. The cracklings were a nice addition and we enjoyed every bite of the sandwich and were even tempted to get a second, but we knew we didn't want to be too full as we continued our adventuring in the area. This Dirty Bagels is located in Smithfield Market and it was surrounded by a lot of other food and shopping options. They also have communal seating available right by the stand which makes it easy to stop and eat or take your sandwich on the go. This would be a must stop for me anytime I'm in the area.

I was only in London for a day this time around and I wanted to explore new places so I checked out…read morethe Seven Dials Market. Walking around, Dirty Bagels caught my eye because of the pulled pork. Living in Texas, I've eaten a lot of pulled pork and I gotta say this was pretty darn good! It was moist and tender, the sauce added the perfect amount of kick and flavor, the cheese and the bit of crackling was the perfect addition. For only $10, this was a solid deal for this meal. Definitely worth a try!

Great place for lunch if you're near Tower Bridge or Tower of London. Away from beaten path, so its…read morenot crowded. Outdoor seating. Good prices and menu selection. Friendly staff.

Very solid sandwich shop in the east of London. Very small so it only for take away food. Nice…read moreselection of drinks and chips. Hot drinks too. Sandwich menu is quite extensive I went with an egg and cheese for breakfast with pickles onions and HP sauce. They will make your sandwich to order and service was attentive. Best attributes: FAST and CHEAP. Put it on your list and give it a try.

Birley is one of my favorite places for a quick takeaway lunch. They have a great variety of…read moresandwiches, salads, and soups. My favorite sandwich is the grilled chicken with spicy jam. Top that with a rich, mouthwatering brownie, and I'm happy for the rest of the day!

They raised the price from 5 £ to 5.50 £. I stopped by to pick up a Dante. This chain restaurant…read morewas TikTok viral for its fast service and affordable sandwiches. I had only picked up a half sandwich and trust me, it would suffice for a meal. There was barely a wait for food and the ambiance was quite calm and chill. Delicious!

Loved my quick Da Vinci sandwich here! The focaccia was perfectly crispy, pistachio pesto,…read moremortadella and full buratta combination was delicious and satisfying. The service was kind and friendly. The place itself is more or a casual stand or sit on a stool to eat, reminding me of many places in Italy.

Solid little sandwich shop between Liverpool Street and Spitalfields. Inside is rather small,…read morebetter to grab takeaway and head back to the office. You can choose your own sandwich adventure: I had a roast chicken and avocado with sweet chilli on foccaccia (can we call this sandwich the Australian?) and it was really tasty for 5.50 GBP. They have salad boxes and hot lunches as well. Definitely worth a try.

A regular sight at the Brockely Market, it was great to see them pop up at the Shoreditch Boxpark…read more This place is phenomenal. They care about every facet of the sub experience. The bread, the condiments, the meats... it's all put together wonderfully. Our little group was feeling meaty and tried the big boy sammiches. We snagged The Rodeo (brisket), Black & Bleu (steak), and The Subfather (pork & fennel meatballs). Every single sub knocked out of the park in different ways. The steak and pickled chili oil were a stellar combination, the meatballs just melted in your mouth, and the brisket with truffle mayo was mouthwatering. I'm absolutely stuffed right now and I'm still contemplating how to get another sub into my stomach. It's that good. Honestly, I might get one to go when I head home because I can't wait for another Brockely Market popup.

Their salt beef bagel is worth the hype!! Loved the spicy mustard and pickles added along with it…read more Made for a tasty and quick lunch. Although this place can get very busy, they do a good job of moving quickly and taking orders. They have a small counter to stand and eat but otherwise it's mostly a takeaway spot. Also, good to note that it's open 24/7.

Not the prettiest bagels, but they're pretty solid! I do wish they had more topping options though,…read moreI love a good tomato and onion cream cheese combo! But it's cheap and they really stuff the bagels with cream cheese. I know the salted beef bagel is their speciality, so will have to try that!

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.

The servers were so friendly and the atmosphere was wonderful. We went with our 7 and 9 year old at…read more11 pm because we are on California time and hadn't eaten yet and it was great. Bangers and mash and toasties. Yum! Plus, the food elevator was really fun to watch.

This was a cute find in London! It's located near a tube station, across from Eataly, and it's open…read more24 hours! The space is pretty tight, but they make it work. I got a cute little both to myself. There are signs saying no selfies. It seems this is part of the culture in the city. The food is picture perfect with so many options! I made my choice based on what other people were ordering. I can never fit an entire club in my mouth, so I enjoyed it deconstructed.