Quirky, fun, and down to earth. A classic move for the local, and the visitor. Fairly priced meal, and inspiring atmosphere, especially if you're a musician. Recommend. read more

Food was very good and the service was super fast especially for how busy they were this Sunday morning. The restaurant is definitely a little bit loud with it being smaller but they offer outdoor seating as well. read more

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best cappuccino ever and the full english was delightful the woman who helped us was an absolute angel thank you for feeding my soul

The Premises is a bistro-like café located at the front of a well-known recording studio. Since I have moved to the area, we have not had a proper washing machine and I have had to use the nearby 'Wash & Spin' launderette. While waiting for our clothes to wash and dry, me and my flat mates have discovered that The Premises is the perfect place to sit, relax and have a drink. The staff here is always friendly and the coffee is more than decent. They are also fully licensed so you can always stop by for a stronger drink. I have not yet tasted the food, but they do serve a full, yummy-looking menu. read more

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There are so many awesome things about this place. And one kind of crappy thing. I'll start with the awesome. The food. It's delicious. I had the iskendar (grilled lamb and aubergine in a spicy tomato sauce with a heaping dollop of tzatsiki sauce and a spinkle of crispy pita chips). It's one of the best things I've eaten in a long time. My boyfriend had the lamb shish with rice and salad. It was perfectly juicy and char grilled, full of flavor. The atmosphere is perfect; it's small, cozy, and dimly lit, with great jazz softly playing in the background. The service was friendly and welcoming. The one thing I didn't like was this: here on Yelp, this restaurant has an offer posted for a free wine or beer with the purchase of two courses. We did order two courses and when we asked about the offer, the waitress first said, "oh, that's old. We don't do that any more but we forgot to take it down." Then, she came back and said, "Well, that only works of you made a reservation." It doesn't say that anywhere on the offer. They just refused to honor it. I really didn't like the way that was handled. But otherwise, the food and the vibe are great. read more

The Premises Cafe - Even though this offer is on the restaurant's Yelp profile, they refused to honor it. Not cool. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - London, XGL

This cute spot is a few blocks from my cousin's flat. I stopped in here for my last full English before heading home to DC. It was delicious - brown toast, egg, hashbrown, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms, tomatoes -- just what I wanted my last meal in London to be, paired with a strong cup of coffee. Service was friendly and attentive (and it seems it was the girls' first day). Pay at the counter. Seemed like a spot loved by the locals and really for a £6 breakfast, it's hard not to love it here. read more

Enjoyed my first full English breakfast here! Going off the reviews, I was looking for a great, laid back and friendly place to enjoy a meal after a really arduous delayed flight from Newark. I'm soo happy with my choice! Not only was the food delicious, their fresh squeezed orange juice was super yummy. The atmosphere is really awesome, with musicians photos lining the wall and active sound studios in the back. The staff was extremely friendly and sweet, I felt right at home. Will definitely be back before leaving London read more

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Greasy, greasy spoon, and how pleasantly greasy it is. Cute, small spot that's got couples, kids, friends, whatever. Neighborhood joint. Yeah, it's cool it's got a recording studio in the back, and yeah, it's cool that it's got some famous artists pictures/authographs. But lets talk business -- food. The food freaking knocked me out, just like a greasy spoon should. Their breakfast plates are thick, perfect for a hung over Sunday, and their main courses have quite a selection and look/smell amazing. An average meal is about £5-6 for the food alone. Their freshly squeezed juice is also ridiculously good (£2~-3). You don't think freshly squeezed juice gets that good, but it does. Service is good, waitresses are friendly and cute. I think I was comatose for about 2 hours afterwards, but it was a great 2 hours. read more

The Premises is a favorite for us. Their Breakfasts are the best full english breakfasts ever! The number one is my fav .. with extra black pudding ..mmm rashers of thick smoked bacon, the eggs always cooked perfectly .... sausages, beans , mushrooms, tomatoes ... toast ... washed down with a lovely hot cup of tea and freshly squeezed orange juice .... so good for a hangover, so good for just a robust start to the day ... and so good for just a natter. The staff are wonderful, nothing is too much for them. The prices are great Ahhhh life is sooooo good after a breakie at The Premises read more

I was pretty surprised to see that so many reviewers like to have breakfast here...I have only ever made it in for dinner, so I was under the impression that it serves Turkish/Mediterranean food. My boyfriend used to work in Shoreditch, and we used to wander down to eat here after a few drinks on Friday evenings. So far we have always been lucky and managed to nab one of the last tables. (I'll be so sad the day I'm hungry and there is no space for us!!) At night it looks a little bit like a greek taverna, with candles on the teeny tables. It is quite small, but the atmosphere is friendly and pleasant. I looove some of the meze-style starters (the scallops were gorgeous!) but the whole menu is so mouth-wateringly good it is always difficult to choose what to eat! read more

Ok, my review might sound unfair but I have to put it out. The space is really small and kind of claustrophobic. If you like hippies, dreadlocks and annoying people playing drums on the table with their fingers go for it. I had to ilsten to 15 songs of Bob Marley and that was maybe the worst. Like an old reminiscence of my 18 years old in Amsterdam. I had the little voice of Cartman shouting "fucking hippies, fuck all of you" during all my time there. The panini brie/bacon/cranberries was good. The juice orange/apple/ginger was really refreshing. Service a bit slow. Over priced I would say but tasty. Will not come back. Just not my vibe, but I am sure some people might like it. read more

The Premises is a really interesting café that sits on a corner amidst the wholesale handbag emporia on hackney road, with an entertaining view of the giddy geriatric gangs who hang around outside the adjacent bingo hall. From the outside you'd be unlikely to notice that it's more than a nice little eatery, but inside where the walls are almost entirely covered with photos of different recording artists, it becomes apparent that their business is predominantly a professional recording studio - especially as the door to the toilets also has a sign saying studios. The client list is impressive and incredibly diverse - from Tom Jones to Lemar, via Kate Nash, Paul Weller and The Arctic Monkeys - to name a random few. And if that doesn't grab you don't worry the food is actually really good too - recently being named the best breakfast in London. They also have lots of daily specials and a Turkish meze selection in the evening, as well as all the usual bar drinks - and all at very reasonable prices. It gets pretty packed at the weekends, being conveniently close to both Colombia Road and Broadway markets, so if possible go during the week when there will still be enough people for a nice atmosphere and you're much more likely to see some musical types taking a break from recording - not to mention some interesting hairstyles dotted around. read more

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A good breakfast at Premises is a great way to start the day. Well priced. Cultural. Tasty. Friendly. Fin. read more

It's a greasy caff with bad coffee, cheap breakfasts and standoffish service. Par for the course, really. But instead of formica tables, checkered plastic tablecloths and east-end geezers, it looks like a kitschy neighbourhood cafe inside and is overwhelmingly populated by hipsters. I don't know how I feel about this. Still, even I can't argue with a £5 breakfast. read more

The Premises is pretty non-pretentious and laid back. We had a very nice coffee here. There's not really much to say. Nice coffee. Not yuppy. Good Coffee. read more

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I lived next to this place for a year before i actually gave it a chance. I walked by a few times a day... always looked cute.. always really pretty people sitting around... i should have known it would be good. The kind of menu one dreams of for anytime breakfast.. you can just create your breakfast.... like 2 poached eggs, avocado, a veggi sausage and bubble and squeak .. and that's exactly what you get. Yummy smoothies... or booze... day and night. Young crowd. Nice outdoor seating when their isnt construction next door. Really chill in general. Nice waitresses and good atmosphere. read more

Jumped in here last night and although it had a little Friday night rush, we were easily sat down and ready to go within a couple of minutes. This is a very cool place, tucked away on the corner behind some vines. Inside is unique, fairy lights hanging from the ceiling and framed signed artwork from the impressive clientele that have eaten there. I mean serious names!! All the staff here made an effort to make us feel welcome and it really felt like we were just chilling in their house. I'd heard good things about the breakfast grub here and it was great to see the dinner menu was just as awesome. A Greek / Med swing with fresh kebabs and kofta meats. Kicking things off with a beer from their well stocked bar, we tucked into some freshly made falafel, tender calamari and some of the best hummus I've had the please of tasting. It's all served with warm bread that's easily enough on its own. For main we shared the meat platter. A selection of off the grill, chicken, steak, pork, chorizo all with a decent sized salad and rice. The meat was insane, as fresh as it comes and just disappeared. The sign of a great feast. After dinner we were too full to even think about consuming anything else, but the menu had some great coffee and dessert choices. Oh and a nice helping of cocktails. I'll 100% be back for breakfast and dinner and I fully suggest you do the same. Cracking little find. read more

Love love the place. Has great breakfast that's run by a Turkish lady (like it matters). came in at 8 past and they were not ready yet (music blaring, utensils not set, owner surprised having guest so early), she took us in nevertheless. ordered the standard English breakfast - toast, beans, sausages, hasbrown, black pudding, and BACONNN! Damn, bacon was good.. Did I say,bacon was good? Hahaha. owner kind of forgot my black pudding (which the wife,hates) and she had that on the house as it came late - awesome! Eggs benedict was on the spot, no surprises. Service was prompt and food came even more prompt. Prices are good but our came out at £28, I think were famished because of the jetlag, cold, and the walk. Damn, I think we were just hungry!! visit this place, awesome place, nice owner, good food & service! oh ya owner told us that behind it is a recording studios, many artists went there... i think jamie cullum was there - mainly british artists tho... (duh~!!) read more

Apparently, The Premises Cafe has been frequented by some famous folks from music, film, and television. From that fact, I gathered that there was some gravitational pull to this quirky little corner diner; coincidentally, the day I stopped in, I overheard two guys talking shop about sound engineering so-and-so's next album, which added to the A-lister mystique. The diner itself is small, but cozy; I imagine long wait times on the busiest days and times. I went in on a Friday at 3pm, seeking a full English breakfast, and what I got was a great breakfast and a place, mostly to myself. The English breakfast itself is like a souped-up American breakfast with bacon that's more ham-like in size and taste, breakfast links with girth that put Jimmy Dean's to shame, and served with requisite eggs and toast; the beans, sauteed mushrooms, and roasted tomatoes added to the distinctive English-ness of the meal. For Americans used to American breakfast prices, the cost may be a little pricey. For me, the opportunity to try a FEB as a commoner where more distinguished clientele have chowed down, was well worth the price of admission. You know what they say, "When in Rome.." (or a former Roman colony even!) read more

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Honestly it's a bit overrated maybe it was the item I ordered however it was a bit flavourless and dry. The service was impeccable which is what saved their rating... although I would say it is over priced for the quality but the portions are decent sized. read more

So I'm pretty close to giving up on food reviews in London. I don't know if it's because reviewers have never had really excellent food, or if my personal taste is just vastly different than the norm. In any case, I went here the other day on the basis of the good reviews on Yelp (and also because I had to check out their rehersal studios). The ambience was fine...cozy but not amazing, right on Hackney Road. I ordered the full English breakfast with high expectations. Unfortunately, all I got was your bog standard English breakfast. It wasn't BAD, but there was absolutely nothing remarkable about it. In fact, in my experience of English breakfasts in London, I can't remember one that was, well...memorable. They have all been very, very similar in quality, which I suppose is good if you're talking about consistency and knowing what you're going to get. Anyway, it was fine. Service was fine. The fresh OJ was great, but for 3 quid it would be nice to get a bit more than what amounts to a shotglass-full. I didn't try the coffee but I expect it was probably nothing special. The price was average...not a steal, and not over-priced either. Can't say I'll be racing back any time soon for the food, as there are places to go closer to home up on Broadway Market that will either give me the exact same thing, better coffee, or, even though I'm at risk of getting run over by several prams which cost more than a small car, have more interesting food where I'd rather eat. That said, the studios are great! read more

The Premise smoothie is the best smoothie in all of East London! One of those with their cooked breakfast will fix any ailment. The set meze menu for two is the best value quality meat platter I have ever had. Its huge! read more

Came for breakfast - eggs benedict with salmon. Very fresh with a good hollandaise. Coffee is servicable. Service is lovely.

Great relaxed atmosphere. Extremely friendly: Ali kept the place open late for us. Excellent house wine and the lamb was as good as it gets. Amazing. read more

I love this place, its great for weekend brunch/no frills food and this is probably why it does get very busy. I always have the eggs benedict which is delicious. It has a homely feel, a proper little gem with lots of character and celebrity photos all over the walls. Everyone I've ever taken here has really enjoyed the food and overall experience. read more