Just had a fantastic Full English Breakfast. A good plateful that has set me up for the day. A…read moresteaming mug of freshly brewed coffee to go with it. nice views across the Heybridge Basin but, unfortunately, much too cold to sit outside. I am going to revisit during the summer (if we get one). Well worth a visit if you are in the area.

Visit the tearoom often, my favourite at lunchtime are the sandwiches on granary bread all fillings…read moreare very very tasty and last time I had a cheese ploughman's it was the best ever. All the staff are very friendly and helpful at all times.

Best food and service in the Shepherd's Bush area!! Breakfast is the way to go and wait...for the…read morepancakes! Worth every penny.

The place was overflowing with people on laptops sipping one drink for hours. How can a business…read moresurvive like this. My food was late as the server forgot to put the order in. When it arrived some of it was burned as was the toast. Not enjoyable at all. I'd been before and loved it. Disappointed this time.

A brand new family-run shop and cafe that has been built out of a derelict barn on the family's…read moreproperty. A fantastic warm and friendly feel as soon as you walk in, and an array of locally grown and produced foods welcome you through the door - an array I have been assured will expand as they further establish. Exposed beams, huge log burner and solid oak flooring throughout adds to the homely feel of this place, topped off by the little corner of toys for visiting children - which are welcomed with open arms! The full English is fantastic, highly recommended and I am not sure why, but the coffee was by far the best I had all week (was on holiday there)...so good in fact, I had 2. If you are in the area, go in, say hi, shop, have coffee (2 even) and drink it all in, trully is a lovely place. We passed by it every day for a week and each time we said 'oh, we should pop in there!' and only did on the penultimate day of the holiday...but returned the next day too for breakfast, kicking ourselves for not going in sooner:)

Pretty nice breakfast/brunch spot offering a wide array of American classics. I ordered The All…read moreAmerican (16.75 GBP), which was a typical combo of pancakes, bacon, homestyle potatoes, a sausage, and two fried eggs. It was rather plain/ordinary but certainly not bad. I have to say, the pancakes were a bit on the dry side though. Also, the eggs were sunny side up but didn't actually seem fried at all, as they were super soft without any crispiness. In addition, they didn't even add the slightest amount of seasoning on there - at least a few pepper flakes would have been nice (although there was pepper on the table, but still). The homestyle fries were well-cooked with a good crispiness though. The restaurant has a lower level with some seating as well as a larger upper level. It has a sort of old-timey kind of vibe, with wood panels along the walls and ceiling and a little performance stage in the back. It is conveniently located right next to the Canary Wharf tube station. My waitress was average friendliness and was only moderately attentive, as she never checked up on me during my meal. She also waited until I actually got my food to bring me my water. Overall, The Breakfast Club is a solid option for breakfast/brunch in Canary Wharf with pretty much any of the classics that you could want.

My quest for breakfast nearly turned into brunch due to my questionable navigation skills and…read more(shocker) rain. In my defense there are several rivers/canals I could be walking toward. I just kept finding the wrong one, but TBC made it worth the wait. For those seeking "a little more conversation", stop at the bar for the friendly experience you'd expect. Today I headed upstairs to the VIP Section. Unlike my wife who never saw a pancake she wanted to go home with, I like a menu with plenty of pancake choices. And bonus points if not too many are "exotic" such as cake disguised as compote-smothered confectioners-sugar-laced trendy-named items. Just get me some sort of flapjack with or without fruit. Bonus points if you have short and tall (long?) stacks. And double-bonus if you print "flapjack" on the menu. Enough about the pancakes (my wife is saying). She doesn't even like breakfast so don't listen to her (she'd skip if I weren't always dragging her out somewhere for it). Her loss. But just one more pancake point: I got the blueberry short stack. It wasn't epic but it was a solid +6-7. That works, given my earlier frou-frou comments. I couldn't tell and maybe the maple syrup was imported from Canada (eh), but we are spoilt with our Vermont supply. So no points gained/lost there. I didn't get any baked beans (yes because this was breakfast), but my bacon was tasty as were my two Americanos (aka coffees). If I had for some reason wanted pre-noon beans...I'm sure they would have been lovely, along with all the other varied menu choices I didn't have room to sample. Service was fast and efficient, and they endured my lingering into late-morning. By the time I left it had stopped raining. Will wonders never cease.

Lovely, very friendly young lady quickly brought us our drinks. Food came promptly even on a busy…read morenight. Huge portions. Solid, down home cooking. We both had salad, meatloaf, peas, potato and a little dessert. We'll be back.

I absolutely love this place! The staff were super-friendly, the food was DELICIOUS and the sun was…read moreshining (they didn't control that, but it was a nice bonus for them and their lovely little courtyard)! And all for a very affordable price :) I sat in the glorious sunshine and basically inhaled a plate of avo, scrambled eggs, feta, softened onions and crispy fired potatoes. With balsamic, because that's how I roll - this plate was worthy of better than mere ketchup! I also indulged in a small but decadent latte, and asked for 'a big water' - so they bought me a nice little jug of tap (which is great, I was nervous they might try the hard sell on bottled - I don't pay for water!). I'd had a chance to eye up the cake counter as I entered, and I could not stop myself from ordering a slice of the lemon meringue pie - it was my favourite dessert as a child and it's been so long since I had some! I was served a HUGE portion, and though it was tasty it just wasn't quite everything I hoped it would be... Probably more my skewed memory than any fault of Ally's Kitchen! The meringue was light as air (but I like mine with more substance), with a lovely browned crisp outer edging. The lemon curd was sweet but still refreshingly tangy, and unfortunately the base was ever so slightly soggy as the lemon filling was quite juicy! I would also say the portion size was a bit unecessary, but who am I to complain about that? I would rather a smaller slice and a smaller price though (£5??) Anyway, overall my experience was delightful - I am hoping to move to the area soon, and will definitely pay another visit or two to this cute, friendly little cafe! My bill totalled £16, including my option to add just over 10% tip. Not bad at all!

Come here for delicious homemade meals, very cosy place right on the shores of river Thamesread more

What a charming little place situated right on the seafront. My dad reckons it's the best fish n…read morechips on southend seafront. I had the vegetarian lasagne which was delish! It comes with half portion of chips and half portion of salad which consisted of a very tasty homemade coleslaw. To be honest if this was the half portion I can't imagine how massive the full portion would be! Definatly amazing value for money ! Dont even bother checking out the other bistros as this one is all you need to know! Having just arrived from LA I was gagging for a good bit of Essex cooking and you will not be disappointed with the extensive menu choice including a full English breakfast. The staff are amazing, service with a smile and a cheery bit of convo. Will Defo be back to sample other items on the menu.

Located in South Croydon ( the outskirts of London) this beautiful tea house will leave you day…read moredreaming! After several Google services, I came across Dotty's website, it is well put together and really grabbed my attention Seeing Dotty's in real life was like a dream. The establishment is beautifully decorated and you can tell the owner really invested in the place and the people who work there. There is a pink bicycle parked outside, the establishment is pink, the decor is very elegant--perfect for a photo op I opt to do the afternoon tea with Prosecco added on as well as some scones to go. It was a very fair price per person. Under £80 for the entire experience for 2 people. They also sell other assorted desserts, shakes and cakes All the employees were attentive, they explained in detail what our package came with and they made sure we were happy from start to finish. EVERYTHING was delicious! From the English tea down to the Pimms jello HIGHLY RECOMMEND 10/10!!

Dotty's is a really cute tea house that is well decorated to create a welcoming atmosphere for you…read moreto sit and enjoy a spot of tea. I stumbled on the listing while doing a search for tea places before I left Washington, DC to travel to London. Unfortunately I didn't make the reservation myself (relied on family in London to make it) so we didn't get booked for the afternoon tea service as I'd hoped and just had a reserved table instead. Still, I indulged in some scones with cream and strawberry jam, paired with a strong cup of decaf English breakfast tea. The staff is very friendly and took the time to explain the drink and pastry options to us. I hope I get a chance to visit again for the full tea service before the end of my trip!

What a sweet spot!! Came in for some tea and noticed the place was pretty busy, HOWEVER that did…read morenot slow down the service or the food one bit. The food came out at a reasonable time and the ingredients tasted fresh. I order the Strawberry Patch, which is the perfect fix for your sweet tooth. Shoutout to the cook Will for getting me to like breakfast food again! One of the servers that helped was named Harrison and he was a gem. Constantly checking on us and making sure we had plenty of water, tea and of course sugar. I will defiantly be coming back in the near future!

Went here as a rest stop on way back from Stansted. Easy to find. Plenty of parking. It's a nice…read morelittle place, not too busy. The decor inside is decent, American themed. However, the outside and certain areas are not well kept and look extremely dated. This could do with a nice rejuvenation. The food however was perfect. I had the Bannella which is pancakes banana and Nutella. Oh boy it was delicious. Very sickly near the end but what can you expect?! Thoroughly enjoyed every bite and good portion size.

Excellent value and cheerful service, close to the Marina. We came in close to opening time in the…read moremorning and were greeted with smiles and excellent service. Fantastic choice of set breakfasts, enhanced by the inclusion of bubble and squeak on some of them. (My photo of Breakfast 1 is minus the baked beans - still excellent value at £4.95). Would highly recommend this cafe for breakfast.

Looking for a nice spot for a traditional meal? This is the place! Sadly, we arrived on an…read moreunusually busy day due to graduation activities at the nearby uni, so service was quite slow. The staff were nice and efficient, just not enough kitchen help to handle the crowd. That said, once the food arrived, it was really nice. I had the bangers and mash with peas. Presentation said comfort food all the way, from the thick, rich brown gravy steaming over nicely browned sausages and mashed potatoes to the bright green, perfectly cooked peas. The meal was hot, tasty and a fair value for the price. My partner had a jacket potato from the long list of specialty potatoes offered. The shell was nicely crisped, the potato light and fluffy with a generous helping of chicken and corn. The menu offers a wide selection of items, including breakfast, salads, sandwiches, jacket potatoes, full entrees and more. The establishment is clean and comfortable. Slow service was the only drawback and I expect it was just an off day. I would recommend enjoying a meal here.