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Review

Towpath Cafe

5 out of 5 stars
Zen canal-side café that champions quality over swagger
  • Restaurants | British
  • price 1 of 4
  • Haggerston
  • Recommended
Jordan Bassett
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Time Out says

That unpretentious name is a clue as to what to expect from this Regents Canal-side slice of homeliness in the heart of Haggerston. When the sun is shining, or perhaps on a breezy spring day, there are arguably fewer idyllic spots in London to slurp a coffee or nibble on classic café lunches such as grilled cheese sarnies (albeit poshed up with a quivering slab of quince jelly) and a hearty soups (OK, kneidlach and chicken broth, as was served on one particularly delicious occasion).

You’ve probably gathered that the emphasis is on quality food rather than showiness, as the unflashy décor attests. It’s not a takeaway joint: you’re encouraged to stick around, enjoy the view and unwind. The Towpath Café has very little online presence, which hasn’t stopped the place from attracting celebs such as Alexa Chung and foodie royalty such as St. John legend Fergus Henderson.

Order this

The menu changes daily, but you can’t go wrong with one of Towpath’s inventive, zesty salads – the blood orange, fennel and bitterleaf lives rent-free in our minds.

Time Out tip

Set aside the morning or afternoon if you can. This is the perfect place to go with the flow. And keep in mind the fact that you may have to queue on sunny days. 

Details

Address
Regent's Canal towpath
between Whitmore Bridge and Kingsland Road Bridge
London
N1 5SB
Transport:
Haggerston Overground/bus 67, 149, 242, 243
Opening hours:
Wed-Sun: 9am-5pm. Closed Mon & Tues.
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