barge house

amazing place in london. i love the food. can’t wait to come back here again. congratulations to the staff.

booked for a reservation for 2 for a breakfast in bread brunch a few weeks back as we've known that tables could be difficult to book during weekends. arrived there a bit late but we were accommodated nicely. ordered their classic breakfast in bread, full english, and it was soooo good. the concept is ingenious. full english breakfast inside a massive sourdough bread, which is very good in itself, topped with runny-yolk egg, cheese and some herbs. it was sooo good and the serving size is hefty. ordered some iced coffee as well. and don't forget the desserts: we had the walnut and raspberry slice and it's just heavenly. can't wait to come back and try all the rest on their menu. definitely one of the best kept secrets in london brunching!!!

to enjoy a beautiful morning, we went for a nice stroll along the canal until we reached the barge house, for our booked brunch. protip: get a reservation, as it is quite busy, even at 10am. the breakfast in bread is a great concept, my family does somethig similar but as a starter for our family reunion dinners. i had the original, my girlfriend the salmon one. i preferred the original, as it is a least common combination (it's not like i haven't had salmon, dill and creme freche a thousand times). the bread is good but the star of the dish are all the other ingredients that fill the hollow bread shell. it is as tasty as it is filling; no lunch was had that day. it took effort to finish mine. the place is lovely and everyone wears a genuine smile like it were the house's uniform. it is very busy and these delicassies do take their time to be prepared, so expect to not have a quick bite and leave. the price is a bit too high for the food, but it is justified by the surrounding and the hype.

breakfast in bread - the best invention since sliced bread... great seasoning and ingredients make up this treat. too heavy to start the day, but perfect for a brunch that will see you through 'till dinner. great service, too.

what: breakfast bread for brunch

where: haggerston, london, uk

value: £15pp

food review: to eat: one vegetarian and one smoked salmon breakfast in bread. to drink: the orange one. the vegetarian is filled with slow roasted tomatoes, spinach, leeks, oyster mushrooms, avocado, topped with a free range egg and sprinkled with cheese. the smoked salmon is filled with spinach, mushroom, leeks, smoked salmon, crème fraiche & topped with a free range egg & sprinkled with cheese. as the vegetarian does not have any sauce the bread can be a bit heavy and can take over, whereas the smoked salmon does have a sauce allowing you to soak the bread. the cooling juice consisting of orange, carrot and ginger is recommended on a hot summers day and definitely if you have a cold as the strength of the ginger does pack a punch.

location review: situated alongside the canal, within walking distance from haggerston station, this laid back cafe provides a urban outdoor setting for a lazy morning, afternoon or night, with views that overlook the passing barge. this picturesque setting is perfect for romantic settings aswell.

interior review: with ground floor space, a mezzanine and outdoor for sunny days, there is plenty of room to chill or work. its chilled out vibes are resonated through its décor of bleached wooden tables and simple wooden chairs.

halal: n/a

sum up: looking for a lazy breakfast, then this is the place for you to chill out and unwind. be warned the breakfast in bread is heavy, so perhaps a drink instead.

great coffee and food in a beautifully romantic setting alongside the canal. i headed here on a sunny weekday afternoon for lunch.

i sat by the large windows in the cafe-come-bar, and ordered the cauliflower steak. when it arrived i was shocked at just how beautiful the dish was. thankfully it tasted just as good as it looked, maybe even better. each bite of my cauliflower steak revealed a new flavour - i didn't want it to end. if anyone thought cauliflower was boring, this dish would change their minds!

the presentation here certainly matches the quality of the food, and i could tell that the chef puts a lot of love into the dishes he creates. the food here is ridiculously good, better than i could have hoped for. i will definitely be heading back for more - and to try the breakfast in bread!