Albion Shoreditch

With fresh veg for sale outside, & shelves groaning under the weight of expensive provisions, Albion seems more suited to nappy valley than edgy Shoreditch. Even so, locals continue to pile into this self-styled ‘caff’, with its white tongue-&-groove interior, ‘young buzz’ & cheery service. A busy team of cooks rustles up a tempting range of breads, cakes & more substantial fare from the open kitchen; breakfasts range from croissants & pain au chocolat to hearty platefuls of devilled kidneys & kippers, while lunch & dinner bring homespun British dishes such as beef & stout pie alongside generous sandwiches. Don’t forget to buy a flapjack or three on the way out. No bookings.