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About De Vine
Set under a railway bridge, De Vine is a counter-serve cafe and deli in London serving breakfast and lunch. The "Full Monty" breakfast platter comes with a house-made hot sauce, and the menu also lists a dish called the De Vine among its range of breakfast options. Black coffee is offered alongside the platters. The dining area is small, and the cafe runs as a walk-in operation with no table reservations. A step-free, wheelchair-accessible entrance serves visitors with mobility needs. It opens Monday to Saturday for daytime service only, closing on Sundays. The space is short on seating but keeps the format simple, with orders taken at the counter rather than at the table. The location sits a short walk from Tower Hill and Tower Bridge.
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
Menu & Prices
27 dishes · mains £1–50- Full Monty£12.00
- Full English£9.00
- DeVine£9.00
- Breakfast V2£8.00
- Breakfast V3£8.50
- Protein Feast£9.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention full english breakfast, the de vine platter, crispy potatoes and chips and house-made hot sauce.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention full english breakfast, the de vine platter, crispy potatoes and chips and house-made hot sauce.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers come mainly for the full English breakfast, with the Full Monty and the DeVine named most often, praising the generous portions, the runny fried egg, and the crispy potatoes and chips. Close behind is the welcoming server, described repeatedly as friendly, who remade one coffee with regular milk and a double shot after a reviewer found the oat cappuccino just okay, and who remembered one group's orders across three visits. The house made hot sauce and the black coffee also draw mentions, and one reviewer calls the latte incredible. Several reviewers are first-time visitors to London who staying nearby, and a few note the small room under the railway bridge. One reviewer suggests arriving before 9 o'clock to get a seat. The recurring complaint comes from one dissatisfied diner, who describes a smell of cooking oil, chicken that tasted frozen, teabags placed in cups of milk and called English Breakfast tea, and minutes waiting at the register while staff ignored them. That reviewer also says the place is not halal, contrary to what comments claimed. A beefeater's blue undress uniform displayed by the entrance is a detail one reviewer spotted on the way out.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers come mainly for the full English breakfast, with the Full Monty and the DeVine named most often, praising the generous portions, the runny fried egg, and the crispy potatoes and chips. Close behind is the welcoming server, described repeatedly as friendly, who remade one coffee with regular milk and a double shot after a reviewer found the oat cappuccino just okay, and who remembered one group's orders across three visits. The house made hot sauce and the black coffee also draw mentions, and one reviewer calls the latte incredible. Several reviewers are first-time visitors to London who staying nearby, and a few note the small room under the railway bridge. One reviewer suggests arriving before 9 o'clock to get a seat. The recurring complaint comes from one dissatisfied diner, who describes a smell of cooking oil, chicken that tasted frozen, teabags placed in cups of milk and called English Breakfast tea, and minutes waiting at the register while staff ignored them. That reviewer also says the place is not halal, contrary to what comments claimed. A beefeater's blue undress uniform displayed by the entrance is a detail one reviewer spotted on the way out.
Featured reviews
- yannick dictus
“I promised a review. My first trip to London ever, and De Vine made it unforgettable right from the start! We were looking for a proper English breakfast and couldn't have picked a better place. We were greeted with wonderful hospitality by the super friendly staff, and the food was exceptionally good. It left a lasting impression, and I will definitely be back the next time I visit London. Absolutely worth a visit! Thank you guys”
- Tonya T
“So glad we found the hidden gem. The service was exceptional and very informative on our options. The food was delicious. It was cooked perfectly with great flavor.”
- Ian Wright
“Called in for Breakfast earlier, the food and staff were first class, very clean and friendly nothing was too much trouble would definitely go back”
- Sylvestre Edrial
“Very nice. An incredible little local spot with top-tier English breakfasts. Excellent food, very fair prices, and the people running it couldn't be nicer. Great service and great vibes all around. Highly recommend!”
- Roni Wielkie
“This small family run restaurant is amazing! The restaurant is under the train tracks, which starts a unique experience. We had breakfast here three years ago, and it was number one on our list when we returned to London. The staff is delightful and efficient. The food is excellent, and the small dining area makes for a great dining experience.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
“Straightforward counter-serve cafe & deli dishing up informal nibbles for breakfast & lunch.”
- Great coffee
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
- Popular for good for working on laptop
- Healthy options
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Vegan options
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- Alcohol
- Casual
- Kerbside pickup
- On-site services
- Beer
- Coffee
- Dining options· 6
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Catering
- Dessert
- Table service
- Offerings· 3
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Vegetarian options
- Crowd· 1
- Tourists
- Popular for· 2
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
- Facilities· 1
- Toilet
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
Location
Cafes near De Vine
- 0.1 mi
excellent coffee, remote working spot, evening DJ music
- Peter's Cafe London4.48820.2 mi
full English breakfast, scrambled eggs with smoked salmon, breakfast bap
- Exmouth Coffee Company4.51,9220.4 mi£15–30Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsVegan options
french toast, croissants and pastries, quiche
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De VineVegetarian options · Delivery · Vegan options | 5.06,002 | — | £1–15 | full english breakfast, the de vine platter, crispy potatoes and chips |
| St. Clare Coffee and Bar | 4.338 | 0.1 mi | — | excellent coffee, remote working spot, evening DJ music |
| Peter's Cafe London | 4.4882 | 0.2 mi | — | full English breakfast, scrambled eggs with smoked salmon, breakfast bap |
| Exmouth Coffee CompanyOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.51,922 | 0.4 mi | £15–30 | french toast, croissants and pastries, quiche |
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