
Route Haggerston
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Quick info
About Route Haggerston
Route Haggerston sits on Reliance Wharf along the canal, serving Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes in London. Çılbır, the Turkish poached egg dish, and şakşuka appear on the menu, brought to the table by waitstaff rather than ordered at a counter. A terrace overlooks the canal, giving diners a spot to eat with a view of the water. The bistro takes walk-ins rather than reservations, so seating is available on arrival.
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Menu & Prices
123 dishes · mains £1–40- Granola£9.50
- The Hangover£15.00
- Pancakes£12.50
- Avo Feta£12.50
- Mediterranean£16.00
- Vegetarian£15.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention çılbır, canal-side terrace seating, shakshuka and matcha latte.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention çılbır, canal-side terrace seating, shakshuka and matcha latte.
Customer Review Summary
Brunch is the draw at this canalside spot, and reviewers repeatedly point to Turkish-leaning plates such as çılbır, shakshuka and sucuk, with one diner calling the flavours well balanced and another describing a perfect shakshuka. Close behind are the staff, described as friendly, relaxed and attentive even when busy, and the setting, with canal views, a terrace, indoor and outdoor seating, plenty of light and a calm feel. A matcha latte, a refreshing pomegranate mocktail and well-done scrambled eggs also earn mentions, and one regular says the coffee has improved. The complaints are specific. One reviewer found the vegan toast oily, with soggy bread and vegan cream cheese that missed the mark, and then sat a long while with no one taking the order. Another notes the salad box allows only two salads in the small size and four in the large. That same first reviewer's table was cleared of menus and water, and the waiter quickly brought replacements.
Customer Review Summary
Brunch is the draw at this canalside spot, and reviewers repeatedly point to Turkish-leaning plates such as çılbır, shakshuka and sucuk, with one diner calling the flavours well balanced and another describing a perfect shakshuka. Close behind are the staff, described as friendly, relaxed and attentive even when busy, and the setting, with canal views, a terrace, indoor and outdoor seating, plenty of light and a calm feel. A matcha latte, a refreshing pomegranate mocktail and well-done scrambled eggs also earn mentions, and one regular says the coffee has improved. The complaints are specific. One reviewer found the vegan toast oily, with soggy bread and vegan cream cheese that missed the mark, and then sat a long while with no one taking the order. Another notes the salad box allows only two salads in the small size and four in the large. That same first reviewer's table was cleared of menus and water, and the waiter quickly brought replacements.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Really good food and fresh ! Super friendly staff and a nice terrace outside.”
- Google user
“Beautiful spot by the canal, lovely food and drinks very fresh tasty and well presented and the staff were SO friendly and nice. Nothing was too much trouble and they were very attentive and relaxed despite how busy it was :)”
- Google user
“I became a regular. The staff all treat me incredibly well. The food is consistently great. The coffee has improved a lot since I first came. My favourite weekend local brunch spot. Thank you for having me!”
- Google user
“One of the best brunch places in London. Run by a Turkish team and chef, this place offers delicious brunch and lunch items with some Turkish touches like sucuk, çılbır, şakşuka, etc. Plates are carefully designed and the food is delicious. Flavours are well balanced within the dishes. Highly recommended for sure.”
- Google user
“My dear readers… my visit to this place started with a little mystery 🕵️♀️ I’ve been wanting to come to this place with my friend for SO long… but somehow it just never worked out… and finally… the day has come.. I arrived a couple of minutes early, asked for a table for two outside. Before that I had just bought myself a bottle of water, so I placed it on the table where the waitress also put the menus for us. I went to the bathroom for literally 2 minutes… came back… saw my friend… and OUR TABLE WAS EMPTY. No water. No menus. NOTHING. WHO stole my water?? Honestly still confused… But lets talk about the place 🦅 The reason I wanted to come here so badly is the atmosphere. It’s right by the river, lots of people, dogs everywhere, very bright, clean, airy… the kind of place that feels like a perfect slow Sunday🐶 There’s plenty of seating both inside and outside, and the interior is super cute.. About the service… mixed feelings.. At first when I told the waiter about my mysteriously disappeared water, he reacted very quickly and brought us new menus and some water.. BUT… after that… we sat there for about 20 minutes with no one coming to take our order. At first we didn’t even notice because we were chatting non-stop… but then the hunger kicked in HARD Now food 🍽️ I ordered vegan on toast + added scrambled eggs and an Americano ☕️ My friend got cilbir and a pomegranate mocktail The Americano was nice - 7.5/10 But the toast… hmm… the vegan cream cheese wasn’t really my thing while the mushrooms and peppers were really oily and they made the bread soggy… so I didn’t finish it 🥲 The scrambled eggs though - very well done! But because I review original dish (just the toast) I’d rate it 7/10 My friend’s dish… COMPLETELY different story She LOVED it - 10/10 🔥 I tried a bit, and it was actually really good, but a little too spicy for me personally The mocktail was also super refreshing and delicious 🍹 I really love the atmosphere - you can sit there and chat while admiring the view and people for a long time! Such a soft, calm little moment☀️RECOMMEND”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Trendy bistro for Mediterranean & Middle Eastern cuisines, featuring a terrace with canal views.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
Location
Restaurants near Route Haggerston
- Momos3.770.3 mi£10–20
momos, delivery apps availability, generous portions
- Curry Queen3.5110.4 mi
set meals, discount on Just Eat, garlic and chilli naan
- Little Georgia Hackney4.57450.6 mi£20–30Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
khachapuri, honey walnut cake, khinkali
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Route HaggerstonWheelchair accessible | 4.4763 | — | — | çılbır, canal-side terrace seating, shakshuka |
| Momos | 3.77 | 0.3 mi | £10–20 | momos, delivery apps availability, generous portions |
| Curry Queen | 3.511 | 0.4 mi | — | set meals, discount on Just Eat, garlic and chilli naan |
| Little Georgia HackneyOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.5745 | 0.6 mi | £20–30 | khachapuri, honey walnut cake, khinkali |
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