
Route Haggerston
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.
Good to know
“Trendy bistro for Mediterranean & Middle Eastern cuisines, featuring a terrace with canal views.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cilbir, canal-side location, shakshuka and vegan toast with eggs.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cilbir, canal-side location, shakshuka and vegan toast with eggs.
Customer Review Summary
Cilbir comes up repeatedly as a standout, with reviewers praising the poached egg dish alongside Turkish-touched plates like sucuk and şakşuka, and the vegan on toast with scrambled eggs also drawing attention, if more mixed. Close behind, the canal-side terrace and bright, calm interior with good spacing between tables earn consistent notice, and the pomegranate mocktail and matcha latte are called refreshing extras. Several reviewers highlight friendly, attentive service, with one repeat visitor naming a server who provided attentive service across two consecutive breakfasts. Service isn't universally smooth, though: one diner reports a confusing mix-up when their table was cleared of belongings during a brief absence, followed by a twenty-minute wait to have their order taken. Portion sizing on the salad box (small versus large) is noted as a value consideration. Most describe the experience as an easy, well-priced weekend brunch spot they'd return to, with one calling it their regular weekend local.
Customer Review Summary
Cilbir comes up repeatedly as a standout, with reviewers praising the poached egg dish alongside Turkish-touched plates like sucuk and şakşuka, and the vegan on toast with scrambled eggs also drawing attention, if more mixed. Close behind, the canal-side terrace and bright, calm interior with good spacing between tables earn consistent notice, and the pomegranate mocktail and matcha latte are called refreshing extras. Several reviewers highlight friendly, attentive service, with one repeat visitor naming a server who provided attentive service across two consecutive breakfasts. Service isn't universally smooth, though: one diner reports a confusing mix-up when their table was cleared of belongings during a brief absence, followed by a twenty-minute wait to have their order taken. Portion sizing on the salad box (small versus large) is noted as a value consideration. Most describe the experience as an easy, well-priced weekend brunch spot they'd return to, with one calling it their regular weekend local.
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”
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route HaggerstonWheelchair accessible | 4.4763 | — | cilbir, canal-side location, shakshuka |
| Troy BarWheelchair accessible | 4.4997 | 0.6 mi | tuesday neo-soul open mic, jerk chicken takeaway, cash-only cover charge |
| Franco's Take Away | 4.6219 | 0.7 mi | bacon and eggs breakfast, prawn mayo sandwich, full english breakfast |
| Sagardi | 4.52,194 | 0.8 mi | txuleton steak, basque cheesecake, ibérico ham croquetas |
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