The Blue Legume
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About The Blue Legume
The Blue Legume is a Mediterranean restaurant in London on Stoke Newington Church St, where exposed-brick walls line the dining room. The breakfast menu centres on Turkish eggs, listed as chilli cılbır, alongside shakshuka. Brunch adds the Healthy Avocado Dream for those who want something lighter. Juices sit on the drinks list next to the food. The kitchen serves from breakfast through to dinner, so the same menu format carries across the whole day. Dogs are welcome, which suits owners who want to bring a pet along.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Paid street parking · Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryOrganic dishes · Vegan options · Vegetarian options
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pancakes, shakshuka, chilli cılbır and salmon salad.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pancakes, shakshuka, chilli cılbır and salmon salad.
Customer Review Summary
Pancakes come up most often at The Blue Legume, with reviewers calling them excellent and one naming them the best in London. Close behind are the shakshuka, the chilli cilbir, the Healthy Avocado Dream and a salmon salad, and one diner singles out the eggs. Several describe a lovely outdoor terrace and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, and one reviewer rates it among the best Turkish food in London. Tea arrives in pots, and a few mention the staff being friendly and patient with a young child. The main caveat is how busy it gets, especially at weekend breakfast and brunch. One reviewer found the service a bit slow at a very busy time, while others say staff handled the rush well, and several suggest booking ahead. A separate reviewer notes that empty plates sat uncleared until they asked for the bill, and that a second bill arrived after one had already been paid at the cashier. One family was given a free dessert.
Customer Review Summary
Pancakes come up most often at The Blue Legume, with reviewers calling them excellent and one naming them the best in London. Close behind are the shakshuka, the chilli cilbir, the Healthy Avocado Dream and a salmon salad, and one diner singles out the eggs. Several describe a lovely outdoor terrace and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, and one reviewer rates it among the best Turkish food in London. Tea arrives in pots, and a few mention the staff being friendly and patient with a young child. The main caveat is how busy it gets, especially at weekend breakfast and brunch. One reviewer found the service a bit slow at a very busy time, while others say staff handled the rush well, and several suggest booking ahead. A separate reviewer notes that empty plates sat uncleared until they asked for the bill, and that a second bill arrived after one had already been paid at the cashier. One family was given a free dessert.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Fantastic experience at Blue Legume Stoke Newington! The food was fresh, full of flavour, and beautifully presented. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, making it a great place to relax with friends or family. The staff were attentive, friendly, and provided excellent service throughout our visit. Great value for money and I’ll definitely be coming back. Highly recommended!”
- Google user
“Great brunch with delicious food! I had the Healthy Avocado Dream and my husband had the pancakes—both were excellent. The service was a bit slow, but it was understandable since the restaurant was very busy. Overall, a lovely experience and we’d happily come back.”
- Google user
“Super friendly staff. And they gave us free dessert!”
- Google user
“Beautiful and cozy restaurant with a clean, stylish interior and a lovely outdoor terrace. It was easy to have a conversation because the music was at a comfortable volume. The food was delicious, and we really enjoyed everything we ordered. We had two fish dishes. The salmon salad was my favorite—I liked it so much that I even tried to recreate it at home. 😄 The service was fast, although we visited outside of the busy hours. The only downside was that after we stacked our empty plates, no one came to clear them until we asked for the bill. Another funny moment was that my friend had already paid at the cashier, but 2–3 minutes later, while he was in the restroom, we were brought the bill again. 😂 Despite these small issues, we really enjoyed our visit and had a great experience overall.”
- Google user
“Came here for breakfast with my family and had a great experience. We tried a variety of dishes and everything was really tasty. The pancakes were excellent, and the shakshuka was one of the best things we ordered. The restaurant was quite busy, but the staff were still attentive and welcoming. I'd recommend booking ahead as it seems to be a popular spot. We'll definitely be back.”
Highlights
“Breezy spot with exposed-brick walls serving Mediterranean food & juices from breakfast to dinner.”
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Live music
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
Show more amenities
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Offerings· 16
- Alcohol
- All you can eat
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Organic dishes
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Dining options· 7
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
- Service options· 1
- Curbside pickup
- Highlights· 4
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Live music
- Facilities· 2
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 3
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Transgender safespace
- Parking· 2
- Paid street parking
- Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
Location
Restaurants near The Blue Legume
- Grill on the Hill4.85470.3 miWheelchair accessible
shawarma laffa, falafel wrap, schnitzel wrap
- Aziziye Restaurant4.51,7450.5 mi£20–30Vegetarian optionsWheelchair accessibleGood for kids
mixed grill, lamb beyti, mosque attached to restaurant
- Ni Fon Kitchen4.51570.7 mi£20–30Reservations
mooli cake, taiwanese fried chicken, braised pork rice
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue LegumeOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.4788 | — | £10–20 | pancakes, shakshuka, chilli cılbır |
| Grill on the HillWheelchair accessible | 4.8547 | 0.3 mi | — | shawarma laffa, falafel wrap, schnitzel wrap |
| Aziziye RestaurantVegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.51,745 | 0.5 mi | £20–30 | mixed grill, lamb beyti, mosque attached to restaurant |
| Ni Fon KitchenReservations | 4.5157 | 0.7 mi | £20–30 | mooli cake, taiwanese fried chicken, braised pork rice |
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