Not fancy - but good, Excellent quick breakfast for me. Two bacon & egg ciabatta and freshly squeezed oj - £5.80. Very conveniently situated a minute away from the station, newspapers to read and great 1960s music. An unexpected surprise.
Its the best for it's price and good quality of food, specially the portobello veggie burger. The restaurant is also clean and welcoming, don't expect it to be like a fancy restaurant but one of the best neighbourhood place to stop by casually for a fulfilling lunch.
A lovely casual cafe with friendly staff who took our orders straight away. The mini burger was the perfect size for me (I'd hate to see what the normal burger size is!) full of flavour and crispy fries.
Pretty ok fare. Nothing special. Portions ok. Quality acceptable. Could consider fresher ingredients and then stand out from the competitors . Nobody in the area seems yet to catch up on idea that high quality (ideally organic) fry up is missing in this up and coming area.
I recently visited this place and had a lovely experience here. The food was excellent and was perfectly cooked. The coffee was just fine, rather on the bland side. The ambience is pretty comfortable and clean. This can be a nice hangout for a light conversation. This place is pretty reasonable as well and is quite convenient to find. I would love to visit this place again.
If you have had a few drinks in night and need a place to crash in for a hungover breakfast then this is surely the place for you. Excellent value for money. Pricing of the menu is very pocket friendly and reasonable. 10 pounds is all you need to have your breakfast. Good food, good service, mixed crowd and average ambiance.
Lovely place to sit down and relax with a milkshake or an ice cream. the bagels here are good too. there is some good food here, and a wonderful ambiance to go with, that makes for a memorable experience. will definitely go back here soon.
I visited this place to have breakfast, and ended up enjoying it immensely. The place is amazingly inexpensive, and the food tastes delicious. I ordered the breakfast meal with fried eggs, sausage, bacon, potatoes, mushrooms and other things. They were very cooperative in switching the mushrooms for beams. The coffee tastes delicious, and is served piping hot. The service is really nice and amazing, and there are many newspapers to read. There is a long wait at times, but it is worth it. I am glad I visited.
A great place to visit for breakfast . The menu is great and in case you don't find what you're looking for, just ask . Both the American and the mess breakfast are delicious. The staff is extremely co-operative and helpful. You won't have to wait too long for your food to arrive . If you go early, you might find milky, he'll keep you entertained.
I go to this place regularly and this place has never disappointed . I reach quite early for the breakfast, and everything so fresh and tasty. Over time i have come to know the manager who always knows what you like, a nice personal touch there too. The food is really good, and one of the beast breakfast places around town.
The quality of this place is evident in the fact that out of the only two cafes on this street, this is the one with the queues outside its doors. It is advisable to be on time if you want breakfast here, because the queues can get pretty long in later morning. I visit this place at least two times every month, and always order either the value breakfast meals, or the jacket potatoes. The staff is very courteous and helpful, and the place is very clean. I also recommend their smoothies. It is a must try.
What makes a cafe worth remembering is the experience felt first hand. And mine was pretty amazing. Even after moving out of the locality two years ago, i miss the cafe immensely. The long running queues out of the cafe is evidence enough for the popularity of the cafe. The place serves incredible quality of food and the dishes maintain a consistently great standard.
The service is efficient and the staff attentive and quick in response.
According to my point of view, this is the best place for breakfast in the locality!
I have been to this place four times now. Normally, I go for lunch. The food is absolutely delicious. I have tried a different cuisine every time I have visited this place in the past and I must say that their standards are always top notch. I would also recommend everyone to try this place.
I visited this place on a Saturday morning. There was a queue outside, but after reaching the place, I was very eager to have a meal here. The place was bustling with people. The service was great and very prompt. The food here was extremely delicious and appetizing. I would definitely recommend this place.
What am I supposed to say about this place? Visit them once and this place will speak for itself outloud. This cafe is located in Hackney. The quantity and quality of food is totally next level to awesome. The food that they serve are sufficient to load your stomach. The pricing of the menu is very reasonable and very pocket friendly. The staff members are pleasing and always carry a smile. The place is very well maintained and the hygiene of the place is taken care of. Strongly recommended.
This has become my go to cafe whenever i find myself in London, and it will continue to be so, This cafe maintains and sustains its really high quality by serving some premium food. Take it from me the taste is simple delicious. I definitely suggest you try the salmon and scrambled eggs which are unbeatable and super tasty. GO ,GO ,GO!
This place is nice for some healthy breakfast, the food is not too greasy unlike other similar places, and that's a good thing. The place is quit popular in the area for its food. Not as good as the mess food, but worth a try nevertheless.
There is nothing special about this place. The portions of the dishes are quite enough but the quality of the food is not very good.
The service was also just okay , I do not think that I will be coming here again because there are a lot of places to try in this area.
Best cafe in hackney. Not your typical greasy spoon cafe. Quality food anytime of the day. Fast service and perfect for breakfast or brunch with friends and family
Regular customer. Mess cafe never fails me. The portions are good and usually always satifies my cravings 😋
The only issue is they charge you extra to swap 2 sides
Mess cafe, you already know we will be back 😊
Amazing prices, amazing staff, food was exactly what you'd expect and felt like they had everything. Burger was great. Breakfast was great. Coffee was good. Food came out really fast. I keep going back just to try new things.
Great little cafe! Service was fast and the food and drinks were great! We had eggs royale, full breakfast, the hulk smoothie and tea and coffee!
Great breakfast place! They do also halal and vegetarian breakfast! The portion are generous! The staff is friendly!
One of my regular haunts for an English breakfast set with coffee, due to its quality of ingredients, cooking, and affordable price range. The vibe of this place is causal and unpretentious, akin to a diner where you can enjoy your meal with no fuss.
If you get a chance, try their espresso shake too - made with freshly brewed espresso shots and scoops of vanilla ice cream blended into a delicious concoction, it’s an addictive delight. I believe I added banana into it once and it was superb.
I have visited many times and can't fault it. Very good selection for both meat and non meat eaters. As a vegetarian I have had a vegetarian breakfast which was very filling, tasty and value for money. I've also had many jacket potatoes, sandwiches (good selection of breads), chips, salads and milkshakes. The options are endless. The establishment is clean, friendly and good value for money. I would recommend and make sure you come with an appetite 🤣 .
Stayed over in Hackney for a wedding and we ate lunch and breakfast at Mess twice. Very extensive and diverse menu for a small cafe. Food was excellent and well presented and the staff were lovely. Would definitely use if we were in the area again.
A very good spot for English breakfast
I love the food and coffee but a little disappointed with the feta cheese there is no taste in that……
Great portion size and delicious food! Mess cafe is the perfect spot for a delicious breakfast/brunch with a great atmosphere. It is very clean, has modern decor and the staff are lovely. There are fair prices. I’ve visited for years and I always have a great time.
So I took my daughter for a quick bit to eat, as we were both hungry.
After looking at the menu there was a big variety, even if you were halal and vegetarian as for gluten-free which we felt was the best option we went for the jacket potato. I should have asked about gluten-free but next time.
So I had salmon and my daughter had cheese 🧀 and salad 🥗 was on the side as well. We also had a bowl of chips 🍟 all was fresh and hot.
The service was good and the atmosphere is clam but gets busy.
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