Cafe Route Dalston Junction - Hackney
Cafe Route Dalston Junction
Description
Step into Cafe Route Dalston Junction and discover a lively, generous kitchen where inventive plant-forward plates meet crowd-pleasing classics. Nestled near Dalston Junction station, the restaurant combines a large airy dining room and bar with a menu that celebrates vibrant vegetarian and vegan options alongside thoughtfully cooked meat dishes. Expect hearty portions, coffee and cocktails, and a team ready to make guests feel looked after — regulars rave about the warm welcome and memorable service. Whether you’re after weekend brunch, a casual dinner or cocktails with friends, Cafe Route invites you to taste, linger and return.
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Reservation request for Cafe Route Dalston Junction
Reserve at Cafe Route for brunch, dinner or groups; note deliveries can lengthen waits and mention dietary needs when booking.
Feedback
Reviews praise Cafe Route’s warm service, inventive vegetarian and vegan options and generous portions; some guests report slow service during delivery peaks and occasional inconsistencies.
Incredible range of plates, really well portioned and amazing warm service and staff (thank you Brandon!! will definitely be back
Incredible range of plates, really well portioned and amazing warm service and staff (thank you Brandon!! will definitely be back
Incredible range of plates, really well portioned and amazing warm service and staff (thank you Brandon!! will definitely be back
We celebrated our Christmas dinner at Cafe Route. After a pub unexpectedly cancelled on us, we were fortunate to find a table for 10 at the last minute through Open Table. I am grateful we did, as the experience was exceptional and far more memorable than a typical pub meal. The food was delightful, the service was both friendly and efficient, and the ambiance was ideal for a festive group gathering. Everyone in the party was impressed and enjoyed the meal. Personally, I especially enjoyed my lamb dish. I highly recommend this restaurant!
The variety of dishes offered at this restaurant is incredible, and they are generously portioned. The service and staff are also amazing and provide warm hospitality. Special thanks to Brandon! I will definitely return.
Menu
Breakfast
Ana Capri£9The Kitchen
Beet-Route Royale£10 Cheeky Kizartma£9Homemade Cakes
Chocolate Mandarin Cake£4 Beetroute, Avocado Chocolate£4 Banana, Caramel Hazelnut Loaf£4
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The front-of-house team is known for going the extra mile: managers will visit tables to resolve issues and guests frequently single out a staff member (Brandon) for especially warm, memorable service — a reason many diners return.
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