Mess Cafe in Hackney

Had a great experience! We were welcomed as soon as we entered and were quickly seated. It was a Sunday morning but it was almost full, with a lovely atmosphere. The servers are incredibly kind and patient. I had really enjoyed the French toast ordered alongside the smoothie. The portions were good and filling. Have invited some friends over and hopefully it’s a hit with them.

Excellent cafe with an extensive menu. Often busy but the turnaround is quick. Service friendly and efficient. A local gem.

A very nice cafe with friendly staff. The portions sizes were surprisingly bigger than expected and was well worth the money. I got the Chicken Fillet Burger which was a bit dry for my liking but it was still good. My friend got the Waffle Breakfast which looked and smelled fantastic (don’t have a pic)! I’d definitely recommend going here and would love to visit again if I’m in the area (I almost wish I was local enough to go more often). The interior is very beautiful and inviting. It feels homey and gives a warm feeling. The staff literally said hi to everyone that walked in and a bye/thank you once you left.

The food, Chife kiss the place are super and everyone is just super friendly The only downside and it's just for me is you stopped making porridge

Excellent food and massive selection. Seems very popular. Lovely staff.

Exceptional. Superb food cooked quickly and fantastic service and decor/setting to match.

Excellent little cafe with great menu choice and Excellent food. Service was quick and prices very reasonable. Would highly recommend.

Have literally been coming here for over a decade and its the best café in Hackney! All day breakfast aviliable ;D Their burgers are famous round here for a reason! But I love the halal breakfast options. Great veggie options too as well as fresh smoothies Honestly an amazing family run vibe, yes is gets busy as the food is that great... its never empty haha so plan ahead or call to ask for a table when on route. Shout out to the staff for always making us feel welcome and for preparing amazing meals for the local community. We appreciate you!

Very nice restaurant and good service. Nice decor and friendly staff. Highly recommended.

What was once a regular cafe has now become one of those establishments where because they do a redec and change the tables and chairs, they then try to justify £3.40 for just a regular coffee. In general, the place is well overpriced. There's a Mcdonald's around the corner if that's your thing.

Excellent service and atmosphere

The food was soooooo delicouse i love it i come here every week and the staffs are so sweet lovely and kind also frendly best Cafe

Visited for brunch and was pleasantly surprised. My friend has been coming for years and mentioned it has undergone renovations and so increased in prices, but I thought it was very reasonable given the portion sizes! Very hearty. The fresh fruit juices are a tad expensive though, at £6.20!! Woule visit again and definitely recommend. My friend made a top choice taking me here!

This place was the perfect breakfast option. Many different items and combinations to choose from on the menu, great customer service, and fast service as well! Got my food within 15 minutes of coming into the restaurant. Highly recommend.

Great service from the staff and the food was delicious, we went for breakfast and it wasnt that crowded.

We greatly enjoyed our breakfast there. The food was delicious, we had freshly pressed juices and the service was really great. Even the kids were happy with their breakfast choices 😁

Really yummy food, friendly staff, and all around neighbourhood gem. Great value for meals as well!

Always a lovely time here me and my family come often staff are always friendly nothing is too much when you ask them and welcoming smiles hapoy atnosphere and the food is excellent!!!

Have been a a few times now as the menu is fantastic for breakfast/brunch Lovely warm staff, delicious generous servings. Lots of veggie offerings and really good healthy breakfasts

Went here Saturday evening for dinner, and Sunday morning for breakfast… absolutely divine food!

Food was delicious and the service was amazing. A very quaint and clean little spot; perfect for breakfast. The staff was very attentive and pleasant. Wonderful experience and highly recommend!

Quality👌 Nice clean cafe with a very high quality english!

How this place doesn't have more 5 star reviews, I don't know. It is a little family-run place, and the food is gorgeous. I came here three mornings in a row as I was staying at a hotel close by which didn't serve breakfast. The three different meals I had were all really good. Please come to this place and eat!

Three of us had a late breakfast here on the day of the Hackney Half Marathon. The staff were genuinely really welcoming, and were interacting with people passing the cafe to cheer on the runners, as well as being lovely with the diners. We were impressed with the range in the menu. All our food was delicious, and was served quickly. The restaurant is decorated really nicely. Definitely recommend!

A very nice cafe. Lovely food, friendly service and relaxed atmosphere.

Very nice food, and pleasant atmosphere, also very clean .

Staff were amazing , our waiter was so polite and accommodating , food was so good portions were huge and it was one of the best

Super welcoming place with an English style. The breakfast is superb, tasty and available for any variation. Very helpful and welcoming staff, fast! I'll be back! Thanks guys! Ps I didn't have time to take a photo of the dish because it was too good!

I was searching for somewhere to have lunch. I popped in for what I thought was a light jacket potato and salad. I was impressed by the quality of the salad and the size of the potatoe for the price. Very clean and friendly. I also had a taste of the grilled chicken my companions had ordered. Quite tasty!

Cheap, cheerful and busy, man...

Great halal English breakfast and friendly staff - will definitely be back!

Came here for breakfast and it was lovely, staff took good care of me and the food was excellent.

Super friendly staff, good food good value. Most Importantly the coffee is proper. Lots of reasons to keep coming back!

The food was delicious, an amazing service was also provided. I would highly recommend.

A very good place for breakfast and it’s associates. Food is usually tasty and of high quality Waiting time is not long but sometimes there is a lot of people and you have to wait outside for a little time before you can get a space which I feel it’s a testimony of their good services Costumer service is topnotch and food cost isn’t bad

Hidden Gem. Delicious breakfast, great atmosphere and friendly staff 👌🏽

Lovely cafe in the heart of hackney , prices got hight even here ... but the quality is still good

Fantastic place to come food and catch up with friends and family. Staff helpful and welcoming.

Good food, good service, good portions, good price. A regular for me. Only good feelings at this place.

A very nice place to eat always happy to let my granddaughter and her wheelchair inside

When I went to visit the cafe was packed but the service still remained exceptional.Though the cafe is quite small the food made up for it.The staff were very efficient and got us seated and served very quickly.The pancakes were nice and fluffy and the French toast was custardy and sweet.The fruit and syrup that accompanied both were both fresh and luxurious and the coffees were piping hot and gave me the boost I needed.would highly recommend trying this place out.

Lovely staff good food first to last bite was hot. Prices well worth the money recommended to go if need a bite to eat.

Friendly staff, great food, cozy place! Highly recommended!! :)

We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch here.

Really nice place. Good food and Not expensive for London

We were lookiimg for somewhere for a late lunch and found the Mess. Upon entering we were greeted warmly, shown to a table and given a very comprehensive menu. I was pleased to see that breakfast was available all day unlike any other places! They have a number of suggestions for breakfast but there are plenty of options. Food arrived promptly and was very good - I particularly liked the bacon which had next to no fat on it, and really nice black pudding.

Absolutely amazing menu. Staff attentive. My local now and staff team go regularly.

Just ok, the coffee was bad and came out after the food.

Me encantó la experiencia. Los desayunos (que es lo que nosotros disfrutamos, aunque la carta tenía para más opciones) son maravillosos por su calidad y variedad. Además, desayunaba con mi marido, que es celíaco e intolerante a la lactosa y adaptaban los desayunos a sus necesidades. Es un local muy acogedor y la atención del personal es cercana y profesional, son encantadores. Con muchas ganas de volver pronto.

My youngest daughter and I visited here for breakfast. Service was friendly and accommodating and the decor in the cafe was homely with a nice Mediterranean vibe. I ordered a vegan breakfast which was very tasty and fresh.. coffee made with soya milk was just as nice. My daughter enjoyed the halloumi chunks with her eggs on toast and a lovely vanilla milkshake. All in all a lovely, good value breakfast in Hackney!

Friendly staff, efficient service, Delicious food

Great staff, food & prices! What more do you need.. oh & the burgers are delish, oh those home made patties ! For six quid yes purleeese 😍

Service is truly exceptional, very warm and welcoming. Súper range of menu options. We love this place! Our all time go to brunch place

Great breakfast place! They do also halal and vegetarian breakfast! The portion are generous! The staff is friendly!

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 place, food was fantastic, my mum and son go here every week and they are so welcoming

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.

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.

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 😊

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 🤣 .

Super quick friendly service. It's a busy place so you might have to wait a few minutes for a table. Good portion size for the price. Delicious coffee included in the breakfast.

Fantastic place, fantastic breakfast. Def recommended

Friendly, clean and tasty. I ordered a veggie breakfast with granary toast. It was very tasty, filling and lots of choice. The coffee was nice and hot and was served with my order. I think this place is a good place to eat as there is a variety of dishes and drink options. It can get bust so make you sure you have time. It is also very clean and service is quick.

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……

Absolutely fantastic food. Lovely staff and a clean well decorated cafe. Couldn't fault and would highly recommend.

Horrible restaurant, hot overcharged so make sure you check your receipt. They like to create and add things. Horrible manager did not look for resolution.

Great atmosphere and breakfast 🍳 with my hubby 👫🥰

Excellent customer service and delicious food. 😋

Quick service and friendly staff.

Food cooked with love, service with a smile, and the energy of the place is always welcoming. I always look forward to coming here 😊

One of my favourite places also please try the Chicken Caesar Salad ☺️

An institution in hackney I have been coming in for 12 years , always the same staff nice atmosphere and today was my last day having a breakfast with my sis. Best place but now my goodbye 👋

Always top notch service and food is great.

Brightened my day last week 🥹 çok teşekkürler

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.

A nice café near Hackney Central Overground Station. I was seated straightaway by one of the staff and served promptly. My food didn't take long to come. I had the 4 ounce Mess Burger with cheese and wedges. It all tasted good, the burger was cooked perfectly for me. Service is efficient and the staff are polite. A good place to pop into for breakfast at any time of the day.

Stopped in for breakfast. Had the english breakfast #5. Came in a large bowl, there was no way I was still hungry after all that. Tasted great, better than I would get in the US. Well, at least where I live in the US. The fried patotes took me by surprise, they were french fries/chips. Cooked perfectly and very tasty. Only down side was it was a touch warm. 56f outside and 80f ish inside.

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.

Usually busy so it's likely you could shate your table but the food is all good and they javent taken the piss with prices in order to see. Upmarket. Get a full English or the halal version and be equally happy .

Superb food great place great place to hang out If you're a foodie it's definitely worth a look

Very friendly staff and delicious breakfast :)

Fantastic staff, nothing is too much trouble. Excellent range of food to cater for vegetarians, vegans, intolerances, halal and allergies. 7 of us had something different for brunch and every dish was excellent!

Very good breakfast. I've never had roast potatoes with my full English before. Guess that's how they do things in Hackney. 💯 Would go again.

This little coffee shop outside Travelodge and KIP Is very good and the staff is very kind, The menu large, and the food is fresh! 5 from me!

I've been coming to this cafe since 2015. Food is fresh tasty and decent portion sizes.. they had a makeover in recent years and its lovely inside sometimes playing classic 80s music. The ladies are always lovely. BEST CAFE IN HC

I have been here twice, they’ve been really kind and friendly, the breakfast was so tasty and fresh, I’ve had mango frappes, it was really delicious. Keep it up guys. Thank you for your service

Fantastic breakfast! Full of colours, freshness, explosion of flavours. 100% will give you energy for the whole day :) yum 😋

Loved this place, wide range of food, lovely clean atmosphere and staff are very friendly

Solid clean and reliable cafe serving variety of food

Great food! Food everyone can eat, vegan, vegetarian, options for dairy and gluten allergies. Nice staff, serviceminded!

Really nice all-round place for everyone!

Food and service are great and We love Mess cafe and we have been coming for years but lately it feels like we are being rushed into finish quickly so the next customers can use our space. Otherwise - great.

The food is great and the staff are lovely and so accommodating! Well worth a visit

Love this place! Delicious brekky. Lovely staff. Hackney Central fave x

As the cafe was in walking distance from the Travel lodge in Hackney, this was perfect for breakfast for the weekend getaway to London. Plenty of choices on the menu. Difficult to decide what to have. Service was exceptional on both days. The food on both days was delicious and plentiful. Definitely recommended!

Amazing little place in Hackney which serves all days breakfadt and brunch. We both had something different. I had the scrambled egg veggie option and it was lovely. They have a non veggie and a Halal option for the menu too. Really recommend this place. The price for a veggie breakfast included coffee just for 11.00😁.

Great service & food + reasonably priced. Really big selection Inc halal & vegetarian.

Always an absolute pleasure spending time eating here. Amazing quality on great prices. Been visiting for the past 5 years and will definitely continue.

Top shelf breakfast. Best in London, maybe the UK. Best ive had so far. ALWAYS on point. Lovely staff. Not a greasy spoon, or a fluffy hipster spot, somewhere between. Prices have gone up recenttly and a breakfast with a proper coffee/tea will set you back like £10.80.Kinda pricey but worth every penny. But in the grand scheme of things..defo worth it. They never disappoint, have been prob like 50 times and always better than the last. Always rammed. All the sauces and condiments youd ever need on the table. A local gem, Consistantly good. Pretty much always near enough full/busy but always seem to have a seat somewhere. Zero faults every experince so far, i dont usually gas up cafes on google but this much deservered. Do not hesitate to go to Mess Cafe if you need nice up your belly

Been visiting this restaurant for over 8 years, sad to say the food has changed, must be a different Chef