The Good Egg @eat 17
Brunch restaurant · Walthamstow Central ·
Middle Eastern brunch & pitas: Shakshuka, Sabich, Salt Beef
Middle Eastern brunch & pitas: Shakshuka, Sabich, Salt Beef
"The Good Egg is a reliable Middle Eastern brunch spot with a few locations, and this Walthamstow one is tucked inside Eat 17. It's part food shop and part aspirational Walthamstow Village hangout, stocked with produce that makes Waitrose look pedestrian—mushrooms that could double as sculptural artworks, ‘vegan facon jam’, and, in summer, an Ice Cream Union hatch. The Good Egg is hidden down one side of the bakery, with two pleasant outdoor areas and a diner-like space inside, populated by young families. Dodge scooters trussed up with dinosaur balloons and parents expertly diverting a last-piece-of-pita tantrum, and nab a comfy booth. Our go-to order is the comforting za’atar fried chicken—crispy buttermilk chicken coated in za’atar and stuffed into a pita with pickles—but the chicken tahini caesar is a solid choice, too. photo credit: Sinéad Cranna photo credit: Karolina Wiercigroch Food Rundown Chicken Tahini Caesar A huge, overflowing bowl of salad with shards of pita so big and crispy they look like the remnants of a broken window. This is a decent salad, but do get the fudgy egg and the salty bacon to make it a bit more interesting. PlayMute video credit: the salad at The Good Egg ZFC The pita pocket can barely contain the amount of crunchy, juicy chicken that this sandwich comes with. The amba mayo is especially nice, and the pickled slaw does a nice job of balancing all that delicious fat—we’d like more of both, though. photo credit: Sinéad Cranna" - Sinéad Cranna
"The Good Egg is a Middle Eastern-inspired brunch spot with easygoing restaurants in Margate and Stoke Newington. This Walthamstow location is tucked inside Eat 17. So you can pop to the deli and butcher after your slice of babka and za’atar fried chicken pita. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Sinéad Cranna
"Eat 17 is a food shop, cafe, and aspirational Walthamstow Village hangout. Its shelves are stocked with the sort of hyper-seasonal and local produce that makes Waitrose look pedestrian—mushrooms that could double as sculptural artworks, ‘vegan facon jam’, multiple brands of chilli oil, and, in the summer, an Ice Cream Union hatch. The walk-in-only cafe, tucked to the side of the bakery counter, is a diner-like space populated by young families. Dodge scooters trussed up with dinosaur balloons, pushchairs, and discarded toast crusts in order to get a comfy booth. The brunch dishes are decent—nicely seasoned avocado on toast, a good full English—and at lunch, the pizzas get the job done. It’s best for families who want an easy setting to dump their bags for an hour or so, and not be judged if a last-slice-of-pizza tantrum occurs. Food Rundown Eat 17 Breakfast This is a pleasant full English breakfast. The best bit is the sausage—meaty, a bit peppery, and cooked perfectly so that every side is nicely crisp. The bland black pudding is a miss, though. photo credit: Sinéad Cranna Avo Toast There’s a welcome citrussy blast of lemon, lots of chilli oil, the poached eggs are runny, and the avocado is creamy but still has some structure to it. It’s a very good avocado on toast. photo credit: Sinéad Cranna" - Sinéad Cranna
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