Trade

Ordered the chicken bacon club. Described as just grilled chicken (as you’d expect for a club) . But what came was two tiny dry pieces of heavily spiced chicken thigh??? Took one bite and was just not what I thought I was ordering. It also took about 30 mins to arrive . Waitress saw that was left when we paid but still didn’t ask how everything was ( don’t blame her tbh ) we wanted to get out asap. Just why not say it’s spiced thigh on the menu? Makes no sense.

Amazing flavours. The chorizo chilli and egg is something we need to come back for. Chicken and bacon club is really good too.

I think the quality of the food is great, but the execution was ok, eggs I prefer runny and these were jammy. Great Coffee. Service is serviceable but everyone is friendly. Cool location 5 mins from spitalfields

Smashed Avo & Service Goals – Brunch Bliss! Had brunch at Trade and it was spot-on. Avocado on sourdough with a poached egg and a fab latte – all delicious, especially with a side of chilli sauce that really elevated the dish. Loads of avo, great quality sourdough, and tap water offered straight away. The staff were genuinely friendly – not just polite, but properly welcoming. Nothing was too much trouble. This is now my go-to local brunch spot. Hate to say it (because I want to get a table!), but it really is that good. Well done to the team!

Tasty, well prepared, well presented food with friendly service in a laid-back atmosphere. When the weather's nice, grab a table in the back patio! (pictured: Turkish eggs with smashed avo side, and salmon Benedict)

On my way back to Liverpool Station I came across this small but lovely bagel shop. The perfect spot to have my breakfast. I thoroughly enjoyed my bagel and iced latte and if i’m ever in the area again I’ll surely return!

Amazing. Favorite cafe in London. Excellent food, incredible staff, and the great vibes.

Went here off a recommendation and it is an alright spot. I liked that there were both indoors and outdoors seating. The open space at the back is great for summer. Didn’t particularly like the pancakes I ordered and the other part of my order was wrong. Kinda expected as the attendant didn’t write it down. The poached eggs that I eventually received was not that good. I liked the hot chocolate though. Service was relatively fast.

This is a great spot to just get an amazing cup of coffee with a pasty or for brunch. We just came for coffee and we're surprised by the larger seating area in the back. The flat white was on point and I highly recommend the carrot cake to go with it! Great atmosphere and super friendly staff.

This was such a lovely find. While we stayed down the street for a week we came here three different times for breakfast/lunch. Beautiful space with great food. Eggs Benedict, orzo salad, coffees, it was all great. Friendly staff too.

It's very spacious. It looks like a tiny coffee stand from the outside, but they have many seats inside. Coffees and chai are good. Cake and baked goods section looked quite average. A typical British selection of stodgy mass.

Nice outdoor seating in the summer. Good place for brunch. Definitely recommend picking something with eggs, they make them soft and delicious!

I love this place the staff is always friendly and helpful and the coffee is great. Two thumbs up. I think this place is the best in town.

Came across this really cute cafe while staying in London. Although they didn't really have a few items the morning I went, I ordered a latte with scrambled eggs and mushrooms. The food was good for a small meal to start my day of exploring. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

Great service. Fantastic food. Hot fresh delicious cappuccino! Stopped in here for breakfast and was not disappointed. Tried: The two eggs on sourdough w/smashed avocado (scrambled.). Everything was as expected fresh and hot. Didn't expect the feta in the avocado, but it added a nice tang to the dish! The grilled cheese w/pastrami. Oh my gawd! Loaded with flavor! The meusli. This was OK but not exciting. I think it would be amazing with Australian style yogurt. Service was charming and capable. Will be back.

Stopped by for breakfast before our day trip to Stonehenge! Enjoyed how trendy it was. It's kind of a tight squeeze and a little cramped if you need to move between tables - I was worried about knocking someone's food over eep. What we ordered: Flat and hot tea - Love the cute design on the flat white and the big cups both drinks were served in. Tasty caffiene lol the flat white was super smooth. Corned beef eggs benedict - rich, I don't think it was memorable, but it wasn't bad Avocado toast - standard avo toast Nothing about the food wowed me, but I enjoyed the ambiance. Service was good. Cute little place to stop by before taking on the day!

When: Monday at 9:30am Party Size: 2 Chorizo, Chilli, Eggs: 10/10 Definitely get this. The eggs were like Gordon Ramsey style. Sourdough bread was perfect and crunchy. The chili was very tasty and no overpowering like it looks. Just a perfect bite everytime. Croissant: 12/10 Best damn croissant on my Eurotrip. Buttery, flaky, warm goodness. I can eat 20 of these. Service: 8/10 Waiter came to us often, the food wait was not long, check came when asked Ambiance: 8/10 Felt at home while sitting outside on the back patio for breakfast. It was nice and quiet and started to fill up around 10am. Overall: 9/10 My favorite breakfast when in London. Couldn't stop thinking about it all trip. Will definitely come back for breakfast.

Fresh food! My boyfriend and I got the smashed avo and cha siu plates during brunch time. The staff were very friendly and helpful. There are many options available on the menu. We also got fresh orange juice and a cold brew for around 25-30 pounds. Deducting 1 star because the corn bread that came with the cha siu dish was kind of dry, but other than that would recommend.

I will never forget my fist bite, or my second, or my third. Each bite had me yearning for more until my Cuban sandwich was no longer in my hand. The staff were on the dot. Overall great experience.

I was traveling alone in London and decide to take a walk to find breakfast. I fortunately found my way into Trade and ordered an Americano and a smashed chili lime avo with eggs. Since I'm from the Southwestern US, I was expecting the dish to not live up to my high standards when it comes to these types of dishes. However it was awesome! They even had Sriracha - bonus! The coffee was also quality and the service was very friendly. The seating area was nice and open with a patio out back to boot. Five stars!

This is written from an American perspective so don't take it to heart. Overall I loved the ambience and the friendly staff. The cappuccino was delicious. The dining area is pretty small and there was music playing even while it was full and loud from conversation. Maybe turn that down when the place is full? It was hard to hear my cousin who was sitting across from me. A lot easier though, when the lunch crowds left. I had an avocado toast with grilled chorizo. I was hoping the chorizo was ground but it was a sausage, one costing £2 extra. The sausage was extremely salty. Not worth the money for one link of salty sausage. The avocado seemed like a large scoop of salty guacamole. It would be better to just cut a few slices of avocado and sprinkle with chili pepper flakes. The toast and egg were delightful. I would return here.

The wait was a bit long during brunch hours -- about 25 minutes but Trade redeemed itself a bit when one of the servers offered everyone waiting in line a bit of carrot cake to help them pass the time. The décor was industrial hipster and quite well coordinated. However, due to them trying to accommodate as many patrons as possible, there were too many tables in too small of a space, leading to a slight feeling of claustrophobia. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich with apple cider sauce. It was okay, the pork was a bit too tough and dry for my liking. The dishes such as the benedict options and the pastry cakes at the other tables seemed quite good though, so I would come back despite the mediocre pulled pork sandwich.

My new favourite cafe, been there twice now for brunch and for cake & coffee and will be back next week :). Warm and welcoming entrance, you are greeted by counter full of 'tradermade' cakes and slices. Staff are friendly and helpful. When I was there for Brunch as patron had a seizer and they team were quick to act. For Brunch I had asparagus, prosciutto and eggs. Different and tasty. Table next to me had a burger, looked good. Will be having that next time :D

This is a hidden gem in Shoreditch. Well, I say hidden, but it's just a little bit down the road from the more crowded Spitalfields market. I was looking for another restaurant at the time and I was attracted by the delicious-looking spread of food I could spy on the counter. I popped in to have a closer look at the sandwiches and study the menu. Even leaving aside the counter food, there are plenty of tempting lunch options. I had the slow cooked pork and apple slaw which came on a toasted brioche bun. Delicious. It looked too hard to pick up and eat like a burger, so I improvised. I was eating the bun with my left hand and using my fork to shovel the rest of it, in between bites. I am quite keen to go back soon and try some of the other things. I might go for the pancakes next time.

Fantastic brunch options and terrific coffee. It can be loud and the tables are close together, but service is friendly and everything we had was great! I highly recommend the generously-sized grilled cheese - perfect hangover recovery food.

Trade is my favourite breakfast spot. It's got practically everything you need in for a good lazy weekend breakfast. First up, the food. Trade offers up the usual kind of breakfast food you might find in other diners in the area such as pancakes and egg dishes and all that sorts of things, but what they also offer are incredible lobster rolls, smashed avocado on sourdough bread and delicious, delicious pastrami sandwiches, probably the best in London, according to those in the know. Next, the space. Trade is open and airy, and even has a secret garden, great for those all-too-rare warm London days. It's not too cramped, and there's a nice communal table at the back as well. The cafe offers free wifi and there's lemon-infused (depending on when it was last refilled) water as well. And, best of all, they have newspapers which anyone can read through. I don't know about you, but that's my key ingredient for a lazy breakfast. They also do photo exhibitions in here. The first time I went in, they had an exhibition featuring various curry chefs on Brick Lane. I really liked the East End communal spirit this invoked. Next, the drinks. I'm not a big fan of the coffee here as there are others in the area which do better flat whites, but, at the very least, it's tolerable. I tend to stick to tea when I am in here for that reason, but, that said, they have fresh mint tea, so that's all fine with me. Last, the staff. The staff have always been very friendly each time I've been in, and they have also been patient when we have been taking our time in terms of figuring out what it is we would like to have from their extensive menu. In my mind, Trade has been a very welcome addition to the neighbourhood indeed. Five stars.

WHAT, I live so close, cant believe Ive never been here for the last 8 months! I have definitely been missing out. As an avid grilled cheese fan, Trade definitely got me at chorizo AND egg toastie. Be warned though, that combination is definitely a little oily. They also have smashed avocado on sourdough bread and pancakes - just the way to my heart. The cafe wasnt very busy for sat brunch, they definitely have a good amount of seating in the back. Dont let the narrow entrance fool you. They also have patio area if you want to get some vitamin D. I will definitely be coming back here more regularly!

Came to Trade on the last day of visiting London for brunch before we headed for the train. It was nearby our hotel and had great reviews on Yelp. The way it works is that you order first and then they give you a spoon with a number on it and you sit down and the food is served to you. My husband and I ordered the chicken, bacon avocado club and pancakes with scrambled eggs. Both were very good. The staff there is friendly too. Good spot for brunch!

Following Yelp led us to Trade for a brunch with our boy who lives just round the corner. Thanks Yelpers...what a great venue. Coffee was spot on and brunch really hit the spot. The combination of scrambled eggs and smashed avocado was grand and the pastrami eggs benedict simply vanished off the boy's plate! It was busy. It was a tad noisy to have a mother-son catch-up conversation but it was top notch. Thanks Trade. Looking forward to our next visit.....

Saw a recommendation for Trade! on YouTube and brought my teenagers. Loved it. Incredibly affordable great food.

OK fine, I can justify 4 stars no longer. Hi, my name is Sheera and I'm a smashed avo addict. Trade is perfection. It's cozy. Offers free wifi. Has outdoor seating. Is not teeming with pretentiousness. The flat whites make my heart go pitter patter and I regularly have vivid dreams about the smashed avocado with feta and poached eggs on toast. My one complaints is that something about the table varnish and their cleaning products don't mix and the effect is kind of sticky. Sticky like you need some effort to unstick your plate from the table but not the kind of sticky that's going to rub off on your hands or laptop or whatever. They should fix that. Doesn't matter... 6 stars for the smashed avo and minus one for sticky tables.

Brilliant brilliant brilliant. Key things: - Lovely "space" with both indoor and outdoor seating out the back - Great coffee where they "know what they're doing" coffee wise - Chorizo offered with the egg dishes. Yum. - They have their own smokery! - There's an Aussie vibe about the place (as in - the outstanding and creative Aussie brekkies you get in various spots around Oz) I'll be back.

Lovely place for brunch. Was traveling solo and got there close to when they opened. The place fills up quickly but had a delicious latte, eggs and bacon. Highly recommend if you looking for a great little spot.

Came here for brunch. This is basically a large coffee shop serving up brunch items that include some pretty amazing looking pancakes dressed in a variety of toppings (you've got your choice of chocolate chip, fruit compote, eggs and bacon, etc). Service was extremely slow for a restaurant that was barely at 50% capacity, so be prepared to proactively ask for everything you need. The patio is small, but a great place to dine when the weather is nice. Being on a (short-lived) health kick, I had the smashed avocado entree, which came with chorizo and poached eggs on sourdough. Delicious, but of the quality you could probably make at home. I could still taste the vinegar on the poached eggs, although the consistency of the insides were nice and runny. Also had the detox "smoothie", which was basically a green juice. Yummy, made me feel healthy. You pay for your meal at the register, which is a blessing when you're in a rush. The display at the register includes an array of amazing looking cakes and pastries. Tempting...why is being healthy so damn hard?!

To paraphrase the example yelp review; there are few times in life when a meal is so perfectly prepared with such a perfect combination of tastes that one is left in awe. The Reuben sandwich at Trade is one of those times. I can't speak for anything else, but all the cakes, salads, coffees... Mmm. It all looks brilliant, and if the Reuben is anything to go by it will taste marvellous too. Do come, do. Have the Reuben. Have it a lot.

Amazing cafe! It's going to be my regular now. Friendly and quick service, delicious all day breakfast, gourmet sandwiches, and cakes.

Went on a date here with a guy I met from Hinge on Sunday,12th January 2020 at 3pm GMT. It went well, he was quite good looking and had some funny chat, so I think there will be a second date. The food was good and coffee was of high quality. Please see more pros and cons below. Pros: - Tall - Good looking (7.5-8/10) - In decent shape - Good job - Clearly really smart - Quite funny (not as funny as he thinks though) Cons: - Comes across sometimes unintentionally as condescending/arrogant. Don't think he means it, but think he just says this that he doesn't realise how they come across - Got the slight vibe he was of the 'laddy' type, however think that's just his chat and he is actually a nice guy - Was really slow to order, like sooooo slow. Hurry up, I've got things to do! - When I told him that he was being slow ordering, he told me to 'be more patient'... Thanks, great date chat - Drank a lot of coffee. Like, a medically unsafe amount of coffee. 4/5 overall, would date again.

Just happened by this place on a walk my first day in Shoreditch, went in for a shortbread cookie but the coffee smelled so enticing I had to grab one. The coffee is bold and acidic without being bitter. Ended up buying a bag of beans to bring back to my flat and my roomies and I consumed the whole thing in a matter of 2 weeks. Today I'm going back for more....the cookie and the coffee. :-)

The pictures speaks for themselves, the place is really nice and the really care about the food. The have really nice bread. The coffee is particularly good! I wouldnt hesitate a second to come back.

Easy to see why this cafe has won many awards! The breakfast and lunch selection is fresh and full of natural colour although staff are often kept very busy and in the many times I have visited we are often held waiting just to pay the bill. I think I have been through the menu here, from the pancake with blueberry compote (£3.50 for a compote on the side can't be right?!) to the satisfyingly large sandwiches. The gentlemen at the front of house are great and it's clear to see they love what they do and get energised from being around customers (The bandana wearing dude is super welcoming!). Although generally quite good value for money, some items are a little overpriced in my opinion when looking at what you are paying for. However, the staff are generally friendly and there is often a queue out the door, they are doing something right!

Kind of a prospective review, but all signs point to greatness. I stopped in at Trade real quick to grab an iced coffee, and had no idea it had the whole back seating area and garden. It looks super cute, the iced coffee was very good, the staff were friendly and lively, and the food looked and smelled delicious. Will definitely have to come back to try out a full meal, but in the meantime, I can add it to my "recommended" list for good East London coffee.

Brilliant coffee, sandwiches and brekkies. Independent shoppe run be Aussies - laid back service but great vibe and outdoor seating in nice weather!

Absolutely incredible food. We had the pastrami Benedict and the Reuben sandwich. Both were incredible, and we wish we had room left to try some more!

The Reuben sandwich here is definitely in my top 5 sandwiches in London. They make their own pastrami in house and it's served in lovely toasted rye bread with sauerkraut and Swiss cheese with a pickle on the side. The taste is perfectly balanced and it's so juicy. The salads and quiches here are also great. I haven't tried the breakfasts yet but they look amazing, especially the avocado on sourdough. The coffee and cakes are also really good. The setting is nice despite being on a busy road - the tables are all out at the back with a glass back wall that opens out to a little courtyard. Also good for takeaway.

Many people. Food is good. Beautiful room. The staff is friendly. I like to come back...

First class coffee, accompanied by a range of amazing brunch/breakfast options- starting from the organic scrambled eggs, going through the fluffy blueberry American pancakes and reaching the freshly made cakes. Perfect spot to spend your Saturday morning or Sunday afternoon

Great brunch options. Can have a wait but it usually goes really fast. The chili chorizo eggs was REALLY delicious, but spicy, so you have to be able to handle the heat. Excellent lattes as wrll

This place is the most reasonably priced and delicious cafe I have ever had the pleasure of visiting. They have a very unique take on a Cuban sandwich that is unbelievably delicious. There is a wonderful outdoor patio. The staff was very helpful and genuine. Wonderful experience.

I have been looking for a sandwich place near the office and my search is over. Trade is simply wonderful, but I would only recommend it if you are starved. I got a Gruber which is a pile of Turkey and pastrami on a soft brioche bun, with a spicy sauce and pickles. Lord in heaven, it was fantastic. I can't wait to go back and try everything else.

Ended up here by accident, will definitely be going back again on purpose! It was such a sweet, authentic seeming place, not at all pretentious, run by lovely people. Food was so good, recommend the pancakes - so thick and fluffy. Good service and good portions. The cakes looked amazing. I was just way too full to try them. Will be next time!

Discovered this hidden gem for breakfast. Very friendly staff and delicious food! My grandmother and I shared a yummy mix of three salads with beans, mushrooms, tomato, feta cheese, string beans, onions and more. She had an open faces chorizo, egg and sausage sandwich with a latte. I had a mushroom and pesto grilled cheese sandwich with pink grapefruit juice. So delish!

Lovely place for great coffee and a tasty breakfast. Don't miss the patio at the rear.

I visited Trade at about 3pm on a Saturday. It was almost full but I was able to be seated right away. The tables are super close together so the place looks full and busy and it's easy to hear the nearby conversations. The entire menu looked yum. My grilled cheese with tomato relish was divine and so big I couldn't finish it. The service was a little inattentive which is why I won't give five stars - I and several others had to flag down the waiters or go up to the counter. Nonetheless I look forward to returning and trying more of the menu.

Came here straight from Liverpool St Station with tons of bags and were welcomed right away and seated even though it was very busy. The food is delicious as well as the beverages with large portions for a great price (especially in London). Would recommend eggs on toast, with literally anything. We did see a waffle though that we want to go back for. All in all this is a great way to start your day in London.

Dropped in on this place in Aug. while on my little vacation in London. Saw someone's post on Instagram and knew i had to find this place while in London. Me and a friend dropped by close to noon on a Monday and surprisingly there was a lot of people. The outdoor seating looked so comfortable but sadly all seats were taken, but we found a cozy table near a corner. Service was quick and proper. I got the avo smash toast with both the bacon and grilled chorizo and every bite was soooooooo good. Meanwhile my friend got the pastrami benedict. The toasted cholla roll looked pretty greased up but i bet it was worth it. The girl at the cashier was super friendly and cheeky, sadly i didn't get her name but she should get a trophy for being a bomb worker. Regardless both me and my friend left with a happy stomach.

For a change of pace and if graving some Maine Lobster. Really nice garden space not expected from the front view. The deserts are sinful! The coffee was very decent so next time heading in to sample their breakfast

So cute! Visiting from the US, I wandered into Trade allured by their "Secret Garden" sign. I enjoyed a latte in the garden in the back, and it was wonderful. Great ambiance. Friendly staff. Delicious drinks. I wish I would've discovered it sooner!