Breakfast on a Budget
Located in the heart of Bethnal Green just 3 shops away from E Pellicci, Cafe 338 is a typical ‘greasy spoon’ cafe. Serving up a hearty traditional English breakfast and many more delights making up one of the biggest menus I’ve ever seen.
When you enter Cafe 338 you’re immediately greeted with the fragrance of bacon cooking and buttery toast as you make your way to a table amongst hungry diners. Although a smaller venue, the cafe makes up for it with charm and a light and airy interior. We would advise getting there early as the queues build and tables fill up; you’ll be happy sitting at your small table waiting for your breakfast with a hot cup of tea or coffee and toast, which comes with all of your orders!
On our visit we ordered the “Mega 338” - their special breakfast which comes with plenty of mushrooms, bacon, bubble & squeak, tomato, black pudding, a jumbo sausage and a perfectly fried egg on a fried slice. Finishing this breakfast is no less than a challenge, making it perfect for the morning after Tables! Some of the biggest hits from the breakfast was definitely the fried slice and the bacon, cooked to perfection with nothing to complain about. The black pudding although delicious wasn’t piping hot and the egg close to perfect. While the “Mega 338” is a great breakfast on it’s own you can swap or add items to the breakfast. After a night out I was craving nothing more than some beans to have with my toast which they substituted into my meal free of charge. But most importantly the food tasted homemade with thought and attention given to the quality of ingredients and focusing on a simple preparation.
The success of the cafe is not only accredited to the amazing food but the tireless effort of the staff that are very friendly and eager to help you with anything from recommendations to just speaking to you about the restaurant in general.
After my first visit I’ve been drawn back almost every Thursday morning since and I recommend you all give it a try. Cafe 338 promises you great food with great value promising most breakfasts between £4 - £8 and less than a 15 minute walk from Whitechapel.
I hope to see you there next Thursday!
