London / notes from Shoreditch
If Paris were a screaming child covered in glitter, London might just be – a screaming child? The vote is still out for me, and though I am starting up on these posts after a month or so in the city, I can say that London and I are still trying to find our rhythm and our groove. We didn’t seem to have the best introduction, admittedly – when I arrived at my AirBNB had six cats inside, the hosts were in Thailand, and there were three people living in the house that I didn’t expect to be there. Drama! So, after a few weeks of “sorting” a new housing setup (at least something to get me until the end of the year) and getting comfortable with my new commute to work, I finally feel ready to catch y’all up on some of the shops and stops in Shoreditch that caught me eye during the first couple of visits. I will continue adding to this as I continue to explore the area!
Last updated November 2022
Eat & Drink
Proper breakfast or brunch: @thefriendsofours or @cocotte_rotisserie (the croissant waffle + chicken)
Morning snack and coffee: @origincoffeeroasters
Pub / lunch break: @theculpeper or @thebuxtonlodon; @oldspitalfieldsmarket
Dinner: @manteca_london, @dishoom, or @padella_pasta
Drinks: @happiness_hoxton or @lostandfoundbar
Shop & Stroll
Shopping at @labourandwait, @earlofeastlondon, and @cuemars, @houseofhackney
Strolling through vintage shops along Brick Lane, which is positively packed on Sundays
Nearby: A walk by the canal near De Beauvoir Town (this corner of London is known for having some great cafes, but I admittedly haven’t ventured up there yet!)
Also nearby: The Columbia Road Flower Market, open on Sundays and so worth a trip!
Friends of Ours
Anatome in Shoreditch
Jolene, a popular bakery / cafe in London with a few locations
Shopping along Brick Lane
The Buxton
