Find the best flatbreads in town at this little stall on Ridley Road Market. Stock up on the blistered and soft naan-like bakes for the freezer, or order one for lunch with cheese, egg or keema-style meat. Simple, affordable and satisfying. 

There’s usually a queue at this Dalston bakery but it’s worth the wait for the mega sandwiches filled with combinations such as roast chicken, romesco sauce and potatoes. The sourdough is first class and the pastries are gone by lunch. The staff are bolstered by the in-house social enterprise mentorship programme and are always a delight. Possibly London’s most beloved bakery. 

If you spot the brown paper bags of Allpress beans on the shelf of a London coffee shop, you know you’re on to a good thing. The Kiwi brand started as a small coffee cart in 1980s Auckland and is still at the top of the global game. Attached to the London roastery, this Dalston café serves one of the best espressos in the city.

Everyone in Dalston knows Snackbar for its amazing Caesar salad. We love them for their sunny garden and unbeatable vibes.