Route Dalston in London: photos, reviews, menu

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2025 Cafes

Route Dalston captures the essence of Mediterranean cuisine in the vibrant streets of London. With a cozy and casual atmosphere, it's an ideal spot for a family dinner or a relaxed meet-up with friends. Known for its affordable price range, this charming location boasts a 4.4-star rating on Google, ensuring quality in every visit. Route Dalston offers an array of meal options throughout the day, from breakfast to dinner, featuring popular dishes like pancakes, poached eggs, and an assortment of small plates.

The restaurant prioritizes inclusivity, welcoming the LGBTQ community and catering to diverse dietary needs with vegan, vegetarian, and healthy organic options. Whether you choose to dine-in or enjoy your meal outdoors, the venue also provides services such as takeaway and delivery. For beverages, they're well-stocked with coffee, cocktails, and a selection of wine and beer, perfect to complement any meal.

The menu isn't complete without dessert, and guests can indulge at any hour, as they also offer late-night food. Route Dalston not only provides free Wi-Fi but also ensures all necessary amenities, including a toilet. With its friendly service and diverse offerings, it's a delightful stop for anyone yearning for some hearty Mediterranean flavors without breaking the bank.

Price

$$$$ 10 - 20 GBP

Meals

Breakfast, Branch, Lunch, Dinner

Cuisines

Mediterranean

Services

Delivery, Takeaway, Reservations available, Outdoor seating, Dine-in

Dietary options

Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Healthy options, Organic options

Offering

Serving alcohol, Serving desserts, Small plates, Late-night food, Serving cocktails, Serving beer, Serving wine, Serving coffee

Dishes and Beverages

Discover the standout dishes and unique drinks that define Route Dalston menu.

Bacon
Pancakes
Poached Eggs
Tea

How to get here?

The nearest public transport options for your convenience.

Haggerston

Train station 788 m walk

Graham Road (Stop M)

Bus stop 351 m walk

Ridley Road Market (Stop P)

Bus stop 381 m walk

Forest Road (Stop D)

Bus stop 208 m walk

Dalston Lane (Stop K)

Bus stop 303 m walk

4.4

based on 1,083 reviews

Google

4.4/5 849 reviews

Facebook

4.5/5 234 reviews

Hao

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

This restaurant has such delicious and creative salads – every dish is full of flavour and really well balanced. 🥗✨ The community vibe here is also wonderful, very warm and welcoming. Thanks so much for the lovely hospitality – I’ll definitely come back again!

Zhou Shuyang

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Lovely brunch spot in Dalston, just a 2-minute walk from Dalston Junction station. The atmosphere is relaxed and much less crowded than central London, which makes it great for a slow weekend meal. I ordered the Baked Salmon (£13) – served cold with a sweet chilli glaze, capers and dill mayo. Very refreshing and nicely balanced, with sides of sweet potato and aubergine. The aubergine with yogurt and pomegranate seeds was a highlight. Also tried the Chicken Meatballs (£14) – juicy and tender with a parmesan crust, paired with yogurt sauce and a fresh salad. Light, flavorful and not heavy at all. Portions are generous, prices are reasonable (around £20 per person), and the food feels clean and healthy. Definitely recommend if you’re looking for a chill brunch spot in East London.

Ziyan Chen

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Lovely café in the Dalston Junction with fresh, well-prepared food and a relaxed atmosphere. We shared the veggie lasagne with aubergine and white quinoa – rich, cheesy, and balanced with a fresh quinoa salad and sweet fig on the side – and the baked salmon with peach and sweet potato, which was tender with a nice sear, and paired beautifully with the sweetness of the peach and the soft, roasted sweet potato. Drinks were excellent: a refreshing berry smoothie and a fragrant Moroccan mint tea. We also took away some pastries that were flaky, buttery, and still warm. Friendly service and thoughtful dishes make this a great choice for brunch or a leisurely lunch

Route Dalston in London