An unassuming, cash-only Bangladeshi spot on Bethnal Green Road, Indian Masala makes delicious homemade curries, bhajis, and more.

The Green Truffle is a lovely local Italian deli with an excellent selection of deli meats, cheeses, imported produce, and other bits and bobs.

Arches is an old school caf in Bethnal Green ideal for a quiet fry-up, sandwich, or a loaded jacket potato.

This light and bright roastery, coffee shop, and all-day restaurant in Bethnal Green is as useful as Ozone’s other spot in Shoreditch.

The Hive is a spacious coffee shop at Cambridge Heath that also serves wine at night.

E. Pellicci is an old-school classic in Bethnal Green. It’s warm and welcoming, and if you don’t get a Full English breakfast, you did it wrong.

The Camel is a great local pub that really comes into its own in the winter. That’s because they have a ridiculously long pie list.

The Royal Oak is a gastropub on Columbia Road, great for avoiding the market crowds, drinking craft beers, and tucking into a roast.

Bistrotheque is a neighbourhood bistro set in an old warehouse, with art projected on the walls and an ambience best described as ‘trendy as fuck’.

Sager + Wilde’s Bethnal Green outpost brings good wine and Italian eats, and mixes it with railway arch vibes and plenty of outdoor seats for summer.