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Nestled in the vibrant heart of Londonderry, Leila's Shop offers a charming escape into a world where rustic elegance meets farm-to-table freshness. This unique spot combines a cozy grocery and a delightful café, creating an inviting atmosphere that beckons both locals and travelers seeking authentic British and Polish culinary delights. With its picturesque setting on Calvert Avenue, Leila's Shop is a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts craving fresh seasonal produce, hearty breakfasts, and a taste of home in a beautifully preserved historic building.

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A magical place off Arnold Circus with fresh seasonal produce and pantry items on the well stocked shelves of one side and a small kitchen and cafe serving farm to table delicious meals on the other side -

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Leila's shop is both a shop and a small restaurant next door.  And both are just beautiful, making the most of the stunning old building they are located in.  They were one of the first to pop up around this area which has since attracted a large number of ventures to serve the ever growing number of hipsters.

They don't seem to be open every day, but when they are they are buzzing.  The lunches of tarts and salad are a lovely treat.  And the fresh bread from the shop is a treat.

Friendliness levels of staff at the main shop can vary - somehow you expect everyone working in such a beautiful environment to be extra friendly ...  hence only four instead of five stars.

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Stumbled upon this gem while wandering the streets of shoreditch. It felt as if I got to go back in time. It was so magical, that I didn't mind they didn't have any milk other than cow's milk. I just wanted to sit there and take it all in. So there I was in year 1950 (in a good way!), sitting by the window, drinking tea and nibbling on fresh fruit and toasted bread with marmalade, all presented in beautiful enamelware. Basic, simple, magical. Only the modern cars parking on the street reminded me that this is the 21st century. Sigh.

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This is genuinely one of the best breakfast spots on the planet. And it seems like almost no one knows about it - just the way I like it.

There are only two dishes I ever order - the sage eggs, and the eggs with serrano ham. Both come with an amazing rye toast. Also, the milky coffee is some of the best coffee I've ever found in Europe.

Perfect for a morning-after breakfast or a casual date. I really can't get enough of Leila's; I try to eat there at least once whenever I'm in London.

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Yesterday I decided that eating breakfast was more important than going to University. I'm fairly certain I made the right decision. 

Leila's focuses on one thing and one thing only, simplicity. Located on Calvert Avenue just on the border of Shoreditch and Bethnal Green, over the course of the last two years I've witnessed this quiet street increasingly become one the area's most adorable. 

But all things aside the cafe itself is pretty wonderful. The open kitchen, the local produce and the menu itself all combine to make this the perfect breakfast spot. They don't mess around, the food is simple but delicious, and while I can't say I eat Polish food often, this is one of the few places that convinces me that Brunch in London hasn't been completely forgotten.

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I first discovered this place about 5 years ago when I went there to get some serious Polish horseradish for a Bloody Mary I was making.  Nowadays I go there to get a good coffee. This says something about the character of the place; it is a bit of an oddjob of a shop. 

It is little more than a small room with an open kitchen, random selections of gourmet food and polish cuisine on the walls and some tables and chairs thrown in. 

The atmosphere is resolutely relaxed and nothing gets to your table too fast and it is always packed.  The food is so so but I think that is more due to the limitations of Polish cuisine rather than the shop.  However, if you like your Polish sausage and cured meats, this is the place to go.  For me the draw is the coffee, as it is great. The one I had sitting on the steps outside this weekend with the sun warming me was one of the best I have had for ages.

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I consider Leila's to be one of Shoreditch's almost hidden treasures. Almost because you always have to wait for a table but hidden because you don't queue for too long, so not that many people know how great it is. 

Quaint and rustic family kitchen vibe, you'll love it if you adore that sort of country vibe and I do. Baked eggs in a frying pan, coffee with a kick, great butter,  the best jam you'll ever taste and pungent Polish meats. 

Leila's is just my kind of place, so don't go there, okay?

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Possibly one of the quaintest cafes in all of the world. Maybe not the whole world, but definitely in all of East London. Located on Arnold Circus, it brings a homely touch to an area that really needs it.

The small shop is packed with nice bits and pieces, that instantly make you feel comfortable. What I particularly like, is the way they have so many kitchen accessories hanging from the roof. Not only does it make you feel like you are in a posh kitchen, it feels like a small, country kitchen, installation art piece.

Ok, what else could this place possibly have going for it? A decent coffee. I still would have come here if they didn't do a good coffee, just as I would hang out in a Grandmother's kitchen and simply drink tea. The point is, it is an amazing place and it does a good coffee, what more could you want.

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This place really is a special experience, you feel like you are eating in your grannys country kitchen, the walls are stocked with home made products such as pasta and jams. The presentation is excellent with eggs and sage presented to you in a frying pan, and lots of fresh crusty warm bread. It feels like you are stepping back in time when you walk into this place. In a way I'd like to keep this place secret but It's too late I already wrote this review!  I give it 5 stars!

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Sometimes you just want to wake up on a Sunday morning, drink a great cup of coffee and eat some eggs and ham out of a skillet.

No fuss. Just good.

Leila's Shop & Cafe in Shoreditch, London – Cozy, Farm-to-Table Dining & Unique Polish Groceries

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