I stopped for lunch at Allpress Espresso Roastery and Cafe, Dalston Lane, London E8, on my way to a beauty appointment. With excellent Coffee, Mixed Boards, Toasted Sandwiches, Croissants and Cakes, it’s a great place to hang out. Remember to take your MacBook; otherwise, you’ll look out of place! If you’re searching for the best coffee in Dalston, cafes near Dalston Junction Station or you fancy lunch in London E8, you’ll be happy at Allpress.
“Allpress serves the best Coffee and tasty food, making this Cafe a must-visit place in Dalston,” Homegirl London.
Allpress Coffee and Food Menu
As this is a Roastery, I’ll start with the coffee. It’s as good as it gets and doesn’t get much fresher because they roast the beans on the premises. The sweet, balanced and complex Espresso Blend is a pleasure to taste. Whether you want a Long Black, Macchiato, Cortado, Piccolo, Flat White, Latte, Cappuccino or Mocha, it will be perfection. You have Michael Appress to thank for roasting coffee in his Auckland garage to supply cafes back in 1989.
In the morning, you’ll probably want a Plain or Almond Croissant or perhaps a Pain au Chocolate. Or maybe Granola with Fruit and Yogurt, Sourdough with Jam, Boiled Egg and Soldiers or Avocado on Toast is more your thing. Whatever you choose, one thing is sure; it will be delicious.
I treated myself to a delectable Vegan Plate, which I can highly recommend. With Harissa Puy Lentils, Pickled Beetroot, Almond Ricotta, Confit of Tomatoes, Focaccia and Toasted Sourdough, it was exceptional, worthy of a top-notch restaurant. Other Mixed Plates include Classic with Avocado, Tomato, Provolone Cheese and Boiled Egg with an option to add Prosciutto. The third Mixed Plate is Smoked Salmon, Goats Curd, Avocado, Tomato, Radish and Dill Pickle. Alternatively, you can order a Sandwich. Fillings include Green Goddess, Cheese and Chive, Pumpkin with Leeks, and Salmon with Beetroot or Salt Beef.
It would be rude not to try the moist Orange and Almond Cake in the afternoon. Lemon-infused Cake with Olive Oil and Thyme, Sea Salt Brownie or Maple and Pecan Shortbread are also waiting to tempt you.
To give you an idea of prices, Espresso is £3, Latte £3.50, Mixed Plates £10-13.50, Sandwiches 7.50-8.50, Croissants are £2.60-2.80, and Cakes are £3-3.80. They also have soft drinks like House Made Lemonade.
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Helpful Information About Allpress Dalston Lane
To find out more, visit the Allpress website. Their address is 56 Dalston Lane, London E8 2NG, a few minutes walk from Dalston Junction Station. Current opening times listed on the website are weekdays, 8 am until 4 pm and 9 am until 4 pm at the weekend.
The Allpress Roastery and Cafe is in a beautiful building which still retains the signage of JS Gould (a joinery company) with the date 1895. You are welcomed with a private courtyard, a lovely place to sit on a sunny day. Step inside the Cafe, which has a series of retro-style booths, a sharing table and a counter with stools. An open kitchen is towards the back, where you can see your food being prepared. To the side, you’ll see the Roastery in use. It’s a creative place to pop in for Coffee, a morning Croissant, tasty Lunch or an afternoon Sweet Treat.
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Author: Homegirl London. Photographs: Homegirl London. I only write about restaurants where I had a good experience. I recommend you do further research as restaurant standards fluctuate, as do opinions. Please check if the restaurant is still in business and the opening times before you go. If you discover this restaurant has closed, contact me to remove it from my blog.
