Café · Hackney
Down to Earth is a relaxed Hackney café where everything is cooked from scratch, the portions are generous, and the brunch menu is genuinely varied — a solid choice when you want something a bit more considered than a chain. The covered terrace out back is a real bonus for families, reviewers say it stays surprisingly warm even in cooler months, and with highchairs available and a kids' menu on offer, younger ones are properly catered for. Buggies get around easily, and there are vegan options on the menu too; no baby-changing facilities on site, so worth bearing in mind if you have a very little one in tow.
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Relaxed Hackney brunch café with vegan options, highchairs, buggy access and a little outdoor space.
Pub offering board games and a bar billiards table, with a menu of Italian dishes and pizzas.
Pub in London with outdoor seating — 4.3★ (793 Google reviews).