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Street Food in London: 10 Must Visit Markets and Restaurants

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Street food in London is literally available anywhere and everywhere; reflecting the city’s rich diversity, it allows us, at least for a little bit, to take a tasty trip far, far way.

While I do enjoy dining in fancy restaurants, I thought today would be dedicated to sharing with you some of my favorite street food spots – from markets to restaurants with delicious Neapolitan pizza, you’ll find some unmissable hidden food gems here!

Street Food in London: 10 Must Visit Markets and Restaurants

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I have to admit one of my dreams has always been to open a street food spot; something related to French pastries, sandwiches and other crepes in a foreign country.

However, when I was living in London and became a full-time blogger, I discovered that I actually liked writing better – and eating without having to meal prep…

But don’t we all?

From street food shops in Camden Market to Covent Garden, find here amazing food vendors and restaurants to enjoy a bite on the go!

Best Street Food in London: Pizza Pilgrims, Soho

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Pizza Pilgrims in Soho is one of my favorite overall restaurants; Neapolitan pizza is something I cannot live without, even now that I am sharing my time between Rome and London.

The fluffy, chewy pizza dough at Pizza Pilgrims, combined with the rich flavors of fresh tomato and mozzarella, make it a must-try dish when in London.

The first Pizza Pilgrims I ever visited was the one on Gerrard Street, in Covent Garden, and if you’re looking for incredible cheap eats, then the Margherita is always a go-to.

Plus, for whoever would be after halal pizza, Pizza Pilgrims has rolled out the use of halal pepperoni in their pizzerie – and it’s really tasty!

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Best Street Food in London: Kahaila, Brick Lane

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The number of times I’ve mentioned Kahaila on Brick Lane is alarming, or would be, if it weren’t one of my favorite places to grab breakfast in East London.

In addition to fresh croissants, rainbow cake and beautiful cinnamon buns, Kahaila also sells savory options that you can eat on the go while checking out the street art on Brick Lane.

Pao de Queijo, spinach rolls, and other savory buns are all available there – and if you’d like to sit for a bit, the back room is nothing but inviting with its leather seats, wooden tables and quirky art on the walls.

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Best Street Food in London: Rinkoffs Bakery, Stepney Green

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Just off the bustling Mile End Road, Rinkoffs Bakery in Stepney Green is a hidden food gem you’d never suspect to find in the area.

There, you will find traditional bagels, some of the best in London.

I have to admit that my visiting the Rinkoffs Bakery is always motivated by a craving for their huge, decadent, oh-so-sweet crodoughs, a mix of doughnut and croissant – the peanut butter and jam ones are my favorites!

Rinkoffs Bakery is a fine reflection of the Jewish heritage of East London, which goes back decades, and whether you’re looking for a cool place to write or just have a bite, that’s a must-visit place for street food.

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Best Street Food in London: Poppies Fish & Chips, Camden Town

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Poppies Fish & Chips in Camden Town, like Pizza Pilgrims, is another one of the first street food spots I ever visited in London – it’s a huge restaurant, and you can take your fish and chips to go as well.

Which is something I love doing whenever I’m hanging out around Camden Town, as Poppies is located close to the Regent’s Canal…

And there’s nothing better than sitting down near the water on a summer evening while enjoying some freshly fried cod.

If you’re one to love classic British dishes and desserts, Poppies is a place for you – the sticky toffee pudding is to die for if you still have room!

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Best Street Food in London: Beigel Bake, Brick Lane

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Just a few seconds away from Bethnal Green Road, Beigel Bake Brick Lane has been an institution of Jewish-style beigels for decades – and is one of the only places open all day, all night.

There tends to be a queue inside and outside of Beigel Bake, with tourists and locals enjoying delicious salted beef, pickle and mustard beigels come rain or shine.

For just a little over 5 pounds, you can get a humongous beigel, filling enough on its own.

However, if you’d like to finish your meal on a sweet note, Crosstown Doughnuts next door has some of the best vegan and non vegan doughnuts in London – the peanut butter and blackcurrant donut is my ultimate favorite!

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Best Street Food in London: Zia Lucia, Boxpark Wembley

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Zia Lucia in Boxpark Wembley is a place I discovered while I was going to buy new clothes and cheap Yankee Candles at the nearby London Designer Outlet a few months ago…

And I fell in utter love with the huge Neapolitan pizza options.

I always try a new Italian place with the Margherita – I figure that if a restaurant or street food spot knows how to make incredible Margherita, the rest of the menu will also taste amazing.

Compared to Pizza Pilgrims or other cheap pizza spots like Franco Manca and Pizza Union in the Spitalfields neighborhood, Zia Lucia’s prices are set a tad higher – but worth every penny.

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Best Street Food in London: Uh K Dogs n Juicy, Camden Market

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While Bunsik on Charing Cross Road does make amazing Korean corn dogs, my favorite spot to get them is Uh K Dogs and Juicy inside Camden Market.

What makes this food spot interesting is that everything there is halal, where Bunsik also serves pork.

The hot dogs, made of sausage or mozzarella, are dipped in a thick batter, and then coated with diced potatoes or ramen noodles.

You can then choose between various toppings and sauces, from chili sauce to ketchup or classic mayonnnaise – in any case, this is one of my ultimately favorite places for street food in London, and one I cannot recommend enough!

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Best Street Food in London: Pho & Bun, Shaftesbury Avenue

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Pho & Bun on Shaftesbury Avenue has been one of my go-to’s for Vietnamese street food for years; the pho there, although on the smaller side, bursts with flavor.

The pho is a kind of soup which has roughly the same base in various Asian countries, from Vietnam to Laos and Cambodia, and one of my favorite dishes, which means I’m always looking for new spots to try it out.

What makes Pho & Bun interesting is their rice bun burgers.

Delicious, seemingly healthy but not quite (perfect however if you do intermittent fasting!), they make for the perfect lunch before walking around Covent Garden, Soho and Chinatown.

PS. If you do visit, order a side of glazed chicken wings – they’re absolutely amazing at Pho & Bun!

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Best Street Food in London: Eataly Food Shop, Liverpool Street

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Neighboring Liverpool Street station, Eataly is the biggest – and best Italian food shop in London, complete with a range of pistachio cream jars, Italian chocolates, cheeses, crisps, olive oils and, of course, street food.

You will find all kinds of Italian specialties to eat on the go on the lower floor, from pizza al taglio, very much reminiscent of pizza you’ll get to try in Rome, to fresh pasta, focaccie, and salads.

Every single time I’ll pop by Eataly while walking around East London, I’ll also purchase either a bottle of lemonade or chinotto of the Lurisia brand – drinks you can usually only get in Italy!

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Best Street Food in London: Sud Italia, Old Spitalfields Market

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Close to Puma Court, a historic and secret alley, and Audition Vintage, one of London’s best vintage shops, you’ll find inside the Old Spitalfields Market, Sud Italia.

It’s another spot for amazing Neapolitan pizza – and one of the cheapest in London.

The Old Spitalfields Market is dotted with tables and chairs to enjoy all the beautiful street foods you’ll get at various stalls, but if I had to choose my favorite, it would be Sud Italia.

I think you’ve gotten the gist: there’s very little I love more than Italian food, and you’ll hopefully have found in this guide all my favorite spots for Neapolitan and Roman street food in London…

One of which definitely being Sud Italia.

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Street Food in London: 10 Must Visit Markets and Restaurants

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There you have them, my favorite places to grab street food in London – obviously, there are many more amazing restaurants in London you have to visit at some point, but these…

Unmissable.

If you’re looking for something more specific, or another kind of cuisine to discover in the city, here are other spots I regularly grab food from:

  • Vietnamese pho restaurants – only the best!
  • Bageriet Bakery in Covent Garden – the best cinnamon buns you’ll ever find in town
  • Emmanuel’s in North Finchley – really delicious cakes, a hidden food gem pretty much no one talks about
  • The Vaults Collective in Crystal Palace – perfect vegan pastries, including multicolor blondies in a very instagrammable setting

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Sam is a certified fashion makeup artist, a freelance writer, a blogger and a digital nomad. Since 2019, she roams around the world, from London to Rome and shares her knowledge about makeup, scented candles, travel, blogging and the digital nomad lifestyle.