Mae + Harvey

£8 - £20 / Vegetarian options

414 Roman Rd, London

Opening hours

8AM-4PM

Sunday 9AM-4PM
Monday 8AM-4PM
Tuesday 8AM-4PM
Wednesday 8AM-4PM
Thursday 8AM-4PM
Friday 8AM-4PM
Saturday 9AM-4PM

London's Best Brunch: Pancakes & Sarnies!

So, let me tell you about Mae + Harvey—a cozy little gem in Bow that is rapidly becoming my favourite haunt. Wander in on a brisk Saturday morning and you'll immediately be greeted by staff who radiate warmth and charm, eager to serve up some of the best comfort food this side of the Thames. Now, I’m a sucker for breakfast, and let me shout from the rooftop: these folks know their way around pancakes. They've got this pineapple variety that’s so fluffy, it might just float off the plate. Not to mention, their coffee should come with a warning—one sip and your local café’s brew will suddenly taste like dishwater.

Of course, if you arrive on a weekend during brunch hours, expect to be embraced by the slightly chaotic hullabaloo that characterizes only the most popular joints. But queueing is practically a sport in London, and trust me, waiting becomes worthwhile when you're rewarded with a divine fennel sausage patty on luscious sourdough. Bear with the clamor—sometimes chatter bounces from wall to wall in this snug little eatery—and dodge the occasional table logistics debacle (such is life in confined quarters). Complaints? Sure, but granting them forgiveness is easy when they bring the bacon sarni out, a dish so heavenly you could weep. Pop in, dive into the friendly atmosphere and enjoy savoring each bite knowing you've unearthed a treasure that makes Southeast London's brunch scene shine. — Milo Tastemaker