Nestled along the Regent's Canal, Towpath Cafe serves up seasonal dishes and superb coffee, all in a charming al fresco setting perfect for lazy afternoons.
"At Towpath, you’ll likely have to wait for a seat alongside other seasoned table grabbers in their best linen fits, but it’s worth it. This charming spot along the Regent's Canal is pretty much entirely outside and makes a strong case for being one of London's most dopamine-inducing spots. Come on a crisp, sunny day and nab a seat (alongside a plate of tomatoes on toast), or stop by for a midweek meal if you don’t fancy tackling the weekend brunch hours, for radishes and taramasalata followed by hearty, herby lamb meatballs with couscous. Just know that it closes from early November until spring." - jake missing, sinead cranna, daisy meager
"Towpath is so summery that it’s, quite literally, only open when the season is right. The Hackney canal-side spot is always rammed when the sun is shining, and that’s not just because it’s a lovely place to be. The sandwiches and salads and things on toast—from confit garlic and goats’ curd, to enormous bull’s heart tomatoes—are all simple and delicious." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, rianne shlebak
"Towpath is a seasonal cafe for seasoned table grabbers, but if you come here on a sunny day and nab a seat—alongside a plate of tomatoes on toast—you’ll soon see why it’s so busy. This small spot along the Regent’s Canal, near Haggerston station, is pretty much entirely outside seating and one of London’s most dopamine-inducing restaurants. Tomatoes, fried eggs with mojo verde, and Spanish sausage sandwiches are all favourites. If possible, come for a midweek, day-off meal, because things can get a little hectic during weekend brunch hours. That said, it’s worth it." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, rianne shlebak
"A seasonal café for seasoned table grabbers is what Towpath is, but if you come here on a sunny day and nab a seat - alongside confit garlic or Bull’s Heart tomatoes on toast - you’ll soon see why it’s so busy. Plonked along the Regent’s Canal and almost entirely outside seating, Towpath has a strong case for being one of London’s most dopamine-inducing restaurants. If possible, come for a midweek, day-off meal, because things can get a little tactical during weekend brunch hours. That said, it’s worth it." - jake missing
"For Hackney-based workmates who are looking to avoid entering Broadway Market in hazmat suits, Towpath Café is a lovely and thoroughly idyllic choice. Even on rainy days, the canal-side spot manages to retain a feel good atmosphere that has people smiling and joking into their sausage sandwich, taramasalata and radishes, or grilled cheese with quince jam. It’s only open from Thursday and strictly walk-in, but there are few better places to eat and chill in this part of London." - jake missing
