Çeşme Bazlama Kahvaltı - Chingford - (Near Lewisham, South East)

2 /5 Bayazıt Keser: We found this place on social media and stopped by as it was on our way, so we decided to try the breakfast. The service was fantastic, very friendly and welcoming, and honestly deserves 5 stars on its own. The atmosphere was also very pleasant and enjoyable, and the brewed tea was excellent, which we really appreciated. However, the breakfast itself was disappointing for us. It felt very heavy on dough, oil, and sugar, almost like a traditional wedding-style spread from Konya. Unfortunately, there was very little cheese, no salad at all, and the dish served as menemen was quite poor. As someone who has been in the breakfast business since 1990 in Çeşme, paying £53 mainly for pastry, sugar, and oil, especially in a village outside the city, did not feel right to us. Maybe this style suits some tastes, but it was not what we were expecting. Overall, we tried it, truly appreciated the service, atmosphere, and the tea, but the breakfast itself was not for us.

3 /5 Walitron 88: I really wanted to like this place. Chingford doesn’t have the greatest selection of places to eat for me and this was welcomed. I came with my wife and two children, 4months and two years old. We waited for around 10-15minutes to be seated, though there were some free tables and we were the only ones waiting. They seated us around the back of the venue. The service was average, and at times we did feel forgotten. The drinks were not great, especially the lemon drink which was just bitter. The food itself was fresh, but very underwhelming. The bread was good, and though we were offered more bread throughout our visit, that was all. I have seen and been told the other hot food is also offered but we were not offered any extra during our visit. There is a lot to choose from but I will admit, it’s not very exciting and imagine there will be a lot of waste as not everything will be eaten. I guess it works well for those who like to post on social media but I did feel the whole experience did not meet my expectations. I can see the appeal for many but for me, it was an overpriced breakfast with inconsistent service from what I can tell from the reviews. This is a popular spot for many, but for me, it is unfortunately not somewhere I will be returning to in the near future.

5 /5 Ali Selman Burak: Absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish. This is honestly one of the best Turkish breakfast spots I’ve visited in London. The atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and very clean, with a cosy yet lively vibe that makes it perfect for a relaxed weekend breakfast with family and friends. The staff are incredibly friendly, polite, and attentive. From the moment we walked in, we felt genuinely welcomed. Service was impressively fast, even though the place was busy, and the team kept checking in to make sure everything was perfect. They are very helpful and professional, which makes the whole experience even better. The highlight is definitely the unlimited Turkish breakfast. The variety is amazing and everything is fresh and beautifully presented. You can enjoy unlimited servings of delicious traditional items including cheeses, olives, menemen, fresh bread, honey, jams, and more. The unlimited Turkish tea flowing throughout the meal makes it even more enjoyable and authentic. Everything tasted high quality and freshly prepared. It’s a place you can confidently recommend to anyone looking for a proper Turkish breakfast experience. I will definitely be coming back again and bringing friends and guests next time. Highly recommended. Thanks!

5 /5 V Dove: We had the best time! We are a family with SEN kids and really selective eating preferences and this was the most successful meal out weve EVER had. The tiny picky bits were perfect, something for everyone. Pancakes for the kids and Menemen and Gozleme for everyone. So many breads, dips, jams, unlimited tea. We were stuffed! They wander around to replenish your food but make sure you catch their eye if you want more and they will come to you. Its so busy and yet the staff are so kind, polite, friendly, you dont feel rushed. I read some of the 1 star reviews and honestly you just cant please some people. We thought it was incredible value for money, brilliant experience, totally recommend and cant wait to go back again. If you go in with an open mind, factor in that you have to queue up, and go ready to experience something different - you will love it. Everything is fresh and tasty and all the staff were helpful and kind. I couldnt fault it.