I found a gem of a coffee shop / cafe several weeks ago. This shop, The Antishop, is a recent and welcome addition to Brick Lane. The shop sells sweet and savoury items and drinks. Many of these shops exist on Brick Lane, and I've only tried a handful of them. This one looked welcoming enough and was quiet, so I gave it a chance. I was glad that I did.
The cafe is small inside and features a few tables upstairs. At the time of writing this, I know that they have been busy installing a gallery in the basement. This has probably been completed by the time I get around to publishing this entry.
I've visited a few times now, and the brownie is the best I've had in London. I was actually dubious before I bought it, as 95% of the time, I am disappointed. I purchased it on a whim. Another bakery on the upper part of Brick Lane did have a nice brownie, but I went back a couple of times and they were inconsistent. Rough Trade East have a decent brownie, but you need to be lucky and get one of the ones in the middle of the batch. The Antishop also do a salted caramel version, and this tasted alright, but I am partial to the original chocolatey brownie.
The macaroons were also nice. I've tried a few different flavours. Overall, this is a nice place to sit and relax for a break. Although it is gaining in popularity, I still find it to be a quiet place to have a drink and something sweet.
The Antishop
80 Brick Lane
E1 6RL
London
Hours:
Monday - Sunday: 8am-8pm
For more information, see The Antishop on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/theantishop
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