E Pellicci, Bethnal Green
11 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/london, r/LondonFood16 comments cited below
What people say, in short
E Pellicci in Bethnal Green is recommended for a traditional English breakfast with Italian dishes alongside. One visitor likes the hearty food and considers it decent value, while another values the classic caff atmosphere. Its popularity divides opinion: several people find it touristy or overpriced, and one warns of weekend queues. Another visitor reports no wait on a particular visit, so neither long queues nor an easy walk-in are assured.
Address
E Pellicci, 332 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 0AG, United Kingdom
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Full English breakfast
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/valuz991 in r/london · Jul 2024taste
Recommends it for a full English with Italian fusion and a greasy spoon vibe.
- Caveatu/Everythingwillbeokkk in r/LondonFood · Jun 2026wait time
Warns against Pelicci as a tourist trap with tiny space and long queues.
- Recommendsu/Aggressive_Milk3 in r/london · Jul 2024
Agrees it is the right answer and an absolute classic.
- Recommendsu/gravitasgravitas in r/LondonFood · Sep 2026
Recommends it for a classic greasy spoon English breakfast, while admitting it can feel touristy now that it has become famous.
- Caveatu/WalkinshawVL in r/LondonFood · Jun 2026price
Warns E Pellici is a tourist trap not worth queueing or the tourist tax.
- Recommendsu/Tx1306 in r/LondonFood · Sep 2026
Names it as a breakfast recommendation.
- Recommendsu/magschampagne in r/LondonFood · Sep 2026vibe
Says that despite being highly rated, it still feels like a best kept secret.
- Caveatu/exkingzog in r/LondonFood · Jun 2026wait time
Warns not to go to Pellicci's on weekends due to hordes of queueing instagrammers.
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- Recommendsu/OriginalChapter4064 in r/LondonFood · Jun 2026
Says E Pellicci is far superior to Terry's.
- Recommendsu/Carlsberg1985 in r/LondonFood · Jun 2026service
Recommends E Pellicci's for friendly service, greasy spoon food and Italian dishes.
- Recommendsu/DorianGraysPassport in r/LondonFood · Jun 2026vibe
Likes the cafe's atmosphere.
- Recommendsu/Garconavecunreve in r/LondonFood · Jul 2025
Lists it as an option for a full English breakfast.
- Recommendsu/Difficult_Way_7253 in r/LondonFood · Jul 2025
Says E Pellicci in the east is great too.
- Caveatu/Itadakimasss in r/LondonFood · Jun 2026price
Calls E Pellicci's hideously overpriced and an overrated tourist spot.
- Recommendsu/salutdamour in r/LondonFood · Jun 2026
Names E Pellicis.
- Caveatu/The_2nd_Coming in r/LondonFood · Jun 2026taste
Found it really average on a visit about a decade ago and doubts it has changed since.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.