Potter & Reid

Visit Potter & Reid for a very civilised morning coffee. Even the biggest of human hurricanes will leave the cafe feeling like they have their lives together. It's ideal for a peaceful break if you're in Spitalfields—we were instantly charmed by the hyper-seasonal-cookbook-brought-to-life aesthetic. There's a strict no-laptop policy over lunch, which means the vibe leans more towards catch-ups, book-reading, and peacefully scrolling. The food is good, with little elevated touches—spring onion and pecorino sprinkled on fried eggs and toast, a chunky chilli jam served with a toastie, and honey butter with banana loaf.