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The Russet

The Russet

(Now Closed)
Café, Restaurant, and Bar££££
Dalston, London
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  • Yaseen R.heart icon on user image
    Yaseen RoccaSeptember 6, 2014
    Perfect desserts, good coffee (strong), and versatile sitting options that can appeal to many, incl. outdoor seating. Some okay unique food. Must try the epic cheesecake with a touch of cardamom!
  • Hannah
    HannahSeptember 11, 2014
    The venue itself was really cool - lots of space, quirky design with heaps of outdoor seating. Perfect place for a drink on a nice day, and good spot to work for an hour with a coffee (free wifi!).
  • C L.heart icon on user image
    C LMay 31, 2016
    Rustic hideaway cafe with vintage lounge, down to earth outdoor area and venue hire with homemade cakes, coffee, healthy meals and alcohol all day
  • Jodie G.
    Jodie GallagherOctober 28, 2014
    Great breakfast - can't fault any of it, finish it all every time. The Bloody Mary could be better though, it's on the watery side.
  • Eva S.heart icon on user image
    Eva SchnarrenbergerMarch 31, 2016
    The coolest terrace in Dalston. Grab a coffee and go enjoy the sun with a nice read or some friends !
  • All Day Breakfast
    All Day BreakfastAugust 19, 2014
    Great food, excellent vegetarian options but so understaffed and they know it, which comes across as an aloof way to continually operate. Meals took over an hour, ingredients & drinks were missed.
  • Maríaheart icon on user image
    MaríaNovember 30, 2014
    If I had to choose a last meal before execution, I would definitely go for these guys' banana cake.
  • Joe P.
    Joe PeachAugust 10, 2014
    Great quality meats at this place, but the veggie options are even better. Especially the spicy black beans. Perfect for brunch.
  • Caroline S.heart icon on user image
    Caroline SchreiberMarch 4, 2016
    Great veggie breakfast ... As don't get me started on the gluten free salted caramel brownie....
  • Saikat C.heart icon on user image
    Saikat ChakrabartiSeptember 10, 2013
    Big space, lots of couches, good coffee, free WiFi, lots of outlets, and open late everyday except Monday.
  • Michelle W.heart icon on user image
    Michelle WildJuly 13, 2015
    Amazing space but breakfast were stone cold on a quiet day no apology from staff when we asked for it to be heated up.
  • Jonathan M.
    Jonathan MelhuishApril 9, 2012
    Wonderful food, polite staff, chilled vibe. Not loads of vegan options but they're quite happy to customise to your requirements.
  • David L.heart icon on user image
    David LeonardAugust 9, 2014
    They do breakfast very well and it is dog friendly :-)
  • Husni A.heart icon on user image
    Husni AmirullahOctober 18, 2015
    Not a vego by any stretch of the imagination but the veggie breakfast is on point. Coffee is good too
  • Grant P.
    Grant PalmerMay 11, 2013
    Friendly staff with ale tastings! The blood orange & chocolate cake was scarily good!
  • Marius C.heart icon on user image
    Marius ComperMarch 26, 2016
    Great music, great atmosphere, great art on the walls.
  • James C.
    James CordwellJanuary 15, 2012
    Not easy to find but worth the effort (best approached via the northernmost pedestrian tunnel from Hackney Downs).
  • Alessia C.
    Alessia CameraNovember 10, 2014
    Great vibe, nice people and amazing venues
  • Nikki C.heart icon on user image
    Nikki CochraneNovember 15, 2013
    Love the Russet perfect Sunday day chilled vibes
  • Sinead D.
    Sinead DoyleJanuary 15, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Possibly my new favourite Hackney coffee house - just off the park, through the tunnel : )
  • Joe T.
    Joe TFebruary 5, 2014
    Some of the Staff are incredibly rude and the food is distinctly average.....their discount offer for bringing five friends along says all you need to know. Shame because it can be so much better.
  • Henrique X.heart icon on user image
    Henrique XavierFebruary 24, 2015
    Cool alternative ambiance, good apple crumble.
  • Paul D.
    Paul DaviesSeptember 15, 2012
    Heuvos Benedictos; amazing Latino version of Eggs Benedict with chorizo
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    margheritaSeptember 13, 2015
    Great spot for the little ones to enjoy
  • Charlie D.heart icon on user image
    Charlie DurrantFebruary 8, 2014
    The chocolate three ways dessert is intensely good!
  • Nikki C.heart icon on user image
    Nikki CochraneJanuary 31, 2014
    Love this place! Hackney Downs best kept secret
  • Luke T.heart icon on user image
    Luke TulloOctober 3, 2015
    Celtic-themed night - great music and good food
  • Tony B.
    Tony BlankAugust 7, 2014
    The rabbit was.. Not fantastic, but the rest of the food looked good. Hipster menu though...
  • Alex J.
    Alex JarvisJuly 5, 2013
    Lovely venue, food was disappointing. Would go back though!
  • Nichola N.
    Nichola NaylonNovember 10, 2013
    Extremely lovely little venue.
  • Maris S.
    Maris SkujinsJune 18, 2012
    Werrry long service, don't plan a quick lunch here. Lots of space to improve.
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    MarcAugust 9, 2014
    Ok food, but great venue. Dogs allowed.
  • Tom H.heart icon on user image
    Tom HarleJuly 21, 2016
    This is closed now.
  • Katja
    KatjaSeptember 9, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Soooooo good, but sooooo understaffed!
  • Andrea S.
    Andrea SplendianiDecember 1, 2013
    It's nice. But possibly because they are understuffed, they are horribly, terribly, slow.
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