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The Full EnglishHackney, London

★EverydayThe everyday answer

Lower Clapton Rd0.2 mi from Hackney centrelast reviewed May 2026

The full English is the draw, and Climpsons & Sons in the cup means the coffee matches it. A neighbourhood spot that takes both seriously.

A full English spot that sources Climpsons & Sons rather than leaving coffee to chance.

4.9★★★★½(953)
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What we love

  • •Climpsons & Sons, respected East London specialty roaster, supplying the coffee
  • •Food-first identity: the full English is the main event
  • •Repeat custom from self-described coffee snobs

Location

96 Lower Clapton Rd, Lower Clapton, London E5 0QR, UK

0.2 mi from Hackney centre

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