Arches Cafe

23/09/2026

13/08/2026

A Full English Breakfast to kick off the day! 🇬🇧🍳🥓
Crispy bacon, Cumberland sausage, golden eggs, mushrooms, grilled tomatoes, beans & toast — a proper British classic. 🇬🇧

What could be more British as we set on our way? ❤️ 🇬🇧

10/07/2026

What is Black Pudding? 🇬🇧🥓

One of the questions we’re asked most by visitors from around the world is, “What exactly is black pudding?”

Black pudding is one of Britain’s oldest and most traditional foods, dating back over 1,000 years. Long before refrigeration existed, people believed in wasting nothing from an animal. After a pig was slaughtered, the blood was mixed with oats, herbs and spices to create a nutritious sausage that could be preserved and enjoyed for longer.

Over the centuries, black pudding became especially popular in northern England, Scotland and Ireland. By the Victorian era, it had become a familiar part of the traditional Full English Breakfast—a hearty meal that fuelled farmers, labourers and factory workers before a long day’s work.

What’s in it?

Traditional black pudding is made from:
• Fresh pig’s blood
• Oatmeal or barley
• Pork fat
• Onion
• Salt, pepper and a blend of herbs and spices

The mixture is stuffed into a natural casing, cooked, then sliced and fried or grilled until crispy on the outside and soft in the middle.

Is it good for you?

Black pudding is surprisingly nutritious. It is naturally:
✔ High in protein
✔ Rich in iron
✔ A good source of zinc
✔ Packed with vitamin B12, which helps support healthy blood cells and the nervous system.

Like many traditional foods, it is best enjoyed in moderation because it can also be high in fat and salt.

What does it taste like?

If you’ve never tried it before, don’t let the name put you off! Black pudding doesn’t taste like blood. It has a rich, savoury flavour with a hint of spice and a wonderfully crisp texture when cooked.

It’s one of Britain’s most iconic breakfast foods and has been enjoyed for centuries.

If you’re feeling adventurous, why not give it a try with your next Full English? You might just discover a new favourite! 🇬🇧🍳

31/05/2026

02/05/2026

Start your Bank Holiday weekend with a breakfast at Arches Cafe ☕️ 🥓 🍳

Proper plates, classic favourites, and the perfect way to kick off the weekend.
Bank Holiday Monday Opening Hours 8:30am - 2:00 pm

28/04/2026

The Porters Fry - A tribute to East London’s railway heritage—crafted for those who start early and expect a breakfast that delivers.
Under the arches where industry once thrived, this is a nod to those who worked the rails long before the city woke.

New to our menu — homemade bubble & squeak, Cumberland sausage, fried egg, mushrooms, baked beans & toast. A proper plate built to start the day the right way.

23/04/2026

Happy St George’s Day! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿✨
St George may fight the dragon’s fire,
But Arches’ full English is our desire.
With bacon, beans, and sausage hot,
The finest fry-up the land has got! 🍳🥓

17/04/2026

19/03/2026

Archie getting the mushrooms prepped fresh this morning 🍄

Breakfast’s on, and it’s going to be a beautiful day — sun’s shining ☀️

From our kitchen to your table… breakfast is on its way ☕🍄

14/01/2026

Built in 1872, these railway arches on Three Colts Lane have carried trains above Bethnal Green for over 150 years. Beneath them, local trades and small businesses have quietly shaped the fabric of the community.

Arches Cafe — proud to be part of this history, since 1984.

02/01/2026

✨ Happy New Year! ✨
The grill is hot, the bacon is sizzling, and the eggs are cooking just right 🍳🥓

Thank you to all our wonderful customers for your support over the past year.
2026 is a new year, a fresh start — and we’re back open and ready to serve.

Here’s to many more breakfasts together 🤍