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Gecko Coffeehouse

Vegan Brunch, Matcha Pancakes

Worth ordering: Breakfastnamed in 11 reviews

The Gecko Breakfast includes butter beans, harissa potatoes and vegan sausages.

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Top tips

  • Try the protein pancakes or blueberry matcha pancakes, both frequently praised in reviews.
  • Good to know: Some visitors find prices high, and reviews mention uncertainty about how to order or find a menu; check the ordering setup when you arrive.
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  • For laptop work, look for the clearly marked tables in the downstairs seating area.
  • Consider ordering half portions of sandwiches if you want to try more than one.

Must-try

  • Worth ordering: Pancakesnamed in 13 reviews

  • Worth ordering: Pastrynamed in 5 reviews

  • Worth ordering: Sandwichnamed in 5 reviews

People also mention coffee, matcha and matcha pancakes.

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Also mocha, pain au chocolat and aubergine and pomegranate sandwich.

Good for

The vibe: work & study The vibe: relaxing

Praised for cozy atmosphere, friendly service and laptop-friendly.

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Also praised for beautiful interior, fast service, good value and lively atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast, brunch, lunch, coffee, takeout
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Gecko is an all-vegan Shoreditch coffeehouse known for blueberry matcha and protein pancakes, a hearty breakfast with butter beans and harissa potatoes, and specialty coffee roasted in-house. There’s extra seating downstairs with marked laptop tables, plus outdoor seating; reviews describe a relaxed space, though some visitors find the coffee and food pricey.

Vegan menu

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49 Bethnal Grn Rd, London, E1 6LA, United Kingdom

Opening hours

Monday
09:00–17:00
Tuesday
09:00–17:00
Wednesday
09:00–17:00
Thursday
09:00–18:00
Friday
09:00–18:00
Saturday
09:00–18:00
Sunday
09:00–18:00

the food

4.6 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Great food
  • Good service
  • Good atmosphere
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Fully vegan

Everything on the menu is vegan.

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