You won’t find a Michelin-starred restaurant on every block, but what Brockley lacks in quantity, it makes up for in heart. Leon’s (not the chain—the real one) serves Portuguese custard tarts that could start a cult. The Orchard does a brunch that makes you believe in Mondays again.
For a treat, head to Brockley Market on Saturday. It’s small—just a handful of stalls—but the sourdough from E5 Bakehouse is life-changing. And don’t skip the Korean fried chicken from Orm’s Kitchen; it’s the kind of food that makes you wonder why you ever ate takeaway from anywhere else.
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