The Brush East London Grand Café is an all-day restaurant at 84–86 Great Eastern Street in Shoreditch. Open from breakfast into the evening, it combines a grand café dining room with a terrace and a separate lounge and cocktail bar.
The seasonal menu draws on European classics while reflecting the varied food culture of East London. French onion soup, chicken schnitzel and pizza sit comfortably within that approach, giving the selection a broad but coherent brasserie character.
Breakfast leads into lunch and dinner, with a dedicated weekend brunch adding another reason to visit. Seasonal small plates can be shared on the terrace, while larger dishes and desserts such as Basque cheesecake support a complete sit-down meal.
Cocktails, wine and beer accompany the food throughout the day, and the connected event spaces accommodate private occasions. The flexible format makes The Brush useful for an early coffee, a work lunch, an unhurried dinner or drinks that extend beyond the meal.
Address: 84–86 Great Eastern Street, London EC2A 3JL, England
The Brush East London Grand Cafe Menu
For The Table
Padrón Peppers, Lime, Paprika Salt
(Vg)
Nocellara Del Belice Olives
(Vg)
Baked Bread, Sea Salt Butter
(V)
Ibérico Lomito
Smoked Almonds
(Vg)
Small Plates
Chickpeas, Guindilla, Paprika, Fried Plantain
(Vg)
Ham & Cheese Croquettes, Salsa Verde, Parmesan
Deep Fried Calamari, Lemon, Old Bay Mayo
Brat’dog, Sauerkraut, Fried Onion, Pickles, Jalapeños
Beef Meatballs, Sour Cream, Chilli Oil, Stretched Flat Bread
Eggless Shakshuka, Sour Dough, Coconut Yogurt, Dukkah
(Vg)
Large Plates
Charred Hispi Cabbage
(Vg) Pickled Shallots, Almonds, Oat Jalapeño Mayo
Chicken Schnitzel
Heirloom Tomatoes, Shallots, Mustard Dressing
Butternut Squash Curry
(V) Basmati Rice, Fried Onion, Pickled Ginger Raita
Jerk Chicken
Bumfire Dip, Spring Onions, Sweet Potatoes
Grilled Rib-Eye
Green Peppercorn Sauce, Braised Shallot
Prawns, Paccheri Pasta
Bisque, Garlic, Rocket, Lemon
The Brush Burger
Bacon, Cheddar, Bone Marrow Relish, Fries
Halibut Fish & Chips
Crushed Minted Peas, Tartare Sauce
Salads
Honey Roast Beets, Lentils, Pickled Onions, Feta, Kale
(Vg)
Burnt Butter Peach, French Beans, Hazelnuts, Coconut Yogurt, Mint
(Vg)
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad, Parmesan, Croutons, Anchovies
Burrata, Fregola, Basil, Roast Sweet Potato, Cumin
(V)
Heritage Tomatoes, Feta, Cucumber, Kalamata Olives
Pizza
San Marzano Tomatoes, Coconut Cheese, Onions
(Vg)
’Nduja, Fior Di Latte, Salami Napoli
Gruyère, Spek, Caramelised Onions, Crème Fraîche
Mushrooms, Parmesan, Truffle Honey, Goat Cheese
(V)
Margherita, Fior Di Latte, San Marzano Tomatoes
(V)
Sides
Fries, Smoked Maldon Salt
Broccoli, Chilli, Almonds
(Vg)
Mixed Leaves, Balsamic Dressing, Lime, Mint
(Vg)
Beans, Garlic, Lemon
(Vg)
Mac & Cheese, Fried Onions, Bacon, Gravy
Desserts
Oreo Ice Cream Sandwich
(V)
Vanilla Burnt Custard
(V)
Basque Cheesecake, Raspberry Compote
(V)
Orange Rhum Baba, Tonka Bean Ice Cream
(V)
Ice Cream & Sorbet
Ask your server for our latest selection
Brunch
Saturday & Sunday 12pm-4pm. Select one main & a bottomless pitcher at £35 for 1 hour.
Peri Peri chicken
on corn pancakes with scallions, Piparra & rice noodles
Oxtail
on sweet potato pancakes with pickled red onion & poached egg
Maple pork belly
on corn pancakes with chilli, apple & chorizo jam
Bratwurst sausage
on corn pancakes with caramelised onion & French mustard
Red berries & mascarpone
on corn pancakes with maple syrup & vanilla butter (v)
Truffle honey, sweet peach & vanilla ice cream
Orange marmalade, caramelised banana & nutmeg Chantilly
Gorgonzola, poached pear, hot honey granola & mint
Red berries, mascarpone, maple syrup & vanilla butter
Eggs Royale
smoked salmon, poached egg & hollandaise on sourdough muffin
Eggs Benedict
cured ham, poached egg & hollandaise on sourdough muffin
Eggs Florentine
spinach, poached egg & hollandaise on sourdough muffin (v)
Scrambled eggs
smoked salmon & grilled sourdough bread
Ham & cheese omelette
on rustic, French sourdough bread
Cullen skink
with poached egg, leek, Agria potato
Eggless Shakshuka
sourdough, coconut yogurt, dukkah (vg)
Brunch – A Bit On The Side
Hash Brown
Portobello Mushrooms
Fries
Smoked Salmon
Bacon
Avocado
Halloumi
Broccoli & Poached Eggs
Lunch Set Menu
12-4pm. 2 courses for £19.95 including an Affogato to finish. Cannot be used in conjunction with any offer or promotion.
Chickpeas
Whipped Ricotta, Paprika, Plantain (v)
Ham & Cheese Croquette
Salsa Verde, Parmesan
Deep Fried Calamari
Lemon, Old Bay Mayo
Ibérico Lomito
The Brush Beef Burger
Bacon, Cheddar, Bone Marrow Mayo, Fries
Charred Hispi Cabbage
Pickled Shallots, Almonds, Oat Jalapeño Mayo (vg)
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Parmesan, Croutons, Anchovies
Fish Finger Sarni
Cos Lettuce, Tartare Sauce, Fries
Oxtail Ragu
Butter Beans, Spring Onions, Parmesan
Brat’dog
Sauerkraut, Fried Onion, Pickles, Jalapeños
Lunch Set Menu – A Bit On The Side
Tenderstem Broccoli
Almonds, Chilli (vg)
Beans
Garlic, Lemon (vg)
Fries
Smoked Maldon Salt (vg)
Mixed Leaves
Balsamic, Lime, Mint (vg)
Children's Menu
Children’s menu. 12.5% discretionary service charge will be added to your bill. Prices include VAT.
Margherita Pizza
Roasted Tomato Soup
Crumbed Chicken Nuggets, Chips
Fish Fingers Sarni, Chips, Tartar Sauce
Mac & Cheese
Oreo Ice Cream Sandwich
Selection of Ice Cream
Daily Dinner Specials
Includes a glass of house wine, Coalition beer or soft drink. £16. Cannot be used in conjunction with any offer or promotion. 12.5% discretionary service charge will be added to your bill. Prices include VAT.
The Brush Beef Burger
Bacon, Cheddar, Bone Marrow Relish, Fries. Monday.
Chicken Curry
Lime and Coriander Rice, Naan, Chilli Chutney. Tuesday.
Any Pizza of Your Choice From Our Selection
Wednesday.
Brat’dog
Sauerkraut, Fried Onion, Pickles, Jalapeños. Thursday.
Fish & Chips
Deep Fried Haddock Fillet, Chips, Crushed Peas, Tartare Sauce. Friday.
Cocktails
Eastside
refreshing, herbal. Plymouth Gin, Mint, Cucumber, Lime
Spicy Margarita
fiery, zest. Olmeca Altos Plata Tequila, Agave, Chilli, Lime
Sakura Highball
floral, elegant. Chivas 12yo Whisky, Cherry Blossom Vermouth, Fino Sherry, London Essence White Peach & Jasmine Soda
Coconut Negroni
exotic, bitter. Monkey 47 Infused Coconut Oil, Express Vermouth, Campari
Sparkling Wine
Prosecco ‘Argeo’
Ruggeri, Veneto, Italy
Telmont Brut Réserve
Champagne, France
Telmont Brut Rosé
Champagne, France
Billecart Salmon Brut Rosé
Champagne, France
White Wine
Anciens Temps Blanc
Vin de France, France
Cortese ‘Amonte’
Cantine Volpi, Piemonte, Italy
Muscadet Sevre et Maine
Poyet, Loire, France
Fiano ‘Molino a Vento’
Tenute Oristaldi, Sicilia, Italy
Red Wine
Anciens Temps Rouge
Vin de France, France
Primitivo Salento
Boheme, Puglia, Italy
Cabernet Sauvignon
Les Mougeottes, Languedoc, France
Pinot Noir
Les Mougeottes, Languedoc, France
Spirits
Spirits served in 25ml measures.
Absolut Blue
Vodka
Absolut Citron
Vodka
Ketel One
Vodka
Absolut Elyx
Vodka