Franco’s Take Away is an old school Italian cafe at 67 Rivington Street in Shoreditch. Although takeaway is central to the name, the premises also has indoor seating and serves a steady breakfast and lunch trade. Straightforward cooking, generous portions and quick service have made it a long standing favourite with local workers.
Breakfast covers cooked plates, bacon and egg rolls, French stick sandwiches and coffee from early in the morning. Orders can be adjusted at the counter, preserving the easy character of a traditional London cafe. The combination of value, speed and substantial portions makes Franco’s particularly practical before work or during a busy day.
At lunch, the selection moves into Italian pasta, with creamy carbonara and other changing sauces served in notably generous portions. Hot chicken, bacon and avocado sandwiches are joined by ciabatta, pizza, salads and jacket potatoes. Customers can choose something compact to carry away or sit down with a fuller plate of pasta.
Vegetarian choices appear among the sandwiches, pasta, salads and cooked breakfast options. Tea, cappuccino and other refreshments complete a simple meal without turning the cafe into a formal dining experience. Franco’s appeal lies in dependable everyday food, an unpretentious room and the ability to feed the Shoreditch lunchtime crowd efficiently.
Address: 67 Rivington Street, Shoreditch, London EC2A 3AY, United Kingdom
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