Palaette is a family run Mediterranean cafe at 415 Mare Street in Hackney. Its bright, colourful dining room and relaxed daytime atmosphere make it a welcoming place for breakfast, brunch, lunch or coffee, whether diners are meeting friends, visiting with children or taking a break from the busy neighbourhood.
Breakfast and brunch draw on Mediterranean flavours through shakshuka, eggs, pancakes, French toast and vibrant plates built around fresh vegetables, herbs and carefully chosen accompaniments. Halal options and a thoughtful range of vegetarian and vegan dishes help the menu serve different dietary preferences without losing its generous character.
Later in the day, burgers, wraps, pasta and salads provide choices ranging from quick lunches to more leisurely meals. Familiar cafe favourites are given added colour through spiced sauces, fresh produce and combinations that reflect the kitchen’s Mediterranean influence, while smaller dishes make it easy to create a lighter meal.
Coffee, juice and sweet treats complete the offering and give Palaette an easygoing appeal throughout the day. The walk in approach, children’s choices and warm service support its role as a neighbourhood cafe where regulars and first time visitors can settle in for an unhurried meal.
Address: 415 Mare Street, Hackney, London E8 1HY, United Kingdom
Palaette Menu
BREAKFAST
FULL SHENANIGANS
Cumberland sausage, streaky bacon, portobello mushroom, roasted cherry vine tomatoes, homemade hash browns, Heinz baked beans, eggs your way, toast
FULL VEGGIE SHENANIGANS
Vegetarian sausage, halloumi, portobello mushroom, roasted cherry vine tomatoes, homemade hash browns, Heinz baked beans, eggs your way, toast
FULL VEGAN SHENANIGANS
Vegan sausage, spinach, roasted cherry vine tomatoes, homemade hash browns, Heinz baked beans, avocado, sourdough toast
SIMPLE SHENANIGANS
Cumberland sausage, streaky bacon, Heinz baked beans, eggs your way, toast
SIMPLE VEGGIE SHENANIGANS
Vegetarian sausage, halloumi, Heinz baked beans, eggs your way, toast
SIMPLE VEGAN SHENANIGANS
Vegan sausage, spinach, Heinz baked beans, avocado, sourdough toast
THE GEMINI
Buttermilk pancakes, streaky bacon, fried eggs, maple syrup
THE FULL SHE-BANG
Buttermilk pancakes, fried chicken, fried eggs, maple syrup
EGGS YOUR WAY ON TOAST
Two eggs your way on sourdough toast
SMASHED AVO
Sourdough toast, smashed avocado, poached eggs, chilli flakes, toasted seeds
SMASHED AVO VEGAN
Sourdough toast, smashed avocado, roasted cherry vine tomatoes, chilli flakes, toasted seeds
EGGS BENEDICT
Poached eggs, streaky bacon, hollandaise sauce, sourdough toast
EGGS ROYALE
Poached eggs, smoked salmon, hollandaise sauce, sourdough toast
EGGS FLORENTINE
Poached eggs, spinach, hollandaise sauce, sourdough toast
SHAKSHUKA
Baked eggs in spiced tomato & pepper sauce, feta, sourdough toast
VEGAN SHAKSHUKA
Chickpeas in spiced tomato & pepper sauce, spinach, sourdough toast
FRENCH TOAST BERRIES
Brioche French toast, mixed berries, vanilla mascarpone, maple syrup
FRENCH TOAST BACON
Brioche French toast, streaky bacon, maple syrup
PANCAKES
FLUFFY PANCAKES BERRIES
Buttermilk pancakes, mixed berries, vanilla mascarpone, maple syrup
FLUFFY PANCAKES BANANA
Buttermilk pancakes, banana, Nutella, hazelnuts
FLUFFY PANCAKES MAPLE BACON
Buttermilk pancakes, streaky bacon, maple syrup
PINK PANCAKES
Buttermilk pancakes, seasonal fruits, rose mascarpone, edible flowers
LUNCH & DINNER
AUBERGINE BOAT
Roasted aubergine, tomato & pepper sauce, feta, pomegranate, tahini, toasted seeds, sourdough
PENNE ARRABBIATA
Penne pasta, spicy tomato sauce, parmesan, basil
KING PRAWNS
King prawns, garlic, chilli, olive oil, sourdough
DOUBLE TROUBLE CHIPS
Chips with cheese & jalapeños
CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD
Grilled chicken, baby gem, croutons, parmesan, Caesar dressing
HALLOUMI SALAD
Grilled halloumi, mixed leaves, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, house dressing
FALAFEL BOWL
Falafel, hummus, quinoa, roasted vegetables, tahini dressing
CHICKEN BURGER
Fried chicken, lettuce, pickles, burger sauce, brioche bun, fries
BEEF BURGER
Beef patty, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, burger sauce, brioche bun, fries
VEGAN BURGER
Vegan patty, lettuce, tomato, vegan mayo, vegan bun, fries
SIDES
FRIES
House fries
SWEET POTATO FRIES
Sweet potato fries
SIDE SALAD
Mixed leaf salad
HOMEMADE HASH BROWNS
Two homemade hash browns
DRINKS
BEETROOT LATTE
Beetroot latte
DIRTY LATTE
Dirty latte
SMOOTHIE
Fresh fruit smoothie
PROSECCO
Glass of prosecco