Nilly's · a proper Spitalfields caff
A warm, brick-walled cafe on Bell Lane serving full Englishes, loaded omelettes, pancakes and fresh coffee from 7am, seven days a week.
The room
Tucked in the backstreets between Spitalfields and Petticoat Lane, it's the warm, characterful sort of caff you settle into: a coffee, a paper, and a plate that lands fast.
What people say
Fantastic and delicious food. Food portion was larger than normal. Great atmosphere and quick service.
A cozy cafe tucked away in the backstreets of Liverpool Street. The food was lovely, and the staff were incredibly kind and welcoming.
I had an English breakfast here and it was absolutely delicious. Generous portions, everything fresh, and the service was outstanding.
Straight from the pass
Real photos from the cafe: the food, the fry-up and the shopfront on Bell Lane.
About the cafe
Nilly's Cafe sits on Bell Lane in the tangle of streets between Old Spitalfields Market and Petticoat Lane, a minute's walk from Liverpool Street and Aldgate. Behind the black-and-red shopfront it's all exposed brick, reclaimed timber and red chairs.
It's the sort of place you go for a proper breakfast: generous plates, made-to-order eggs, good coffee and a welcome that regulars and first-timers both remember. Open every day from early, whether you're heading to work or wandering the markets.
Find us
A short walk from Liverpool Street, Aldgate East and the Spitalfields markets. Walk in, or call ahead with a question.
16 Bell Lane, Spitalfields, London E1 7LA
| Monday | 7:00 – 15:00 |
| Tuesday | 7:00 – 15:00 |
| Wednesday | 7:00 – 15:00 |
| Thursday | 7:00 – 15:00 |
| Friday | 7:00 – 15:00 |
| Saturday | 7:30 – 14:30 |
| Sunday | 7:30 – 15:00 |
Hours shown live from the Google listing.
Good to know
The practical stuff: hours, what's on and how to find us in Spitalfields.
We're open every day: Monday to Friday from 7:00 until 15:00, Saturday 7:30 to 14:30, and Sunday 7:30 to 15:00. The pill at the top of the page shows live whether we're open right now.
Breakfast is our thing and it's on from the moment we open. Full Englishes, made-to-order omelettes, eggs on toast and pancakes are served through the morning, with jacket potatoes, pasta and the daily special joining the board around lunchtime.
At 16 Bell Lane, Spitalfields, London E1 7LA, in the backstreets between Old Spitalfields Market and Petticoat Lane, a short walk from Liverpool Street, Aldgate and Aldgate East stations. There's pavement seating out front when the weather's kind.
Card and contactless are welcome. If you'd like to check anything before you visit, give us a ring on 020 7247 6829.
Nilly's is a walk-in cafe, so no booking needed, just come in. For a larger group it's worth a quick call ahead so we can look after you.
Yes, plenty. Omelettes, eggs on toast, shakshouka, pancakes, jacket potatoes and pasta can all be done meat-free. Just tell us what you fancy and we'll sort it.