Toast ED - review for Sunday lunch??

[binnie]

Hi all,

My parents are travelling to East Dulwich for lunch tomorrow. We want to go somewhere close to Lordship Lane and after a truly great gastronomic experience at Toast ED a few weeks ago, I was thinking of heading there. However, I have no idea what their Sunday lunch offering is like. Has anyone been?? Would really appreciate some honest feedback before I book.

Although I haven't tried it yet, I know Franklins in the safe fall back choice for a Sunday lunch but my father is very passionate about food so if anybody has an unusual suggestion for somewhere which really impressed them, would love to hear from you.

Thanks.

[pinecone]

i had a marvellous risotto at the blue brick cafe once

[Sazzle30]

I think the Roast (especially the pork belly) are amazing at duck egg cafe. They are back on the menu from this Sunday

[a fish]

We've been up to the newish Crystal Palace Food Market restaurant on Church road in CP a few times now, and it's really good. They have a Josper charcoal oven, and do amazingly good meat and fish in it. Not madly expensive either, starters, mains, beers, wine and coffee for two for about ?50.

[EPB]

Sazzle30 Wrote:

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> "I think the Roast (especially the pork belly) are

> amazing at duck egg cafe."

Yes - their pork belly is addictive, as is that wonderful drink they make with beetroot juice and (I think)pomegranate.

[binnie]

Thanks so much guys, lots of great suggestions! Will pass on my own comments about which of the venues I go to - the Pork Belly may just have swayed it. X

[Sue]

I would have thought ToastED was a better bet if your father is passionate about food??

[simonethebeaver]

We had brunch there, which is served until 2pm, when the lunch menu takes over. Brunch was superb - highlights were morcilla and fried egg, and chanterelles and lardo, both (obviously?) served on toast. Great Bloody Mary too.

[tallulah71]

Bit late now, as your probably already tucking in, but I really rate ToastED too...

Good to read something nice about DuckEgg. Pork Belly sounds lush.

[charliebubs]

Where is the Duck Egg Cafe??

[hibbs]

charliebubs Wrote:

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> Where is the Duck Egg Cafe??

North Cross Road, up by the flower shop

[El Pibe]

Toast's sister restaurant Brawn is amazing but pretty terrible option on sundays. You might want to check that Toast do their usual fare on a sunday rather than a sunday option a la Brawn.

[ziggy]

Sunday lunch at House of Tippler is great. Usually beef and pork belly on offer.

[simonethebeaver]

My understanding is that the link with Brawn etc is just backers, not the restaurant runners.

There is a differ Sunday menu but it looks delicious.

[Smudglet]

Clockhouse was very poor!

[Vik]

Sue Wrote:

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> I would have thought ToastED was a better bet if

> your father is passionate about food??

Which is why the OP was asking for a review on their Sunday lunch!

[Louisa]

I can highly recommend the frozen Yorkshire pud stuffed with Sunday roast goodies at the spoons in both Forest Hill and Peckham. You even get a free beer with it. Boom!

Louisa.

[Vik]

Does it come with frozen roast potatoes and does the glass stick to the table Louisa?

[Louisa]

According to Mr Louisa they are allegedly similar to Aunt Bessie's ready roasties, whether that is true isn't for me to say, but they are indeed very tasty and very salty. The glass always sticks to the table Vik, and for me, that's the icing on the cake. If you're feeling adventurous you can even order a starter or a side, I always enjoy the garlic bread with cheese.

Louisa.

[Vik]

You had me at Aunt Bessies.

[tallulah71]

:)

[Sue]

Vik Wrote:

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> Sue Wrote:

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> > I would have thought ToastED was a better bet if your father is passionate about food??

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> Which is why the OP was asking for a review on

> their Sunday lunch!

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My post was in response to Binnie's (immediately above it) saying that the pork belly at Duck Egg may have swayed it.

Duck Egg have had generally poor reviews on here in the past for their food, while ToastEd have had generally good reviews. The recommendation for Duck Egg's Sunday roast was (obviously) not a review of ToastEd's Sunday lunch.

The OP was asking for "unusual suggestions" for a person passionate about food.

Sorry I didn't explain my post more clearly .....

I hope that wherever they went they had an enjoyable meal! I hope the lack of a feedback post is just because it was so good that they still can't move .... :)

[binnie]

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[Churchill Rules]

I recently found Toast ED and have now expeienced the Avocado on toast for breakfast and a wonderful Lamb and Remoulade for lunch.

Not the cheapest but quality fair, great service and a lovely setting. Have told all my friends. Highly recommended.

[voltore]

Took my parents out for a roast at the Duck Egg today and the everyone agreed the food was amazing!

Also v good value; think it was ?12.95 for the roast beef - an unusually decent portion and they got my 'medium rare' just right. BYOB saved us a few quid too.

Very satisfying meal and will be back for sure!

Haven't been to ToastED so can't compare.. yet.