Gallery Cafe

You'll find Gallery Cafe buried inside St. Margaret's House Settlement on Old Ford Road—the kind of place locals know about but doesn't announce itself loudly. It's part of a larger community space, which means there's a real sense of purpose to eating here; your money goes somewhere. The kitchen does solid vegan cooking without the preachiness, and the prices won't leave you skint. It's become something of a fixture for Bethnal Green residents who want decent food in a relaxed setting where nobody's trying too hard.