Pockets

Walk down Mentmore Terrace in Walthamstow and you'll spot the queue—that's your sign. Pockets has built a genuinely devoted following with straightforward, well-executed food that doesn't pretend to be anything other than what it is. The 4.8 rating from over 700 reviews isn't casual praise; this is the sort of spot where people actively choose to wait around for their order. It's the neighbourhood staple that actually deserves the hype, without any of the pretension. Grab your food and head to the park, or eat on the pavement like the locals do.