REVIEW: Mr Buckley’s – Hackney, London

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REVIEW: Mr Buckley’s – Hackney, London

It really wasn’t very long ago that Hackney was a bit of a wasteland. Hackney Road was just somewhere you would quickly pass by, maybe on your way to the flower market. There was nothing appealing about Hackney.

It’s that recent history that makes the appearance of a restaurant like Mr Buckley’s so remarkable.

Modern, stylish – it feels a bit like Brooklyn, or Stockholm. It definitely doesn’t feel like Hackney, at least it doesn’t feel like the Hackney Road that I used to know.

Mr Buckley’s been open a few months and seems to be going strong. I was there on a Saturday morning and their brunch menu is impressive – simple but with some interesting options that go beyond the basics.

I opted for a potato rosti served with avocado, poached eggs, and hollandaise sauce. Exactly the kind of food that you want from an upmarket brunch joint – and it was delicious.

Hackney is definitely changing, and if Mr Buckley’s is what the future looks like then I am voting for change.