Shepherdess Cafe

I had a bit of time to kill prior to a meeting, so I decided to go for breakfast as I'd been up early and not eaten, and my tummy was rumbling quite loudly in protest. Most of the food places weren't open yet as I wandered along the City Road (as it was about 0930), so was pleasantly surprised to spot this cafe was open. Staff greeted me immediately as I walked in the door. Piggy little me went all in for a Cop The Lot (which I most certainly did with two eggs, two bacon slices, a sausage, mushrooms, tomatoes, beans & black pudding - yum!), all washed down with a lovely mug of strong tea. Food was fresh out (as in not left sitting under heat lamps) , and the presentation was immaculate (Google doesn't want to let me add my pic though). I did especially like the sausage (no Richmonds here). The customer service was excellent and rapid with attentive staff, and tables were quickly bussed after customers exited, and left immaculately clean. It's not the cheapest cafe around (and it kind of does it a disservice to describe it as a 'greasy spoon' as well), but it's worth a punt if you're in the mood for a hearty full English breakfast if you're ever near Old Street.