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Best street food in London (updated 2025)

Churning out some of the best street food in London, these food stalls never fail to get your mouth watering.
Visit London Editors
Written by Visit London Editors Edited by Lucie Fryer 11 September 2025
A photo of the falafel pitta from Pockets stuffed with fresh falafels, a deep fried potato, pickled red onions, a red chilli, lashings of sauce and topped with parsely
Head to Pockets in London Fields to find out what all the fuss is about. Credit: Lungile Mhlanga. Image courtesy of Pockets.

Discover the best street food London has to offer, from juicy burgers to vegan sushi and sweet treats.

London's street food markets host a regularly changing lineup of traders, who can also be found at the numerous London street food festivals, best markets and food and drink pop-ups across the capital.

1. Pockets

Try Pockets' steamed pitta filled with creamy, crunchy, falafel-y goodness and you'll quickly understand why queue's form outside every day of the week, come rain or shine. The team here have perfected the single menu item, churning out pittas to vegans and meat lovers alike. You'll just be asked if you want a chilli or not – if you can handle a kick, always get the chilli!

Must try: Falafel pocket (with or without chilli).

Find them: London Fields (Wednesday-Sunday)

2. Sonora Taqueria

A photo of the exterior of Sonora Taqueria in Stoke Newington with a queue of people outside

Sonora Taqueria built its reputation at Netil Market, with its Stoke Newington store later becoming a local east London staple. Still somewhat of a hidden gem among visitors, this establishment serves authentic, no frills Mexican food at its finest. Pick from a variety of taco fillings including grilled beef, slow cooked ox tongue and vegan mushroom chorizo. Add a cheese crust for extra indulgence. 

Must try: Add the cheese crust!

Find them: Sonora Taqueria Stoke Newington store (Wednesday-Sunday)

3. The Rib Man

Brave The Rib Man’s devilishly hot sauces on whole and half racks of ribs, or in rolls and wraps – or opt for smoky BBQ if you can’t take the heat. Former butcher and avid West Ham United fan Mark Gevaux has built up a loyal following, so get there early to avoid disappointment. 

Must try: Rib meat roll with generous lashings of hot sauce.

Find him: Outside Hackney Wick station before West Ham United home matches and Brick Lane Market on Sundays.

4. Gopal’s Corner

A bird's-eye photo of dishes from Gopal's Corner on a table, including curries with bread, meat and vegetable sides and two drinks with Market Halls written on the plates

Gopal’s Corner by Roti King brings the bold, vibrant flavours of Malaysian-Tamil cuisine to London. Inspired by Chef Sugen’s family restaurant in Ipoh, Malaysia, the menu celebrates time-honoured recipes with dishes like banana leaf rice, crispy dosas, fragrant curries and buttery roti canai.

Must try: Banana leaf rice meal with kari, sides, papadam and chutneys.

Find them: Market Halls Oxford Street, Market Halls Victoria, Market Halls Cargo Canary Wharf, Market Halls Paddington (all open daily) and Westfield White City food hall (daily).

5. Mondo Sando

Head to Cafe Mondo in south-east London's Camberwell to try one of London's best sandwiches. Mondo Sando serve up flavour combinations for any taste, with everything from a classic smoked turkey caesar or aubergine parm to the Mondo Frango, with tempeh or peri peri chicken, salsa verde, potato matchsticks and peri mayo. 

Must try: The beloved Fillet-O-Fish with panko-breaded MSG haddock. 

Find them: Cafe Mondo (Wednesday-Sunday) and Grove House Tavern pub (Monday-Sunday)

6. Bad Boy Pizza Society

A photo of the interior of the Bad Boy Pizza Society shop in Bethnal Green with white tiles, a personalised mirror and glass lampshade with red tile counter

Grab a slice or two of New York-style pizza in London at Bad Boy Pizza Society. Opened by a group of mates at University on a hunt to make the perfect slice – it's no surprise the 18-inch, Sicilian-inspired pies have won the National Pizza of the Year award twice now. Try the classic margherita or opt for a more playful creation, such as the vodka pie or sausage party.

Must try: Award-winning vodka pie.

Find them: Seven Dials Market (daily 12-8pm), Vinegar Yard (Tuesday-Sunday), Railway Tulse Hill pub and the Bad Boy Pizzeria in Bethnal Green

7. Spinach & Agushi

Go Ghanaian with Spinach & Agushi, with flavour-packed stews that fill a spot, whatever the weather. Work up an appetite with the aromas of chicken groundnut stew and peanut sauce, or spinach and agushi featuring melon seeds; pair your dish with jollof rice and fried plantain for an authentic taste of west Africa.

Must try: A side of jollof rice and fried plantain.

Find them: Exmouth Market on weekday lunchtimes, and Saturdays at Broadway Market and Portobello Road Market

8. Papo's Bagels

A photo of the exterior of the Papo's Bagels store with the owners in the window and a come in we're open sign

Papo's Bagels is bringing the iconic NYC-style bagel to London with a fresh batch rolled and baked every morning. Filled to order with generous helpings of homemade schmear, choose from options including the cold cuts with mortadella, provolone and sopressa, tuna salad, the classic salmon and cream cheese, or the classic veggie with cream cheese, sliced red onion, tomatoes, pickles and capers. 

Must try: Everything bagel with smoked salmon and cream cheese.

Find them: Papo's Bagels Stoke Newington store (Wednesday to Sunday)

9. The Black Pig 

Follow the smell of slow roasted pork at Borough Market and you'll find the team at The Black Pig, slinging out what many coin the best sandwich in London. Expect sandwiches the size of doorstops filled with free range pork, cheese sourced from fellow market traders and ciabatta from the Bread Ahead bakery, toasted over coals. 

Must try: Signature honey truffle and pork ciabatta.

Find them: Borough Market (Tuesday-Sunday)

10. Jupiter Burger

A photo of two burgers wrapped in striped paper and hand cut fries in white bags with the Jupiter Burger logo on a red tray

Be transported to another dimension at Jupiter Burger – new venture from the creators of Dom's Subs and already regarded as one of London's best burgers. Think: smashed patties, potato buns and sauce to punch through all the flavour (you know the drill). You literally order from a spaceship, what's not to love?!

Must try: Jupiter burger and fries.

Find them: Netil Market (Wednesday to Friday)

11. Breadstall

Breadstall is one of the latest pizza openings in London and it's living up to the hype. Shifting New York-style slices to the masses in the form of classics, specials, collaborations and a beloved spicy pepperoni with candied jalapenos, hot honey and burrata – this is the perfect pit stop after a night spent crawling the nearby pubs. If that's not enough, Dave Portnoy rated it the best pizza he's had so far in London, if you know, you know!

Must try: The M.V.P with marinara, vodka sauce and a pesto swirl.

Find them: Breadstall Pizza Bakers Soho store (daily)

12. Mother Flipper

If you're stuck for choice at Brockley Market, you can't go wrong with a burger from Mother Flipper. Get down and dirty with the signature candy bacon burger topped with bacon fried in maple syrup, and make space for a side of its chicken wings. Keep an eye out for sister venture Korean Wings by Mother Flipper for sticky and spicy Asian wings. 

Must try: A side of Korean hot wings.

Find them: Brockley Market (Saturday) and Mother Flipper Brockley (Wednesday to Sunday)

13. Yum Bun

A photo of a bao bun on a plate filled with crispy tofu, cucumber, spring onions and a sticky brown sauce

Yum Bun is the home of soft steamed bao buns stuffed with creative fillings including slow roasted pork belly, katsu aubergine, Japanese-style fried chicken and crispy aromatic tofu. The flavours change daily in keeping with seasonal produce. Innovative sides include seaweed fries and crunchy Asian slaw. Look out for box set deals to save money on your meal. 

Must try: Finish with a sweet custard bun.

Find them: Old Spitalfields Market (daily) and Seven Dials Market (daily)

14. Yorkshire Burrito

A photo of a yorkshire pudding burrito filled with slices of roast beef with a side of dipping gravy

Enjoy a Yorkshire pudding like never before with Yorkshire Burrito. Choose from hot fillings including beef, chicken and cauliflower cheese, wrapped up with roast potatoes, stuffing and signature gravy in a fluffy Yorkshire pudding wrap.

Must try: Soft braised Herefordshire beef burrito.

Find them: Camden Market (daily), Boxpark Camden (daily), Boxpark Wembley (daily) and Vauxhall Marketplace (daily)

15. Humble Crumble

Delve into artisan flavours at Humble Crumble and choose between an apple or rhubarb base (or both), classic or vegan shortbread and luxurious toppings including blowtorched meringue, pure vanilla custard and edible rose petals. Keep an eye out for the seasonal crumble creations too.

Must try: Lemon meringue crumble.

Find them: Old Spitalfields Market (daily), Borough Market (Tuesday-Saturday), Camden Market (daily) and the Humble Crumble Covent Garden store (daily) 

Uncover more London street food at the many daily or weekly street food markets. Check out the best cheap restaurants in London, or wash down your market fare with a visit to one of the top pubs in the city.

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