Ahhh, Camden. The home of punk rock, a famous lock, and delicious street-food stalls with (well-deserved) queues around the block. We know that the sheer amount of choice can be pretty overwhelming – but fear not: Secret London are here to help, as always. Here’s our handy guide to the very best places to eat at Camden Market.
1. Zala Grill
If Middle Eastern food is your thing; Zala Grill is the place to be. For a lighter bite, opt for one of their delicious Levantine grilled pittas. Alternatively, you can choose to stuff your face with one of their hearty main courses. Either way; Zala Grill will not disappoint.
đź“Ť 39 Middle Yard, Camden Lock Place, NW1 8AL
2. Sonita’s Kitchen
Sonita’s Kitchen serves up a variety of delicious, authentic and healthy curries. The dishes here are free of dairy, gluten and sugar but full of flavour, freshness, and all-round deliciousness. What more could you wish for?
đź“Ť West Yard, Camden Lock Place, NW1 8AF
3. Oli Baba’s
Oli Baba’s is the OG when it comes to halloumi fries in the capital city. Their deep-fried babies have received a lot of hype, but we can assure you that they live up to every single bit of it.
đź“Ť West Yard, Camden Lock Place, NW1 8AF
4. Magic Falafel
The word ‘magic’ should never be used lightly, but there’s got to be some falafel-based sorcery going on here. Magic Falafel serve up the fluffiest pitta stuffed full with some of the very best falafels in London. If you’d prefer a carb-free option, the Magic Box comes crammed with salad, pickles, magic sauce and all things wonderful. Healthy food has never tasted this good, that’s for sure.
đź“Ť 312-313 Paddock Lane, Chalk Farm Road, NW1 8AH
5. STAKEHaus
Taking classic steak and chips to the next level; STAKEHaus is all about serving the best British beef to happy, hungry customers for an absolute steal of a price. They also offer 3D vegan steak (yes, you read that correctly) – a plant-based alternative for the herbivores out there.
đź“Ť West Yard, Camden Lock Place, NW1 8AF
6. VBurger
While we’re on the topic of delicious vegan food; we simply had to give a shoutout to VBurger. They’re in Camden Market serving up entirely plant-based burgers to vegans, vegetarians and I-don’t-eat-meat-on-Mondays-ians. The menu, created by London chef Yossi Edri, puts all things plant-based in the spotlight – and does a darn great job of it too.
đź“Ť 305-306 Camden Lock Place, NW1 8AH
7. The Cheese Bar
Melting cheese and hearts since they opened back in 2016; we simply couldn’t write an article about Camden Market without giving a honourable mention munch-ion to The Cheese Bar. It’s the original bricks-and-mortar home of the team behind The Cheese Barge and the cheese conveyor belt (AKA: my heroes). Seven days a week, they offer a concisely cheesy menu of around twenty dishes. For mains, we’re talking macaroni, five cheese pasta, blue cheese raclette, and their pièce de rĂ©sistance: mozzarella sticks.
đź“Ť 93-94 North Yard, Chalk Farm Road, NW1 8AH
8. Makatcha
Not the cheapest of vendors, but definitely up there with the tastiest. Originating from Malay and Indonesian cuisine, Makatcha serves up traditional rendang, which is unbelievably tasty. Their beef rendang is particularly dreamy, served in coconut cream with rice, veg, peanut sauce and achar (south Asian pickles). Yum!
đź“Ť West Yard, Camden Lock Place, NW1 8AF
9. The Mac Factory
We’re back on the topic of cheese and I’m not even sorry about it. Taking the beloved comfort food to a whole new level, The Mac Factory offer up six different flavours of mac and cheese. From the Nostalgic served with their signature thyme and parmesan crumble, to the Lobster Mac with lobster poached in a garlic and herb butter, The Mac Factory team have got it all… and then some.
đź“Ť West Yard, Camden Lock Place, NW1 8AF
10. Yorkshire Burrito
Okay, this one pretty much does what it says on the tin. It’s a Yorkshire pudding. Rolled up like a burrito. Need I say more? Each one also comes with a choice of protein, all the trimmings and plenty of gravy, because what’s a roast without lashings of the stuff? Yorkshire Burrito also serve up some pretty decent burgers for the less wrap-inclined. Match your meal with some fries (the cheese and gravy fries… obviously…) and you’ll be rolling yourself home by the end of it.
đź“Ť West Yard, Camden Lock Place, NW1 8AF
11. Chin Chin Labs
Every meal needs to end with something sweet and delicious – and Chin Chin Labs well and truly got the memo. Whether they’re serving up preposterously indulgent heartbreaker cakes for Valentine’s Day or gallons of rich hot chocolate, Chin Chin know the drill. If that drill is answering the prayers of sweet-toothed Londoners that go out in search for the very best desserts in the Big Smoke, that is.
đź“Ť 49-50 Camden Lock Place, NW1 8AF
So there you have it; our roundup of the best (and the yummiest) spots to indulge in at Camden Market. Enjoy!