A Guide to Classic Cafes and Fish and Chip Shops takes a detailed look at the citys offerings from the perspectives of the food and drink served to the décor and style informing these particularly British establishments. The book looks at the history of both classic cafes and fish and chip shops, as well as providing an up-to-date overview of Londons best and most notable institutions and newcomers. Each classic cafe and fish and chip shop is evocatively illustrated with especially commissioned photography and selected documentation of the menus, signage and other ephemera specific to these cherished bastions of British popular culture. Such favorites as the full English breakfast, bangers and mash to pollock and chips, mushy peas, whitebait and the pickled gherkin are celebrated. With some 50 establishments covered A Guide to Londons Classic Cafes and Fish and Chip Shops is an essential reference for anyone interested in the capitals more understated foodie culture and wants to make the most of their visit to London.