The BIGGEST BREAKFAST I've Ever Reviewed!

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  • I'm in Lewisham today and in particular Maggie's Cafe & Restaurant which has been on my list to visit since the very inception of this channel. They're famous for their big breakfasts at extraodinary prices and that's exactly why I'm here, let's give it a go!
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  • @AidenCrowley-df3cb
    @AidenCrowley-df3cb Місяць тому +256

    It brings back memories of when I lived in east London many years ago. I used to eat in a café run by an Irish lady and she would always serve huge portions. One day I asked her why such big portions. She told me that a lot of her customers may be struggling economically or even homeless, she never knew when some of her customers had last eaten and she said she wanted to make sure no one left her place hungry. She was a lovely lady, always remember her.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому +28

      That's lovely Aiden and very commendable

    • @sharonboucher9650
      @sharonboucher9650 Місяць тому +17

      Fantastic lady God bless her

    • @kevinkeane254
      @kevinkeane254 Місяць тому +6

      Fabulous​@@GaryEats

    • @Lloyd1885
      @Lloyd1885 Місяць тому +19

      Always help the small businesses out. They need the money more than the large chains etc

    • @JesusSavesFromDeathandHell
      @JesusSavesFromDeathandHell Місяць тому

      Wow lovely lady. Hope she was in Christ.

  • @FredPerps
    @FredPerps Місяць тому +217

    Well done for supporting local family run restaurants, so many people struggling at the moment

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому +14

      Thank you Fred and yes tough times

    • @ngatiramona
      @ngatiramona Місяць тому +1

      Agreed. It is great value, did buy 2, and only eat 1. Use the recipet for the other to pass-it-on to someone who needed it. Restaurant to Foodbank promotion.❤❤❤

    • @anthonybranco
      @anthonybranco Місяць тому

      Yes. Britain and the EU continues to pay for refugees (admin, housing, healthcare, education, etc). It's unfair to the western nations. We need politicians to stand up to this, a brand new system.

  • @damienconnor2370
    @damienconnor2370 Місяць тому +89

    Maggie was amazing.Endless refills of tea and and toast, and loving hospitality. Her passing was was a real loss for people living in Lewisham.
    What a lady!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому +2

      She certainly done a fantastic job

    • @scottking869
      @scottking869 Місяць тому +2

      Same with the dude up the road that painted hes outside house colourfull. Since he passed it looks like its been left to rot

    • @lindseyfraser4408
      @lindseyfraser4408 Місяць тому +1

      Used to love going to Maggie's and your totally right and lovely lady who won the hearts of many a labourer in London

    • @nataliepascal9561
      @nataliepascal9561 20 днів тому

      ​@@scottking869 Mr Pink RIP

  • @bbscmvsa7411
    @bbscmvsa7411 Місяць тому +58

    Your comment about not disturbing other diners is a perfect example of why I enjoy your content so much.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому +2

      I really appreciate that, thank you

  • @jamiechoat3444
    @jamiechoat3444 Місяць тому +42

    Brings back memories Maggie would always fill up your cuppa whether it needed it or not RIP Maggie big thanks to Gary for visiting South London

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому

      I’m pleased it brought you back memories Jamie

  • @amandavokins5958
    @amandavokins5958 Місяць тому +96

    It’s so pleasing how you are always considerate not to disturb other diners.😊

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому +15

      Yes it's not right to disturb diners Amanda

  • @michaelj3282
    @michaelj3282 Місяць тому +28

    I was one of the many who recommended Maggies, went there every week in the erly 90s, it was our sales breakfast meeting go to place (we all sold photocopiers at the time for Canon). Maggie was such a lovely woman, sorry she's passed, her "You'll be wanting another tea there lads" in her soft Irish accent I still remember to this day.
    Really pleased her family are still running it and the breakfasts are as good as they were 30 years ago.
    (As an aside, didn't they film Snatch nearby).

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому +2

      That was a fantastic recommendation, Michael thank you very much

    • @user-uj7zv1uc3z
      @user-uj7zv1uc3z Місяць тому +1

      Great review breakfast amazing value 😄👍👍

  • @user-ob4dk2ki7x
    @user-ob4dk2ki7x Місяць тому +10

    Hi Gary. That is some breakfast. It’s good to be supporting family restaurants. So glad you enjoyed it. Also a big thank you to the camera man appreciate it👍👍

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому +1

      That’s very kind to say, thank you very much 👍👍

  • @ronalddevine9587
    @ronalddevine9587 Місяць тому +99

    And I thought we Americans eat huge portions. For what you got on your platter, £11.95 is a BARGAIN.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому +23

      Cannot wait to go to the US for breakfast

    • @ronalddevine9587
      @ronalddevine9587 Місяць тому +6

      Check out local diners and as we call them DIVES. As far as chain restaurants go, IHOP is one of the better. International House of Pancakes. I live just north of New Haven, home of Yale University, and I wholeheartedly recommend Bella's in the Westville section of New Haven, and The Hidden Kitchen in Branford. Excellent quality and great portions. If you do come here, (we're about 75 miles northeast of New York City) you must try New Haven pizza. THE BEST IN THE WORLD.

    • @moretoknowshow1887
      @moretoknowshow1887 Місяць тому

      @@GaryEatsMy advice boss, hit Waffle House if you visit stateside!!

    • @lukehemsworth3686
      @lukehemsworth3686 Місяць тому +3

      @@GaryEatsNew Jersey is the diner capital

    • @peterdavies4938
      @peterdavies4938 Місяць тому

      @@ronalddevine9587

  • @trisbaker363
    @trisbaker363 Місяць тому +168

    Dear Gary and Cameraman, today I was told I am going to be a Grandfather, I'm so happy, and love this vid. God speed into the future.😃

    • @welshpiper62
      @welshpiper62 Місяць тому +9

      Congratulations 👍

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому +18

      Wow Tris I'm delighted for you, congratulations!!

    • @josephahiggins5920
      @josephahiggins5920 Місяць тому +4

      God bless

    • @pauldrumwell4922
      @pauldrumwell4922 Місяць тому +5

      Terrific news Sir. So much to look forward to.

    • @gel2503
      @gel2503 Місяць тому +3

      Congratulations, lovely, happy news. Kind regards

  • @alecleamus3280
    @alecleamus3280 Місяць тому +7

    What a find! Despite the sausages being of the catering variety, everything else looked good and fresh. What really surprises me is the variation in prices, especially in and around London. After business rates, ground rent and staff costs, I honestly don’t know how Maggie’s can profitably offer such a massive breakfast at the price, it’s truly astonishing. And it surely raises the question whether many other establishments are ripping off customers by selling food at multiple times the price? I know from just doing my grocery shopping that many shops and retail establishments have used the cost of living crisis to unfairly raise prices. And your experience here proves this, in my opinion.. they are paying the same prices as everyone else for food in addition to the other costs I mentioned earlier.
    So bravo Maggie’s, you’re doing a great job in feeding your customers well for great prices. You deserve to succeed for another forty years and more!
    Another thought provoking and entertaining video, thank you. 🙏🏻

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому +1

      I really appreciate that, thank you Alec. I cannot take the credit as it's my subs who recommended it

  • @delta_graffiti8317
    @delta_graffiti8317 Місяць тому +4

    A Gary’s Eats uploads makes a rainy day seem to blow away, thanks for a great video as always, brilliantly entertaining as usual 😊

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому +1

      That’s absolutely lovely, thank you very much

  • @parasinthephilippines
    @parasinthephilippines Місяць тому +86

    I actually remember Maggie opening the Cafe many years ago.
    It has always been the go to place and Maggie herself looked after you like family.
    Very sad to hear of her loss.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому +9

      Yes very sad I must say

    • @gregoryhayball
      @gregoryhayball Місяць тому +2

      Yeah. Lewisham is not far from me and I have eaten at Maggies and met her a few times before she died.

    • @falcon1falcon183
      @falcon1falcon183 Місяць тому

      Was she an irish woman??​@@gregoryhayball

    • @andywalker7582
      @andywalker7582 Місяць тому

      @@falcon1falcon183 Oh most definitely and majestically so.

    • @gregoryhayball
      @gregoryhayball Місяць тому

      @@falcon1falcon183 Yeah, very.

  • @binopereira8531
    @binopereira8531 Місяць тому +65

    Any family business that's been around for over 40 years has to be doing something right. Quality review as always. Hope that everyone has a great weekend.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому +5

      Thank you, I really appreciate it Bino, have a superb weekend

  • @Plq4672
    @Plq4672 Місяць тому +3

    I can’t believe you’re reviewing this place! It was my granddad’s, my dad’s and now my usual cafe. Bloody brilliant place, glad you did it justice in your honest review.
    Loved the video as always, thanks a lot 👍

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому

      Glad you enjoyed it thank you

  • @user-hr2gl5im4b
    @user-hr2gl5im4b Місяць тому +4

    @8.10. You'll have the Ancestors squirming! We eat B&S in the North too. There are variations of the same dish all over the British isles. The dish is named after the sound it makes while cooking (bubblling & squeaking) while frying slowly in the pan.

  • @shadowguard3578
    @shadowguard3578 Місяць тому +51

    ‘Like Noah’s Ark everything comes in twos’ you said with a deadpan delivery. Made me chuckle.

    • @nicholasdickens2801
      @nicholasdickens2801 Місяць тому +3

      You’d be hard pressed to fit that on Noah’s ark.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому +4

      Lol thank you... I think

    • @catbhoy
      @catbhoy Місяць тому +2

      Me too hilarious

    • @lesley5380
      @lesley5380 Місяць тому

      Same 😄

  • @DaveVantage
    @DaveVantage Місяць тому +61

    WOW, for the money, that is flipping amazing.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому +6

      Couldn't agree more Dave

    • @ninachestney-tg8eo
      @ninachestney-tg8eo Місяць тому +2

      So funny sorry 😅been laughing a lot at this one. Just introduced my dad to your channel and he’s laughing also

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому +2

      Thanks so much Nina and please say hello to your dad

  • @DaleBaker-e3u
    @DaleBaker-e3u Місяць тому +6

    The most food humanly possible, plus unlimited hot drinks, for under 12 quid. That's flipping insanely cheap. They are total heroes, who ran that place. Thanks so much for this Gary. Excellent.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому

      I agree completely with you, Dale

  • @a.f.m6737
    @a.f.m6737 Місяць тому +3

    That breakfast was worth every penny. Well done to you and the cameraman. Keep up with the great work you are doing.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому

      That’s very kind and appreciated thank you

  • @Gius3pp3K
    @Gius3pp3K Місяць тому +20

    I recommended Maggies in a previous video, and here you are. Great to see you listen to your viewer comments. Thanks Gary ❤❤❤

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому +2

      Thank you, I really appreciate your recommendation. Of course, 90% of the places I review are chosen by you all!

  • @charliehayes7856
    @charliehayes7856 Місяць тому +20

    So nice to see a family run business with great value for money, doing so well. Another great video Gary.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому +1

      Spot on Charlie and thank you

  • @NicholasBerry-ku9rd
    @NicholasBerry-ku9rd Місяць тому +18

    I reached the age of 52 before finding out that bubble and squeak is a traditional part of a London fry up. When I visited my sister recently, she took me to a place called Crossways Cafe in Nunhead. It made me wonder why I'd never eaten it with bacon, eggs and all the trimmings before. It goes so well.
    I remember that my dad would always make it for tea on Monday from Sunday dinner leftovers when mum was working the evening shift. Thickly buttered doorstep bread, lashings of HP sauce- proper bloke cooking! I think its best slightly blackened on the outside. That thin layer of charcoal makes all the difference!
    It's great comfort food and part of happy childhood memories. It was delightful as a young boy to stand and watch over the pan and learn how the food got its name.
    I really like Crossways by the way. Maybe not a place to excite a gourmand's tastebuds but good, honest food well cooked. Very welcoming and friendly too, Also great value for money. It's vanishingly rare to hear a Northerner say that in our capital city!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому +1

      Thank you very much for the comment Nicholas is really appreciated

    • @DovidM
      @DovidM Місяць тому

      Bubble and squeak is a perfect example of a simple dish that is so satisfying. Mum made it with some potato flour. This helped it stick together, and allowed it to be flipped so that it was browned on both sides.

    • @NicholasBerry-ku9rd
      @NicholasBerry-ku9rd Місяць тому

      @@DovidM It really is David.
      Mash is satisfying on its own, let alone fried the next day with some brassicas. I never thought of using potato flour as a binder and I don't know what I was going to say next. I'm sorry, I've had a bit to drink.

  • @aightm8
    @aightm8 Місяць тому +9

    Amazing the value small businesses can provide when they (presumably) own thr building and dont have rental expense

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому

      I can’t answer that question I’m afraid no idea

    • @aightm8
      @aightm8 Місяць тому +1

      @@GaryEats just a guess on my part but with it being around so long and being so reasonable it seems like the only conclusion

  • @Nigel-fy5jg
    @Nigel-fy5jg Місяць тому +21

    Wow, that was definitely value for money. It just shows what small family run businesses like Maggie's can do. Well done them and well done you for bringing them to our attention.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому +2

      Incredible value Nigel

  • @audreymcleod4076
    @audreymcleod4076 Місяць тому +28

    My dad always called that meal " a cowboy dinner" , it does make me smile.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому +5

      Lol brilliant

    • @catbhoy
      @catbhoy Місяць тому +4

      Recall my dad saying something similar think it was sausages and beans for breakfast tho’ 😀👌

  • @sparkles1260
    @sparkles1260 Місяць тому +3

    Now that's what I call a big breakfast - wow! Great value for money too.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому

      I agree, it’s great value

  • @overscanpaul
    @overscanpaul Місяць тому +3

    Maggie was a lovely eccentric Irish lady, a real character feature of the cafe. My nan would make the family eat here regularly, I was a vegetarian (and into spices) at the time which wasn't particularly their forte but the food was always good honest fare like a decent Sunday dinner cooked with love by your gran, generous portions, and cheap. It wasn't my thing, but I can see why it was popular. Good to see its still going strong years later.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому

      Absolutely fantastic to hear

  • @patclark9857
    @patclark9857 Місяць тому +18

    Great to see you in maggies Gary used it a lot when I worked in Lewisham remember maggie and her sister well lovely ladies.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому +2

      Lovely in there Pat, really enjoyed it

  • @jinqster4384
    @jinqster4384 Місяць тому +23

    You get more and more comfortable in your role,and it's fun to see.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому +7

      Thank you, I love it

  • @waynegriffith9124
    @waynegriffith9124 Місяць тому +2

    My son is 6 years of age and his new favourite thing before bed... Can we watch Gary eating delicious food. You've got a new fan there. Thank you for creating family friendly content and always being a pleasure to watch.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому +1

      Ah please say hello to your son. More than happy to send you all a personal message to say thank you

  • @robertleach9120
    @robertleach9120 Місяць тому +3

    What a terrific little place is Maggie's Cafe & Restaurant. Lovely staff and such fabulous value for money ! Fresh tomatoes for me by the way. The apple crumble is to die for ! A super start to your day Gary ! It's a 9.5/10 from me.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому +1

      Thank you very much for the comment, Robert I hope you have a great Sunday

  • @The-KimP
    @The-KimP Місяць тому +9

    Two of everything apart from when you get 4 ha ha, what an absolute feast Gary! Brilliant value. I also like how considerate you are to other customers trying not to get them in shot where possible.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому +3

      I couldn't believe when the server said that lol. Thank you and yes that's completely not fair to do

  • @tylersweet5994
    @tylersweet5994 Місяць тому +11

    Ha! Nearly happened again with Gary "Giving it a Go..." by jogging straight into a Passer-By! Great video as always Gary. Thank you so much as always!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому +1

      Thank you ever so much and yep, I'm too clumsy lol

    • @tylersweet5994
      @tylersweet5994 Місяць тому +2

      @@GaryEats You keep doing exactly what you're doing Gary! Love your videos so don't change a thing 😃👍

  • @colindarroch4022
    @colindarroch4022 Місяць тому +3

    Now that's what you call a proper breakfast and good value. Local business as well it's got to be a 9.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому

      Great score Colin

  • @richardmildon2020
    @richardmildon2020 Місяць тому +3

    With the cost of living it’s really really good to see real good value for money well done magpies and thank you Gary

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому

      Thank you ever so much Richard

  • @EssexWolf1993
    @EssexWolf1993 Місяць тому +12

    That was definitely a breakfast fit for a king. If that king is Henry VIII! 😆

  • @charisse234
    @charisse234 Місяць тому +18

    Gary for £11.95 good lord you can't in any way complain about that.for that about of delicious breakfast wow that was a serious amount of food for that price brilliant! Thank you for another fabulous video! Positivity peace and love ♥️

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому +3

      Obscenely good value isn't it

    • @charisse234
      @charisse234 Місяць тому +1

      I was astonished at how cheap it was for that amount of food.wow! Thank you for the video it was great it's a wonder tho that you could move after that lot!😀 Positivity peace and love ♥️

  • @Nickpaintbrush
    @Nickpaintbrush Місяць тому +3

    Certainly looks value for money, nice to see local businesses thriving Gary, definitely an easy 9 !

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому

      I agree with you completely Nick you have a wonderful week

  • @paulwright6056
    @paulwright6056 Місяць тому +2

    That is probably the best value for money i have seen in many years.Your last two reviews have featured places that deserve a massive amount of custom (this and the Italian) they are definately at different ends of the cost factor but both a credit to their owners and staff.Great review again Gary although it did seem cold to be sitting outside

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому +1

      It was a little chilly Paul, but all good we tried to do all different price points

  • @user-nj7ct5sm3u
    @user-nj7ct5sm3u Місяць тому +13

    How lovely in this day and age to still find a family run business still packing in the customs quantity counts good food cooked well I will give that a 8 out of 10

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому +3

      Absolutely spot on!

  • @darrenroberts-pp9nn
    @darrenroberts-pp9nn Місяць тому +5

    Looks superb value for money. Thanks for putting the place on our radar. Places like it giving great value for money deserve to prosper

  • @johnlummis5119
    @johnlummis5119 Місяць тому +2

    Gary, that portion was outrageous and the variety of ingredients also outrageous, great review as always Gary

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому

      Thank you very much, John. It’s really appreciated.

  • @BritishChef436
    @BritishChef436 Місяць тому +3

    Absolutely no complaints here. What a breakfast. And what a great price 😮

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому

      I agree with you completely

  • @melanytodd2929
    @melanytodd2929 Місяць тому +10

    At least the cameraman gets fed😂❣️❣️❣️😘🇿🇦

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому +3

      Finally Melany!! Lol

  • @thaisstone5192
    @thaisstone5192 Місяць тому +20

    (374) A real "gut-buster" as we say here in America. "Maggies" is going to be absolutely flooded with customers after this upload. Thanks SO much for this upload, Gary. Makes me yearn to be back in New Zealand; no black pudding to be had and the sausages are, um, "sub-par" to be kind here in America.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому +4

      I cannot wait to try an American Breakfast

  • @penguthepenguinj
    @penguthepenguinj Місяць тому +3

    I'm impressed you finished it! Well done for not wasting food

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому

      Definitely don’t waste food

  • @Richard-gk3kq
    @Richard-gk3kq Місяць тому +4

    Exceptional value for money breakfast and cooked to perfection.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому

      I agree 💯👌 Richard

  • @andysmith819
    @andysmith819 Місяць тому +7

    Another great review! I was stationed In Lewisham in the 70's, I wish it had been in the late 80's! 😀 My favourite 'bubble' was always on Boxing Day with all the Brussels Sprouts incorporated 🙂

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому +3

      Thank you, I really appreciate it Andy!! Oh yes delicious

    • @porkysbikerlife7893
      @porkysbikerlife7893 Місяць тому +1

      Andy, that is the best!
      Other people go on about Christmas dinner, and I'm waiting for the Boxing day one!

  • @liamh141
    @liamh141 Місяць тому +15

    I joked about Greggs being the cure from a hellish hangover the other day....Greggs can sod off after seeing this....shame its in London 😂

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому +3

      Lol Liam, now this is the cure. More videos outside of London soon

    • @diane1359love
      @diane1359love Місяць тому

      Lol

    • @graememorrison333
      @graememorrison333 Місяць тому

      If Maggie's could franchise...

  • @grahambrown8239
    @grahambrown8239 Місяць тому +1

    The sound quality on your videos is exceptional ,better by far compared to the main broadcasters on location . Hats off..

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  29 днів тому

      That is very kind and appreciated, Graham. I will let the cameraman know.

  • @user-rr1zt5go4q
    @user-rr1zt5go4q Місяць тому +2

    Hi Gary, I'm sitting here at my desk in Sydney, sipping a Cointreau, watching your latest vid. That looks good. I know that Maggie's has been around since 1983, but I hope it doesn't go the way of the US franchise Red Lobster because of the free endless tea, and two of everything breakfast. 8/10, and definitely amazing value for money. For the starving hordes, Maggie's is the best ! Rest in peace, and God bless you, Maggie ! Hope you're enjoying the 'Loaves and fishes' upstairs ! Have a good week, Gary !

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому

      Thank you very much for your lovely comment all the way from Sydney

  • @robarmstrong9188
    @robarmstrong9188 Місяць тому +8

    Hey Gary, I’m from Geordieland and my mam used to always make bubble and squeak with the leftovers.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому

      It's interesting Rob. I've had a lot of comments from people in the North saying they've never tried bubble so it's great to see some do. Glad you like it!

    • @richardtunningley4975
      @richardtunningley4975 Місяць тому

      A staple in Yorkshire too, mainly home made less common in cafes.

  • @darrylwigginton1067
    @darrylwigginton1067 Місяць тому +5

    Biggest breakfast before extras I had was 3 fried eggs, scrambled eggs, 4 sausages, beans, mushrooms, fried onions, 4 hash browns, 4 bacon rashers, 2 black puds, 1 white pud, tomato, 4 slices of toast, cuppa.
    I ordered extra 4 sausages & rashers, then 2 extra black puds, 1 slice French toast too, was at a park near Trowbridge several yrs back

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому +1

      That is absolutely huge lol

  • @lunevalleyparanormal
    @lunevalleyparanormal Місяць тому +3

    That was Value for Money & HUGE!! No wonder you had to waddle off 😂
    Lovely to see another family business still thriving
    Well done Gary & Cameraman for taking another fantastic breakfast for the Team 😄 👍🏻

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому +1

      That’s very kind to say thank you very much and it was a huge breakfast

  • @richardmcleod9015
    @richardmcleod9015 Місяць тому +3

    I'm on a weight-loss journey, Gary (3.5 stones lost so far). I can't be eating cooked breakfasts like that right now, so I am living vicariously through your videos. Keep 'em coming, buddy 😊

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому

      Well done Richard that’s amazing please keep going and I’m so pleased for you 👍

    • @porkysbikerlife7893
      @porkysbikerlife7893 Місяць тому

      Richard Well done!, I am on a diet as well, and I've lost 4 stone, and I didn't give up the bacon, eggs, toms, beans, even have the odd sausage and black pudding, .
      It's the carbs I reduced, so little bread, , and potatoes.

    • @richardmcleod9015
      @richardmcleod9015 Місяць тому

      @@porkysbikerlife7893 Thanks buddy. It's all a chore and I admire the lack of carbs. I'm doing Slimming World. Works for me

  • @goplanit
    @goplanit Місяць тому +11

    That looked like an insane amount of food for £11.95, my mouth was watering the whole way through 😂

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому +3

      That's fantastic to hear glad you enjoyed it

  • @maltehestbech3192
    @maltehestbech3192 Місяць тому +7

    Thanks as always - You are very productive these days, Gary!

  • @johnycarper1
    @johnycarper1 Місяць тому +2

    Another good review and always nice that you make a point of saying when the staff are good, that's a big breakfast I think even I might struggle with that.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому +1

      I always respect the staff, Johny

  • @adamaddison925
    @adamaddison925 Місяць тому +2

    Tinned tomato for me all the time. Thanks Gary - I really love your channel.. I know it's been said before but I also appreciate your really honest and decent feedback. May you march forward to 1 million subscribers because you deserve it.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому

      That is very kind and very much appreciated, Adam. Thank you very much.

  • @paulconnors2078
    @paulconnors2078 Місяць тому +3

    Hello Gary: Without a doubt, the most intimidating meal of any kind that I have ever seen. You are my hero for even attempting to eat what I am sure was enough food to feed a small army.
    Someday, if I've starved myself for a few days beforehand, I might try a breakfast that large but for now, I'm just going to have to sit here in the USA with my jaw hitting the floor in amazement.
    Well done, as always.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому +1

      Thank you very much, Paul. Two days later and I’m still full up. lol 😂

  • @Paul_Allaker8450
    @Paul_Allaker8450 Місяць тому +3

    That breakfast is fantastic value. Another cracking review Gary. 😋😋

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому

      Glad you enjoyed it Paul!!

  • @williamyates5410
    @williamyates5410 Місяць тому +2

    Brings back memories not been to Maggie's in 20 years plus she was always in front of house thanks Gary,R I P Maggie so pleased it's still going.❤

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому

      I’m pleased it brought you back some memories, William

  • @64ajv
    @64ajv Місяць тому +2

    actually stunned at the value for money, and then out comes the crumble, blooming hell

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому +1

      I’ll have to say the cameraman struggled to eat the crumble

  • @spookytooth2044
    @spookytooth2044 Місяць тому +12

    Bubble is/was called bubble and squeak in Leicester. Looks like the same thing, not had it since the early ‘60s 😄. Nice review Gary 👍

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому +1

      Didn't know that, thank you!

    • @nicholasdickens2801
      @nicholasdickens2801 Місяць тому +3

      It’s still called that in Stoke. Lovely food.

    • @jasonsmart3482
      @jasonsmart3482 Місяць тому +9

      Yes bubble and squeak is generally what its known as In SE London , assumes bubble was just a shortening of the name.

    • @robsmith6281
      @robsmith6281 Місяць тому +1

      It's the sound it makes whilst being cooked hence bubble and squeak.

    • @stewedfishproductions9554
      @stewedfishproductions9554 Місяць тому +2

      Same on the Wirral and the North West generally... 😊

  • @andrewroberts4736
    @andrewroberts4736 Місяць тому +3

    I've wanted to used his place a few times when I'm delivering in the area and I get a chance to stop. Thanks for reviewing this place Gary as it will inform my decision to try it.
    £11.95 for all that !!!! My local cafe is in Plumstead and it's £10 for half that much and tea and coffee is extra!
    Hash browns !!! 😶
    Nice to see the black pudding is good and thick cut, and I love to see a fried slice with an egg on it. Eggs well cooked. That bubble looked really good! Plenty of crispyness. The beans have been cooked for a long time and that helps with the flavour.
    That is astonishing value for money. It's an 8 elevated to 9 for the value. I would have had the liver instead of hash browns.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому

      This is one place definitely worth stopping for Andrew

  • @johncoughlan9578
    @johncoughlan9578 Місяць тому +1

    Absolutely fabulous to watch……polite, thorough, concise and beautifully descriptive…..many thanks Gary

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому

      That’s very much appreciated John thank you

  • @EddieHutchinson-jm9zc
    @EddieHutchinson-jm9zc Місяць тому +3

    I'd say the plan is to take a carrier bag and some serviettes and a paper bag, order loads, then take the bread plus any complimentary butter and one of any of the items (for example fried egg, sausage, bacon, ham, mushrooms) to make a sandwich later. Job's a good 'un!

  • @aidenius7005
    @aidenius7005 Місяць тому +28

    So good to see you again too, Gary.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому +2

      Have a terrific weekend

    • @gimmemoremoney
      @gimmemoremoney Місяць тому

      Why wheres he been?

    • @davidb9059
      @davidb9059 Місяць тому

      ​@@GaryEatsgood review , my kitchen flooded . 😩

  • @Jaso839
    @Jaso839 Місяць тому +3

    Give me one of these local, family run businesses over the big franchises eight days a week.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому

      I agree with you completely

  • @ianwilde5379
    @ianwilde5379 Місяць тому +1

    Great show as always! I never thought I would have a good reason to revisit London... Now what I do!!!

  • @JokkeHimSelf
    @JokkeHimSelf Місяць тому +1

    I might be visiting London soon, glad to see another breakfast spot, and it's only 53 minutes from the place I'll be staying at. :)

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому

      You won’t leave hungry

  • @kristian6622
    @kristian6622 Місяць тому +3

    Very large English breakfast oh my goodness! Well done for tackling it Gary! Such good value for money!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому +1

      Thank you ever so much lol Kristian

  • @robertsmith6297
    @robertsmith6297 Місяць тому +17

    Premier Inn breakfast £10.99 all you can eat and 2 kids eat free! Great treat for the kids and the one near me is really good. Never had a bad one.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому +6

      I've done Premier Inn before, decent

    • @shadowguard3578
      @shadowguard3578 Місяць тому +1

      Good reminder and I agree with you.

    • @welshpiper62
      @welshpiper62 Місяць тому

      Premier inn I bet it's a limited on what they offer compared to this place ?

    • @yverose8355
      @yverose8355 Місяць тому +1

      Ours does bubble n squeak as well 😁

    • @kiwibear5158
      @kiwibear5158 Місяць тому

      Didn’t know this! Can anyone go or is it for premier inn hotel stayers only ?

  • @heidifogelberg3544
    @heidifogelberg3544 Місяць тому +3

    Absolutely stupendous! True that it wasn't absolute top quality gourmet foodstuffs, but that's not the job they've chosen to do. They've chosen to do solid value and generous portions for a mostly local clientele. They can't be getting rich, so more kudos to them for maintaining their own standards and doing such a wonderful job of it.
    Honestly - we don't need magic every meal. Sometimes - even usually - a good, solid, tasty plate is what's needed. And it looks like that's what Maggie's will give you.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому +1

      Fantastic, glad you liked this one Heidi

  • @andybaker2456
    @andybaker2456 Місяць тому +3

    Blimey, what a brilliant deal!! I've got a good friend who lives in Lewisham, I think I need to invite myself over for Sunday brunch ASAP! Like you, I love the occasional fried slice too. 😊

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому +2

      Give it a go and oh yes but not many lol

  • @mrmrandmrs800
    @mrmrandmrs800 Місяць тому +29

    Great value. The only problem is you do get people who will have everything just because they can, and then you throw half away which is a great waste

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому +8

      Yes that's a big shame, had the conversation with the staff member who said a lot goes to waste

    • @stevekelly5166
      @stevekelly5166 Місяць тому +9

      Take it home.

    • @ngatiramona
      @ngatiramona Місяць тому

      Ikr? I'm wondering if it's the muk bang challenges filming for content who order it most.

    • @stevekelly5166
      @stevekelly5166 Місяць тому

      @@ngatiramona ​ Stand back, I'm a first aider. Do you need an ambulance? You're English as going wrongly bad duck, and your other face is going mightingly lopsided. I'd heat sum 🍄 on the WC.

  • @janw1746
    @janw1746 Місяць тому +8

    Hi Gary..hello from 'back of beyond' up north..😯..of course we have bubble'n'sqeak..perhaps not on a breakfast..but I've eaten many a plateful.. usually on a Monday..as you mentioned after the Sunday dinner..😋🤣

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому +1

      Hello Jan! Yes I more meant on a breakfast, not in general. Last couple of vids I've had a lot of people in the North say they never have it on a brekky

    • @johngibson3837
      @johngibson3837 Місяць тому +2

      ​@@GaryEatsprobably on the wrong side of the Pennines

    • @janw1746
      @janw1746 Місяць тому

      Being a bit harsh on yourself there dear..😉🤭​@@johngibson3837

    • @janw1746
      @janw1746 Місяць тому

      Being a bit harsh on yourself there dear😉🤭​@@johngibson3837

    • @janw1746
      @janw1746 Місяць тому

      @@johngibson3837 being a bit harsh on yourself there dear..😯🤭

  • @Jasper1066-fq8wh
    @Jasper1066-fq8wh Місяць тому +1

    Gary this was one of your funniest videos to date😊. You genuinely looked overwhelmed by the amount of food on the plate and rightly so, it was a huge portion. Such amazing value for money and fabulous customer service. Maggie's deserves to continue trading for many years to come.

    • @lesley5380
      @lesley5380 Місяць тому

      I was just about to write this 😂, I'm only 7 minutes in.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому

      I have to agree with you. I was totally overwhelmed but managed to plough my way through.

  • @wastemancentral5040
    @wastemancentral5040 Місяць тому +3

    Wow Gary, for 11.95 and bottomless tea or coffee! That’s insane value, I’m deffo gonna go give that a go! I urge you try the lounge down at clacton and a bistro cafe Called “taste” £7.50 for a large breakfast including a drink of your choics

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому

      That sounds amazing value I’ll take a look at your recommendation

  • @johnboucher8226
    @johnboucher8226 Місяць тому +5

    1:29 Its like a ferry channel crossing with that table!

  • @conormacdougal2344
    @conormacdougal2344 Місяць тому +24

    My Grandmother was Irish and she always relayed that you couldn't buy a healthy appetite. Supplying a good palte of food was the essence of a good home. This is seen here as an expansion of the warmth of heart of this establishment. Not being able to finish your plate shows that the host has supplied more than you can manage. In some cultures, if you finish your plate they will immediately refill it.

    • @Frig84
      @Frig84 Місяць тому +4

      Totally agree! Also, "In some cultures, if you finish your plate they will immediately refill it." - I found that out the hard way when I started to live in Japan lol

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому +2

      That actually Conor is a very good point, i used to suffer that when I was in Ireland

    • @clydebear6914
      @clydebear6914 Місяць тому +2

      I'm convinced it's genetically ingrained in our Irish DNA from our experience with the great famine. As kids we were always told not to leave the table until we had finished all our food. Not only that but it is the first thing when you are hosted in Ireland by anyone. They feed you! 😉

  • @johnwarne8941
    @johnwarne8941 Місяць тому

    Was a regular customer at Maggie’s when stationed at Lewisham police station circa 2004 - 2012.. What a fantastic family run business with great food at a reasonable price and am pleased it is still thriving 👌👍👍

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому

      Hopefully John brought you back some wonderful memories

  • @conniesawyer5108
    @conniesawyer5108 Місяць тому +1

    Geez, thats enough food to feed a family of 4 (2 adults, 2 kids)! I love how English breakfasts normally come with mushrooms and beans! I need to try it one day...great vid Gary!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому

      You need to definitely try one of these breakfast. You don’t know what you’re missing out on.

  • @moretoknowshow1887
    @moretoknowshow1887 Місяць тому +7

    Saw another “takeaway” reviewer at this restaurant. Your review was much calmer and had less “eccentric locals” interrupting. The plate looked solid, esp that Fried Slice?!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому +3

      Thank you and the fried slice is so bad for you lol

    • @moretoknowshow1887
      @moretoknowshow1887 Місяць тому

      @@GaryEats Being here in the states, we don’t have the greatness of the fried slice. Is it just white bread buttered and then fried??

    • @sishabadab6570
      @sishabadab6570 Місяць тому

      Eccentric locals. ??
      You mean they were Cultural Enrichment merchants..

    • @mtbpaulcee6164
      @mtbpaulcee6164 Місяць тому +2

      Unlike that other ‘takeaway’ reviewer, Gary doesn’t need to advertise the fact with clothing advertising the channel, or drive around in a van with it plastered down the side - I often wonder how genuine a review is when the staff know it’s a reviewer - that’s what I love about Gary’s reviews!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому +1

      It is

  • @jpaulc441
    @jpaulc441 24 дні тому +3

    I live 10 minutes walk away but have only eaten here once. I think I should definitely visit soon.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  24 дні тому +2

      As you know, it’s definitely worth a visit

  • @andywalker7582
    @andywalker7582 Місяць тому

    So glad to see you do Maggies. My favourite memory of her was a time I was in there when a woman demanded to speak to the manager. Maggie appeared and listened politely to the customer complaining about the bad language used by one of the waitresses. After the woman had made her complaint, Maggie summoned the waitress to her side. 'Now I hear you've been using bad language and that is unacceptable. She effing hates bad language and, if I hear you effing using it in front of this lady, I'll effing sack you'.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому

      That’s a great story, Andy. Fantastic memories.

  • @martinchapman7772
    @martinchapman7772 27 днів тому +1

    Anna and I are watching from Vietnam. Love your enthusiasm and energy. Keep going, keep it up Gary. Love every video.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  27 днів тому

      That’s very kind to say Martin and regards to Anna as well

  • @HowardOfficial
    @HowardOfficial Місяць тому +5

    I remember seeing another UA-camr at Maggies for the giant breakfast. He loved it but got a £130 parking ticket for parking in a loading bay 😂. Trust you were more careful Gary.

    • @Tom_Samad
      @Tom_Samad Місяць тому +1

      Yeah that was the fella from Rate My Takeaway.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому +2

      Lol oh dear Howard and yes much more careful

    • @graememorrison333
      @graememorrison333 Місяць тому

      Flippin' great Tesco car park just round the corner! How did he not see that??!

    • @HowardOfficial
      @HowardOfficial Місяць тому +1

      @@GaryEats Still decent value at £141.95 lol

  • @RosieHarp
    @RosieHarp Місяць тому +4

    Woo hoo, I've just put my tea on the plate, great timing 😄

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому +2

      Thank you ever so much for watching as always Rosie, what's for tea?

    • @RosieHarp
      @RosieHarp Місяць тому

      @@GaryEats V burger in a bun, emmental cheese slices, coleslaw and spicy potato wedges.
      Nothing fancy ☺️

  • @johnbuggy9121
    @johnbuggy9121 Місяць тому +1

    Great to see this channel grow. Gary is such a gentleman.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому

      That’s very kind, John. Thank you very much.

  • @MegaVector2011
    @MegaVector2011 Місяць тому +1

    My word, that looked superb, and I don't even eat breakfast. Fabulous value. What a fantastic local business! Thanks for the upload 👍

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому

      I agree, it’s a fantastic local business

  • @richardhawkins1958
    @richardhawkins1958 Місяць тому +4

    Oh Gary why do you do this to me.? Another great review I can tell you I am the size of a small apartment now but by the time I have finished eating at all these wonderful places I will be the size of Longleat.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому +1

      I'm so sorry Richard but have a lovely weekend lol

  • @MichaelPetersFenwicks
    @MichaelPetersFenwicks Місяць тому +6

    Maggie's cafe was introduced to me 20yrs ago likewise I would enjoy my Saturday breakfasts after many nights out in London.
    Congrats Gary on enjoying that..........Authentic English Breakfast.........bravo old chap.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому

      Thank you Michael, take care. Glad you've been

  • @alexl6680
    @alexl6680 Місяць тому +2

    swear this is the nicest guy on youtube

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому

      That’s so kind Alex thank you very much

  • @manofthehour_
    @manofthehour_ Місяць тому +1

    Good honest value from a family run business, you love to see it.

  • @flashtheoriginal
    @flashtheoriginal Місяць тому +3

    Well done Gary
    Well done Maggie's
    COME ON ENGLAND 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому

      I really appreciate that thank you and yes come on England

  • @elliotvernon7971
    @elliotvernon7971 Місяць тому +5

    In the late 1980s I lived on the road you were standing on at the start of the video - as a teenager we used to go to Maggies for breakfast after a night out. Used to be a sex shop in the same row of shops - I was always too timid to give that one a go 😂

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому +1

      Lol you are the second person to mention that now

    • @fionacotter4287
      @fionacotter4287 Місяць тому +1

      This one made me smile, Gary! Me and Hubby Joe were brought up in the London Borough of Lewisham and our schools were next to each other about a five minute walk away from the cafe. Maggie’s is a very famous cafe to us. What can you say about an amazing breakfast for £11:95? Unbelievable value and good service. Food did look really lovely - a shame the sausages let it down, but jeez, for that price what more do you want? Let’s hope Maggie’s continues for another 40 years. It certainly deserves it! Brilliant review, Gary, as per usual. Keep it up!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому +1

      Fantastic Fiona, glad you both loved it

  • @ZDProds-c8p
    @ZDProds-c8p Місяць тому +2

    Fried egg, sausage, bacon, mushroom, black pudding, fried onions, hash brown, beans, grilled tomato, ham, fried slice and bottomless tea I think I'd go for. Looks a really nice place.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому

      That’s a fantastic selection apart from the mushrooms lol 😂

    • @ZDProds-c8p
      @ZDProds-c8p Місяць тому

      @@GaryEats Always been one for mushrooms but they’re not for everyone, that’s for sure haha

    • @darlingdelights823
      @darlingdelights823 Місяць тому

      If you get scottish breakfast all that plus fruit pudding ,haggis potato scones ,lorne sausage, fried potatoes, mushrooms, plain bread toast ,

    • @ZDProds-c8p
      @ZDProds-c8p Місяць тому

      @@darlingdelights823 Will have to go it a go sometime

  • @quoman2232
    @quoman2232 Місяць тому +1

    Been to Maggies on several occasions, you got to go here to believe just how good it is.❤️😀👍

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому +1

      That’s fantastic to hear. Well done for supporting local businesses.