Aavo Chai & Coffee

The name sets the tone — 'Aavo' means 'come on in' in Gujarati, and this Wood Street cafe makes good on the invitation with Indian comfort food served from breakfast through to dinner. Expect English breakfasts given a Desi twist (masala-baked beans and all), North Indian thalis and street-food favourites like samosas and pav vada, alongside spiced chai and freshly made lassi. A Walthamstow fixture since 2022, its near-perfect rating from 148 reviews suggests the home-kitchen care behind every dish isn't going unnoticed.