It seems every university has its own unique set of hole in the wall cafes, hometown bars, and local coffee shops. Universities in the heart of one of the biggest cities in the world are no exception. The London School of Economics is located right in Holborn, smack in the middle of the Big Smoke.

In the middle of campus is the definition of a hole in the wall spot called Wrights Bar. Wrights Bar is what londoners refer to as a “Greasy Spoon”, a great cheap breakfast spot that is essentially the British version of a classic American diner. Walking in you are greeted by the smell of frying eggs and meat, a noisy and packed room, and a lot of loud Italian voices owned by the family the runs the place. It’s a homey feeling that’s missing from most restaurants in the bustling city center. In my latest visit, I decided to try their bacon, egg, and sausage sandwich on a ciabatta roll.

The Sandwich

Overall: 7/10

The Good

For a breakfast sandwich from a greasy spoon, this sandwich was absolutely bang on. As you’d expect from an Italian run cafe, the ciabatta was fantastic. The meat, on par with the proud tradition of greasy spoons across London, was top notch. The eggs were well cooked, it had a great overall integration, and it was topped off with a dash of salt and the perfect amount of mayo. And with a price of 5 quid in the middle of London? Ya really can’t complain too much about this sandwich.

The Bad

The flip side is that it was after all a breakfast sandwich from a greasy spoon. It’s gonna be just what you need but it’s not going to win any awards. The sausage was definitely overcooked and the sandwich was incredibly bacon heavy (which, to be fair, is how the British tend to like their breakfast sandwiches). While the toppings were nice, they are rather basic and there’s no razzle dazzle that would put this sandwich over the top. Lastly, there is of course no cheese which, if you’ve followed my blog thus far, we know is always negative points.