Around London in 50 Breakfasts: Rocket, Bishopsgate

Normally serving up unique Neopolitan Pizza & Californian style grills & salads, my brunch invitation to Rocket in Bishopsgate was rather unexpected. And I think this may have been the case for the restaurant too as we had the place to ourselves. Not that I'm complaining - I got to quiz our waitress on the best dishes and thank the chef personally for my breakfast. Don't people normally pay a tonne of cash for this? 

Taking notes from the Italian inspired day menu, Rocket are offering an amazing Prosecco brunch exclusive to the Bishopsgate location. When you order a main course from the a la carte or brunch menu then you are eligible to enjoy unlimited Prosecco, Bellinis or Bloody Mary's for just £15. Pretty good deal huh? It's available every Saturday from 11am-2pm and is a great idea for getting the girls together over some delicious food and unlimited food. Plus, they offer breakfast pizzas - yes FOR REAL. Enjoy today's review.

Where

Rocket, Bishopsgate

When

Saturday, 11am - 12 noon

What we drank

• 2x cappuccinos
• Sparkling water (one of us was hungover as hell)

What we ate

• 1 croissant
• 1 pain aux chocolat
• 2 vegetarian breakfasts (one with mushrooms and tomatoes, one without)

Highlights

• The brunch menu at Rocket is short and concise but with a few a surprises, including the breakfast pizza. Although we were tempted we opted for the vegetarian breakfasts instead. Diners can also chose form the a la carte menu is nothing takes their fancy.
• I found my breakfast very naughty and yet very comforting. The eggs were perfectly fried with deep yellow yolks which worked gorgeously with the grilled halloumi. The hash brown and beans were both fine but nothing special.
• My guest's grilled mushroom brought a really meaty touch to the vegetarian plate, which is something meat eaters would appreciate.
• Both coffees were strong and arrived at drinking temperature.

Lowlights

• We were only given white toast and not offered brown, granary or an Italian-led alternative. This was disappointing and I sadly am really not a fan of white toast. I think this was the first time in about three years I have eaten white toast.
• I found both the pastries dry and unappealing - I would have preferred something Italian such an cream filled cannelloni or a slice of panettone, rather than the sad pastries we had. Sorry to sound rude but I was just confused by these. 

Overall, would I head back to the Rocket brunch? Probably not - however I would be keen to try out the day menu. I think perhaps this was a step into the trendy brunch crowd that Rocket just didn't need to take? Around the City area is dead at the weekends and this offering may be better suited to the Holborn location - just my opinion.

Thank you Rocket for hosting us. 

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