Caboose

On top of this sexy food truck, they serve absolutely gorgeous burger. The pulled pork burger was made on point. Tasted abit like smokey pulled pork and would definitely go back if I ever visited brick lane again.

Caboose - Aldgate East, London. At the crossroads between being counted as a fixture at the Brick Lane Markets, the middle of the trendy Shoreditch area and on Liverpool street, Caboose is quite the place to eat. Within a fixture not much bigger than a railway carriage you would see in the old-style Westerns it works interdependently as a combination of a cafe, a barbeque restaurant, a food truck and a club (plus a disco if hearsay on their website is anything to go by). Look closely and all the care is there to make something that is characteristic, knows its aspirations, has high quality and, as a result of the accumulation of the aforementioned, is well focused and shall not go unnoticed by any eye with discernment. Heck, for the coffee that was on his mind my brother-in-law sure made a beeline for this place.

The menu of plenty of American-style slow-roasted meats looked really appetizing. They go beyond what it looks like they could provide, by being prolific caterers and allowing for all sorts of reservations with bookings. It makes for what would definitely be down home-style comfort food with the primary aim to please. It helps that they care deeply for how their food is that everyone could possibly be satisfied. Bypassing it was like finding something amazing. My brother-in-law and I had only just found this after having lunch already at a stall way back at the marketplace, therefore there was not a lot of room in either stomach to justify ordering anything (even so much as splitting one meal between two). However, a coffee and something sweet was on his mind and this place fulfilled that first aspect.

In defense, it was only after ordering the coffees that the menu took any eyes and that was perusing during the waiting. There is a special blend used here for the coffees with 2/3 Brazil Santos and 1/3 Costa Rica Hacienda Aquares which makes for a beautiful combination of flavours. Not only that, the barista knew exactly what he was doing and the methods for making espresso-based coffee. The final product I sampled came out as a creamy cappuccino, served at the right temperature for drinking. It was hard to know where the froth ended and the milk began as it was all combined so well. This is amongst the best coffee that I have had within the respective hemisphere.

It is rare for me to discuss a place that had such a bold option extensively, and to rate a place highly on just having a coffee. This might be because of being away for nearly a month in an area that was not overtly familiar with the art of extracting espresso. Sometimes what you have not had for a while tastes way better than you can remember it due to the lack of taste memory; it was probably just like that then. Any chance that I can have to try out the menu here will surely be taken up with enthusiasm. It will double as returning for their coffee as well.

We attended this venue last Thursday as a celebration venue for a friend. The venue, staff and food were absolutely excellent and such superb value. The bring your own booze element allowed the bill to remain very good value and really added to the party atmousphere. The staff were brilliant and creating a relaxed setting and the music selection was great too. The food itself was brilliant and when you arrive and smell the food cooking, it adds to the great setting. We will definately look to return here.

I've been here a few times as i work in the area for lunch and the Beef is just out of this world. With so many Food trucks and Street food places popping up these guys really seem to have it figured out. I would recommend the Derailer with the smoked cheddar. After speaking to the owner James he informed me about the private dining experience they do. With a friends birthday coming up i booked in for it that week. It was astonishing the three course menu that came out of that Tiny (but beautiful) kitchen. I would definitely recommend this for a birthday or dinner celebration if you want something a little different and not just booking a table at Nando. Thumbs up

Had an awesome time here for a private party in the caboose. The food was great and the guys went above and beyond to make sure we had an amazing time, especially with the music! Left with a new playlist and love of the "fat controller".

“Slow smoked grub” served from a “custom built railway cabin”? Sure, why not? I tagged along to a menu tasting at Brick Lane’s Caboose. Hosted by Warburtons – the UK’s leading independent baker - the event also provided an opportunity to have a taste of Caboose’s limited run Thinwich, a smoked chicken sandwich made with Warburtons’ Thins.

I liked eating at Caboose, the custom built cabin has a cosy dining area, and the fellas behind the food – three school chums keen to bring a “refreshing British take on the American tradition of smoked food” – were friendly chaps, and (of course most importantly) the food was actually good. Of particular note were Caboose’s range of signature slow smoked burgers (all served with maple slaw, white bean salad and roast garlic mash):

The Fat Controller, ten-hour pulled pork belly, smoked over fruit wood with oak lettuce, homemade BBQ sauce, pickles and smoked Cheddar;
The 3:10 to Yuma, 12-hour shredded flat rib of beef smoked over hickory wood chips with oak lettuce, pickle, onion, BBQ sauce and blue cheese sauce; and
The Derailer, a mix of ten-hour pulled pork belly and 12-hour shredded flat rib of beef with house pickles, hot sauce and smoked Cheddar.

For the tasting I attended, the star of the show was the Thinwich, a chicken sandwich designed to be big on flavour but low on calories. The sandwich featured Warburtons Sandwich Thins (100 calories per Thin) chocked full of four‐hour fruit wood smoked chicken, tossed in a homemade salsa verde made of capers, anchovy, parsley, basil, mint, English mustard, red wine vinegar and olive oil, and topped with charred celeriac, red onions and oak lettuce.

I must admit, I really enjoyed sampling Caboose’s Thinwich. The chicken was flavoursome and I thought the combo of condiments and toppings were interesting and delicious. Warburtons’ Thins are pretty tasty and super convenient for making quick sandwiches and snacks – and in the case of the Thinwich provide a handy dandy means for downing a great tasting sarnie. As I mentioned before in a post about Warburtons’ Sandwich Thins, I’m a bit bummed to see dextrose listed as an ingredient though, as it’s something I actually try to limit in my diet. In a pinch or a rush though, the thins and wraps would admittedly really come in handy.

The Thinwich is available until the end of the month for £4 and includes a salad box.

Absolutely amazing spot - try to get the group booking so you get the whole caboose to yourselves. The Derailer is on point, especially if you like it spicy and the team is extremely friendly and hospitable. Already missing the brisket.

Great burger, good curly fries (but very spicy). The only problem is finding a place to sit since there is always a lot of people over there. But the burger is worthy

If Carlsberg made burgers they would call it Caboose. In a court yard behind the Old Truman Brewery I was served One of the best burgers I've had in a long time. Along with a smile the cheese burger special was recommended, and it delivered. A thick beef patty with ketchup and salad went down a treat while I was working around the quiet back streets of Brick Lane.

We had a mini wedding celebration as a group of 11 in the private dining booth! At first the venue seemed a tight squeeze but it was fine after a few drinks! The extra touches to us were the most amazing as they decorated the booth with some balloons and even made a white wedding cake for the bride and groom to cut after dinner! The team were great hosts and very welcoming, it’s BYOB for an extra £5 each and they provide a big cold ice bucket waiting to keep it all cold. Bring your own music too which was nice - you can connect to their speakers. We had the booth from 8 to 11pm which was perfect. To start we were served a giant sharing platter of chicken wings, hummous, pitta and variety of dips. Main was a choice of 3 - pulled pork, brisket beef or a combination of both, all served as a burger in a brioche bun, with or without cheese. We were also served fries. Instead of plates you are given a tray covered with a sheet of greaseproof paper and wooden cutlery which was fine as it matched the theme of Caboose. The food was tasty but I wouldn't say it was amazing or good value for £35 each. What we loved was having a small cosy private booth that you could share with your close friends and reminded us of the private small private rooms in BYOB Japanese restaurants we use to frequent when we first met. Things to note are: - Toilets are in a bar opposite (3 minute walk away) which is a bit annoying but fine. - It is a tight squeeze so there's not much space to put belongings and even on the table, so don't bring too much stuff! It is also best if you know each other well! On the whole it was a good experience for a special celebration , however it was expensive (£35 food + £5 BYOB) for the food that you got, which was essentially a burger with fries and a chicken wing.

What a lovely and friendly staff! So yummy halloumi burger and fries. I loved the cosy and cute private space. If you get a chance, give this place a try!!! You wouldn’t regret it!