Free coffee and pastries after a Sunday run at Allpress Dalston

If you're after free coffee and actual food after a run, Allpress Dalston's got you sorted this Sunday. They're running a special event on May 17 tied to the Hackney half marathon prep, and anyone who shows up gets complimentary filter coffee and pastries once you've finished. That's not a token "here's a biscuit" situation, we're talking proper pastries.

What you get

The run itself kicks off at 7:30 AM and wraps by 8:30 AM at Allpress Dalston Roastery, 283-285 Kingsland Rd, E8 4EQ. After you've done the miles, you head inside to the roastery where they've got filter coffee waiting and pastries included. It's free, you're not paying anything. HOKA's also there demoing their running gear and dropping expert tips if you're into that sort of thing. Nearest tube is Dalston Junction or Dalston Kingsland if you're not local.

How to get it

1. Check the Allpress website for May 17 run club details and confirm your attendance before the event. 2. Show up at the Dalston Roastery between 7:15–7:30 AM on Sunday morning. 3. Run the route with the group from 7:30–8:30 AM. 4. Head inside after and grab your complimentary filter coffee and pastries. 5. Stick around if you want to chat to the HOKA team about their kit.

What the TikTok didn't mention

This is a one-off event tied to the Hackney half marathon season, so it's not a standing weekly thing. If you've been to Allpress run club events before, you'll know they take these seriously, proper running routes, not just a gentle jog around the block. The roastery itself is worth visiting anyway if you haven't been, but the free food and coffee after the run is the actual draw here.

The early start time isn't for everyone. 7:30 AM means you're up and moving before most of London's having breakfast. If you're not a morning person or you live miles away, it's a trek. But if you're already in Hackney or you're prepping for the half marathon, this is a no-brainer.

The catch

The event's on May 17 only, this is a single Sunday, not an ongoing deal. And runners only, so you can't just roll up for the free coffee without actually doing the run.

It's worth your Sunday morning if you're in the area and you don't mind an early alarm.