We were in search of a decent cup of coffee and came across this establishment- Not being familiar…read morewith the area (we're from California), it was such a nice surprise! Coffee was great, friendly atmosphere, just a really nice respite from the busy days (London!!) we had been encountering. Wonderful experience! We're the "Half-Caf" couple, BTW... : )

Very good coffee, friendly stuff and exceptionally good bread with tasty soups! Personally, I found…read moreit to be a hidden gem

I have a coffee ever time I deliver there I will say its the best coffee in London the food…read morelooks good to I would highly recommend it good service too

We got coffee and pastries here on our way to the local park. The flat white was exceptionally…read morecreamy, and my chocolate croissant hit the spot. It looks like a cozy place to hang indoors, too. Prices were affordable, and the staff was friendly.

The best café in north Finchley all stuff they are very friendly and positive the food is…read moreabsolutely amazing and delicious big portions and decorating amazing big thanks for the Ladi chef she is amazing

This is the best coffee in town. It's a very relaxing environment and the people that work there…read moreare very nice and welcoming.

The owner of this quaint restaurant truly wants to please her customers…read more I was visiting family that lived close by. We went twice; once for lunch and a few days later, went back for breakfast! I highly recommend this gem!

Well established organic style bistro cafe. My family and…read morefriends all love this restaurant. The cuisine here is fist class and combined with the excellent service, charming atmosphere, and reasonable prices, this is definitely a place to stop off for breakfast or lunch.

The cafe sits nicely on Muswell Hill high street welcoming any customer who wishes to have a…read morecoffee, a big slice of cake or a fresh panini. The coffee was large, affordable but nothing too special. However, the cafe made me feel at ease and comfortable. I had a pain au chocolat which was large and wholesome but didn't taste like an original one. Still yummy! I have to say the service was really poor and that's why mainly i've given it 3 stars. Pop in if you're walking past definitely!

I love this bakery, they do delicious pastries, so is a bit of a must visit for me on a weekend…read moremorning, and sometimes during the week The staff are really nice, and it has the feel of being somewhere that has very loyal regulars. They put a bit of them which I always think is a sign that somewhere is doing things right! All good but why 2 stars then. I had the latte and cappuccino few times, is just terrible. My friend has the same opinion, so it could be the person behind the machine or the machine it self. I do take always and drink the coffee to shop next to them

I got a heaping grilled halloumi, red pepper and aubergine salad, with apple and courgette slices…read moreand balsamic vinaigrette, for 6.95. It said 10.95 on the menu, so I don't get it? But hey, a cheaper salad is always good! It was tasty and so large I have leftovers for lunch tomorrow. There is a large variety of salads and wraps on the menu, but I was disappointed there was only white bread for the wraps. I'm also dinking a star just because the menu online has no prices, which I found supershady. I almost skipped this place entirely because of the lack of menu prices on the website.

Review-wise, there's not really much to say - if you've been to one Costa, you've experienced them…read moreall. It's the typical table-and-chair counter-purchase coffee-and-cake joint - sadly, like many other franchises, losing the charm that used to be provided by the comfy couches in the corner. Beside the bus-stop, its location doesn't particularly give you the nicest view in the area, so a lack of outside seating isn't a huge problem. One of the main things in its favour though is its later opening hours - if you're in need of a caffeine injection or a venue for an urgent heart-to-heart as N2's other cafés are putting upturned chairs on the table-tops at 6pm, Costa will give you an extra hour.

Out of all the coffee shop chains I think that costa coffee does the best coffee and this one is no…read moredifferent. The quality of the coffee is excellent and they always have a great variety of cakes and snacks, so I can't fault on them on their products at all. Where they slip up is their customer service. The staff in this costa coffee are not particularly friendly, they're the type of staff who talk to each other about their weekend while they're ringing up your order. I've been in three times this week and twice they got my order wrong. Once they asked if I wanted to take it away I said no thank you and they still put it in a take away cup. Then they reacted moodily when I asked for it not in a takeaway cup. This costa coffee is comfortable. There is plenty of seating, although it does get busy and you can't always get a table, and there are some sofa's too.

I walked in here by chance because I had an interview in the area. The atmosphere is incredibly…read morecozy and everyone is very welcoming and warm to help maintain that atmosphere. I do admit, I got a bit confused by the counter, unsure if I should order and pay there but you do get table service as well which is great!! I of course then completely forgot to leave a tip because of that confusion and I was in a rush as well. Will definitely come back again for a full Irish breakfast when I have more time one day!

Lovely cafe near Archway! the atmosphere is relaxed and the owners seems to know a lot of people…read morethat come in. I really liked that. Take a seat and they take your order. Lovely menu and really great coffee.

Looking to get away from the city smoke and city life? Happy hippy? or just running away from life…read moreitself (even if its just for a bit) this is a sanctuary enclosed by tress, green and Highgate woods. This cafe brings you back into the wild, back to nature and the tube stop is about 10 minutes away! The cabin is a homely, welcoming place were you can enjoy true and only vegetarian food, organic and delicious. Their dishes include pasta bakes, curries and shepherd's pie, soups and pate and yummy desserts. Whenever possible some of the ingredients come from the garden just outside! it doesn't get more organic than that! Seating out in the veranda, even when it's raining, is very romantic and intimate. And to top it all off power is supplied via a solar panel. The cabin can also be hired out for parties (children and adults) and meetings, and we had a blast in our offices Christmas party, the owner is a lovely guy that lives there and joined in the fun.

Tucked away in Queen's Wood, it doesn't get much crunchier than this secret sanctuary of vegetarian…read moreorganic goodness. Think composing committees, weekend gardening volunteers, conservation talks, and as many solar panels as there are exposed wood panels. The inside of this cabin-style café is straight out of an Abe Lincoln biography and there's a large patio outside that cries for a few rocking chairs, a porch swing and a Willie Nelson cameo. The menu consisted of veggie favourites, mouth-watering cakes (although it would have been nice to have a gluten-free option or two,) and coffee/tea. Loads of the dishes noted ingredients that were grown on site in the volunteer run garden. Mmmm... crunchy goodness! No matter how far your hippy scale leans, it's rare in a place as big as London to feel completely isolated. If you're ever in the market, Queen's Wood Café is your spot.

Lovely, very friendly young lady quickly brought us our drinks. Food came promptly even on a busy…read morenight. Huge portions. Solid, down home cooking. We both had salad, meatloaf, peas, potato and a little dessert. We'll be back.

I absolutely love this place! The staff were super-friendly, the food was DELICIOUS and the sun was…read moreshining (they didn't control that, but it was a nice bonus for them and their lovely little courtyard)! And all for a very affordable price :) I sat in the glorious sunshine and basically inhaled a plate of avo, scrambled eggs, feta, softened onions and crispy fired potatoes. With balsamic, because that's how I roll - this plate was worthy of better than mere ketchup! I also indulged in a small but decadent latte, and asked for 'a big water' - so they bought me a nice little jug of tap (which is great, I was nervous they might try the hard sell on bottled - I don't pay for water!). I'd had a chance to eye up the cake counter as I entered, and I could not stop myself from ordering a slice of the lemon meringue pie - it was my favourite dessert as a child and it's been so long since I had some! I was served a HUGE portion, and though it was tasty it just wasn't quite everything I hoped it would be... Probably more my skewed memory than any fault of Ally's Kitchen! The meringue was light as air (but I like mine with more substance), with a lovely browned crisp outer edging. The lemon curd was sweet but still refreshingly tangy, and unfortunately the base was ever so slightly soggy as the lemon filling was quite juicy! I would also say the portion size was a bit unecessary, but who am I to complain about that? I would rather a smaller slice and a smaller price though (£5??) Anyway, overall my experience was delightful - I am hoping to move to the area soon, and will definitely pay another visit or two to this cute, friendly little cafe! My bill totalled £16, including my option to add just over 10% tip. Not bad at all!