I have long debated whether I should give this new café in Crouch End four or only three…read morestars...for now I have settled on three stars. Please let me elaborate my reasoning here: Having walked by this new place a few weeks ago, I was thrilled to see an independent coffee shop opening here. The mental note "to come back" was quickly made and yesterday I finally managed to return and try out their coffee... Let me say: I really like what they've done to this place. In fact, decor-wise I would give this place five stars; I especially like their wallpaper with the colourfully birds painted on it (see picture). Also, they have a cute little area in the back where a small group of people can have a lovely chat. So, where did they lose the stars? -Well, given that the decor was all tailored to make me feel at home, I didn't feel like it...and that has mostly to do with the fact, that the staff just wasn't very "warm". Don't get me wrong, nobody was unfriendly, but they were just very reserved...no smile, no "how are you doing?". And I just need that... Also, another reason, why they lost yet another star, was that they don't have free wifi. In fact, when I first saw this place I thought I might have found a good substitute to Starbucks...which I only frequent because they offer wifi at no cost, but... Nevertheless, I am willing to come back in due time and have yet another coffee, as this was actually quite delicious!

So after nearly 2 months of life in N8, numerous lattes and loaves of artisan bread later, I am…read moreready to give my award for the best cafe in crouch end to, coffee circus. I expect the reason is less to do with the coffee it serves and more due to the fantastic atmosphere inside. Think cosy unique decor, excellent brunch menu, charming baristas (it is like being on holiday in the med) and customers reading books instead of glued to their Smartphone's. Firstly the menu, like everyone else in there I went for the eggs Benedict with salmon which were divine. Eggs cooked to perfection on a beautiful English muffin and excellent quality salmon. If eggs aren't your thing they serve salads, sandwiches, soups and for comfort food at its best go for the amazing chunky French toast oozing with syrup. As others have noted this place is serious about the coffee so much so that customers were queuing out the door for it. If like myself your coffee palette is less refined, yes you can tell the difference between espresso and Nescafe but any further and you are out of your depth ,the staff are very helpful in giving recommendations of what to try. My mocha had a really deep, smooth flavour and definitely preferred it to any of the chain coffee shop equivalent. The food menu is just the type of thing you would want from a cafe of this size, think filled croissants. Eggs Benedict cooked to perfection and delicious thick cut French toast oozing with syrup. So if you are looking for friendly staff serving great food and coffee, in a charming environment, then coffee circus is worth the trip. Like the other yelpers I did miss the free wifi, but I don't think coffee circus would have the same charm if everyone was working away on their MacBoooks!

Filthiest StarBucks I have ever visited. Also don't make coffee the same way as they do at SB in…read morethe US.

giving this place a try today. plenty of seating and nice staff but they are soooo slow. coffees ok…read moretoo!

I recently went here with a friend who was waiting for a train. I normally avoid Costa cafes; I've…read morehad a few bad coffees there in the past but was pleasantly surprised. The soya latte I had was very good and I liked the cafe - it was as good as a coffee chain can get, with comfortable seats - and it was warm inside despite the front door being open, which was so much better than waiting in the cold and drafty train station. It is right next to King's Cross station, open until late, and a good place to escape the winter cold for a while.

Local to me great space for working and for little ones to run around. Service a little slow but…read moregood place if your not in a rush

12/08/2018: The NUDE Coffee Roasters are THE COOLEST, most Angelically patient, simply divine,…read moreCALM, FABULOUS women I have met operating their business! I specifically brought my SUR LA TABLE'S espresso, coffee maker for my trip to London; what good am I NOT always being a nervous Chihuahua not drinking dark, French roasted coffee, eh? Boring-that's what-lol! Anyway, the Coffee Roastersesses examined my ESPRO's espresso, stainless steel travel press who have never seeing anything like it before becoming most inquisitive . . . "Uh~how does a person make coffee using this thing!????" FYI: Here's the URL~ https://m.surlatable.com/product/PRO-2191450/Stainless+Steel+Espro+Travel+Press?productId=PRO-2191450&categoryId=TCA-258213&categoryIdClicked=cat440423&_redirect=true It took a few minutes figuring how to make coffee using my Espro but, they quickly summarized you place the freshly roasted, grinded coffee grounds at the bottom of the press, add HOT H2O, and let the coffee grinds steep. That's it! Check out this Yelp review for Spitalfields Market! https://www.yelp.com/biz/spitalfields-market-london?hrid=wqq7_ildmSToCaDx6ul-Kg&utm_source=ishare The coffee used was smooth and accentuated the Nervous Chihuahua in me; I added some Ghirardelli dark mint chocolate to my coffee press for added deliciousness! PERFECTO and GRAZIE, Nude Espresso Coffee Roasteresses for making a devine espresso for me! Cheers! Shirley \('^__^')/

They certainly serve some tasty espresso! I enjoyed it almost every day I was here! They also have…read morefresh pastries that seem to change each day. We tried a coconut bun of some kind which was decadently delicious! My only warning is, searching for the word Nude in Yelp will not bring up this fine, reputable establishment. Instead, you get places that don't serve espresso, if you know what I mean mate.

Small, independently-run coffee shop and cafe, serving a wide range of home-made sandwiches, rolls,…read moretoasted paninis, cakes etc as well as hot and cold drinks. Friendly staff. Not a bad latte here, and with the big bonus that it's not a 'chain' cafe, so prices are rather more modest - for example, a bacon and egg baguette with a tea or coffee is £3.95. Friends working nearby are regular users. They have seating inside and out and, while the view isn't very exciting, it is right next to the Church Street stop of Croydon Tramlink.

The closest thing we have to a decent cup of coffee in the Walton vicinity. The Costa in Hersham…read moreis, well, a Costa and the Starbucks has nothing for parking right around it. Park in the homebase car park for 30 minutes to zip in and zip out lest you find yourself having to step into the sainsburys and buy £10 worth in order to get your parking from The Heart redeemed. Decent coffee, staff are nice but as Starbucks goes you could be in the heart of Surrey or somewhere in New Mexico and somehow not know the difference. Urban, non-franchise Starbucks just seem to be buzzing with more life, more machines and the like. Too bad as I would totally have loved to support a Seattle company otherwise.

Standard Starbucks attached to Sainsburys so full of shoppers and Mum's with kids…read more nothing special, good friendly staff. The queue can get quite full at peak shopping times. Handy if you want to leave someone with your kids while you run around Sainsburys.

Warning: this may qualify as a "rant" about internet access. I have lacked internet access in my…read moreflat for about a week now, so it is possible that I have lost my mind. But I think it is generally true that it is very irritating to go to a coffee shop, which has a "free wifi" sign in the window, only to discover that the wifi is not in fact free. Or, it is free, but only under certain conditions: you already have a subscription with a particular phone company, you have the necessary numbers for your account on your person, etc. Here is what I think a "free wifi" sign SHOULD mean. It should mean that a person can walk into the shop, purchase coffee, and easily obtain the necessary information (via paper slip from the cashier, etc) to get free internet access. Surprisingly, I find that the local pubs are much better at this. The Queen's Pub, for instance, meets these requirements. The coffee itself was fine and the service was pleasant. The music was a bit loud for my taste. The most important point, from my perspective, is that I came for the free wifi and left disappointed. Next time, I'm going to the pub instead. S

This is a great neighbourhood coffee shop. The coffee is delicious and is made by people who…read moreobviously know coffee. Both espresso and filter drip are on offer. The pastries are also good. There is free internet and the place is (for now) not too busy so you can always find a place to sit. There is a lot of attention given to details, such as a pitcher of water with lemon and mint always available to complement your coffee. It is also important to add that the prices are very reasonable, which is somewhat rare in London.

The location is great and it is clean but the manager is rude. Has a cold feeling during the…read moremorning hours.

The familiarity of a brand from back home is appreciated sometimes, enjoyed the hot chocolate…read more Though it was a long line, it moved pretty quickly.