OH TINA! You have saved me…read more I am in the midst of moving house. This involves: no WiFi at home, and massive amounts of trawling up and down and around Dalston to source wonderful items of household joy such as toilet brushes, bins and doormats. Rest assured, i am generally not having fun. However, prompted by the same sign that Mei L. saw, I popped by for a coffee and a quick snark of their internets. I've been here for 2 hours, had three (very, very good) lattes and watched their current exhibiting artist painting his mural on the stark white interior of the cafe. It's looking good to say the least, and the outlook for the afternoon is considerably improved. The people running this little oasis are super friendly, and seem to have endless conversation, which is good in an area when anything vaguely stylish seems to be overrun by those with their finger so on the pulse that maybe their own hearts have stopped beating. Tina is peeking around the corner with a cheeky look on her face, as some Rai oozes out of the stereo. I'm eyeing up their serrano ham sandwich and most certainly will have one of their brownies. Oh, they've changed their tunes to Joni Mitchell now. Hmph. I would also play some scrabble with someone, but i'm sat next to a 5 year old with a serious addiction to hot chocolate. It might get messy. Mei - when you're next about I challenge you to a connect 4 duel! The only drawback to this ace place is that coming with laptop means that you're restricted to sitting inside, and it sure is sweaty in here... which has sadly stripped one star off my review. I still salute you though Tina.

Wonderful little coffee shop with nice people and great food. The kitchen closes at 3 pm though!…read moreThey have every kind of breakfast you could want!

This place is adorable! Very quaint and cozy on a cold morning. They have all assortments of…read morepastries, quiches, cakes and other munchies as well as coffees and teas. On my visit to London we stopped in here several times. The service is great and friendly and the food is homemade (not all on-site, though). I wish I could've tried everything! The prices are very reasonable as well. This is definitely a cute stop if you're in the Elgin Avenue area

Deliciously strong but smooth coffee. I had a latte that was beautifully presented and kept me…read moregoing for about 8 hours. My husband had a cappuccino with an extra shot of espresso on about 4 hours of sleep. It helped wake him up so that we could have a productive day. The food was also great. It is Halal so no pork sausage or bacon. Slight bummer because turkey bacon is just NOT the same. I had the The Little Fry Up, which is basically and English Breakfast. My husband had a waffle and scrambled eggs. We both thoroughly enjoyed our breakfasts and have already talked about going back!

Good toasted sandwiches in a charming and brought atmosphere. Quintessential coffee and brunch…read moreplace that seems to buzz in the mornings and afternoons on the weekend. Comfortable seating and nice coffee. The one downside is that it is a bit too expensive for what you get in the food and drink side. You pay a premium for the vibe.

As soon as you see the window display, you are enticed to go in! There are range of olives, at the…read moreshop front that look like they have been freshly picked from a garden in Italy. There is a wide range of organic Mediterranean spreads & sandwich fillers that all look yummy. They also do hand-made pastries/ biscuits and have a vast range of condiments. The organic scrambled eggs with toast is my fav. The eggs are so light and fluffy, and water in your mouth. Compliment this egg brunch with a nice cup of organic filter coffee. They have a nice quiet outside seating area which can cater for about 12-15 people which has a roll out shelter for when it is raining. You can also smoke outside at the tables, which is always a plus for those smokers. I The staff are very friendly and cater to your every need. They give a great service with a smile, so If your in the area, have a try for yourself - You won't be disappointed. I wasn't!

The table of olives in the window was the thing that tempted me into Mimosa Deli. But it was the…read morefresh salad bar and smell of falafels and houmous that kept me there. Mimosa is a takeaway and eat in deli specialising in Mediterranean foods, with a fantastic array of chocolates, biscuits, cheese and spreads. The cafe is warm and inviting and even has wireless internet access, and the food served is freshly prepared and totally delicious. Mimosa also provides an external catering service, perfect for informal finger food buffets

Charming and unassuming cafe - delicious toasted sandwiches that can be customised, served with a…read moreheap of salad, tea and smoothie selection, and lovely light bursting through the south-facing windows at lunchtime. We also enjoyed the temporary art installation. No wifi, cash only.

Okay this is the best bloody brownie I have ever eaten in my whole entire brownie eating life…read morecareer! It's made by a little chap (or chapess, I can't tell) called Nicko who is now playing a major roll in my life. I came here for an afternoon coffee and walked out with a life changing slice of cake. You heard me, life changing! They have normal brownies and then extra dark brownies with loads more chocolate in them and whole roasted hazelnuts. The Squirrel and the chocolate lover in me is now complete. I have to move house before I put on any more weight.

Great cozy brunch spot near Finsbury Park!…read more Banana and nutella pancakes (13.90 GBP) - They were definitely generous with the nutella, so how could it not be good! It did feel a bit more like a dessert than an actual brunch meal though (but I enjoyed it nonetheless). Colombian eggs (12.90 + 2.50 GBP for chorizo) - This is sort of like an avocado toast, with avocado, eggs, some greens, and (optional) chorizo on top of sourdough toast. The toast was slightly tough around the edges but this was a tasty dish. The chorizo definitely brought it to another level, although it was an extra charge. Strawberry rhubarb milkshake (6.50 GBP) - Delicious with a great consistency (slightly on the thicker side), although I didn't taste much rhubarb flavor (mostly just strawberry). The place is slightly on the small side with cozy cafe kind of vibes. We were able to snag one of the last available tables for weekend brunch without a wait. The staff are friendly and very attentive. The service speed is quick. Overall, Sage Kitchen is a great choice for brunch with a variety of tasty menu options.

Excellent local cafe - great food - breakfast, lunch, and above all a friendly warm atmosphere…read more Popular too. What's not to like!

Awesome spot for brunch in the Stoke Newington area! A group of 4 came on a Saturday around 9am and…read moregot lucky without having to wait. Food was delicious! I got the rhubarb French toast which I really enjoyed. The poached eggs were a big hit with everyone else at the table. Got a chocolate croissant to-go as well. The service was very friendly and attentive. They checked in often to make sure we had everything and we were never kept waiting. Loved the bright and cozy atmosphere. Next time I'm in the area, I will definitely come back!

Esters is not as cosy as its predecessor, Fred and Fran, but still nice. The service was friendly…read moreand prompt and the selection of cakes and cookies were eye-catching We opted for a peanut butter cookie and roasted cocoa cookie to share. The 'espresso and milk' was nicely made and filter coffee flavourful. The handle-less mug was welcomed as my fingers were a bit cold from having just tromped through the surrounding neighbourhood. We noticed that the wee back garden was not set up for outside seating, save for a single table and chair, as had been the case during the F and F era. Hopefully, yesterday was a one-off and the garden will come back into use for patrons. A small garden is better than none!

I ordered a £46 birthday cake from here for my wife with writing in icing on top. When I collected…read moreit, was told it had been damaged because it had been put in a box too small for the cake and the lid had suck to the icing on top. Was then told if I wanted a refund I would have to email to complain. When I did this, I was offered a derisory £5 compensation. Until now I had quite liked this bakery but this was definitely not their finest hour.

We love the the bread and coffee here so we always get a big sourdough or a cup of coffee here…read morewhenever we can. Their toasties are quite nice too. Very cheesy and satisfying when you are craving something hot and hearty. We like the ham or pastrami one the best but try them all out! We also love the carrot cake. Perfect size for a small family and you'll have a bit left for the next day haha. the best part is the cream cheese frosting, it's not super sweet and it goes really well with the cake. The cake is very moist and balanced.