London Connection1The Barn
- Details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Address
- 60 Holloway Road, London, N7 8JL
- Phone
- +44 20 3784 8741
- Website
- thebarnlondon.co.uk
- Opening hours
- Mon-Fri 08:00-20:00 · Sat-Sun 09:00-20:00
Best Cafes in Islington, London
Cafés and coffee shops in Islington serve everything from specialty coffee and brunch to traditional greasy-spoon breakfasts. Below you will find our selection of 10 cafes in Islington, with address, phone number, website and opening hours for each one, followed by practical advice on choosing the right cafe, typical prices and answers to common questions.
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10 Cafes in Islington
2Trade
- Details
- Cake, Sandwich, Coffee Shop
- Address
- 330 Essex Road, London, N1 3PB
- Phone
- +44 20 3490 1880
- Website
- trade-made.co.uk
- Opening hours
- Mon-Fri 07:30-17:00 · Sat-Sun 09:00-17:00
3Candid Cafe
- Details
- Coffee Shop
- Address
- 3 Torrens Street, London, EC1V 1NQ
- Phone
- +44 20 7278 9368
- Website
- candidarts.wordpress.com
- Opening hours
- Mon-Sat 12:00-22:00 · Sun 12:00-17:00
4No 60 Brasserie
- Details
- Vegan options · Outdoor seating
- Address
- 60 Newington Green, London, N16 9PX
- Phone
- +44 20 7288 1235
- Website
- no60brasserie.co.uk
- Opening hours
- Tue-Thu 18:00-22:30 · Fri 12:00-15:00, 18:00-22:30 · Sat-Sun 12:00-16:00, 18:00-22:30
5Bread and Bean
- Details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Address
- 37;37A Junction Road, London, N19 5QU
- Phone
- +44 20 7272 1712
- Website
- breadandbeancoffeeshop.co.uk
- Opening hours
- Mon-Sat 08:00-15:00 · Sun 08:30-15:00
6Sacred Cafe
- Details
- Coffee Shop
- Address
- 8 Hornsey Street, London
- Phone
- +44 20 7700 1628
- Website
- sacredcafe.co.uk
- Opening hours
- Mon-Sat 07:30-17:00 · Sun 08:00-17:00
7Beam
- Details
- Outdoor seating
- Address
- 184 Blackstock Road, London
- Phone
- +44 20 7704 8899
- Website
- cafebeam.co.uk
- Opening hours
- Mon-Sun 08:00-17:00
8Pistachio & Pickle
- Address
- 142 Liverpool Road, Islington, London, N1 1LA
- Phone
- +44 20 7607 6319
- Website
- pistachioandpickle.com
- Opening hours
- Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00 · Sun 10:00-16:00 · Sat 09:00-16:00
9Vx
- Details
- Fully vegan
- Address
- 73 Caledonian Road, Islington, London
- Phone
- +44 20 7833 2315
- Website
- vx-london.com
- Opening hours
- Mon-Thu 10:00-18:30 · Fri 10:00-20:00 · Sat-Sun 10:00-18:30
10Grind
- Details
- Coffee Shop · Outdoor seating
- Address
- 213 Old Street, London, EC1V 9NR
- Phone
- +44 20 7490 7490
- Website
- grind.co.uk
How to choose a cafe in Islington
- Look for independent roasters and specialty coffee shops.
- Check whether the café is laptop-friendly and has Wi-Fi.
- Brunch spots get busy at weekends; arrive early.
- Many cafés offer vegan and gluten-free options.
Checks and regulation: Cafés receive a Food Hygiene Rating from Islington council.
How much does a cafe cost in Islington?
A flat white in London costs about £3.50–£4.50; a full English breakfast £9–£14. Prices vary by area, time of day and the complexity of the job or service, so always ask for a written quote or check the latest price list before you book.
Cafes across Islington
Islington covers neighbourhoods such as Angel, Highbury, Holloway, Archway, Clerkenwell, Canonbury, Barnsbury, Finsbury Park (postcodes N1, N4, N5, N7, N19, EC1). The cafes listed on this page are located in or around N7, N1, EC1V, N16, N19, Islington. Getting around is easy thanks to the Northern, Victoria and Piccadilly lines, the Overground, Great Northern and Thameslink trains. If you live close to the borough boundary, it is worth comparing options in neighbouring boroughs too.
Cafes in nearby boroughs
Frequently asked questions
Where can I get brunch in Islington?
Many cafés on this page serve brunch; weekends are busiest.
Are cafés laptop-friendly?
Policies vary; some limit laptops at weekends.
Do cafés offer plant-based milk?
Almost all London cafés offer oat, soy or almond milk.
Listings are compiled from public business information and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL). Details can change, so please confirm opening hours and prices with the business before visiting. Businesses can request corrections via our contact page. Last reviewed: September 2026.