Best Cafes in East finchley, Greater london (2025)

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Top-Rated Cafes & Coffee Shops in East finchley, Greater london

La Gourmandise Cafe

105 High Rd, London N2 8AG, UK

4.7 (137 reviews)

P: 020 3441 7577

I popped into La Gourmandise Cafe on Boxing Day as it was one of the very few patisseries open during the Christmas holiday. And what a treat. I managed to pick up some fresh pastries and everyone coming by was in good holiday spirits. It actually felt quite special and certainly made for a nice start to the day.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Exceptional cake and breakfast options. Its halal. (verbally confirmed) Really liked every breakfast option on the menu. I'd recommend going here for a casual breakfast and getting a dessert or bread after.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

What a delightful lunch!! The kind of meal that makes you feel healthy and invigorated after eating it. The staff were friendly and welcoming and the coffee is lovely. I would definitely recommend trying some of their sweet treats, they’re so beautiful to look at and even better to taste! A local gem.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I have been a customer at La Gourmandise for about three years. For me, it is objectively one of the best places to have a good breakfast or lunch. The food is excellent and fresh (preference for eggs royal and for the chocolate fondant). The environment is comfortable and cosy and the staff is always very friendly and polite.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restroom
  • Good for Children
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • KFC East Finchley - High Road - 44m away
  • Table Du Marche - 22m away
  • Finchley Youth Theatre - 26m away
  • Phoenix Cinema London - 302m away
  • East Finchley Station Car Park (LUL) - 328m away
Bespoke Café

103 Ballards Ln, London N3 1XY, UK

4.7 (99 reviews)
 Price Level:

P: 020 4538 6911

A lovely little boutique coffee shop, also had an expansive food menu. Was offered a frappe which wasn’t on the menu, and went with it and it tastes absolutely lovely. My partner got some boba ice tea which was also great. There’s nice seating outside, perfect in the summer heat, and inside was decorated nicely too. We were both very glad we stopped here for a midday drink break. The items on the menu are also very reasonably priced

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Just had breakfast here on a Sunday morning. What a revelation! Delicious fresh food food: smoothies, avocado poach eggs, panini. Fresh salad n home made chilli sauce. All at a reasonable price. Go!

Anonymous - 3 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

An amazing cafe I frequent. Clean, comfortable and friendly staff. Coffee and food is excellent. The owner is a very kind and gentle person. I enjoy the relaxing atmosphere here. You will definitely receive a bespoke but not over the top service here.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

See it to believe it. This place will make you feel good, its just a place were you can seat and be yourself. The staff really knows what they are doing. Its like they understand the customers so well. The energy of this place just matches the vibration of your energy. Its in fact something amazing. In such a busy city like London... we need places like this where we can just run to and rest for a while, putting our thoughts together, wether taking notes or sketching or just doing nothing really. Thank you Bespoke Cafe.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

So good I went twice in one day!!! Highly recommend the Eggs royale, blueberry smoothie, and England breakfast. Portions are just right, made efficiently and everything is so fresh and delicious. Great service 👏

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • KFC Finchley - Ballards Lane - 38m away
  • Superdrug - 16m away
  • Tesco Superstore - 216m away
  • Sima’s Persian Grill - 45m away
  • Cootes Pharmacy - 20m away
Dan and Decarlo

20 High Rd, London N2 9PJ, UK

4.6 (517 reviews)
 Price Level:

P: Not available

Come here if you have a hankering for sandwiches. My husband ordered the crispy chicken sandwich, which he enjoyed. My sausage and egg bagel was tasty and rich, with a high quality egg that was perfectly oozy. The sandwich was quite substantial for me, though. I imagine there was a good amount of fat in it, since I was barely hungry for dinner later that evening. The cafe isn’t very large, but go to the back for more seating if you don’t see any free tables near the counter. There is also a toilet available there.

Anonymous - 3 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Excellent cappuccino. High quality Cotteswold milk and Oatly oat milk, my favs. 😍 Great selection of pastries, baked goods and toasties. Will definitely be back 🥰 So happy to have discovered thanks to Paace, never would have found them otherwise, despite being in this area often !

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I was served by Sam, he made my hot chocolate, it was at the ideal temperature and very pleasant. Great service, Sam was very attentive. The place has a great atmosphere. I highly recommend. Thank you

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

The warmth and kindness of the people here is truly exceptional, making it a joy to receive their help and support. The homemade cuisine is a treat, and I'm eager to return and experience it all again.

Anonymous - 3 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

One of my favourite spots to grab a good quality coffee and a lovely bite to eat. My girlfriend is a veggie and they always have great options for the both of us! On top of all that the staff serve super quick and have good friendly chat. Highly recommend!

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Parking Options:
  • Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Phoenix Cinema London - 112m away
  • East Finchley Station Car Park (LUL) - 151m away
  • McDonald's Head Office - 53m away
  • Cherry Tree Wood - 347m away
  • N2 Food Centre - Off Licence & Groceries - 88m away
Cup of Joy

Cup Of Joy, 117 High Rd, London N2 8AG, UK

4.6 (181 reviews)

P: 020 3651 4839

Lovely place to have brunch. I had the Turkish Eggs on thr breakfast menu. They reminded me of my childhood. My grandma used to make them in the same way. The food was fresh and super delicious. Great coffee and good service :) would like to come back. It also seem to be frequented by people in the area which means all their food is great! They have a great selection of alternative milks too!

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Staff were super nice! The food came quickly, nicely presented but the pancake was a tiny bit stale. Other than that, the place was very clean and nicely decorated. Lovely place for a coffee or a snack, definitely recommend thank you!

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

This is such a friendly and welcoming cafe. I had the Turkish breakfast, which was tasty and set me up for the day. I was well fed and very relaxed and would highly recommend a visit.

Anonymous - in the last week

Rating: 5 / 5

Have been here so many times. Their food were very good. It’s a regular brunch place for me after my morning Pilates class.

Anonymous - 2 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I’ve been a few times and always am pleased with the food and experience! Look forward to going again.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cocktails
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Parking Options:
  • Free Street Parking
  • Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
  • KFC East Finchley - High Road - 25m away
  • Table Du Marche - 16m away
  • Finchley Youth Theatre - 41m away
  • Phoenix Cinema London - 331m away
  • Going Greek - 25m away
La Genoise Café

714 High Rd, London N12 9EH, UK

4.7 (329 reviews)
 Price Level:

P: 020 3305 9696

No complaints. I really enjoyed both the savory chicken and sweet apple crepes. Quick and affordable. Nice lady staff.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Food - incredible, I felt like I’m going to heaven while I was eating, the coffee was amazing also, we really regret we didn’t find this place sooner Staff - the nicest people I probably met in whole London, they are fast with delivering your order to your table The place is a little small which i don’t like generally but here I don’t really mind it’s a really nice and comfortable and safe place. Can’t wait to come back there ❤️

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We were around in North Finchley for a play at arts depot when came across this gem of a place for brunch. Their salad bowls tempted me to go inside but the menu had a lot of my favourite breakfast dishes so I ended up ordering Shakshouka that tasted quite similar to how I cook this dish at home. Do try it! The baguettes were delicious too. Staff here were super attentive and friendly with great sense of humour. It was good to see them all enjoy their work and try to put a smile on everyone’s faces and maintain great vibes. Highly recommend visiting here. Although it’s out of the way and we don’t normally go to Finchley but we might go again just to enjoy some breakfast here.

Anonymous - 7 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Lovely place in North Finchley with a such impressive service (super quick and friendly) also the food was amazing! The place is not massive, but there is a quick turnover of clients, so the wait is not very long when there aren't seats. I def recommend it 👌

Anonymous - a week ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Absolute gem of a place. All halal menu which is very rare for artisan cafe. Thank you for such a lovely breakfast. Plenty paid parking outside and menu is decently priced. 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Restroom
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Greggs - 24m away
  • British Heart Foundation - 27m away
  • Magyar Ízek - Hungarian Flavors ltd - 204m away
  • Arts Depot - 112m away
  • Poundland - 91m away
Casa Pepe

89 High Rd, London N2 8AG, UK

4.5 (257 reviews)
 Price Level:

P: 020 8444 9262

I have been living in East Finchley for a number of years ... Casa Pepe is one of my favourite places to sit down and have a coffee or a meal ... Staff like Emma and Christina always serving with a ready smile and the rest of the staff hard working and friendly ... Things get done quickly for such a busy little place and I've never had a complaint about the the quality of the food nor the service ... I tend to recommend it to my friends as the ''meet and munch'' spot in East Finchley ...

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely place and people! great food !👌👏👆👍

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Great little place, never fails with quality, although they forgot my egg in my bacon and egg sandwich, was still good so never even bothered to mention it :)

Anonymous - 6 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Fresh ingredients, large portions and friendly staff. This is a must stop before starting the day. Enough to see me through even the busiest of tourist trips into the city

Anonymous - 5 years ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Good food reasonably priced. Staff are attentive. The coffee is a little disappointing but it's drinkable. Would go back to be honest!

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Phoenix Cinema London - 255m away
  • Bike & Run - 26m away
  • KFC East Finchley - High Road - 90m away
  • Caffè Nero - 50m away
  • Table Du Marche - 69m away
Caffè Nero

79 High Rd, London N2 8AD, UK

4.3 (354 reviews)
 Price Level:

P: 020 8444 4338

Like this Cafe Nero branch. Chilled out young vibe. Lots of students and regular cuztomers with their laptops studying or doing work or reading a book - on the mainly 2-seater booths. Also have dimly lit sofas at the back. Pleasant and relaxed decor that actually makes you want to sit and take your time over your coffee! Friendly service at speed. Good coffee.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Wow! Absolutely 💯 one of my all time favourite coffee ☕️ places to get my morning coffe from! Always very hot coffee, always very helpful staff members - everyone here is great. As a customer you just smile when you leave with your coffee to go (or if you sit to enjoy the delicious coffee that Cafeè Nero makes everytime) All my warmest recommendations 😀

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

This coffee shop is a gem, not just for its fantastic service but also for their absolutely divine cinnamon rolls. The combination of great hospitality and mouthwatering pastries makes it a must-visit spot for a delightful coffee break!

Anonymous - 4 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Solid Caffè Nero, friendly staff, spacious seating and lots of options available. The staff remembered my usual order after 2-3 trips which was a nice touch! Decent amounts of seating. I see they've added some vegan sausage rolls recently, the store was a little lacking on vegan options previously so I hope these stay!

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Iceland - 22m away
  • Oakdale Pharmacy - 30m away
  • Phoenix Cinema London - 203m away
  • Budgens of East Finchley - 61m away
  • East Finchley Station Car Park (LUL) - 259m away
Egg and Bake

122 High Rd, London N2 9ED, UK

4.4 (54 reviews)

P: Not available

Lovely cafe! The food was great and the coffee even better. The service here was the best I've experienced in a while, the server's name was Tasha I believe? She was absolutely incredible. Thanks again Tasha!

Anonymous - 12 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely place for breakfast or brunch. Eggs are surely fresh. Coffee is good. Average prices if not on the high side. I would recommend this place for new parents and mid-sized groups as there is enough space for a buggy and they have booths. Probably worth knowing it is not a terribly fast-paced place. It can be slow as I went there at 9am and they said it was 15minutes wait for my food as the grills had just been turned on (even though they say they open from 8.30am).

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

I went there for brunch over the weekend. The place was lovely and the people were quite friendly. The menu had all the classics that you can find at other cafés too, but the quality of the dishes was great. The service was quite fast and even price-wise, it was standard.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I went here to have a lunch while waiting for my kid to finish her summer activity nearby. I liked my cappuccino. I liked my english breakfast (however im not a fan of crispy bacon) And one thing stood out is the hospitality of the waiter.🙌🏾 Price is reasonable.

Anonymous - 9 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Such a lovely cafe, we came in here for brunch and had such a nice time. Our waitress was lovely- wish we had got her name. Food came very quickly despite it being Sunday lunch. Food was very nice- well cooked and spot on portion sizes. Will definitely come again x

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restroom
  • Good for Children
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Iceland - 47m away
  • Caffè Nero - 28m away
  • Phoenix Cinema London - 227m away
  • Bike & Run - 23m away
  • Oakdale Pharmacy - 55m away
Five Bells

165-167 E End Rd, London N2 0LZ, UK

4.3 (1,345 reviews)
 Price Level:

P: 020 8883 1714

I am a big fun of this pub. Foods are really tasty and the prices are reasonable. The staff are kind and our children also enjoyed their food and atmosphere.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Quiet for a Saturday night but that's not a bad thing. Bad weather probably had an impact. Polite and helpful staff. Booked a table but probably didn't need to bother, but it did mean we got a great seat for the football. Nice food, good service and very reasonable prices. We would certainly come again and my daughter was pleased with the vegetarian options

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Great valute for money. Friend and family atmosphere. Roast or mix grills are ok. Good value for money. I’ve discovered a new pale ale (new to me)… highly recommended Old Speckled Hen. Cosy in winter and great outside space for the summer. If you drive electric there’s a big changing station in the car park

Anonymous - 2 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

A very beautiful pub with Excellent choice of food!! The staff are welcoming and friendly. It's a usual spot during summer time and the atmosphere is impeccable. Love their chicken wings and it has quite large portion. Food and liquor prices are very reasonable.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

First time coming here today, and I was recommended to this pub by a friend. We had a Sunday roast dinner (beef & turkey), which is very good value for money. We will come here again and try the grill menu next time. Great service from the bar staff to the food coming to the table, so overall, a well earned 5 star 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 review. Thanks. PS. Was busy there today, which is good, and they have loads of TV screens inside to watch the football ⚽️ on.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Watching Sports
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cocktails
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Parking Options:
  • Free Parking Lot
  • Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
  • The Archer Academy - 182m away
  • Nazareth House Finchley - 257m away
  • Margot Bakery - 393m away
  • Long Lane Supermarket - 423m away
  • Oasis - 448m away
Costa Coffee

62-64 High Rd, London N2 5DU, UK

4.0 (299 reviews)
 Price Level:

P: 020 8883 8701

Today was my first day in East Finchley and I had a very warm welcoming. I stopped off at costa coffee and I felt like something simple like a caramel macchiato. They didn’t have this simply on the menu . I didn’t have much experience on how it’s made either . The server was so friendly and patient and helpful on helping me make a choice and she made a perfect caramel macchiato. I ordered a ham and cheese toast with a billionaires bite after enjoying my macchiato. Again friendly and polite service . Great smile and atmosphere and welcoming staff. Even though they are busy they still hold good customer service . Thank you for the good service and food .

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 4 / 5

There's a sense of unpleasantry in the atmosphere most due to the unfriendlyness of the staff. Fake smile and constant grunt at customers is not appropriate manner to welcome patrons. The store experiences a high volume of schools once school is out and most of them sit in groups and aren't true customers. On my visit, which was in the afternoon, seating was available and the tables and floor were clean enough for new visits. Inside was warm and I was able to relax and have my meal without much disturbance. There was a huge water leak in the restrooms, though it didn't pose any safety risk to customers, it wasn't really pleasing to see. I hope management get it sorted as soon as possible.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Phoenix Cinema London - 53m away
  • Josephines Flowers - 17m away
  • Martyn Gerrard East Finchley Estate Agents - 9m away
  • Amici Delicatessen London - 35m away
  • KOKOS Shoe Repairs - 21m away

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