Best Cafes in Highgate, Greater london (2025)

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Top-Rated Cafes & Coffee Shops in Highgate, Greater london

Vanilla Café

395 Archway Rd, London N6 4ER, UK

4.9 (180 reviews)

P: 020 3730 4172

Excellent place for breakfast. We were welcomed with open arms and were accommodated to park our 2 bicycles. The scrambled eggs on toast are excellent, come with a side salads (with avocado!). Coffee is good and strong. Bit of a shame that it’s right on busy Archway road, but still very much worth a visit.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I wanted to extend my heartfelt thanks for the delicious cake you gifted me! It was an absolute treat. The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the texture was incredibly light and moist. Every bite was a little piece of heaven! I truly appreciate the thoughtful gesture – it made my day so much sweeter. Thank you again for such a delightful surprise!

Anonymous - 7 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I had the pleasure to taste a piece of mango passion fruit cake last year. I loved it and it's been my 'go to' cake since then. I've ordered it 3 times for different family celebrations and I treated my friend on her 50th birthday with this delightful cake. After my recommendation, some of my friends also ordered this cake from #Vanilla Café. The cake is very light, with soft sponge and fruity layers. My daughter compared it to mango sorbet. The handmade chocolate decorations made each cake absolutely unique. Highly recommended. I'm looking forward to the next occasion to order it. It's worth mentioning that there are many more flavours of cakes to choose from, including vegan and gluten free options. The atmosphere of the place and professionalism of the owners is also second to none. Thank you for your delicious cakes #Vanilla Café.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Great little place I stumbled across during a morning dash across north London I’m not sure what’s better - the staff or the food The place is so impeccably clean and the coffee is practically perfect. You will be treated by an almost infinite choice of baked goods Get down and visit when you’ve the chance

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Have been coming here for over a year, most mornings. Great coffee and the best sourdough for miles around baked every morning by the husband and wife team who own the place. There is always a friendly smile. My favourite are the date and Walmut cookies.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Restroom
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Parking Options:
  • Free Parking Lot
  • Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Highgate Wood Playground - 182m away
  • Highgate Barbers - 80m away
  • The Highgate Inn - 34m away
  • Topps Tiles Highgate - 26m away
  • Jacksons Lane Arts Centre - 336m away
The Hut by The Heath

Lido entrance to Hampstead Heath, Gordon House Rd, London NW5 1LT, UK

4.9 (95 reviews)

P: 07985 573857

Genuinely the nicest coffee experience I can remember!!! Huge pineapple pastry in my £4 deal. My poor waistline but I'll definitely be back. Thank you ladies xx

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

My favourite place in all of London to get coffee and food! The service is definitely a big part of it, Sophie and Monique are so happy and bright. Coming here is my favourite way to spend the morning.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Super friendly service! Always greeted with a smile!!!!! Great coffees and bites to go. Recommend stopping by before going into the park… avoid other establishments in the park (very overpriced)

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We stumbled upon this charming little shop by chance while entering the Heath, and it quickly became a ‘don’t miss’ destination for all future visits. The coffee, sandwiches, and delightful selection of desserts were all outstanding. The baguettes were generously filled, crafted with expertise and care, and we're incredibly reasonable for the quality. Each member of our group tried a different one, and we were all impressed with our choices. But the unexpected stars were the pastries and muffins—each with amazing, unique flavour combinations. If you’ve ever passed by and thought, 'Should I stop?' the answer is yes, absolutely. Don’t hesitate!

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Wow! What a find! We strolled upon this place on a chilled Sunday, they were quite busy but super friendly and efficient - great deals on too!! I always judge the decency of a coffee place by its mocha . This was the best combination of chocolate and espresso flavour. So impressed I returned during the week, even though it was a 25 minute walk out of my way. The brilliant happy, chilled and friendly female barista/server even remembered my name and my friends from the previous visit. For a tourist cafe, they went over the top on service, tasty food and drinks! Very impressed-highly recommend this gem. ☕️❣️🥐🥑

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Good for Children
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Parliament Hill Fields Lido - 124m away
  • The Bull and Last - 390m away
  • Kentish Town Car Boot - 204m away
  • Kentish Town City Farm - 352m away
  • Kwik Fit - London - Lower Hampstead - 85m away
Food Room

305 Archway Rd, London N6 5AA, UK

4.9 (400 reviews)

P: 020 8340 4092

One of the best breakfast experiences in london. It’s a tiny place but very efficiently run by the family. Food is awesome and everything was totally worth the wait. Will come again! Recommend the lemon grass and ginger tea.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Delicious food! We have enjoyed the food every time we’ve been here and it’s a great pleasure to be back!!

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Ordered the English Breakfast. Was one of the best breakfasts I had in a long time. I'm not normally one for beans but the sauce and the seasoning was out of this world. The hash brown were also amazing normally very hard to find somewhere that can actually cook them right. Everything else was delicious. Would definitely be returning and would 100% recommend this place.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Finally made it here after many failed attempts due to its massive popularity! Just the cosiest, loveliest, little café. Service was warm and friendly and super efficient, and the food is absolutely delicious and clearly homemade with love. The brunch menu is so much more varied and interesting than the usual stuff you see, but I couldn't resist the full English. The homemade hash browns and baked beans were a particularly delicious and unexpected highlight!

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Delicious cafe and I think everyone knows it because there's always a queue. But it's worth it. Fab friendly service and everything is homemade, so if you have any dietary requirements they can expertly tell you if they can cater for it (or otherwise). And because it's all made there, the menu changes regularly. Bonus: they have great coffee!

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restroom
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Jacksons Lane Arts Centre - 69m away
  • The Woodman - 109m away
  • TONTON NAILS - 23m away
  • Highgate Barbers - 190m away
  • Queen's Wood - 455m away
MERRO

85 Crouch End Hill, London N8 8DD, UK

4.8 (145 reviews)

P: Not available

They are he best coffee in London and I am so happy that they are close to me. I love the salads and the experience and love they give to the dogs. The service is amazing ! I love their smile every day. !! 😊

Anonymous - 2 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Wow! A beautiful new spot for great coffee and rustic Mediterranean cuisine, salads, sarnies and more! Merro boasts so much ambience and great energy that you forget where you are while sitting in the sun outside. The courtyard has a lovely view of the parkland which really takes you away from the bustle while chilling on a sunny day and the interior inside is very inviting, trendy and cosy for those rainy days. Totally tranquil - love it - plus obviously a great Oat Latte to match the service! THE HOMEMADE ORANGE CAKE AND COULE IS AMAAAAZING 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟10/10

Anonymous - 12 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I love this little gem of a cafe. The food is mouth watering & they have a great seasonal selection. A great little stop if you're on a dog walk on Parkland Walk (dog friendly inside) & the building is steeped in history, being the old train station! Highly recommend.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restroom
  • Good for Children
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Parkland Walk - 289m away
  • Coolhurst Tennis & Squash Club - 370m away
  • bp - 142m away
  • St Mary's Hornsey Rise - 483m away
  • M&S Simply Food - 316m away
CAFE FORUM

673, 675 Holloway Rd, Archway, London N19 5SE, UK

4.8 (274 reviews)

P: 020 3062 5526

An excellent place to have breakfast. 8 of us in for Sunday Brunch. I particularly recommend the £14 protein brunch. Great portion sizes against the average plate cost. -1 star for 1 eggs florentine plate that had undercooked poached eggs but this was removed from the bill after a pleasant chat with the staff. Speaking of the staff, they were all excellent in particular Leila needs a shout out. She is exceptionally friendly and helpful. A real asset to the team. We all highly recommend this place.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Little gem of a place. Strong coffee & great food in a gorgeous space tucked away on the high street. Protein breakfast was delicious - THE most perfect fried eggs & beautiful sourdough toast on the side. Price perfectly reasonable too. Would 100% recommend.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Cozy and lovely place decorated with a Mediterranean style and smart located at a rock throwing distance from Archway station. The staff is friendly, the tables and chairs are very comfortable and the food is great. I tried the Mediterranean breakfast and my partner the English. Both were great and also many other options are available in the menu.

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Can't say enough about this place. We're visiting from the States, and we didn't want a standard pastry/coffee breakfast. This place has wonderful choices many of which are healthy, the staff is great, and view of the street is busy and bright. I had the Mediterranean Breakfast, which was outstanding. It's an easy choice if you're in the area.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Best chicken club sandwich ever had in London. They were kind enough to replace bacon with Turkish sujuk in the sandwich upon my request. Reasonable and affordable prices, and most importantly very good quality food. The staff is very kind and accommodating. Lovely cafe to visit!

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cocktails
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • ALDI - 25m away
  • Loving Hut Archway - 21m away
  • KFC Archway - Holloway Road - 29m away
  • Co-op Food - Archway - Junction Road - 75m away
  • Starbucks Coffee - 67m away
Beam

291-293 Muswell Hill Broadway, Muswell Hill, London N10 1BY, UK

4.8 (363 reviews)

P: 020 8444 9172

Lovely place. Very accommodating to our group of eight. Food was amazing especially the Mediterranean breakfast!

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We had a very nice experience at Beam. The atmosphere was very cosy and the food was great. I have been to Beam so many times already. I would recommend going for brunch! I love that they ask if you have any allergies as well.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Food is beautiful! So well cooked and moreish! The atmosphere and architecture is stunning and very fitting for a cafe (art deco). The service was wonderful and warm. Cannot recommend this place more!

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely decor and atmosphere. Clean and well maintained. The staff were a little stern/serious but very attentive and our order was taken quickly and food arrived promptly. Food was very high quality and prices very reasonable. Will definitely come again.

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Nice vegetarian breakfast, although the beans are not the best I've had and the cherry tomatoes and feta are a bit uninteresting -- love the harissa yogurt on the other hand, and the vegan sausage is quite good. Beautiful place with a lot of natural light; service was a bit cold but not rude.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Parking Options:
  • Paid Parking Lot
  • Free Street Parking
  • Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Little Waitrose & Partners - 48m away
  • Muswell Hill UOE Store & Post Office - 25m away
  • Côte Muswell Hill - 23m away
  • La Porchetta - 20m away
  • Roseview Alexandra Palace Hotel - 50m away
Cafe Noir

London N6 5QU, UK

5.0 (3 reviews)

P: Not available

Great place to get a good (and very modestly priced!) coffee before getting the Tube, also always has a good selection of fresh pastries and other snacks. Very friendly owner. Locals know why they are regulars.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Best real coffee at a reasonable price!

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Cute little coffee kiosk tucked away by the main entrance to Highgate tube station (so not the entrance by the car park). Pretty good selection of snacks, and I love that everything had the price clearly displayed - too often this type of shop seems to make up the price when you pick up an item, so five stars for Cafe Noir!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Restroom
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Jacksons Lane Arts Centre - 130m away
  • The Woodman - 112m away
  • Queen's Wood - 380m away
  • Highgate Barbers - 197m away
  • Highgate Wood Playground - 428m away
The Haberdashery

22 Middle Ln, London N8 8PL, UK

4.7 (724 reviews)
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P: Not available

Really happy to have stumbled upon this brunch spot. It’s got such a cosy, welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. The brunch was 10/10, everything was cooked to perfection! The staff were so so lovely, letting us finish our meals even though it was past closing time. I’ll definitely be back!

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Nice table service. Staffs were chilled and polite. Meal portion was generous. Coffee tasted good and was relatively cheap. I liked their low-key cozy vibe. They also have a lovely garden seating area. I recommend for family and friends gathering!

Anonymous - in the last week

Rating: 5 / 5

This was a perfect British Breakfast. Had everything you’d expect but tasted fresh. The sausages were so good and the eggs cooked perfectly. They somehow took very long to bring our turmeric latte but it was good and was alright to have at the end of the meal

Anonymous - a week ago

Rating: 4 / 5

If you want some affordable classic breakfast/brunch in the neighboorhood, you must try the haberdashery. This is one of the cheapest yet nice foods I’ve tried in the area. The size of the food is not overwhelming and just right. Plus it is kid and pet friendly!

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Best Breakfast/Lunch/Brunch in Crouch End! We had the avocado, halloumi, humus sandwich and the French toast - it was absolutely delicious. We eat out a lot in the local area and will definitely be coming back. The staff were incredibly polite and welcoming too!

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Cocktails
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Sourdough Sophia - Crouch End - 7m away
  • Virgin Active - 81m away
  • Pickled Pepper Books - 32m away
  • Crouch End Picturehouse - 191m away
  • Crouch End Clock Tower - 156m away
Beam

39-41 Topsfield Rd, London N8 8PT, UK

4.7 (1,978 reviews)
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P: 020 8348 3748

Really lovely breakfast spot. Staff really friendly. I ordered the gluten free pancakes which were amazing! They took extra care to prepare mine as I’m coeliac and they reassured me of this upon arrival without any prompt.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Turkish and middle eastern style breakfast, brunch and dinner. A large restaurant with outside seating. Ordered the goats salad, came without dressing. Has too many nuts on it. But the Hellumi on the side was nice.

Anonymous - 2 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Beautiful place, great atmosphere and the best service! All adjustments and substitutions were welcomed and food was so quick despite it being a busy Saturday morning. Our new favourite!

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Beam is a fantastic cafe with top-notch coffee, a standout Mediterranean breakfast, and a delicious grilled chicken salad. Their chicken burger is also a must-try. The cozy atmosphere makes it a great spot to relax or get some work done with your laptop. It’s often busy, but if you time your visit right, it’s perfect. Friendly staff round out the experience. Highly recommended!

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Exceptional food. The pancakes are a treat. I've also had the Mediterranean breakfast and French toast which are very good 😊. Service is great and there is also a good atmosphere

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cocktails
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
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Parking Options:
  • Free Street Parking
  • Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Virgin Active - 53m away
  • Crouch End Picturehouse - 114m away
  • The Queens - 25m away
  • Mini Kin - 26m away
  • Crouch End Clock Tower - 168m away
Cricks Corner

80 Dartmouth Park Hill, Archway, London N19 5HU, UK

4.6 (321 reviews)
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P: Not available

This little oasis of coffee lovers is tucked away in a residential area and very popular with locals. And for good reason too.. Flat white with almond croissant is simply blissful. Laurens and George are a friendly and helpful team with Emir, making the best coffee in north Islington/ Archway. Definitely a favourite ✨

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

This cafe is a real gem! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with genuinely friendly service, which always makes a difference. And the coffee? Spot on. My cappuccino was clearly made with care - the foam was lovely and fine, and you could tell they'd used a really good espresso as the base. It was just what I needed. We had a BLT sandwich and a croissant. The BLT was a touch pricey, but it was made fresh to order, which you could definitely appreciate. The bacon was cooked to perfection – nice and crispy, just how I like it. You'd think getting bacon right would be basic stuff, but you'd be surprised how many places get it wrong! So, they definitely get a thumbs up for that. The croissant was delicious as well. While the prices might be a bit higher than your average cafe, the quality and service really justify it. Overall, a fantastic experience and I’d definitely recommend giving it a go

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Had the bacon and egg sandwich and it was wonderful!

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

This is exactly what I expected from an out of town British little corner diner. The coffee was magnificent and the sandwich was the best meal to start my day. I will definitely come back to Crick's Corner one day.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Children
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Whittington Hospital - 378m away
  • Hargrave Park School - 116m away
  • Brookfield Primary School - 295m away
  • Hill House - 402m away
  • Tomb of Karl Marx - 400m away

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