Life isn’t perfect… but your coffee can be
Life isn’t perfect… but your coffee can be

Our coffee
Blending is the culinary art of combining two or more bean origins to achieve a more complex flavour, length and finish. A blend is needed for true caffe espresso but can also suit other brewing methods. The skill of blending lies in recognising individual flavour characteristics of single origin coffees and then combining to achieve balanced and complete flavour in the cup. Our roasters are continually sampling single origins and considering altitude at which the crops are grown and the processing method used for each to ascertain how it fits into a blend profile.
AllPress Espresso Blend
This is our signature blend of Brazil, Colombia, Guatemala and Sumatran origins, roasted in the classic Milanese style. Rich and full-bodied with balanced, complex flavours and full sweet acidity.


Our bread
Organic is at the heart of our bread, caring for the environment and creating a sustainable existence are fundamental at Charlie’s. That’s why we work in partnership with one of London’s leading and lovingly hand-crafted bakery who share our corporate values: The Celtic Bakers in North London, situated in the old Chocolate Factory.
Applying knowledge and techniques passed down and finessed over countless generations, our breads are baked from scratch and all shaped by hand. Using natural leavens, along with flour, water and salt our breads are created with natural ingredients only with no additives or preservatives, everything is baked fresh daily.
Simple, natural and delicious, we stock a wide range of breads with a real kick to the flavour.
Menu
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American Style Pancakes
All our pancakes served with mix fruit and Canadian maple syrup
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Naughty Nutella V Vegetarian G Gluten [free option] E Eggs M Milk N Nuts P Peanuts
Stacked homemade pancakes served with Nutella, banana, mixed berries & Canadian maple syrup.
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Vegan Blueberry Pancakes Ve Vegan
Four layers of blueberry pancakes served with fresh blueberries, blueberry coulis & Canadian maple syrup.
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Blueberry & Lemon Curd French Toast V Vegetarian G Gluten E Eggs M Milk
Stacked thick cut French brioche served with homemade cream, blueberry coulis, lemon curd & Canadian maple syrup.
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Blueberry Pancakes and Bacon
Stacked homemade blueberry pancakes served with bacon, fresh blueberries & Canadian maple syrup.
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Bacon & Egg French Toast G Gluten E Eggs M Milk
Stacked thick cut French brioche served with crispy bacon, free range fried egg & Canadian maple syrup.
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Layer Up G Gluten E Eggs M Milk
Layers of homemade pancakes served with crispy bacon, assorted wild mushrooms American cheese, hash brown, free range fried egg & Canadian maple syrup.
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Chicken & Bacon Pancakes G Gluten E Eggs M Milk
Layers of homemade pancakes served with crispy bacon, southern fried chicken goujons, free range fried egg & Canadian maple syrup.
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The Vegan American Ve Vegan G Gluten
Two blueberry pancakes served with avocado, sautéed spinach, assorted wild mushrooms, vegan sausage, beans, hash brown & Canadian maple syrup.
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The American G Gluten E Eggs M Milk Sp Spicy
Two pancakes served with two free range fried eggs, Cumberland sausage, bacon, selection of mushrooms, beans & hash brown
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Shakshuka
Homemade tomato sauce base Shakshuka served with sourdough bread
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Cumberland Sausage Shakshuka G Gluten E Eggs Sp Spicy
Cumberland sausages, mushrooms & two free range eggs.
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Charlie's Shakshuka G Gluten E Eggs M Milk
Grilled halloumi, beef sausages, wild mushrooms & two free range eggs.
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Spinach & Feta Shakshuka V Vegetarian G Gluten [free option] E Eggs M Milk
Baby spinach, feta cheese, assorted wild mushrooms & two free range eggs.
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King Prawn Shakshuka G Gluten [free option] Cr Crustaceans E Eggs F Fish Mo Molluscs
Tiger prawn, assorted wild mushrooms & two free range eggs.
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Vegan Shakshuka Ve Vegan G Gluten [free option]
Baby spinach, cauliflower, wild mushrooms, vegan cream cheese and homemade tomato base Shakshuka served with toasted sourdough.
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Porridge & Cereals
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Banana & Strawberry V Vegetarian G Gluten M Milk [free option] P Peanuts
Banana & strawberry porridge topped with almonds and Canadian maple syrup.
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Seeds & Berries Porridge Ve Vegan G Gluten P Peanuts
Organic porridge made with oat milk, sunflower and pumpkin seeds, fresh berries & blueberry coulis.
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Granola V Vegetarian M Milk P Peanuts
Deliciously Ella granola, goji berries and blueberries served with Greek style yoghurt and organic honey.
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Acai Breakfast Bowl Ve Vegan P Peanuts
Acai puree served with berries, Deliciously Ella granola, almond flakes, coconut chips, chia, pumpkin & sunflower seeds
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Charlie's Specials
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Charlie's Breakfast G Gluten E Eggs M Milk
Crushed avocado on toasted sourdough with two free range eggs to your choice, assorted wild mushrooms, grilled halloumi, beef sausages, grilled cherry tomato and beans.
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Religiously Vegan Ve Vegan G Gluten [free option]
Sautéed baby spinach, wild mushrooms, roasted cauliflower, crushed avocado, sweet potato fries, hummus, zucchini, vegan cream cheese served with toasted sourdough.
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Full English Breakfast G Gluten E Eggs Sp Spicy
Cumberland sausage, crispy bacon, assorted wild mushrooms, two free range fried eggs, grilled cherry tomato, hash brown & beans served with toasted sourdough.
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Charlie's Vegetarian Breakfast V Vegetarian G Gluten E Eggs M Milk
Crushed avocado on toasted sourdough with two free range eggs to your choice, assorted wild mushrooms, sautéed baby spinach, feta cheese, vegan sausage, beans and hash brown.
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Charlie's Ultimate Breakfast G Gluten E Eggs M Milk
Crushed avocado on toasted sourdough with two free range eggs to your choice, wild mushrooms, grilled halloumi, beef sausage, turkey rashers, hash brown and beans.
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The Ottoman G Gluten [free option] E Eggs M Milk
2 poached eggs served on creamy yoghurt with a hint of garlic, diced beef sausage with toasted sourdough.
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Classics
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Avocado and Egg on Toast V Vegetarian G Gluten [free option] E Eggs
Avocado mash on toasted sourdough with two free range poached eggs
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Eggs Benedict G Gluten E Eggs M Milk Su Sulphites
Two free range poached eggs and crispy bacon served on thick cut brioche loaf topped with hollandaise sauce.
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Eggs Royal G Gluten E Eggs F Fish M Milk Su Sulphites
Two free range poached eggs and Scottish salmon served on toasted sourdough topped with hollandaise sauce.
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Eggs Florentine V Vegetarian G Gluten E Eggs M Milk Su Sulphites
Two free range poached eggs and sautéed baby spinach served on thick cut brioche loaf topped with hollandaise sauce.
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Wild Mushrooms, Feta & Eggs V Vegetarian G Gluten [free option] E Eggs M Milk
Assorted wild mushrooms, feta cheese and two free range poached eggs served on toasted sourdough.
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Asparagus, Spinach & Feta V Vegetarian G Gluten [free option] E Eggs M Milk
Sautéed baby spinach, grilled asparagus and feta cheese served with two free range eggs to your choice on toasted sourdough.
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Heavenly Vegan Ve Vegan G Gluten [free option] N Nuts
Crushed avocado, assorted wild mushrooms, hummus & asparagus served on two toasted sourdough.
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Vegan Benedict Ve Vegan G Gluten [free option]
Roasted cauliflower, sautéed baby spinach, assorted wild mushrooms on two toasted sourdough served with vegan hollandaise sauce.
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Egg on Toast V Vegetarian G Gluten [free option] E Eggs
Free range eggs to your choice (creamy scrambled, fried or poached) served with sourdough bread
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Baps
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Vegetarian Bap V Vegetarian G Gluten E Eggs M Milk
Grilled halloumi, crushed avocado, sautéed spinach, harissa mayo, free range fried egg in an artisan brioche bun served with hand cooked crisps
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Breakfast Bap G Gluten E Eggs M Milk Sp Spicy
Cumberland sausage, bacon with cheddar cheese, free range fried egg in an artisan brioche bun served with hand cooked crisps
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Crispy Chicken Bap G Gluten E Eggs M Milk
Crispy chicken fillet in an artisan brioche bun with crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, green salad & harissa mayo served with skin on fries.
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Vegan Bap Ve Vegan G Gluten
Homemade vegan patty, sliced tomato, gherkins and hummus served with sweet potato fries and vegan sriracha mayo.
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Charlie's Bap G Gluten E Eggs M Milk
Beef sausage, grilled halloumi, assorted wild mushrooms, crushed avocado and free range fried egg in an artisan brioche bun served with skin on fries.
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Omelettes
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Feta & Spinach Omelette V Vegetarian G Gluten [free option] E Eggs M Milk
Feta cheese and baby spinach omelette served with skin on fries.
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The Classic G Gluten [free option] E Eggs M Milk
A deliciously tender ham, cheddar cheese, wild mushrooms served with skin on fries.
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Add-ons and Sides
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Spinach Ve Vegan
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Beans Ve Vegan
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Feta Cheese Ve Vegan M Milk
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Hash Brown Ve Vegan
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Two Free Range Eggs V Vegetarian E Eggs
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Avocado Ve Vegan
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Mushrooms Ve Vegan
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Bacon
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Chorizo
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Beef Sausage G Gluten
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Halloumi V Vegetarian M Milk
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Ham
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Cumberland Sausage G Gluten Sp Spicy
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Scottish Smoked Salmon F Fish
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Coffee
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Espresso
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Americano
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Cortado
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Long Black
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Macchiato
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Flat White
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Latte
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Cappuccino
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Mocha
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Hot Chocolate
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Dalgona
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Dalgona Biscoff or Oreo
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Chai, Matcha, Turmeric Latte
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Syrup, Cream
Caramel, vanilla or hazelnut
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Alternative Milk
Soya, oat, almond or coconut
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Tea
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English Breakfast
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Earl Grey
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Mao Feng Green Tea
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Peppermint
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Camomile
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Lemongrass & Ginger
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Fresh Mint
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Super Fruit
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Iced Coffee
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Iced Latte
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Iced Americano
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Iced Mocha
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Frappe
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Caramel Frappuccino
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Mocha Frappuccino
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Cafe Vanilla Frappuccino
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Iced Dalgona
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Iced Dalgona Boscoff or Oreo
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Freddo Espresso
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Freddo Cappuccino
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Fresh Juices
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Freshly Squeezed Juice Ve Vegan
Orange, carrot and/or apple
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Super Positive Ve Vegan
Apple, spinach, cucumber & lime
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Power Beets Ve Vegan
Apple, carrot, ginger & beetroot
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Golden Kick Ve Vegan
Apple, carrot, mint & ginger
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Citrus Detox Ve Vegan
Apple, mint, ginger, lime & orange
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Super Green
Apple, kiwi, spinach, mint & cucumber
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Smoothies
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Very Berry Ve Vegan
Apple, blueberry, mango & raspberry
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Green Goodness Ve Vegan
Avocado, broccoli, mango, spinach, coconut, ginger & lime
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Coco Loco Ve Vegan
Mango, coconut, pineapple, mint & lime
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Pash 'n' Shoot Ve Vegan
Passion fruit, pineapple & mango
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Milkshakes
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Madagascan Vanilla V Vegetarian M Milk
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Oreo V Vegetarian M Milk
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Strawberries V Vegetarian M Milk
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Double Belgian Chocolate Ve Vegan
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Banana V Vegetarian option M Milk [free option]
Charlie’s Café & Bakery
169 High Road, London
4.5 482 reviews
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Temi Tina ★★★★★ 7 months ago
Amazing food and customer service. They are so super friendly and it’s brill attitude like that makes spending your hard earned money worth it. The food is tasty, fresh, and they cater to allergies. -
A CE ★★★★★ 3 months ago
Total hidden gem! Relaxing and cosey decor inside to match their great coffees (my friend loved her iced coffee and said it was nicer than most) and wonderful savoury selection we enjoyed. Takes you away … More from the bustling high street, found on route to the mall, glad we stopped! -
Silviya Dimitrova ★★★★★ 5 months ago
I absolutely love this little jem. Super friendly staff members, with plenty of Vegetarian and Vegan options and a great coffee ☕️
Highly recommend. -
Christopher Kelly ★★★★★ 4 months ago
Lovely place to get a drink and a bite to eat. Friendly staff, and wide choice of sandwiches and baked goods. I'm going back there next time I'm in the area. -
Marianna Guglielmi ★★★★★ 4 months ago
An amazing welcome from Giacomo, big smile and he made me feel at home.
Is my first time in Charlie’s cafe and I will definitely come back.
The food is good and the music very relaxing. -
Marios Kynigos ★★★★★ a month ago
Perfect spot for brunch in Wood Green. The staff was very friendly. You should probably try avocado toast. Totally recommended! -
Emma ★★★★★ 3 months ago
Lovely trendy cafe and bakery that takes you away from the hustle and bustle of Wood Green High Street. Staff and friendly and accommodating and the menu has a good variety of vegan, pancakes, porridge, … More breakfast and baps. -
Danny Bradford ★★★★★ 7 months ago
The best breakfast and coffee I've ever eaten. Priced well and utterly delicious. The staff went above and beyond for us even though it was very busy. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! -
sa'd farooqui ★★★★★ 10 months ago
Amazing food and top tier service. Incredibly accommodating to all my dietary requirements. Happy to help me find something soft for me to eat because of dental issues. Definitely try the french toast … More huge portions packed with so many different flavours and textures. Overall great experience. Thank you! -
David Haynes ★★★★★ 6 months ago
This is the benchmark in Wood Green for a cafe , great service , changing the menu not an issue
Real nice atmosphere too
Everyone is spoilt for choice with Turkish cuisine from here to the station
Not … More so for cafes
Accept no substitute , others cafe owners should come and try this place and maybe raise the quality to try and at least compete -
Julia Caram ★★★★★ 8 months ago
Love this place! Nice food, amazing coffee, loads of vegan options, affordable price, and friendly staff. Charlie the owner is the best! -
Emma Wylde ★★★★★ 9 months ago
Lovely place, friendly and knowledgeable staff. Food is great for vegans and vegetarians, lots of options. Freshly squeezed juices and smoothies are yummy. Coffee is fab. Great location for shoppers.

Get in touch
Our contact details
Address: 169 High Road, Wood Green, London N22 6BA
Telephone: 020 8881 9766
Email:
Opening hours
Weekdays: 8am – 7pm
Saturday: 8.30am – 7pm
Sunday: 9am – 5.30pm