My husband and I stopped by here for brunch late this afternoon. Pros: cosy place, cheerful manager, menu not too expensive. I ordered the mushrooms roasted in garlic butter on toast with kale. My husband got the pancakes with berries and creme fraiche. I also got a chai tea latte and two energy balls. My dish arrived even later than my other half's, so the manager graciously offered me a slice of cake in recompense. I got two other energy balls- coconut and almond- instead. Both are great; dense and chocolatey with lots of date flavour. My chai was super weak. Sad face. As for my meal, I liked it quite a bit but... the bread was overtoasted so it was hard to cut. Even my husband had trouble cutting the bread! The mushroom flavour with the eggs was very good but not amazing. I think adding avo to the dish would improve the taste tremendously. My husband said his pancake dish was satisfactory but I found the berries overtly sweet; like a giant sugar bomb. read more

Appestat - Mushrooms on toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - London, XGL

Excellent spot. Just had mushrooms and kale on toast with poached eggs (special) with an americano for around 10 pounds. Not only was the food and coffee delicious but the spot itself is really pleasant with an open window overlooking a fish pond and a mixture of couples and solo people working or reading around the room. I can see this place being cosy on a winter's day too. Seems like they also have some great hot chocolate to be tried when the weather gets colder! read more

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Lovely café in this also lovely Camden Passage. That Marzocco coffee machine has to be the biggest I've seen in a while...and it made a delicious cappucino, as creamy as creamy can be. Although very small, this place just has a great look & feel to it and the girls behind the counter were kind and helpful...and patient (while we were hesitating between medium or large darlin'? Latte or cappucino? #thirdworldproblems). There was a photographer selling very cool vintage looking polaroids when we were there...just love this idea of giving some space to local artists for them to actually showcase their work...Probably nothing special over here, but I don't see that everyday where I'm from. Kudos. read more

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Living in Angel & loving my coffee, Appestat, has got to be on of my most favourited and most frequented coffee shops. Yes I am a slave to the huge corporation known as Pret, however, when I am after a lovely, smooth and handcrafted latte then my first stop is here. With a great selection of baked goods this little, slightly hidden, gem is the perfect Saturday or Sunday morning visit, especially after a run. The staff are incredibly friendly, I once forgot my wallet and only had half the cash for my coffee yet they knew I was a regular and happily gave me a half priced caffeine boost (thanks guys). As mentioned earlier it is slightly tucked away, off the hustle & bustle of Upper Street, and small but very welcoming cafe with a decent amount of seating. My favourite spot being the window benches facing out towards Camden passage. It is a great spot to sit and enjoy a warm cup of coffee and enjoy a little bit of people watching. read more

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Finally! I found an avocado on toast as good as Little Collins in NYC. This little coffee shop hidden in Angel has the perfect combination of avocado, feta, lemon and spices on top of a crusty slice of bread. I give it 5/5. Coffee is good and the place is very quiet to work. read more

Appestat - And we have a winner! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - London, XGL

Made the best oat milk latte I've had in some time. Which, admittedly, is less strong coffee and more creamy froth. I found this spot open during my daily constitutional around the neighborhood during coronavirus madness, and stopped in to support a local business. The owner was at the counter and was very lovely to chat with. read more

AVOID at all cost! While having a lovely sunny Sunday afternoon I've decided to grab myself a cup of coffee before heading home. I looked online and walked past a few that were incredibly busy. Eventually I walked past appestat which was about 70% full so I thought I'd get myself a drink and possibly a bite and sit for a bit. The cashier's service was close to none. While I was greeting her and saying please and thank you, she didn't even put on a smile or respond with equal manner. After I paid for my flat white I decided I want a salted caramel brownie as well and she said £3.65. I was quite shocked and asked "oh the brownie is £3.65 itself?" And she said "yeah" with a look like what do you expect? Anyway I paid for it and looked to a seat. She later sent my coffee and I also asked for a take out bag as I can't finish my brownie after finishing my flat white in three sips. She had not smiled, or even said no problem and bye when I said thank you and please. Brownie was the fudgy type and was of good quality but it's just ridiculously expensive. I could make a dozen of those with £5 using top quality ingredients. Flat white was okay and tinier than in other shops. The environment is dark and not very comfy. Am I too spoiled by other cafes I've been around london? I don't know, but I would not recommend this place and would never be back. Service and value for money is a lot better even in chained coffee shops I'm not kidding. read more

Not bad compared to the not so good place next door. Cute cafe with a simple aesthetic that I enjoy. The coffee is just okay, which reflects the poor state of coffee in Angel generally. Grab a latte or flat white and get a seat by the window to watch the world go by. read more

Appestat - Appestat flat white duo - Coffee & Tea Near Me - London, XGL

Here I go to get (and buy&order) real sourdough bread from BreadBread. One of the only places to get it in the north. You might love to skip a meal to continue eating this bread with salty butter! (Best is this very huge loaf, get it uncut and it lasts for nearly a week) Also great and known is their Chai Tea. (And coffee of cause) read more

So, I really like this place. I like the staff and the atmosphere most, but I've been bummed the last couple times I've gone in. Today, we ordered two white Americanos, one regular size, one large. We received two lukewarm cups of coffee-flavored water. The espresso was very weak. And when we asked how many shots were in the large after tasting it, we were told only one. So we paid for a large and got more water instead of more espresso. When we asked for more, we were charged 80p for an additional shot. So we paid for a large and had to pay additionally for a second shot. It makes no sense to me. Doesn't the extra price of a large constitute *more shots*? Are you seriously just charging me for 2 oz more water and a bigger paper cup? Even with the second added shot, it was still quite weak. For almost £8 for two Americanos, I don't think I'll be going here for that anymore. But their pastries are still gorgeous! read more

Cute little spot to work! We're new to the area and I needed a place to work for the day. They have much more seating and it's a little quieter than coffeeworks down the street. The kitchen was closed so I couldn't order from the full menu. My husband had the full English breakfast and really enjoyed it! I had the bacon egg brioche sandwich. It could have used more egg or something on top. It was a lot of bun. But the bun was very tasty and the sauce on it was also great! read more

IMHO best coffee in Angel area - that includes coffeeworks... Plus they'll sell you bellota ham as you get your breakfast and I can't see a way in which that would end badly. Unless of course you kept eating the stuff because its so good and you just keep ignoring your doctor's advice about your blood pressure and how your arteries are getting clogged. But what does he know? And then one day you die from that - but I think odds are low on that outcome. Also has a fantastic bread selection and some solid breakfast bites. Even seems moderately quite as though one could sit and study or read or whatever and still be free from the nuttiness of the nearby Angel tube station. read more

Nice but overpriced! Also always overrun by people who have set their laptops up for the day to work, so I wouldn't say it has the best atmosphere. read more

This place is an absolute gem. We went here a bunch of times while staying in London. The porridge is delish, the lemon sugar french toast is fantastic. The atmosphere is chill. Plus, it's dog friendly! What's not to love? read more

Really nice atmosphere, food is tasty, coffee is great and staff are friendly. Not as overrated as other cafes in Angel. Service can be remarkably slow, especially if you are rushing to work! read more

The staff are great and always friendly, and they make consistent coffee. This is my favourite place to get coffee around angel.

My absolute favorite coffee shop. When I worked in the area, I was there just about every other day. It seems to have lost a bit of its local charm as it's grown, but that might be because I can only go on Saturdays and they are (understandably!) jam packed. Love Anneka and the crew and the coffee - fantastic. read more

This is an above-average café with an ambience that sits a bit higher than its espresso-based drinks, in terms of quality. The food is quite good, but a little on the pricey side considering the portion sizes--particularly in regards to the French Toast. Service is quick and friendly, and it's a great place to begin a lazy Sunday. However, there are better places in Angel to pick up a nice, strong latte. read more

Would give a 3.5 if I could. Cute cafe with respectable but not amazing coffee, minimalist vaguely scandinavian decor, and a small market/pantry at the front. Several breakfast dishes involve avocado which is always a plus in my book. They sell Crosstown donuts and yummy looking sandwiches at the counter, which I haven't tried but might bring me back. Layout is not great so the front of the shop can get a bit crowded and confusing, but if you can snag a window seat you'll have a nice vantage point to people watch. Overall, not wowed enough to make this my go-to spot to caffeinate, but the coffee is solid, the food is fresh, and its a nice alternative to the pretentious place next door. read more