You can't really go wrong with banana bread and peanut butter and fancy looking lattes…read more This cute cafe reminded me of LA hipster cafes that are there purely for Instagram, but that's okay! They're known for their vegan banana bread and had the option of topping it with peanut butter or a greek yogurt topping. I loved that the bread was toasted, and it was so comforting and sweet to eat with a spoon. The peanut butter isn't the disgusting Skippy consistency, but more like natural, dripping peanut butter that has a stronger flavor. It was a nice bite. I got the blue majik latte and thought it just tasted like a sweet latte that looked pretty. Kind of pricey too.

So updated review after eating brunch here today (4 Feb) with a friend:…read more Yes the pink background and palm frond wallpaper (and palm from baskets hanging from the ceiling) is still cute as ever and the desserts were again lovely. The waitress was also very cheerful this Sunday AM. The food menu is slightly changed from when I swung by six months ago. I got the Palm Buddha Bowel, which has an incredibly tasty blend of tabbouleh, roasted veggies, beetroot hummus, baba ganoush, massaged kale with seeds, pickled candy radishes (absolutely delicious) and thick sweet potato falafels bursting with flavour (the waitress kindly had the cucumber removed from the dish as I requested). It's a hefty bowl and I finished it feeling satisfied; I ended up being full the whole afternoon! I also got the Green Goddess juice (sans cucumber) and I liked how large and frothy it was. Sadly my friend didn't seem to like her Persian porridge and admittingly it looked pretty gluey and unpleasant. I got one of the vegan cookies and a coconut, chocolate and passion fruit macaroon for takeaway. The cookie was both sweet and salty but a bit too sugary for my taste. It was thin and lightly crispy with a decent amount of chocolate chunks. The macaron was very light and crumbly with a smattering of that coco/chocolate/passion fruit ingredient inside.

We loved our afternoon tea here. The service was impeccable and all the treats including the teas…read morewere delicious. It was a busy pre Christmas Day but they kept it running smoothly and we had a great time.

I love the idea of using empty buildings for the community! Well done guys!…read more I really hope you'll be able to keep the building and continue with the renovation - you have some great artists here- as well as planning events, activities and make the world a better place!

Delicious and good! Haven't had better milk tea since I was in Japan…read more Good selection, good service, extremely busy at times, but any good bubble tea location will be. If you're in the area enjoy!

I had a disappointing experience at a bubble tea shop nearby, so I visited Bubbleology in hopes of…read moredrinks that would satisfy my milk tea cravings. I ordered the Assam and Rose Milk Tea. The Assam milk tea was bland and had no sweetness to it. I wish I asked for extra sugar had I known. The Rose Milk Tea was much better, but primarily due to the strawberry toppings they provided. The rose taste was extremely subtle. I like that they provide multiple sizes, from small to supreme. The decor is unique and fun. Their sign was alluring which was what enticed me to come in. I'd come again but probably ask for more sugar to my drinks.

Awesome Aussie franchise, healthy smoothies/juices. Packed with pure awesome flavours and healthy…read moregoodies! Can't get more Aussie than a good boost juice! Not exactly the kind of drink you think of in Winter but it certainly quenches your thirst! At £5-7 it is not exactly on the cheap side, but decent size at least, beats a lot of other competition, and it is at least natural and healthy! Love a good energy lift!

Perfect healthy energy on the run! We found this smoothie / juice bar in Liverpool station, near…read morethe flower stand at the entrance stalls to the underground. The Mango Tango smoothie is delicious! I also tried a Protein Energy Ball, which is literally a ball of fresh cocoa, dates and various nuts all mushed together. It was fantastic and all natural! I shared with my two old, he seemed to enjoy it all as well.

Velvet ropes, secret passwords, smoking shower, tiki torches, dragonfruit garnish, labrynthian…read morebasement, cheap (delicious) drinks, dancing bartenders and an owner who may or may not let you in but is certainly a friendly character once you are. I would caveat my review by saying that mine was an atypical introduction to this little place, but I think everyone's is. Lumiere is intriguing enough from the street -- a roped in area around the door stuffed with plants and lights, and inside even more so. A tiny ground floor has a small bar where "jolly hour" lasts from 6-9pm and includes a £5 special cocktail and 3-for-£10 on beers. Downstairs lies a dirt-floored basement with off-shoots of rooms and another (even smaller) bar. A slightly raised up box is a stage I'm told, though no one was playing this particular night. An outdoor, small, tiled room with no roof allows smokers to get their fix without going out the front. Blinking party lights decorate throughout and a general tiki theme is sort of pulled off. It kind of feels like you're at that one amazing house party those one guys throw every year -- and this is the last year it's cool, before it gets too crowded and those obnoxious sorority girls start showing up and killing the chilled vibe. The cocktails are very well made with lovely, fresh juice and fruit. Speaking of, I'm not sure why this is referred to as a juice bar everywhere online - perhaps it's a cover... the intrigue deepens... I took some photos but have decided not to post them. It doesn't really do them justice, and some things just have to be experienced to understand.

Nice smoothie bar which occasionally has live music (a wind trio playing outside when I went - we…read morestayed for smoothies partly to listen to them). They don't do much food (cakes mainly I think) but their soft drinks are great - I had a Rhubarb and Custard smoothie. They also do film showings downstairs in their labyrinthine basement.

Looking for a great coffee spot with a great breakfast? Look not further. This place was a short…read morewalk from our abnb and the ambiance was perfect and the service was delightful. I will be back.

I stopped here mid-walk around the reservoir for a spot of brunch. The cafe was pretty busy, I…read moreguess they were all of the people which lived in the flats above. The cafe was quirky and homely but as it was rammed, we sat outside. The staff were friendly as they took our order. We had the full English - £8, the Istanbul express - £7.50 and a freshly squeezed orange juice - £2.50. If you're wondering what the Istanbul express was, here you go: sausage, halloumi, salad, mushrooms, poached egg and sourdough bread. And let me tell you, it was lovely! I was very impressed with the place for its locality, great staff and lovely food. I definitely recommend! Maybe make a day of it and go for a walk around the newly opened East Reservoir walk (Woodberry Wetlands) which was unveiled to the public at the end of April by the one and only, David Attenborough ;)

Just went to footnote for breakfast. Loved it! The waitress was friendly and welcoming and the food…read morewas amazing! I had the mashed avacado and added poached eggs it was delicious

Local and plant forward brunch items with killer coffee. I didn't try the juices, but they rivaled…read moreany juice shop in sf. Owners were lovely and attentive.

EDIT: I'm revising this up to 4* after a few years of living in Stokey and coming here…read moreoccasionally. Food is always consistent and staff remain nice. I was probably a bit harsh and the restaurant can't really help who comes in. The staff are pretty nice in here, but the food is nothing to write home about. The real problem is the clientele. Imagine every stereotype you hold in your head about North London mummies: this is where the worst of what you're imagining bring their tiny terrors for lunch. I say this as a North London mummy with two tiny terrors of my own.

The Blue legume is one of the more high end eateries on Stoke Newington Church Street. Its pavement…read moretables get very busy in sunny weather with a busy people-watching crowd. Its a great place to go for brunch on the weekend, if you can get a table that is. The conservatory in the back is a very soothing area to eat in, with crawling vines on the glass. This is to be avoided in very sunny weather though, as the sun turns the back into something of a steamhouse. In the evening, it becomes a more intimate and jazzy dimly lit restaurant with candles flickering on the tables. The food is very good, with a range of dishes that offer something for everyone. I had a salmon salad, which was delightful in its simplicity with lettuce, parmesan shavings, avocado and olives. The service was friendly and quick as well. I'll be back soon enough.

We nearly missed this little gem if it wasn't for stopping to listen to the band and seeing the…read moresign. Columbia Flower market can get really busy, so I guess that's why they pre-press the juice here and store their juice in the fridge. I assume that space is a big issue too. This little shop booth looks like it used to be a stairway to the flat above. It's so long and thin! I just love how quirky it is! However pressed in front of me or not, this juice was amazing... I went for the beetroot, orange, apple and carrot. It tasted fantastic and fresh, and the woman there was just so very friendly and approachable. The ginger addition really zinged up my day! At £3 - £4 a pop, it's not bad value too.

This is a hole in the wall juice bar with very friendly lady serving delicious juices. We came late…read morein the day near closing time yet received friendly service and enjoyed the beetroot Apple carrot juice. It was not made fresh to order hence the 4 starts but it's probably because of the late hour. A great pick me up in Columbia flower market.

Surprisingly decent coffee shop. What looked like quite a shabby place turned out to be pretty…read moredecent. It was a Saturday and most of the coffee shops around Highbury and Islington station were closing around 6pm. This was the only one, other than starbucks that was still open so we thought what the heck. I ordered a Chai Latte that was cheap and turned out to be in a large cup and pretty decent. There was also a full range of Fentimans ginger beer along with a largish selection of desserts. The place was pretty small, but service was quick and efficient despite there being only one member of staff. Would definitely stop by again, perfect place if you're not looking for a drink at the pub next door and it's still too early for dinner.

This was a bit out of the way and one of the few places in the area that was open early enough…read more There's not a lot of space inside, therefore, my need to work on some of my writing didn't happen, however, I had a good latte to go. Really nicely done. Prices were very fair and the customer service. There were some selection of to go eats. The outside doesn't look like much so I can understand why this would get easily dismissed when passing by but it is worth a stop in.