Jolene Bakery & Restaurant
Cafe · Highbury
Spacious bakery cafe with industrial vibes serving homemade bread and comforting seasonal dishes.
Jolene – bakery-restaurant hybrid, simple but perfect execution
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1 creator video
Best Coffee Shops in Highbury (2026): Where the Locals Refuel
Highbury is good for bakeries, wine and restaurants that do not advertise, and the coffee shops people save most are Jolene Bakery & Restaurant, Neighbour's Nook Café and Lizzy's On The Green London. Ranked from 15 places we track here, creator picks first.
Updated · 15 places we track in Highbury, all first recorded in March 2026
Highbury and Newington Green quietly hold one of the best eating strips in north London. Jolene bakes the bread, Trullo and Perilla take the evenings, and Westerns Laundry does fish and wine without making a fuss about it. None of it is signposted. That is rather the point.
How we chose
We track 15 places in Highbury filed under coffee shops. Some of them turned up in creator videos we pulled apart. Places with a creator mention, a member save or a member gem rank first, and mentions weigh most. The rest runs on a broader popularity signal from our wider place index, so the tail of this list moves less than the top does. Last added to in March 2026.
Ranked coffee shops in Highbury
Neighbour's Nook Café
Cafe · Highbury
Pop in for excellent coffee and avocado toast in this intimate London neighbourhood café.
Lizzy's On The Green London
Cafe · Highbury
Neighborhood cafe serving great coffee and light bites with a charming garden seating area.
Kissa Wa Café
Cafe · Highbury
Cozy Japanese café in London serving lovely matcha drinks and treats in a welcoming space.
Franks Canteen
Cafe · Highbury
Seasonal brunch and lunch spot in London where they focus on locally sourced ingredients and good vibes.
Ink@84 Books
Cafe · Highbury
Charming spot where you can browse books while sipping really good coffee in a relaxed setting.
Profile Highbury
Cafe · Highbury
Lovely little cafe where you can grab excellent coffee and flaky apple pastries surrounded by soft pink walls.
Le Péché Mignon
Cafe · Highbury
You'll find freshly baked French pastries and excellent coffee in this cozy London spot.
Vagabond N7
Cafe · Highbury
Casual neighborhood spot serving quality coffee and brunch on a cozy outdoor patio.
La Maison Highbury
Cafe · Highbury
Relaxing spot in Highbury where you can enjoy Mediterranean food and plenty of breathing room.
Maison Bleue
Cafe · Highbury
Cozy London cafe with a charming blue front, ideal for working over excellent coffee.
Urban Social-Islington
Cafe · Highbury
Friendly café where you can grab excellent coffee and creative breakfast dishes in Islington.
Vertige Café
Cafe · Highbury
Locals gather here for great coffee and all-day breakfast in a relaxed setting.
Fig Tree Cafe
Cafe · Highbury
Tucked away in London, this cafe serves excellent coffee and avocado toast in a warmly worn space.
Sawyer and Gray London
Cafe · Highbury
Spot to grab really good coffee and classic British snacks in a tucked-away setting.
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Where this data comes from
Spillist pulls places out of TikToks and Reels and keeps track of what people save. The counts on this page cover the 15 places we hold in the Highbury neighbourhood. Spot something wrong or closed? Tell us.