Auld Hag
Cafe · Islington
Auld Hag in Angel, this is actually my husband's favourite coffee shop
@jesslouiseellis on tiktok
2 creator videos · 4 member saves
Best Coffee Shops in Islington (2026): Beans With Something to Prove
Islington is good for gastropubs, curry and the length of Upper Street, and the coffee shops people save most are Auld Hag, Redemption Roasters and Katsute 100. Ranked from 17 places we track here, creator picks first.
Updated · 17 places we track in Islington, all first recorded in March 2026
Islington's best-saved place is a pub that serves Tamil food, which tells you how the area works now. The Tamil Prince and Delhi Grill do the heavy lifting, Pophams handles breakfast, and Katsute 100 pours matcha in a back garden nobody finds by accident. Upper Street is the spine. The good stuff is usually one street off it.
How we chose
We track 17 places in Islington 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 Islington
Redemption Roasters
Cafe · Islington
Coffee spot in London where you can actually settle in with your laptop and grab a cronut that doesn't disappoint.
redemption roasters good coffee ☕
@pouihkk on tiktok
1 creator video · 1 member save
Katsute 100
Cafe · Islington
Stop by for inventive Japanese sweets and thoughtfully crafted beverages in a relaxed, welcoming space.
Pophams
Cafe · Islington
Creative croissants and pastries in a cozy London patisserie worth the visit.
British Patagonia
Cafe · Islington
Cozy spot in London serving up delicious vegan treats and warming drinks.
TRAMPOLINE Cafe
Cafe · Islington
Jump into this lively London spot where excellent coffee pairs perfectly with delicious small plates.
Jolene Colebrooke Row
Cafe · Islington
Rotating sandwiches and excellent pastries in a bright, airy London cafe.
Ottolenghi Islington
Cafe · Islington
Colorful Mediterranean cafe where imaginative dishes make any meal feel like an occasion.
The Little Viet Kitchen
Cafe · Islington
Intimate Vietnamese cafe serving fragrant pho, crispy pancakes, and smooth drip coffee in London.
Double Knot - Islington
Cafe · Islington
Turkish cafe in Islington where you'll find generous brunch portions and genuinely welcoming staff.
The Rugged Bunch
Cafe · Islington
Laid-back Australian cafe in London known for excellent coffee and hearty breakfast toasts.
The Breakfast Club Angel
Cafe · Islington
Cozy cafe where you can dig into proper English breakfast and hearty comfort dishes.
Workers Cafe
Cafe · Islington
Workers Cafe serves hearty breakfasts all day long in a friendly setting with pleasant outdoor seating.
Frequency Coffee Angel
Cafe · Islington
Grab a quality flat white by the canal and enjoy some creative food at this welcoming neighborhood cafe.
The Blue Legume Islington
Cafe · Islington
Relaxed cafe serving Mediterranean fare, perfect for casual brunch or evening meals.
Megan's at the Sorting Office (Islington Square)
Cafe · Islington
Relaxed cafe serving inventive brunch and crispy tater tots with Middle Eastern touches.
Euphorium Bakery
Cafe · Islington
More in Islington
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 17 places we hold in the Islington neighbourhood. Spot something wrong or closed? Tell us.