Appestat in Islington

This is our go-to destination for their wonderful and consistent coffee courtesy of their excellent barista team. Very friendly and knowledgeable baristas who know their coffee well – flat white is always perfectly texturised and velvety with luxurious microfoam and subtle creamy taste. Despite their skills, the team are really down to earth and welcoming without the attitude that typifies so many London artisan coffee joints. Anika the owner is always charming and hospitable – its obvious she genuinely cares about her customers and the place has a real community vibe.And if that wasn’t enough, they have just appointed a new chef, who has already created some culinary masterpieces. Not often I get excited about porridge but I am now addicted to his porridge with mince pie chutney concoction. And their cheese toastie with nduja is out of this world – literally oozes flavour - words won’t do it justice – you just have to try it for yourself!

Fantastic coffee and fantastic owner in Anneka, who is a joy. Been great to help get through lockdowns

Now that Coffeeworks has closed (post Covid-19) pretty much no doubt Appestat is the best coffee in Angel. Female-owned independent biz as well, one to support!

Visited here after discovering the place when searching online for somewhere that served brunch in the Islington area.From the outside, we were a bit worried the place was full as the windows were so steamed up but once we went inside, we discovered there was space at the back. I like the way they were encouraging laptop users to sit on certain tables together which meant co-working was an option, but there was still space free for people who wanted brunch / lunch / a coffee.The interiors had a quirky vibe - school style chairs and milk jars. Being from Brighton, it reminded me of home! The staff were lovely and chatty - especially when we said about not being local. I had a really nice smashed avocado on toast, and enjoyed my visit.Would happily return if in the area again.

Coffee tastes ok but poor service - difficulties getting the order correct and long wait (disproportionate to the amount of customers) - same experience on more than one occasion so unlikely to rush back given the selection of decent spots on the same row.

Sopped here fr coffee. Quirky furnishings with a nice vibe to it. Staff were good and would recommend again.

I stopped here for a coffee yesterday to get out of the torrential rain. I had a 10 min walk further for a meeting but didn't have an umbrella.. The friendly staff ended up giving me a spare one (even though they didn't know me), and an excellent coffee - lifesavers!

El café es excelente aquí y los pasteles deliciosos también. Lo más encantador de este lugar es el personal detrás del mostrador, son habladores y se esfuerzan por recordar su nombre si es un cliente habitual. No solo esto, sino que tiene la opción de mesas privadas o espacios de trabajo compartidos, ¡este último es muy social!Esta es una cafetería amable y relajada. Ven aquí si tienes tiempo y disfruta del ambiente amigable. Definitivamente puedes encontrar una cafetería más rápida, pero si realmente quieres disfrutar de una taza, ven aquí.

Came here for breakfast on the weekend, service was rather slow as per other reviews. The french toast was okay, the eggs benedicte with salmon was decent enough, all in all nothing too memorable.

This cafe treats their staff horribly, pays under London living wage, does not pay on time and bullies itś staff members. They take your first weeks pay as a 'deposit 'if you should not last an entire month. Then they try to bully you out of the job. Most of the staff has never seen a contract. I have it on good authority that they have withheld payment from staff as well. There is a tipjar that the locals use frequently but noone knows where these tips go. There are plenty of places with good coffee in Camden passage so do not give your money to this place.

Nunca olvidaré la primera vez que visité Appestat. Creo que tuve el Mocha. Desde entonces tomé té de menta, capuchino, café con leche y chocolate caliente. Mi favorito de todos los sabores ricos, audaces y profundos es el simple Americano negro. He probado los pasteles a mano y la variedad de pasteles (los panqueques son exquisitos). Tal es mi cariño y amor por este café local y es sorprendente que mi esposa y yo les hayamos pedido pasteles para nuestra boda hace un año. Llueva o truene, verano o invierno, ¡un gran lugar!

Love the place, the friendly staff, service and most of all the coffee. Nice snacks and breakfast too.

I have read the poor reviews and am thankful my experience was much better. Staff on the counter were pleasant but the service was incredibly slow. Food was fine but expensive for what it was. Won’t be back

Miserable and rude staff, depressing music and all round tepid experience. Definitely taking my coffee to go next time!!

Cold coffee, only one breakfast arrived. The staff were either rude or incompetent. The supervisor did try and put things right and by that time we just wanted to leave. Poor woman she was totally let down by her staff.

¡EVITAR a toda costa! Mientras disfrutaba de una hermosa tarde de domingo, decidí tomarme una taza de café antes de ir a casa. Miré en línea y pasé junto a algunos que estaban increíblemente ocupados.

Ordered a flat white, waited for it for 30 minutes and then they brought me a cappuccino. When they finally got my order right the coffee was not drinkable. Burnt milk and sour taste. Disgusting. I'm not coming back.

Lindo lugar pero terrible servicio. Me tomé mal el café 3 veces y me hizo mover asientos porque tenía una computadora portátil. Multa. Solo para volver más tarde y decirme que de repente tenían una política de fin de semana donde no se permiten computadoras portátiles, cuando otros estaban claramente usando computadoras portátiles en la cafetería.

Entra en un ambiente estresante detrás de la caja, miserable personal, sirve cafés fríos, espera la edad de la mantequilla cuando la pedimos inmediatamente después de que nos dieran el pan de plátano (que nunca apareció) que era grande pero sin sabor, más bien como un pan comido. Esponja De Chocolate. Camarera que discute rudamente con los clientes que están detrás de nosotros sobre el contenido de los ingredientes que faltan en su pedido. No volveremos para otra visita. Le recomiendo que se aleje de este lugar, especialmente en un fin de semana ocupado que claramente no pueden hacer frente a la demanda.

Wow best Cappucino Ive had in a looong time and in one of my favourite London neighborhoods Angel. Thank you!

Completamente en amor con el lugar, el personal es siempre excepcional y cerca, te hace sentir como en casa si eres un habitual. El ambiente es muy acogedor, la comida es muy buena y los precios son asequibles, perfecto para la refrigeración con sus amigos o trabajar con el portátil. Recomiendo totalmente.

Guy at the counter took my order (which I recited clearly), then proceeded to receive the wrong order (I ordered the scrambled eggs, was given poached - was given the option for the kitchen to make the right one but felt extremely patronised - not my fault buddy learn how to do your job!), then was missing extra sides from my meal. They're bloody good at taking your money but poor at actually doing what they are supposed to do - it's a cafe people get yourselves together.

El personal sólo será agradable si eres un 'plena' con calificativos pantalones y un bulldog francés. De lo contrario son simplemente maleducado. Pedí un croissant porque les gustaría salir de otras opciones de desayuno y nos dieron en ladrar. Hay muchos otros lugares, así que el café en Angel le demos a este en el futuro.

It’s not hard to find disappointment in a cup. It’s even easier to find it in North London and easier still to find it a stone’s throw from the Northern Line. Appestat, however, strives to undercut the market for over-iced, under-flavoured, and over-priced cold coffee that emerges in the heat waves of London’s summer months.

Visit to catch up with French friend. Good and pleasant service, nice coffee too! Worth a visit! Good location.

Breakfast and coffee with my daughter here this morning. Lovely friendly staff, great coffee and delicious food. Perfect start to the day

I ordered and paid for a carrot juice, only to be told by the waitress five minutes later that it required too many carrots to make a full glass so she served me orange juice with a dash of carrot. Then when the avocado on toast arrived, not only was it very cold (served at fridge temperature) but the avocado was also completely unripe, rock hard with no taste at all.

Lovely brunch, I would highly recommend the egg royal !! Came on a rye bread, a bed of spinach, smoked salmon and a beautiful hollandaise sauce. Recommend to all. Thank you for the lovely service. Big competition around the area but a great menu with a fast but friendly service.

Coffee is what you would expect and tastes the same as next door at Coffee Works. Service however is very slow. One of the female "baristas" has a bit of an attitude.

Used to go every day when I lived in angel and when I was on tour. Tough competition with coffee works next door but I really love the coffee in appestat and the staff are lovely

Appestat has fantastic decaf coffee (which I'm always on the lookout for) and their salted caramel brownies are impossibly delicious.

The food in this place is just insane! So good, excellent service as well. One of the best coffee I’ve ever had in my entire life. I would definitely recommend it!

Real nice coffee from enthousiastic and skilled baristas! I enjoyed a real good flatwhite and nice granola. Altough it was really bussy, they manage to deliver quality with quick service!

Each time I go to Appestat I am struck by how mediocre (at best) the cakes and pastries are, especially when accompanied by the customary Islington price tag. How hard can it be to offer a decent pain au raisin?

Fantastic coffee served here and only a 30 second walk to Angel Station. Never have to wait long for a...

Delicioso pan basado platos, con huevos escalfados, queso alloumi y salmón ahumado. Buenos ingredientes para un lugar sonriendo!

This is the most bitter coffee I’ve ever tasted. We tried a fresh cup and it was still bad. Perhaps the management don’t know about temperature control and about over flooding the beans.

Tuve de frambuesa y banana budín de pan. Es un poco demasiado seco, pero la parte de frutas era muy bueno! Me gustaría probar el resto de la trata y también el halloumi roll bocadillo! El personal es agradable y también de pies: rápido).

No es bueno - café sabía muy aguada.

Comimos en este restaurante en la calle alta. La comida era un poco pretencioso y francamente caro en mi opinión para lo que era. El servicio estaba bien, no hay razón para quejarse, o de lo contrario. En general, es un lugar bien, pero yo no lo veo como un 5 estrellas.

Bonita cafetería independiente en Angel, he estado yendo allí para cafés y desayunos con almuerzo tardíos del durante los últimos 2 años y siempre he estado contento con el servicio y la calidad de la comida! El ambiente es muy relajante y el personal siempre con una sonrisa de bienvenida al caminar! Sin duda recomiendo este lugar si estás en Angel! Nos vemos pronto x

Cerca de la estación de angel, este es el lugar perfecto si quieres perfectamente elaborado y degustación de café. divinamente El personal es siempre muy amable y la ubicación es que vale la pena reservar una hora o dos. Ah, y probar sus pasteles! ! !

We weren't suppose to go there, just walked pass it and thought this little restaurant looks nice. It's all home made. So many flavors, everything smells so good! The fresh orange juice is a real fresh orange juice! Their french toasts are absolutely amazing! Staff is very nice, helpful and always smiling.

Don't go to this place if your solo. Despite going almost twice a week, after paying for my food and being seated for 1 hour i was told to move by staff to give up a 2 seater to a couple. The couple were very apologetic and declined but the staff insisted its seating policy. Clearly hospitality is not part of their policy.

I've found the coffee to be unreal, and the food to be relatively decent if not slightly overpriced - but this is London after all. The two guys making the coffee, and the lady running around making sure everyone was seen to aren't the problem. The oriental lady barking orders at the staff made for an unpleasant atmosphere, and the constant sour look on her face made us feel unwelcome. With the added unpleasantry of being told I couldn't have a receipt on my second order of coffee because she 'didn't know how to print it off' (although I got one on our first order of coffee) from the same person. I must include as well that if you want somewhere to go to complete some work or browse the internet or anything including a laptop, ensure you avoid this place on the weekends as they have a sign glaring in your face making you feel about as welcome as a turd on the bottom of your shoe.We'd missed this sign and instead of one of the staff just telling us, we were made to feel looked down upon and extremely unwelcome with the agitated removal of our cups before we were finished, and the constant brushing past us to make us feel like we were just in the way when there was firstly, plenty of space; secondly, other ways to go around; and thirdly, no reason to go past us as she just turned around and came straight back. Numerous times.However, the coffee is fantastic and the food is decent. This place is a 10/10 if you enjoy being spoken down to and don't plan on doing anything on a laptop during your weekend visit. Otherwise, it's a solid 4/10 from me and that is purely on the basis that the coffee is one of the best I've had in London.

Great brunch in a chilled atmosphere.I had The Lean Green breakfast and it was great, especially their homemade spicy baked beans (which I NEED to get the recipe for!) Had slight food envy though when I saw people with the pancakes and french toast so will definitely be returning for round two!

Stopped for early breakfast. Good large coffee and great sausage and egg brioche roll for £8. Lots of seating. Friendly staff. Only negative was it was a bit cold inside the shop but I was early so perhaps it had not had time to warm up.

This cafe was a fantastic surprise! Our breakfasts were plentiful and delicious. Everything around us the, the cakes etc. Looked amazing. Will definitely go back of I'm in islington area.

We were staying in London for two nights and came here during the day for coffee and breakfast. It had been recommended and did not disappoint. Friendly staff, good coffee and great poached eggs on rye bread. Thankyou for making us so welcome, hoping to be back!

The ladies running this amazing spot are a joy and super vibe people! They are a joy every single day! Plus their coffee and brunch options are just tooooo good!Have a try and you will not regret a bite!

Such a great cafe with a cozy lively atmosphere. I came for food and chai which we're both delicious. You get a huge portion for a reasonable price and the food is really good quality and well made. Definitely would come back :)

After 6pm and dusk and my daughter and I needed a coffee...a good coffee!This little place was just the place. Bubbling over with laughter and good times, the cafe was small and filled to bursting. So we took our coffees outside and sat on the bench - so atmospheric in such a lovely part of London.The staff were very kind and friendly and attentive to detail...Appestat was a great discovery and one I would highly recommend.

Really nice, bustling breakfast cafe in an area where you are spoilt for choice! Lots of choice and probably the best sausage and egg butty I have ever tasted. Recommended

Great place to stop for breakfast upon your way to Camden passage. Relaxing atmosphere and friendly staff. Add some good coffee, orange juice and French toast and you're set. It's a popular place so you might have to wait a couple of minutes. But it's worth it!!!

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.

I've been to Appestat a couple of times before, once for coffee only & again for a quick brunch of toast. Popped in for a bite to eat for lunch after visiting the Business Design Centre & ordered the poached egg on homemade beans, along with my usual Americano with hot milk. I do love the atmosphere in here; although the seating is fairly limited & some might think it a little cramped, I quite like the cosy feel & the shared table seating, particularly as I was here by myself.They were fairly busy, so service wasn't the speediest, coffee arriving quite a while ahead of my food, but that wasn't too much of a problem. When lunch did arrive however, I almost wish it hadn't. It looked good, and I tucked in expecting it to taste as good, but was disappointed. It lacked any real flavour, was lukewarm, giving me the impression it may have been standing in the kitchen a while. I love places that go to the trouble of making their own baked beans; I make my own, so know how much nicer they { can } taste, but on this occasion I almost wish they'd have served up Heinz's finest.Such a shame as I do like this place . . .

This used to be my favourite place to come to in Angel. I don't know what has happened? On my last visit for food I had to send my breakfast of soggy bread, badly poached eggs, poorly presented yoghurt decor and flavourless school dinner mushrooms back. I didn't want to give up on this normally incredible establishment so I took a friend there for coffee and was yet again met with poor service and confused staff. I hope things are brought back to the very high standard that I was used to.

I was in London on holidays and my London friends suggested that we should meet up for breakfast at Appestat in Angel. It was a Sunday morning and we were the first customers to arrive at 10 am. The cafe is small and we head to the back of the cafe and grab the large wooden table in the centre of the room for our group of four. Our mistake was to not placing our order soon after arrival, we hadn't noticed that the cafe was full by the time we decided on ordering. Because we were two couples we ordered and paid for our meals at the counter separately one after the other. The coffees all arrived at the same time but one couple was eating their breakfast while we had to wait over thirty minutes for ours to arrive.The meals were delicious, full of flavour and generous sized portions, very filling. No complaints with the coffee, it was good quality and made well. WIFI is available, just ask at the counter for the WIFI details. Appestat was a good recommendation and very well priced.

We came here to undo the awful tea/coffee we had at where we stayed. My husband had an americano and I went for Earl Grey 1888, which was aromatic and delicate. They offered a wide range of loose leaf tea and some really tempting and interesting cakes. the cafe was really pretty too and the staff were helpful. Prices were at Starbucks level but far better value. We took the coffee to go, but sat on the bench outside.

Stopped in to enjoy a Saturday breakfast with the newspapers. Good seating where you can read and eat and the restaurant is quite charming. To start off, the coffee is fantastic. I ordered a full English. The eggs were perfectly cooked but lacked seasoning. And there was no salt provided to adjust. The baked beans were supple and well prepared. The mushrooms were cooked very well but also lacked for seasoning. The toast was the big let down. Made with sourdough it was a tough piece of bread. No condiments provided, it made for a dry part of breakfast.

This is a great place to have breakfast and brunch. The location is amazing, since is in the nicest street in Angel (IMO) close to many shops and minutes away from the Chapel Market. I ordered a coffee which was superb, an avocado toast which was also very tasty and a breakfast sandwich. Everything was very nice. I did not find it hard to get a seat, however I can see why it might be difficoult to find one since the place is small. There is not much staff in here, however, they DONT charge you service in the bill despite they bring food to the table, which is a plus and makes it student (or low budget) friendly. The vibe you get from this place is really cool and the pastries look amazing as well. I you are around Angel and need a break, do not hesitate going to Appestat

Delicious coffee and really friendly, generous staff. Lovely world music too. Great interior - super Vibe .All round great taste !

One of my favourite cafes in Islington. Great coffee, amazing pastries and cakes, and a lovely little deli selling delicious local brands. Staff are always friendly, and service is good. They also often have local artists' work on the walls, which is nice. A great place to enjoy a coffee - one of the few little independent places left in Islington.

Excellent Chai latte after browsing the shops of Camden passage. So close to Angel tube stop. Wifi, toilets, great drinks and treats, friendly young staff, what more can you ask for?

My son lives in Islington. This is a most charming spot. Deli type cafe with good cheese and coffee. And the owners are most lovely, so friendly.

Nous y sommes allés en 2e option. Tout est de qualité, d'où le prix un peu élevé. Pas beaucoup de places, mais l'endroit est joli.

Ate a late breakfast and coffee here on Saturday. The place was very busy but we were lucky to be able to get two seats together. We ordered coffees, toast and a croissant. After 15 mins the toast hadn't arrived and I had to go back and ask for it, which took another 5 minutes and the staff weren't overly apologetic about forgetting. I understand they were busy but an unacceptable wait for toast really.The toast was a bit dry and could have done with more butter (only received 1 block for two slices). The cappuccino we ordered was nice but the Americano average at best. Sure there are plenty of other nice coffee places in the area.

I've had coffee here a number of times, and it has always been of a high standard. Easily the best I've had in London (I come from Melbourne, Australia). Never bitter, and nice acidity balance with the variety of beans they use.

Just in for a cuppa. Coffee was fine, nice porridge and the Croissant was fine. No complaints. there are so many cafes around here to choose from, they can't afford to be complacent. We'll go back

Amazing coffee. The Green Lean was so nice! I recommend getting one of these breakfasts! Their menu is on their website for a proper run down - but this dish was rye bread, avacado, poached eggs, beans etc. Spinach. Really good coffee. Friendly staff, the women remembered that I pop in for coffee a few times and offered me a loyalty card as they just got the new stamp for it - check out the design, I haven't seen another loyalty card I like as much. Great atmosphere, clean design, nice pictures on the wall behind the counter that look like they were made by the staff! I sat in the window for this visit and felt happy to be part of the busy vibe of Islington - it is not a very cosy place so I wouldn't recommend going if you feel the need for privacy and comfort - it is best for days when you're on the go, and want to feel part of the hustle and bustle of London. Also best for days when you need a tasty and nourishing breakfast!

Visited this cafe/deli combo for brunch with friends on a Saturday morning. The location is very nice, it's a cute little shop and when it gets busy you might have to share benches. The staff were really friendly and when we ordered, our drinks arrived very fast.However, my friends' breakfasts came out before mine and by the time mine arrived, they had finished. However, I hardly cared as the atmosphere in Appestat was so nice that we just sat and chatted for ages! A member of staff apologised profusely and informed me that there was only one chef in the kitchen. When my brunch arrived, it was so delicious - the organic baked beans were full of flavour and the eggs were poached to perfection.Two girls next to me ordered shakshuka (baked eggs) which I will definitely be ordering next time we visit for brunch. Appestat also has baked goods - I bought a chocolate doughnut for the road, and it was epic. Highly recommended.

Our early afternoon brunch was less than what I had anticipated. We were held up in a queue at the till by a waitress who struggled a number of times to get an order correct that she was writing down from the people in front of us (without intending to be rude I'll add there was no language barrier). She apologised for the wait but then begrudgingly took our order. Despite the waitress asking where we were sitting, the waiter did a tour of the room every time he brought in any food or coffee asking "who had the...". As such our coffees and food were given to people who ordered after us and so we waited twice as long as we would have liked (though you would have thought they would have cooked enough if the other people had ordered the same...?!) Content with the food and coffee (eventually) but disappointed by the lacklustre service.

Delicious "Lean Green" brunch with the best toasted German rye I've ever tasted, half an avocado, poached eggs, feta, tomatoes, shrooms, spinach - mmm! And much more welcoming than all the other brunch places we tried around here to escape from the teeming rain!

The pastries were cold and old. We asked to be heated and they forgot at the counter for a long time. The coffee was bitter like burned .. Second bad experience there. Definitely not going back.

I live in NorCal and come to London frequently. Started staying in Angel more and LOVE this place. First, their coffee is top notch (easily as good as Monmouth). Their light eats are fresh, organic and interesting. Most of all, the people, especially the owners, treat me in such a welcome back my friend sort of way. They even loaned me a cheese grater once when the flat I'd rented didn't have one. Amazing. Makes me love this place and Angel all the more.

Approaching the till yesterday I was 'greeted' with a grudging hello by a surly girl at the till. Every basic question I asked was answered with an aggressive grunt. When I asked if they had a flavoured syrup to put in my coffee the response was 'we DON'T SELL flavoured coffees here'. Okay then. I handed her two paninis and realised she had put them straight into the paper bag. I asked her 'oh, you aren't going to heat them up?' to which she replied 'you didn't ask me to heat them up!' I'm sorry, I didn't realise that a mozzarella, pesto and tomato panini could be eaten cold, and that I had to ASK for it to be heated up. She then turned to the girls making coffee, "I have to go heat these paninis up' like it was a massive inconvenience for her. The staff seemed to be more concerned with chatting to each other and trying to look cool than actually serving any customers. Eventually my paninis did come (hardly heated, shocker) which were what could be aptly described as dumped into my paper bag and she sauntered off to be rude to the next paying customer. I have been told that she is the owners' sister, seriously, staff need training pronto and management presence. Also the paninis I chose were the last two in the fridge, at 1pm on a Saturday they should definitely have more selection. Oh and the coffees were both luke warm, had to go home, re-heat my panini and put my coffee in the microwave. Needless to say I won't ever be returning.

I have been here quite often, they make a really good latte and mint mocha. They are always lovely and chatty and I feel welcome. There's a beautiful view of the garden.

i only had a coffee here recently but it was a real find tucked away from the busy roads of Islington , but the food and sandwiches looked delicious.

I love these kind of cafés where organic food is a must and the atmosphere is simple and kind. My family and I decided to have breakfast at Appestat in Islington, London, and the first impression we got was unfriendly waiters who weren't interested in us, as customers, at all. The food we had was great and super tasteful but the prices, quite expensive compared to similar places. We didn't repeat that shop because of all of these circumstances. I won't probably repeat when I go back to Islington.

After looking for good coffee in Islington (Australian standard) and only getting disappointed, Appestat opened up! So happy! Finally able to getting a great cup of coffee on my way to work. Very friendly staff and food is fresh with class ingrediens.

Best cafe, and coffee, in Islington. Delicious Chai lattes, and yummy cakes too (the red velvet and carrot cakes are amazing). Plus they sell some really nice deli bits and pieces that I'm always tempted by. Staff are always friendly, and the owners are really lovely too. Art work on the walls is cool and changes regularly. Nice to see such a lovely independent coffee shop in a city full of boring chains. 10 out of 10!

And like David, it's winning the battle. This is a small independent and I've found the staff to be friendly and the coffee is very good. If you have a sweet tooth, I recommend the jam donuts - they're only available at weekends, because of the risk of obesity if an everyday treat - and have the best raspberry filling ever (fact).

Why eat factory food when you can eat fresh? Why drink coffee when you can drink COFFEE? Why face a forced smile when you can be irradiated by the warmth of a genuine welcome?

If you're in London there is no excuse to be drinking chain coffee. There are so many wonderful independent places to go for a great cup, and Appestat in Angel is certainly one of them! Located in Camden Passage, a little enclave just off Upper Street, I popped in for a quick breakfast as I was dashing to the train. Wish I could have sat in as the atmosphere was very casually chic. The latte was incredible and the service friendly! Don't forget to order a croissant. This caffeine addict will be back.

Kleines Geschäft für die kurze Pause. Neben Kaffee Klassikern (Flatwhite) werden organische Softdrinks und Kuchen angeboten.

Good coffee.... But that's about the only thing going for this place! And there's plenty of fab coffee places in islington! Unfortunately our experience here was quiet a negative one. We found the Staff rude and arrogant which is off putting when you're just looking for somewhere relaxing for a coffee! Decor and style didn't lend itself to a relaxing experience either. Beautiful cafés and warm, inviting staff in many of the cafés further on down!

A proper excellent coffee (finally! Have been missing decent coffee since NZ) lovely cakes and a great welcome every time we come in.

Appestat is the best new coffee shop in Angel/Islington. In addition to the amazing coffee from Climpson and Sons, they offer a wide range of cheese, meat, and speciality food products from the best suppliers in Europe. Can't wait to go back!

Great staff, especially the guys running the place; great coffee; great food - it might be a little bit pricey but when you consider that everything is sourced from the best producers, home made on the spot - that they are in N1 where rents must be astronomical, then it's actually a "bargain". Having said that, coffee prices are very affordable. I've been there a few times for a treat. I get a hot meal (soups are delicious) or a sandwich (delicious - home-made bread vs "supermarkets", it simply doesn't compare, home made taste is superior); juices freshly squeezed (important to me - made on the spot, not prepared earlier); coffee (top of the range at competitive price); I have not tried the cakes... Water (tap) is free and plenty - you don't have to ask for that, it's just there - which is a nice touch, they're obviously not greedy, they let you have that if you want - there is also bottled. Highly recommended.

I visited Appestat in December 2014. It is in a great spot, right in the heart of Islington, Three minutes from the tube. A very warm welcome from the owner's themselves who make a mean cup of coffee with beautiful quality teas and hot chocolates too. Plenty of space to sit. Lovely pantry items, honey, chocolates, bread, antipasto,coffee beans and a good cheese and charcuterie counter. There was a range of eat in or takeaway sandwiches, hot soups and wonderful cakes. The key notes here are the authentic vibe and the high quality of both food and service. A class act in N1.