Cafe Kick in Islington

It’s a cafe and a sports bar. Great combo.

Went there for a drink with a friend, feels like the staff could brush up on their customer service. Manger was arrogant and generally unprofessional. Shame as I was excited about checking it out. Wouldn’t recommend however luckily Exmouth market isn’t short of bars.

Café Kick has a certain je ne sais quoi which makes it one of the best places for a drink in London. Somehow the tiny expensive beers, overpriced wine, risibly small food portions, and insouciant staff are all part of the charm. The European café culture vibe is immaculate and infinitely preferable to all of the naff pubs on Exmouth market itself. Nothing beats the outside tables in the summer.

No frills, just a very casual and vibey spot in Islington! Staff is great, food and drinks are great, and it's a perfect spot to just catch up with friends or watch football

This used to be a beautiful bar. A centre of South American culture, with Argentinean, Uruguayan and Paraguayan football shirts hanging behind the bar, and around 16 fooseball tables all in use creating an incredible and unique atmosphere. It is not that now. It's now just a standard, boring bar. Only one fooseball table remains, and the staff don't actually want you to use it. It is terrible example of gentrification. It's run by people who genuinely do not know why Cafe Kick has the name. It is very sad.

Great atmosphere and lovely spot to sit in or outside. One of my favourite places in London to bring friends for a drink.

Bar was closed but still served me a cheeky beer

Great little gem in bustling Exmouth Market. Has a nice European feel to it with the outside seating and football decor inside. Lovely cocktails and wine at a reasonable price.Yet to try the food, but have heard good things!

It’s just great. A real local treat. Menu changes often depending on what’s fresh and available. Maybe best to avoid during the world cup if you’re not a sports fan as it’s popular with fans. The rest of the time it’s a lovely little gem.

What a fab atmosphere, lovely outdoor and indoor seating. The wine menu is extensive and really recommend the Salamandre orange wine. Great food and a romantic date spot.

Absolutely freaking love this place - might go back tonight!

Shouldn't advertise itself as a bar to watch football in. At this point, take the TVs out. Table service only which detracts from the experience and any spontaneity. Pricy too.

Drinks were great & service was 10/10! Food wasn’t so good unfortunately but everything else made up for it.

Really nice cafe serving high quality food. It's fantastic in Summer with the windows open.

The worst service experience I had in my life. The manager was extremely rude to us, she was bulling us the whole time, and they have also refused to give us the complaint box.

Service was HORRIBLE. The staff members and more specifically the manager, were very arrogant and rude to us and we did not feel welcomed. I would not recommend this place due to staff members unfortunately....

Hands down fave spot on Exmouth! Food is always amazing. Super lovely staff. Great cocktails! Italian job - must try cocktail

Me and my Friend came to Watch the game and the place was super full! I have been there a couple of times before and the Food and drinks were amazing! Staff super fun and welcoming! This time We came a bit late and yet the manager(an older gentleman) managed to find a spot for us and did everything in his power to make us be able to sit down. So nice people, so nice atmosphere, amazing food and just overall my favorite place in London!! Highly recommend but not too much cause we don’t want it to become too popular🤣

Why adverise that you have foosball when you keep it closed? Holy moly, just get rid of it at this point.

Cafe Kick is brilliant ! I started some birthday celebrations here last month and whilst they don't take big group bookings, the whole team made a massive effort to accommodate our group arriving on a Sat. afternoon and kept everyone happy. The Mahou on tap is perfect, all the food is always delicious, atmosphere is lovely and they couldn't have made it easier for us all. Always recommend. Thank you guys x

Chose Cafe Kick purely because they had a free table on a sunny Friday evening. As the bar started to fill up the service stayed top notch thanks to Santiago, Matteo and Lex! Highly recommend 👌🏻

My friends had been stood outside with drinks for 45 minutes when I arrived. The staff started putting tables out and told us we couldn't order or even sit down until they'd finished. Then they started assigning tables randomly to people waiting, including several groups who had arrived after my friends. They also completely ignored our order in the mean time. Not even an apology to my friends when they didn't get a table. Incredibly unprofessional.

The ordering system isn't very functional. We are told not to order at the bar. Yet outside, servers rarely pass or notice you, given the low number of them compared to the volume of tables. Some people still manage to order at the bar seemingly, while others are refused. Just adds to the annoyance. Beers are okay, not too pricey, though the spritz was average priced (10£ iirc) and had nowhere near enough Aperol, an epidemic that sweeps the nation more than Covid ever did. Aperol Spritzes are meant to be orange, not pink. But once you've been waiting for it for 20 minutes, what else can you do. Atmosphere is nice, bar staff is rather friendly, customers rather hip.

Brilliant. As I pulled up on my bike and waited for a friend they were friendly and observant of me eagerly waiting for a table in the sun. Continually making sure that i both first in the queue, and up to date with what was happening in terms of customers paying and going. I find it’s rare to experience this level of customer service in London. So i can truly say that this is a brilliant venue.

Great place to watch a game, good drinks and atmosphere

A great spot to stop at and eat, whilst drinking nice beers and watching a game on the Screens. Lovely young guys and gals serving and taking care of you, Many thanks 🙏🏾👍🏾💯

This placed used to be cool, now it’s table service (where there’s not enough staff to do table service properly) and a HALF PINT is £4.95. Utter tosh Not everything in the world needs to be gentrified, just sayin.

I'm spanish and I got emotional when I saw their pa amb tomaquet, delicious!!

To me, Cafe Kick reminds me of my first year of university. My freshers halls were right at the end of Exmouth Market. However coming back with a job and salary, I love it just as much as I did then. It’s a great bar, something for everyone, and always a treat. The clientele are brilliant people, I have never been and not had a chat with others sat there drinking. It has a warm glow, that really swallows you up. Throughout Covid and all, it’s remained the same unwavering level of brilliance. Cafe Kick, me and my friends simply adore you. The transition from pints to cocktails to wine has happened at this great establishment.

I had a fantastic time at cafe kick! My server Margo was brilliant. I don’t often write reviews but for the great service I received warrants these 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Immaculate vibes and friendly service. Only downside is that the food is a little spenny - especially given the (rather mean) portion size (specifically the manchego cheese board and the sausage). The pan con tomate lived up to the billing, though 👌 Will return in the summer.

Would have given a 5 but we miss the Belgian bartender who looks like Timothée Chalamet

Really cool place with nice mocktails and cocktails, but the SLOWEST service (baked) I've experienced anywhere trendy in London. They were lovely - just be ready.

Nice people, relaxed and fun place. We like being here. They have good margaritas, but most importantly great welcoming and always smiling team.

I want to give them 0 ⭐ but in this app I can, I never feel more unwelcome in London like I in this bar in my 7 years living in London.

The sports bar itself was good. We made the mistake of getting the oysters though, which resulted in me projectile vomitting into 2024 and ruined my NYE. Don't know whether the oysters they had weren't as fresh because it was quiet post Christmas but they left myself and my boyfriend really unwell.

Really fun place to have a bite and a couple of drinks

Thai the manager is amazing and have a great team...as I work round the corner, this is now my new spot to hide for a nice bottle of wine and snacks!!

This place isnt really like asports bar. Love the atmosphere the colours and the cocktails!!

Amazing cocktails and good wines / beer. Great food/snacks.

Vibes immaculate, nice seating outside with heaters. Lovely staff

Lovely atmosphere, good vibes, quite busy on a weeknight

For some reason. On a Saturday afternoon, it is no longer a much loved Foosball place that everyone cherished. They prefer to have just a regular boring cocktail bar

Wonderful wine and cheese with lovely staff. Great for people watching.

Great place to sit back and enjoy some wine on a beautiful July afternoon. Very nice, laid back atmosphere. Waitress was very attentive and took exceptional care of us.

Amazing colorful and spanish atmosphere here and I had the venture to taste my first good coffee in London

Well made cocktails. A bit cramped inside as it's very narrow.

Very sweet and attentive service! Xx

DIG - this place. Will be back for more spicy margaritas. C

£4.60 for half pint of Mahou.. the cheapest beer in Spain!? You lost few clients here.. INSANE. Shame..

Short hair brunette waitress was extremely rude. Needs a lesson in customer service. Will not be stepping foot in this place ever again.

Good place to watch football and grab some food

Effortlessly cool but still super-friendly. Lovely staff, great food and a very chilled vibe. Interesting drinks, especially the wines. Everyone talks about the truly world-class negronis... with good reason, but everything about Café Kick is exceptional. The food, the staff, the vibe are all outstanding. The beating heart and soul of Exmouth Market. Great for breakfast, a (really good) coffee, lunch or a night out.

Nice place and good prices 👌 In other words, what else do you need?☺️

Cool atmosphere and chilled out place. Great place to hang with friends

What's the point in paying for Premier League football when you don't put the sound on?

Best place in London! Great soup

Very laid back, romantic atmosphere with boss nova and delicious bites. Fun, extensive wine selection from all over Europe. I love that they had different sized carafes too!

Great small menu changing daily. Friendly staff

What a shame. Used to be a unique and charming venue with three table football tables and a real South American vibe. Has sold out - no table football so no different from the other bars on exmouth market.

Cosy sports place with a difference

Love their food and atmosphere, very kind and friendly stuff

Best vibes, great food, great coffee. Definitely a must if you're in the area.

food menu here changes twice a day.. a bit confusing since apparently we arrived in the middle of a change and been starving for an hour. Food is not great either (except oysters) Kicker table that we came for in the first place got turned into a regular table at some point, understandable due to the big crowd but still a bummer! The atmosphere is a vibe though! Great wines and cocktails (tried Negroni which was really good)

I am such a big fan of this French-style bar/cafe in Exmouth market. Whenever I come here with friends, I have a great time. Staff are always friendly and you can tell they enjoy working here. Also, the selection of wine is varied and affordable. Had food here a few times and it never disappoints either. I can't recommend this spot enough!

Such a cute place with decent cocktails!

Great place to go with friends and enjoy table football and watch a game

The place is a small paradise, great food and drinks, fun and lively environment. Welcoming to all

Great spot to watch the footy w/ a casual bite - chill staff, great atmosphere

Lit vibe, friendly service, delicious French onion soup!

Delicious food. Would recommend this place.

Best bar in London, the staff is so nice and funny, the boss is adorable, the food is great and the drinks are amazing ! I 100% recommend this bar for every occasion

Walked past this cafe/pub/restaurant for the best part of 4 years and never went in; my loss. Purely based off the chickpea and aubergine stew, and the fact that Man City conceded in the 98th minute as I mopped it up with the bread, I can only give this 5 stars. Fantastic staff were quick to offer more bread, which is a pretty good sign that you're in the right place for lunch, in one of the nicest parts of London. Oh, and great value - under £10 for the stew and a drink.

Great staff and amazing vibes! Fuss-ball and pizza was really fun!

One of the best cocktails I tried in London.

Service here was absolutely appalling. We attempted to book in advance for a group for a colleagues leaving drinks and were told bookings weren’t possible but we’d be more than welcome as a group of up to 20 as it’d be a quiet evening. We couldn’t have felt less welcome. Being a group of up to 20, we would’ve spent a lot of money over the evening ordering drinks and food but got told we were “taking over” being a table of 10 and 4. Another guest arrived and we store told last orders were being taken for our group. Will not be coming again.

Cafe Kick is a gorgeous spot hidden away in Clerkenwell, blending perfectly into its surroundings -- the food is light but good, the drink selection is quality, the service is friendly and not rushed. The prices are a given with the cost of living crisis and whatnot but worth it for the brasserie ambiance,

Amazing cafe - food is always delicious and service so friendly.

Really interesting places and very lively vibes. We didn’t try the food, but the drinks were great

On my Arrival at 12.30pm. There wasn't a empty table very busy. I came back later. Ordered sausage X2 chips with beans only £3.90 great value. A very large portion.which I very much enjoyed.. It's located inside Exmouth market. Breakfasts , hot meals , sandwiches and snacks. Hot and cold beverages. Open Monday to Saturday 9 - 4 pm. I very highly recommend this place.

A great and lively place which serves great little Spanish bites. Would highly recommend it.

Really nice bar with tasty snack options. Pricey, but you’re paying for the atmosphere too.

nice selection of beers and impressive energy from the staff on a busy tuesday night!

Crisp two thirds pint + zesty bloody Mary, tasty octopus salad, friendly attentive staff and a fun game of table football / Fusball / Babyfoot

Very nice for brunch, good pan con tomate and a mixed plate of different pintxos

It took an hour to get two small empanadas (£5 each!) and two salmon and cream cheese bagels (£7.5 each). Neither were anything to write home about. The servers acknowledged it took forever, apologised and did not automatically add a service charge so I can't be too mad, but it is such a a great street that there is little reason to choose this place. As a sports bar they play music over the game and seem unequipped for big matches, and as a bar or restuarant it its woefully bad. Stick with Morito next door for tapas and Mikkeller for beers. No offense to the owners or staff, this was genuinely a bad experience and I mean any critique constructively.

Nice experience with a french touch but a little bit too expensive, 34£ for 2 drinks and a little bite to eat

BEST PLACE EVER The nicest people working there ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Amazing little bar.... the staff are very trendy and friendly ... big tables .... Nice music ... ambience very nice too!

What a cool and chill vibe! Best place to hang out! Definitely come back again!

Amazing service! Food was way above my high expectations… fresh produce, amazing flavours… Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine in a cool taberna style place. Lucia was super helpful and took great care of us! My new fav spot in the area!

Amazing vibe, very original place and the crew is super nice, specially Lucía, she was super attentive and made us feel like home. The food was delicious, we will come back soon definitely, 100% recommended ✨

Great looking bar with very nice football memorabilia that gets any fan excited. Unfortunately the customer service didn’t match the look and feel of the place. When asking the waiter for something very specific, the simple request was completely ignored. After insisting a couple of times to get an answer, the waiter was terribly rude when confronted. Was even suggested for us to find a different place if we weren’t happy “you don’t have to be here”. 10 mins after this incident the supposed manager, came to our table asking if we still wanted our initial request. When we complained about what happened, instead of an apology we received an excuse like “I was too busy” when minutes before this we saw the “manager” outside having a cigarette. Everybody makes mistakes, no problem with that, but the way we were treated can’t happen in 2022.

Gezellige bar, vriendelijk personeel en een grote internationale variatie aan bieren.

Best place in London! Fresh food, great drinks and most lovely staff & management

En esa zona de Londres puede ser una opción razonable. Cañas a 4 libras que es lo más barato que vas a encontrar en la zona aproximada al centro, digamos. El precio de la caña ( que por cierto es Maho / tócate los cojoned/), es una referencia del precio del resto de productos. No ir a propósito, pero si te pilla al paso, puede servir

Cute place, terrible service even though there was practically no one

Very poor service from the management team mainly. Not only did they provide a small cheese platter on a significant price of 14£ for the portion they offered; when we said we prefer not to keep the platter they didn’t allow us to send it back and instead they offered us a “discount” to compensate for the “inconvenience”. The ridiculous discount was 20% only from the cheese platter. When the management team realized our low review complained about it, came back with 12£ in cash and asked us to take it back. I never accepted the money! Clarification: I didn’t go to this place to eat for free, neither get free drinks/food! I was happy to send the platter back, not make any review on this matter and just have a glass of wine and go home! But when you don’t allow me to send back food (so we are obliged to keep it), the “assistance” you provide for the “inconvenience” is only 2.8£ and on top of that you complain about my review in my face after you had the odacity to look at my phone while I was making the review don’t expect me to be satisfied. The drinks were fine for their price but in terms of food wouldn’t recommend it. Seems pricey for what they offer simply because is London prices…

Really disappointing service. We complained about the order as the food was very poor for its price. The worst thing was that the manager, when she realized that we left a bad review by checking our phone, she started complaining. Really really rude.

Great bar with fantastic atmosphere, range of beers & Service