Finks Salt and Sweet in Hackney

First of all its terrible how one has to use a card and tap your pin numbers on a tablet size screen that is not near to the user, hence stretching over the counter and anyone in the shop if wanted could see what's been pressed. Absolutely no privacy plus I was not even told how much the coffee's are or given a receipt. But the worst of this visit was once I had paid I was told to go outside and wait at a window or them to be made, It was raining I was freezing and the man who I might have been new took 7 mins to make 2 coffee's whilst I waited outside getting cold. Maye I could understand this method if the shop were busy. I could have easily stood inside from the rain and wait for the coffee's The coffee was pleasant would have been nice if there was a choice of a medium instead of only a small. cup it would have been nice if it was warmer not tepid

Christmas sandwich: 9/10 (would be more but I dropped some sausage filling and the dog ate it) Pan au chocolate: 10/10 CHocolate, frangipani croissant: 11/10 Ginger cookie: 8/10 Banana bread: 9/10 Sourdough: 9/10 A resounding 9 really. I'm obsessed.

Great ambience, clean, simple decor, nice retail choices and very good food. The roasted aubergine and humous salad was delicious.

Went there for a Saturday night dinner (not knowing they served food as it’s normally a cafe). The tapas style food was really tasty and I was very impressed with the cocktail choices as well.

Stopped after a visit to the Sylvannian shop. Delicious flat white coffee, they made small hot chocolates for the kids. The pastries and cakes were fresh and delicious. Mid priced for London. Stairs to toilets are super steep. Lovely service - would return 👍🏻🌟

The brunch boards are delicious, so many tasty things and a really good size. It gets quite busy at the weekend, but worth waiting for a table for. Looking forward to coming back for dinner, as it seems like a lovely place for a date or dinner with friends!

Had a lovely breakfast at Finks. The staff were very very nice and accommodating. Food was good quality however I do feel it was about £1 over priced. £8.50 for some mushrooms on one slice of toast felt a bit excessive. And no fried eggs! I’d go back but wouldn’t make a special trip.

Great place to have walking distance. It’s usually pretty hectic in there, but it’s quick as they don’t cook anything really. It’s mostly toast or sandwiches but they do this poppy seed egg salad bagel which is orgasmic! Definitely worth checking out!

This is quite honestly one of my favorite places to go for a coffee, or even a glass of wine after work. The staff are so nice and the food is in a league of its own. The quality of the service and the food is a notch above the rest. You can tell that the owners are passionate about what they do and that's a real draw imo. I've been here on so many occasions and always leave slightly aghast at how good it is!

Absolutely love this place. 1) Food is consistently creative and brilliant. 2) Wine list is fab. Decent prices and brilliant quality. 3) Staff are always lovely. 4) Most importantly, though, we love the atmosphere here. It's got a fab neighbourhood vibe. Really chilled and relaxed. Such a contrast to some of the noisy, rushed places in town.

A small corner cafe that is very popular with the young professionals that live in the surrounding area. Sourdough bread, lovely ingredients, good coffee.

Nice food with lovely decor and good coffee but unfortunately the middle aged blonde manager (or possibly owner) is seriously rude and grumpy all the time. He never smiles and is unpleasant almost every time I go there with friends. He’s completely put me off the place which is a shame as I’m local and would like to go there often but I’d rather avoid his awful attitude.

Quite small, so very busy and we had to wait for a table. They have a waiting list so it might help to call ahead at the weekend and see how busy they are. Really recommend the chorizo bread, and the cinnamon with bacon. Prices were reasonable.

I live locally, and absolutely love Finks for brunch. Lots of delicious coffee, creative breakfast food, and friendly staff. It's also a fantastic place to come and work during the week in the afternoon (the cakes are great). I booked the place for a birthday party and it was just wonderful. Amazing food, lovely drinks, and the staff were just so so lovely (and really attentive). I wish I could do it all over again! Not only that, it was an absolute dream to organise - I put in minimal effort (a few emails), and they organised everything for me.

Sono stata portata in questo locale per il brunch e ho trovato che fosse ottimo! Mi ha colpito il piatto che ho preso, che in realtà era semplicissimo, ma super goloso: avocado toast con buche de chevre! Ottimi veramente anche i dolci. Prezzi contenuti, super consigliato!

Literally everything you could want from a local coffee shop. Casual vibe, great tasting coffee, low key staff. Couldn’t recommend highly enough, it is a bit out of the way, but worth a trip to anyone in the north London area

Im Finks fühlt man sich wohl. Das Personal ist sehr aufmerksam und freundlich. Wir waren schon öfters im Restaurant und wurden nie enttäuscht.

Popped in for brunch and loved the vibe, great atmosphere and busy but comfortable. Service was very good, lovely friendly staff and I really enjoyed the avocado on toast. Great place.

Visited with our son who lives locally and daughter with 5m old baby. The place looked busy and we started to walk away however, one of the staff called after us and said he could find us a place. This made us feel good about the place even though we had not yet sat down. The member of staff found us a table where we could also park the pram. The menu was kind of funky with many dishes i had not sen before. I had the Cinnamon bacon toast which came with more bacon than i have ever seen on one serving. All in all a good experience. I know we will be back when we are down in this area again.

Really great little cafe. Always busy so a bit of a wait but totally worth it. All brunch items really good and friendly, chilled staff. The brownies are hardcore though - deffo for sharing.

This hidden secret restaurant is amazing for brunch. Its my local and i've been about 4-5 times since I moved to London and its so tasty. The prosecco brunch sharing platter and the egg muffin are divine. The coffee here is great and the cookies. Prices are good too. I maybe like to see more specials.

Era un día lluvioso de san juan cuando primero me encontré con este rato plena. A examinando el menú, el hongo mantecoso tostadas inmediatamente atrajo mi atención. No nos decepcionó, el aguacate en tostadas era un delicioso acompañamiento. Tener por un casual ya frecuentado café cuando trabajando desde casa (clásico contumacia - qué estoy como), puedo decir que sus a mediados de la semana que ofrece es aún más atractivo. Los ocasionales respirar secas de tarta es lo único que me impide ganador de 5 estrellas a este establecimiento. Pero con tal ambiente maravilloso que apenas importa. Una visita obligada.

I have been a regular at Finks since it opened, I think 3 years ago. I have never previously posted reviews about Finks because it's not something I usually do. If I had they would all have been v positive. Most recently, a few days ago, we had dinner there with friends. It was so lovely in every way I decided I should post the review it deserves. Warm, low key yet vibrant, nicely busy but not overly so and the food and drink were just delicious, from the gin and tonics and the house flat breads with zataar right through the various sharing plates of aubergine in a glorious tahini based dressing, greens in avocado dressing (sounds odd I know but so good and inventive), burrata with a spectacular pea and mint purée, smoked salmon pate with beetroot and seaweed sprinkles and the best toasts, and then there was sumptuous lamb, all accompanied by a delicious Rioja new to the menu. We had more than enough to eat and it came out at 25 quid each including alcohol (not including service). Finks really is a happy, special place. I just read the other reviews on line, no surprise to see they are so favorable.

Este pequeño y encantador café estaba lleno, pero nos las arreglamos para conseguir una mesa para nosotros 5.

Fuimos a Finks con algunos amigos el sábado para mi cena de cumpleaños y no me puedo quejar! Un ambiente encantador con deliciosa comida y un servicio impecable. Realmente nos sentimos cuidados. En verdad recomiendo este sitio si te apetece algo con comida interesante donde las personas de atención. Realmente razonable y buena relación calidad-precio. vinos de todo el mundo deberían de ir!

Organizamos una fiesta de cumpleaños 30 de mixto en Finks. Todo fue genial, desde el principio hasta el final, las comunicaciones acerca de nuestros planes, las ideas de Mat (el anfitrión finks) y, a continuación, la comida, la bebida, el servicio y el ambiente. Todos nuestros huéspedes nos encantó y prometió volver para el brunch, almuerzo y cena. Debe ir aquí!

Me llevaron a un cumpleaños sorpresa para Finks tratan, y un maravilloso regalo que era demasiado. El personal era atento sin ser entrometido. La comida era deliciosa y abundante. El ambiente era relajado y familiar.

Llamé para una rápida toma de salida de café y el servicio fue rápido y amable, mientras que el café era de buen sabor. Parece que tienen una buena selección de pasteles y volveré a experimentar el restaurante/cafetería de una manera más relajada.

Wonderful to find a small cafe, which punches above its weight in atmosphere and comfort. Stays open till 7.00 pm which is a big benefit when looking for a place to fill an hour when kids have activities at 6.00. Like the variety of tea room and cheese deli - a real find.

Finks is a lovely, and stunning little coffee shop which I have had the pleasure of visiting since they opened as I live just up the road. It's been a real pleasure to see the grow and (thankfully) expand the breakfast and brunch menu to include more than just bread and cheese etc. The menu is still a little limited, and I really do hope that they start doing more hot food in the future, but until then, I will happily keep popping down for my coffee and small brunch plates. Food notes: The muffins (with cheese / hams etc.) are incredible, the pretzel roll with pulled pork and gravy dip is one of the best things I have ever eaten, and avocado on toast (of course) is brilliant. They do change the menu, and after my last visit I tried the toasted sandwich, which was okay but could do with a bit more work in terms of variety of fillings. Service can be a little slow, especially if it's busy, which it usually is. But they do work with with as many staff as they can, and you can see that they make everything there by hand, and they are always working non stop, so it's not as if they are just hanging out and not paying attention to their customers.Looking forward to popping down soon and trying more on the menu.

Seriously great place but whats going on with the service? Guys.....the hint lies in the name 'service'. I stopped going there because I've got fed up with it.

Great.Simply put: great.Every time: breakfast, lunch or just a chocolate or a loaf of bread.With my wife, pensioner parents or baby son.Faultless.

Excellent food, friendly service, lovely little restaurant, although I only tried breakfast I look forward to trying dinner next time.

Finks is our favourite local place and we've been visiting since it opened. We asked them if they would host our wedding dinner after our registry office ceremony at Clissold House last Friday evening. They did, and they absolutely exceeded all expectations. They closed the restaurant just for us, did the most beautiful table arrangements and served an incredible dinner. We've had so many friends and family comment on the beautiful food, and the amazing staff. Mat and Jess and the team worked so hard for us and it showed. So now Finks means much much more to us than a local cafe, and we cannot thank them enough for making our day so special. The only down side is that I'll probably well up with tears every time I go in for a coffee.

I've been here for breakfast, lunch and dinner (and everything in between) or several occasions. Always buzzing with locals in for work or pleasure. Dinner is a laid back affair, with interesting small plates and great cheese. I keep returning to the lamb and flatbreads.. but no dud notes. Often pop in for a glass of wine early evening, leave hours later full and roast cheeked. Very very busy over the weekend for brunch, so tend to avoid peak times. Service is always friendly, food great and wine delicious.

We came here for breakfast one day as it was always full and looked interesting. We ordered a couple of sandwiches, a coffee and some sort of health drink. The coffee was good, but the health drink was quite disgusting - a mix of salt, sour, milky, and generally not good. The sandwiches were very standard, a slice of ham and cheese on sourdough without anything interesting and definitely not worth the cost.

Small plates place but interesting ones such as the tasty roast cauliflower. Did not try the charcuterie or cheese plates but lots of the others. Best sitting up in the elevated section.

I get it you're a hip place. Maybe hire some staff based on how they interact with people rather than how they look.The food is amazing, coffee delightful, cakes brilliant but service is totally hit and miss.

Whenever I head here I wonder why I don't visit more often with its great coffee and homemade English muffins (get extra avo if you dare). Then I struggle to place an order or pay for my meal, or get any kind of waiter over and I remember the service sadly lets it down.

On a short visit to London we only managed a coffee and a pastel de nata.With the latter on offer it was always going to be a winner.Had it not been for pesky Sky Atlantic filming in the area we would have tried dinner here also.On the basis of our brief encounter we will definitely come back.

One of my favourite cafes in London fortunately quite close to me. The people that run this place have very good taste. You can't learn or teach the sort of taste you are born with it. The originality of the food and the way they make things work together is right up there with Highburys very own Nigel Slater. Yes it's not the cheapest but the quality of the ingredients, the flavours and dishes they produce would not look out of place in a gourmet restaurant. It doesn't take a genius to realise to deliver this sort of quality you have to pay a bit more than the typical cafe prices, not much more, just a little.Full marks for the coffee which is too often overlooked in local cafes. They've spent the money on a top Italian machine and the people using it are trained to a central London barista standards. Producing great coffee clearly isn't easy, so many places fall short. Finks have put the work work in to keep the machine clean, the water and coffee fresh and probably a trained barista making it. Well done. As another reviewer mentioned it's English tapas. Lots of small plates mainly served cold, some hot. More extensive in the evenings. You'll probably be a bit surprised at the menu but just go with it. It's all great. Lovely corner unit with lots of light and some outside seating and pleasant staff. There's a lot of hard work gone into this place and it show. Enjoy. A hidden gem.

Nous avons goûté là avec les enfants et tout était vraiment très bon : des produits locaux, de bonnes pâtisseries dans un cadre convivial et cosy. Une petite épicerie fine avec un beau choix de vins. Nous reviendrons certainement y déjeuner !

Nice food if you like delis, good quality meats and cheeses, and some of the hot dishes are nice, particularly the aubergine. Wouldn't really recommend the chorizo as not a great deal of chorizo. The veg dishes are relatively substantial but the meat dishes are a little lacking for the money and the charcuterie boards in my opinion are extremely expensive for what they are. Desserts really good and staff very friendly, nice atmosphere and well located. Plenty positives but a couple of things to work on in my opinion and could be better value. Love the quirky menu and atmosphere.

Good food, great coffee, friendly staff. Very busy on weekends with local traffic but worth the visit. Weekday, weekend and evening menu all different and all tasty!

I actually found this place because I'd heard there was a Sylvanian Families shop nearby. I'm not a collector but I was intrigued to see it. It's actually next door to Fink's so we thought we'd pop in for a bite before checking out the cuteness next door. We had sandwiches and they were very tasty. I also treated myself to a little cake. The staff were friendly. The place was nicely turned out and full of people working on the MacBooks, or yummy mummies. Price-wise, I think it's on the high side. A tenner for a focaccia seems steep to me. It was a massive one but still.When it came time to leave, we must have been too satisfied because we completely forgot about the shop next door. Oh well, next time.

Lovely Local place with local products and great coffee. You can also buy products they serve you. Things to try "The brunch board!"

I love finks- great coffee, delicious sandwiches and salads in the day The evening food is also great, the wine list is really good and there is always a relaxed friendly atmosphere. It is amazing to have such a consistently good cafe / restaurant on our doorstep.

Went there alone for some lunch and coffee, and it was definitely the best avocado on toast I've had. Everything else looked good as well! Cosy atmosphere, nice interiors and friendly staff. I'll be back!

Every time I come down to this area I try and get here! I've had lunch several times and coffee frequently. The staff are enthusiastic and friendly, it's often busy but it has a chilled atmosphere. The wine is a little too good, very very moreish.

They charge £25 for a board of cheese and meat that costs about £5 to make.The 'mushroom' dish was a few mushrooms and one lasagna leaf - £9Do not go here unless you have money to throw away!!!!!

Se vi trovate nella zona di Arsenal, vi consiglio di provare questo posto per un caffè o un bicchiere di vino in serata. Il bar è accogliente e alla moda, sembra di trovarsi in bar italiano. È sicuramente lontano anni luce dalla location dall'ambiente di un tipico pub inglese.

Nice, cosy bar in Highbury, this is probably one of the best brunches we had in London. The avocado, harissa and goat cheese toast was delicious. The bacon jam is also unusual and enjoyable. Ideal place for a brunch, breakfast or even have takeaway coffee and sweets. They also have quite a good deal of Spanish products, which are not so easy to find in London. Great value for money. Recommended!

Beautifully puristically designed cafe with fresh food, great coffee. They sell yummy bread, cheese, sausages and olives, too. Also, some other delicatessen and have a nice wine selection. Our favorite coffee place in the neighborhood.

If you have the good fortune to be staying in HIghbury/Finsbury Park area, then come, preferably on a week day, for lunch at Finks. Fantastic flavour combinations for lots of lovely dishes. Coffee is also fantastic! Brunch is also great on the weekend, but it gets very busy until about 2.30pm

The place offers some really good coffee and good snacks as well as some luxury food. One can also buy oil, jam and other things. Very near Clissord Park. It has improved its service since it opened last year. It is open until late, so good for a drink later during the day also.

Went here with a group of mums with babies for lunch.baby friendly place but gets a little crowded with pushchairs as not that big.Staff is very friendly and the selection of fresh food is good too.I had a fresh toasted sandwich which was very tasty and the cakes looked good too- will try them next time.

I was a little wary when this trendy cafe opened up on my street. We don't particularly want to be gentrified. However, it's the nearest place for me to pick up a takeaway coffee so I've started going in there on the way to the park with my cockapoo, Dora. She's allowed in! I've eaten breakfast there a few times. There's a good choice of toast, yoghurt etc. it's a bit pricey and a bit pretentious and gets packed at weekends so very popular. I've always found staff to be polite and friendly but service can be a bit slow. The main thing is they are pet friendly. The local fearless grey cat, Max is also a frequent visitor.

A relatively new addition to East Highbury. A cafe which has an appealing contemporary feel and is tastefully renovated from an old military shop on Mountgrove Road. They offer relatively attentive counter and table service, but the owner can come across a little surly and staff clicky. A bit work done on customer service and being a bit more welcoming would be appreciated. There are deli shelves offering a range of the tasty, high-end grocery goods to buy and take home. After a few visits now, I'd recommend the charcuterie board, smoked salmon bagel (fresh & tasty) and a slice of the (moist & delectable) Guinness cake. Try one of the Le Bénéfique organic infusion teas - made with endemic plants from the mountains - refreshing & uplifting. This place opens for breakfast, lunch and dinner and should be supported as a good local cafe, and especially while the boss and staff work on how they can come across a little friendlier and more open!

The food has been very good every time I have eaten here. Smaller menu during the week and a few more choices on the weekend (it does get rather busy so I suggest getting here early on a Saturday or Sunday morning). The staff are always very friendly and the sweets are definitely worth sampling. Very cute little cafe worth a visit and it's got free wifi.

Nice food and drinks, but the staff are not very friendly and appear cliquey and chat a lot amongst themselves. Could do with smiling a bit and being a bit more welcoming. They have an issue with condensation dripping down the windows (the cafe is glass fronted) when it is busy, not pleasant to be in. However, i've got some friends locally who do pop in on a regular basis and the above doesn't seem to bother them... Each to their own!

Lovely local cafe/deli/restaurant. Coffee is a bit hit and miss. Last time I went the Americano I ordered was a bid mud like in colour/viscosity. That said, service is always with a smile and decor is tastefully done. Much rather spend my money with a local independently owned business than a large chain.

Delighted this place opened about a year ago. Never fails to dissapoint with a very original menu and top quality coffee. Breakfasts at weekends are a real highlight and all very original. Not the cheapest place in the area but by far the best, the quality is second to none. All the food and drink has been expertly chosen and it is difficult to actually find a bad dish on the menu. Well worth a trip even if it is out of your way.

Утро выдалось дождливым. А это значит, что завтраку быть в уютном месте. Хрустящий тост из цельнозернового хлеба, сверху крем из авокадо, сыр. Ароматный каппучино в чашке мятного цвета. И день уже куда веселее.

A great little find, well,well worth taking a detour. This place has a lovely atmosphere, friendly, relaxed, professional. The guys behind the counter are charming & know how to make good coffee. Lunch was extremely tasty, the decor is spot on. Our little dog was made very welcome too. Good selection of artisan treats to take home & the home made Cinnamon butter...What can I say..Mmmm!

This place is such a hidden gem (I've been living in Finsbury Park for a couple of years and only discovered it a couple of months ago!)I have only been for lunch and dinner, but the small plates mean you can share a few and have more variety. Highlight dishes are the sumac chicken, slow roast beef in pretzel roll, the burrata and tomatoes and the avocado & chevre!We also discovered our favourite white wine (which I am too worried to disclose publicly in case everyone flocks to buy it!)I hope to return to Finks again and again.

I used to work nearby and this café was a regular stop in my way to Clissold park, sometimes just for a coffee, sometimes for a quick lunch. What I specially love about this place is the atmosphere with the sun coming through the windows, little details like the beautiful crockery, or the stylish furniture. Food is healthy and simple with very interesting combinations of flavours. The goat´s curd, avocado and Harissa sandwich is a must. My only criticism would be that the portions are not particularly big and there´re no sides or garnish such a bit of salad, potatoes or other veggies.

We are so happy that this place opened near to our house. We go all the time and it is a great addition to the area. It's always busy so we can't always get a table, we need more places like this! I hope it starts to open late more days a week. At the moment they are open in the evenings Thursday-Saturday.

This is a nice place and the food (though expensive) is good. My friends and I just can't believe how smelly the place is though. During the week, it always smells very strongly of fried onions and garlic. I have no idea why this is but it smells so bad that I need to change my clothes afterwards. This is such a shame as I would eat here regularly but I don't have time to change my clothes and wash my hair after visiting each time and if I don't, I would absolutely reek of their cooking smells.I strongly suggest they do something about the overwhelming smell.

Finks is a really nice cafe in Finsbury Park that has delicious sandwiches and great coffee. They are a little off the beaten path, but that is good because it means that it isn't too busy and you can sit and do some work or read a book while you enjoy your coffee and food. They also have great bread that they make sandwiches with (and sell, I think). It's kind of an industrial, minimalist style, but it works. Also has really good light because it is on the corner, so you can enjoy the sun. Staff is really nice, too. Reasonably priced--sandwiches £5, latte £2.60, espresso £2ish

Had dinner here with a couple of friends, which meant we tried practically every dish on the menu. It did not disappoint. All the dishes were healthy, varied and made with quality ingredients. We were pretty pleased with the price as well, being £20+ a head with a large glass of wine on the side. Looking forward to trying the puddings next time, and hopefully it will start doing dinner more than 3 nights a week.

Really friendly staff and delicious food. Had some delicious bread with their 'sexy pesto' which is ridiculously addictive, and then had a cheese board and a selection of meats; all served on lovely plates and boards within great surroundings, all delicious.One of the best things, however, was their wines - the whites in particular; fresh, crisp and my large glass looked like a bowl of wine, so wasn't complaining!All round brilliant trip out - highly recommended.

A lovely place just down the road that is always full of fun, good looking people! The menu is interesting and eclectic. Flavours I would never have thought to combine get put together with delicious results. And pricing is very reasonable too. Try the craft gin distilled in London - yum.

We came for dinner here recently and had a lovely time. The service was absolutely spot on and the staff were very knowledgable and helpful when it came to asking for opinions on food and wine choices. The wine list is great - lots of different reds and whites that I've never come across before, and the best bit is that you can buy most of them to take home as well. The list is also very affordable. The food selection is good. We had a mixed board with charcuterie and cheese which was absolutely delicious. We also tried the salmon board which was lovely as well. I'll echo a previous comment and say that the food is a little pricey, but the quality means it's worth paying for. The atmosphere is lovely and relaxed. We will definitely go back.

The best place locally for brunch by far! Had the Butternut Zing which is literally to-die-for! They use quality ingredients and the menu has an innovative style. Was a bit let down by the coffee but it may just be a question of personal taste. Won't stop me coming back though!

Finks is a fantastic addition to Highbury. Tasty, innovative food all day using high quality produce. Mat and Jess clearly take huge pride in what they are doing and it shines through in everything. Lovely weekend brunches, great midweek sandwiches and cakes and delicious weekend dinners. I hope Finks will be a staple for many years to come.

Yes, caps is necessary bc this veggie is so happy with options. There are meat options but they of course, didn't interest me.Here is what I have eaten in two consecutive visits:Butternut and Zing- 8 poundsRoast Butternut Squash with Cavolo Nero. Carrot, Lime and Ginger Dressing, Sour Cream, Carrot Rashers and Horseradish Sauce: Oh man, the tender squash and dressing had such a great flavor in the mouth. I wanted to lick the bowl. A substantial portion as well for a tapas plate. Only the rashers were a bit meh.Winter Greens- 6 poundsCavolo Nero, Romanesco, Tenderstem Broccoli, Sprout Tops and Purpe Kale. Tahini and Maple Syrup. Sticky Toasted Pumpkin Seeds and Pistachios: crunchy veggies with the slight smokiness and crunchiness of the kale and seeds all done well. Again, a substantial portion.Winter slaw- 7 poundsCabbage, mooli, kohlrabi, raddish, beetroot, slaw dressing, lavash crisp: I loved the think sliced beets as I am picky on their preparation. The crisp lavash balanced the slight crispiness of the cabbage and radish and the dressing was subtle. A good portion here too.Of course, the WINNER, WINNER was dessert: the chocolate crack for 5.50 pounds. This is possibly one of the best desserts I have ever had. The biscuit-like, soft cracker is layered with a caramel sauce and then topped with chocolate and crushed pistachios. There's a substantial portion of crackers offered- 5 or 6? Alongside vanilla ice cream glazed with a dark chocolate crust. Man, it's as amazing as it sounds.The service started off great and then, like everywhere in London, tapered. But overall worth it for the great food!

My sister lives in the area and took us here for brunch, we arrived as they were opening and immediately they bought us menus and a high chair before we had even selected a table! The goats' s curd, avocado and Harissa on sourdough is a delight. So good I tried to re create it at home and it wasn't a bad attempt. Coffee was great and a soya milk hot choc and small cooler hot choc for small child were all delivered without any issue. When we came to pay the card machine wasn't working so a trip to a nearby cashpoint was necessary, for which the cost of drinks was removed from the bill.

Spent an evening there recently with a group of friends, lovely service and great selection of food to accompany the wine. Also, their sandwiches for lunch are simply divine!

Well, maybe not quite LOVE, but close (the harissa, hmmmm...). I'm so pleased this place has opened in my area, it's such a great spot to hang out in and have a bite to eat and drink. The best place to go to if you've been in Clissold Park, or for that matter anywhere vaguely nearby. Also it transforms in the evenings from light and airy to snug and atmospheric. In Michelin language, well worth a detour.

my husband and I have just had lunch there, the food portions are ilarious and the quality of food is appalling. I had a chicken sandwich wich was cold (from fridge) with tasteless mayonaisse (called creamy sesoning!), chewy cold bread and unwashed wild rocket (it wasn't in the menu and I don't really like it!!!). My husband had 1 english muffit cut in half with a thin slice of cheese and bacon chutney... everything without any side. DON'T GO THERE if you don't want to waste your money thinking you are having a proper lunch as you'll have a disgusting snack.

Finks is now a staple of my eating and drinking in the area. It's the type of place I have hoped for for a long time and as pretty much become my new local, be it for a dinner with friends a quick drink or a coffee in the daytime .They really know their stuff and set a perfect atmosphere whatever the occasion, and considering what else is on offer in the area they have massively raised the bar in what can be done... Oh, and I haven't tasted anything on the menu ( and I think I may well have tasted everything) which hasn't been truly delicious. I've read a couple of reviews that praise Finks for everything apart from their prices (which some seem to consider too expensive), but it seems a bit of a contradiction to say that everything is perfect yet not worth paying for? It's not as is if there aren't a lot of other lovely, but slightly less quality places in the immediate vicinity which are a bit less expensive.For me the prices are incredibly reasonable for what is on offer, this isn't a local caf, it's punching well above the offering of far more established (and more expensive) restaurants throughout London. If anything I think it's to the credit of the owners that they have created a space that feels so accessible but keeps the quality at the highest level. Maybe it's this that makes people forget quite how good this place is. So whatever they're doing is working for me, and considering the constant buzz and lively atmosphere, I'd say it's working for a lot of other people as well!

Gorgeous cafe, great service with really friendly and informed staff. Cheese platter and charcuterie board really delicious but it is hugely overpriced for quantity of food. The other dishes are also very tasty but mainly cold (as expected from menu), and again hugely overpriced. Would return for glass of wine with friend but not dinner.

Different enough, interesting enough, new and inventive enough. An alternative atmosphere within what looks like a pretty innocuous space.  The dishes are thought in an Ottolenghi kind of style, so pretty much a modern inventive fusion with a tapas mentality to it.. And, when you take your picks from what looks like a pre-theatre menu on recycled paper, there's no such a thing as a differentiation between starters or mains, so choose what you want, eat what you feel, basically. Things like "Lentils, pomegranate, roast beetroot & chèvre" or "Chickpeas and cavolo nero with goat curd" or "Bresaola & Celeriac" were unfailingly fresh. The Burrata was so & so but no complaints as it's rare as it is to find it around in London anyway. Friendly service that could have been more attentive, particularly since on a mid week evening there were only few diners around. Overall, good marks. The food and service just need to gain confidence.

I wanted to find somewhere small and with delicious food to celebrate my birthday with friends and family - my expectations were exceeded at Fink's Salt and Sweet. I can't recommend it highly enough - for food, service and atmosphere.The food was fantastic. We had a set menu, which included tea and coffee, croissants and jam, yoghurt and muesli with fresh strawberries, bacon jam & cheese and smoked salmon open sandwiches and - as if that wasn't enough - huge cheese and meat platters (of exceptional quality). The whole thing was such a great experience and everyone was really impressed as each 'course' was served up. Loved the lovely cutlery and crockery too, and the cafe/restaurant is just generally very nicely decorated.Mat, the owner, went out of his way to come up with a set menu for 16 people, and was incredibly helpful throughout. He was very welcoming of babies and toddlers. Everything was well organised and the service was great.I highly recommend Fink's for groups, and recommend it to anyone who wants to have a coffee and a bite to eat in a very lovely care/restaurant.

Had an amazing Sunday brunch here today. Relaxed atmosphere, friendly attentive staff and considering the great quality of the food, really reasonably priced. Particularly liked the delicious salmon and cream cheese open muffins, the cold meats and cheeses board and the tasty yoghurt and muesli. We'll be back for sure!

Finks is a fantastic addition to the Highbury area and is perfect for a relaxed lunch or evening meal. We had a selection of food between the four of us and every plate was delicious.Good wine list, we loved the Picpoul de Pinet.Mat and all the staff were very welcoming, so we'll be back for more!

We popped in for lunch and ordered the smoked salmon board and beef sandwich. The beef sandwich went down a treat and the smoked salmon was delicious - five thick tasty slices. The only downside was that it only came with four small crackers, although the waiting staff quickly brought some more without any fuss when asked.Great coffee and freshly squeezed OJ.We're looking forward to going back in the evening and seeing more of what this great new local cafe has to offer.