Joie De Vie Islington in Islington

Love it here, the best French toast I’ve found in London. The almond croissants are to die for. Lovely family run business, service impeccable. Can’t understand the previous reviews as have never had that experience. The baguettes 🥖 are light and fluffy just like from a local French boulangerie. Highly recommend! Oh also their bespoke birthdays cakes are super fresh and tasty too.

Very friendly place, love the Morocco theme tiles around, got gorgeous cappuccino and the staff was very kind and gave me mince pie on the house for my kid, much appreciated. Although I had a bite, it was delicious. Would recommend to go, there is several delicious cakes! So hard to choose! Will go again and try out the other food.

My mother would describe this place as all fur coat and no knickers. Looks great, very enticing. But the experience is not good. Poorly trained waiter got our latte and cappuccino mixed up, but it didn't matter in the end as the coffee was not at all nice and we both left half of it. The Shakshuka we ordered was thin, watery and nearly spice-free. So many better places in Upper St to eat.

I was looking forward to the opening of this in my local area. I am fan of breakfasts and brunches. The look of the place is lovely and bright. The cake selection looked good. I ordered an egg florentine, which was presented well but I didn't enjoy the taste of the muffin or the egg. The almond croissant was alot nicer than the plain croissant. I wish restaurants would provide some butter when serving croissants on a plate. The service was friendly. I will go back to try a cake with some coffee but not for breakfast.