Kobo Cafe in Islington

Gachas de avena y cruasanes para el desayuno que disfrutamos, pero comer significa subir una escalera bastante empinada y estrecha.

Salimos del apartamento de alquiler de Islington a las 10: 00 am, lloviendo y haciendo frío, los cuatro nos dirigimos a Ottolenghi para el desayuno. Llenos hasta las vigas, con bolsas a cuestas que hicimos cola. Como mesas para dos liberadas, las parejas pasaron junto a nosotros. Veinte minutos después decidimos el plan be. Niece saca rápidamente su teléfono y nos lleva por el camino bajo la lluvia a Kobo. Parecía un poco poco atractivo, pero la bienvenida fue muy cálida y la comida se veía deliciosa. Arriba hay un pequeño café (escaleras empinadas) donde acampamos agradecidos en relativa calma. Comimos salmón ahumado y huevos revueltos con masa madre, café, té de desayuno y fabulosas tartas de crema portuguesa. Alimentos y bebidas calientes y sabrosas, buen tamaño de porción, todo por una fracción del precio que habríamos pagado en la primera parada. El personal es muy amable y servicial con las maletas. Cuando nos fuimos, inspeccionamos con avidez con más detalle la comida que se exhibía. Tantas opciones de sabores y dulces, todo parecía delicioso. Prueba este pequeño café, no te decepcionará. Otro viaje con "irregularidades felices"

Compré 4 sopas en kobo para llevar. Cuando compré 4 pedí el 5º gratis ya que las porciones ya son ridículamente pequeñas para 5 libras cada una. Me dieron el 5to pero al llegar a casa descubrí que estaban poco más de la mitad. Llamé y me dijeron que lo lamentaban y que volvieran y que me darían un par más de cortesía. Camino casi 30 minutos allí en el frío el fin de semana solo para decirme que no me estaban dando las sopas que solo llenan las tazas así mientras la sopa se expande mientras se calienta. Qué montón de basura. Les dije que la mía no se había expandido. El tamaño de estas porciones era solo la mitad de lo que había en las sopas la primera vez que las compré. Necesitas dos de estas sopas para incluso obtener una pequeña porción en un tazón. Les pregunté por qué me pidieron que viniera hasta allí solo para retractar su oferta. Al gerente no le importó. Dijo que su personal no debería haber ofrecido. Un buen gerente sabría que es responsable de lo que ofrece su personal, por lo que debe honrar lo que se le ofreció. Pésimo servicio al cliente. Esto es después de mi primer viaje allí, donde obtuve dos sopas para llevar solo para descubrir que no estaban cerradas correctamente y explotaron en todas mis compras y abrigo. Cuando regresé y me quejé, de mala gana reemplazaron las sopas. No me disculpo por destruir mis compras o mi chaqueta. Como mínimo, les pedí que me dieran una sopa gratuita, que era lo menos que podían hacer. Tuve que lavar mi chaqueta en seco ya que tenía sopa por todas partes. Y afirman la semana pasada que ya le habían dado una sopa de cortesía. Grosero grosero es todo lo que puedo decir. Cero servicio al cliente y estafa. Vea la imagen de la sopa mágica en expansión a continuación. ¡Te lo dejarás si quieres perder 5 libras en eso! ! ! !

Ett mysigt café - goda och vackra bakverk, väldigt gott kaffe! Trevlig och förekommande personal, hit kommer jag gärna tillbaka!

Amazing food, excellent and very helpful staff, small and bijou with seating upstairs. The coffee was wonderful.

This is my favourite place in Islington. The staff is friendly and remembers you, the coffee is good and they even have vegan snacks from time to time. This is my favourite place for a midday break from work and to catch up on some reading/writing.

On visiting Camden passage to collect for clients it was always difficult to find a bite to eat and a coffee on the go..... well venture on to the high street that runs adjacent to the passage and you will find a small but very good coffee shop that does the best coffee I’ve had in a long long time ( and I drink coffee) and a toasted cheese sandwich to die for, and for London the prices were very reasonable. If you’re there I dare you to find nicer. Oh and the staff were as friendly as the coffee & sandwich were good. Safe travels RWH.

Kobo is now boringly consistent in being excellent. Forget the rest, go to Kobo and ruin your Costa / Starbucks notions of coffee for ever. 👍👍

Coffee, service, atmosphere all top marks. Lovely coffee shop and a great find for coffeelovers. Staff are super friendly and excellent. Coffees perfect, nice chilled place to sit and read a book

Cortado and Flat Whites from here over my few days in the area have been excellent. And perfect temperature, people who say coffee isn’t hot enough are ignorant and don’t understand the optimal temperature good coffee is meant to be enjoyed at. Real good juices and nice healthy bites and fresh foods. Friendly service. Would recommend.

The barista took his time to extensively advise various tastes of coffee. We had a fantastic V60 brew.

Cute and cosy. Great vegan and gluten free choices. Had a delicious parsnip and cauliflower soup with sour dough toast. Followed by a gf vegan pistachio cake and coffee with oat milk. Great, attentive and thoughtful service.

Stumbled upon this coffee shop when visiting London. The filter coffee is very decent (I’m pretty picky about coffee). The seating is upstairs and it’s not crowded by people trying to work away from the office.

This is a small but great coffee shop. Fantastic choice of coffee and tea. Cakes and biscuits are exquisite. Such friendly staff - a joy to visit

Cannot recommend kobo enough! With so many independent coffee shops around the area, Kobo is by far the best. The staff are super friendly too. Don’t miss out!

A very cosy coffee shop with beautiful decoration in Angel. Cool cups, good coffee, nice people! There are many options, coffee, tea, muffins, ice coffee...

Healthy AND delicious food at a decent price compared to other restaurants in a walkable distance. Worth the visit if healthy eating, vegetarian options, and a small budget are important factors. I only tried one dish (no coffee). I highly recommend trying anything with the...

In an area filled with many independent and chain coffee shops, Kobo is the best by far. The coffee is that good, I’ve been known to go twice a day to get my caffeine hit! In addition, it’s such a friendly, positive place, they often...

The area around Angel is awash with great coffee shops, and so there is really steep competition. Over the last year or so of working regularly in the area though, Kobo has become my favourite and most regular haunt. The filter coffee is consistently excellent,...

Having failed to get breakfast at the Business Design Centre across the road, where I was an exhibitor, I decided to go in search of a place nearby where I could get something hot and quick. Kobo Cafe was just the ticket and a very...

I had a very busy day with fan activities like the National Portrait Museum and the New Designers convention but reflecting on it, finding Kobo café was the best part. The staff are beyond lovely and know so much about all the different coffees there....

Ah Kobo. .. I so wanted to love it. The coffee was really delicious but not hot enough and service so slow. Breakfast .. smashed avocado fresh and lemony but no chilli and eat too much rocket. Açai bowl .. nothing special and prepackaged in...

Service and coffee never disappoints at Kobo! Wonderful staff, friendly atmosphere. Just the perfect place to get or have your coffee, juice, cake, lunch etc

Friendly service & great coffee and veggie toasties. Great place for a Sunday chillout with friends or for working.

Kobo is relatively new, but seems to have found its place among the throng of chains and other independents in Islington. A particular favourite is the hot chocolate - very rich but very good,

Beyond deliscious coffee! And the service? Out of this world! The staff is so happy to help and suggest! The desserts - Oh boy, remarkable! Overall yummy score: 12/10

I have been a regular at Kobo since my first visit. It has everything you could hope for in a lovely neighbourhood cafe—great coffee, delicious and healthy food (honestly more than once I skipped my office’s free lunch for a chicken sandwich at Kobo’s. so...

Super friendly staff and good coffee and tea options. Food choice is selective and healthy. I sat in the cafe upstairs for +3hours during the week to work and found it just perfect. Free wifi, power points, not noisy and as mentioned good tea, coffee...

Really small espressobar (about 2.5 meters wide). Bar downstairs and seats upstairs. I had a really nice cappuccino. No great latteart but really nice texture and wellmade espresso. They used the marketblend from Caravan roasters (blend of Guatamala, El Salvador and a little Ethiopia). Also...

Kobo is home to possibly the best coffee on Upper St! My cappuccino was crafted expertly and just the right drinking temperature. The coffee used had a nice smooth taste and good aroma. Also very good value, everything that you want from a coffee shop!

This coffee place makes really good coffee! I'm from Melbourne, Australia and we love our coffee and this place can sure execute.. They do cortado's well and have a range on the menu. Their selection of pastries are always tempting. Last week they had a...

Try any of their coffees with oat milk. The oat milk late is a must try. It is arguably the best coffee in London.

Great coffee! They store your coffee card there so you don't have another card to shove in your wallet :)

My daughter found this excellent cafe while we were in Islington. We visited both days we were in town as it was so nice. Small but relaxing space, delightful staff and very nice food. From the croissants to the quiche, tea and coffee it was...

Kobo is an absolute gem of a cafe. Tasty coffee, with friendly and knowledgeable staff, with a very tempting array of snacks to go with it (gluten free options available!) The seating upstairs is bright and cosy, and is a lovely place to relax or...

We found this place by chance a few months ago, when we were still new to the neighborhood, and we have been regulars ever since. In Kobo we have always found delicious organic food (the Red Leicester toastie is to die for!) combined with the...

This is a great, small coffeeshop with relaxing atmosphere. I love coming here to write. There coffee is very good, and they have delicious (gluten free!) baked goods as well.

I usually go there for morning coffee, raw juice or for the wonderful matcha latte! The service is very good, considerate and always up for advice on their products. It is a great place to sit alone or with friends or family, and enjoy their...

Hidden Treasure in Angel A big variety of fresh juices, smoothies, tea, coffee and not to forget the best matcha latte in town. I also can recommend the great selection of healthy sandwiches and soups, especially the AVO toast is super tasty. The staff is...

Small but very nice coffee shop in London (Islington). I can really recommend it if you want a gluten free coffee shop. Not very big selection but the ones we tested (2) were very tasty. All cakes looked very delicious (with or without gluten). They...

This cafe is the best. They have a variety of teas made from the loose leaf. I definitely recommemd the matcha latte and the chai! Real tea!

This is an amazing coffee shop. It is the best coffee in east London. The food is delicious a great selection of healthy sandwiches and cake treats. Wow!!!!

I really enjoyed my coffee here. It's got nice music, a lovely atmosphere and the coffee is superbly made. Free wifi too!

Love this super cute relaxing cafe! Great fresh juice and top notch coffee, rarely do you get both in one place! Plus great healthy cakes! ;-) Lovely decor, friendly staff and such a calm atmosphere. Found it by chance and come regularly now. You should...

I was lucky enough to stumble upon Kobo cafe on my first day in Islington. They have beautiful cakes and sandwiches, and delicious teas. I was so happy to find that they carry rooibos tea and oat milk, which is not always easy to find...

Fantastic new addition to Upper Street. Great coffee, friendly and helpful staff, pleasant light filled room upstairs and a range of (mainly gluten free) cakes on the counter to die for. I had a Nutella gluten free cake, which was delicious and will be back...

My morning ritual now includes a Swedish brew from Kobo. Really good coffee. Great to take away but even better to savour upstairs in their seating area.

Charming coffee shop with a different variety of hot and cold drinks (especially for me the orange, carrot and ginger juice!) Food so good as well!

Nice and quiet. I love the fresh juices and the Camembert cheese and honey croissant is just delicious. I highly recommend it! :)

I am not a person who writes reviews on Trip Advisor, however you all need to know about Kobo. If you're in Angel and wanting delicious food, a brilliant selection of teas, coffees and juices, plus in an environment that is bright, light and super...

As a freelancer, I spend most of my days at Kobo working on my laptop. The space is really bright, super comfortable and the coffee/food is delicious! The upstairs space feels like home away from home. Favourite cafe in London by far.

Love Kobo, I discovered it when it first opened as I work opposite. So quaint and different and extremely healthy. Protein balls, matcha and turmeric lattes and fresh salads and juices made to order. Would definitely recommend and staff are super friendly. Also a great...

I had a cup of coffee here last month after passing by almost every day. The coffee was great and it had a really cute upstairs to sit down. The cakes always look incredible too!

This is a fabulous little cafe and the owner Leo is very warm and welcoming. We love it upstairs which is fantastic meeting place. Very comfortable. I come whenever I am in the area and cannot recommend it highly enough. A must visit when in...