Nivens Fine Foods in Islington

Dommage, arrivés devant il ne reste que l’enseigne !!!! Il est regrettable qu’on ne sache pas avant seulement deux jours sur Londres je me faisais un joie d’aller goûter un english breakfast !!!

Fui a Nivens Fine Foods con un colega de trabajo antes de una reunión esta tarde. Cada uno de nosotros tenía un almuerzo de curry de batatas con dos ensaladas pequeñas, una caprese y otra ensalada de papas. Esta es una comida extraordinariamente buena con excelentes ingredientes frescos, bellamente preparada servida en porciones abundantes a muy buen precio, menos de 10 por persona, incluidas las bebidas no alcohólicas.

Ya sabes cuando descubres algo muy especial y también sabes que nunca olvidarás esa experiencia: Nivens es uno de esos momentos especiales. Estábamos buscando un café / desayuno sencillo esta mañana y deambulamos por Nivens, sin saber muy bien qué esperar, pero fuimos recibidos, invitados a sentarnos y relajarnos mientras preparan un capuchino y un café con leche y un par de panninis para el desayuno. Absolutamente bello, el tocino a la espalda de arce ahumado y los panninis de desayuno de la salchicha de Cumberland eran para morirse, junto con los más deliciosos tomates asados ​​en el mejor aceite de oliva. . . y posiblemente el mejor café de todos los tiempos. . . . OK, me detendré ahora. Solo hazte un favor amigos, ve a ver a Niven. . . estarás realmente encantado y convertido a Nivenworld. A propósito, no podríamos irnos sin una caja de harina de coco. . . ¡Creo que podría probar Coconut Yorkshire Puddings!

Confianza las críticas y no me decepcionó.

Vi gick hit för frukost och blev väldigt väl mottagna. Det är ett litet ställe med bara 2 bord. Många köpte mat och tog med sig, men vi stannade och åt. Både den engelska frukosten och yoghurt med flingor och frukt var fantastiska. Riktigt bra klass på ekologiska råvaror och bra kryddning och tillagning. Gediget och bra klass. Trevlig personal. Vi kommer säkert tillbaka.

Excellent, nur zu empfehlen, super! Mit liebe u frische u hochwertigen zutaten. Preis u leistung topfen!

Llame desayuno ayer durante su estancia en kings cross travel lodge.

Thank you for the music, english breakfast and the porridge. Bummed I didn't get to experience lunch or dinner but I look forward to coming back to King's Cross for a fine meal with Niven's. Try the jams with your toast, it's amazing.

Amable, acogedor y bien de precio, de calidad y no una cadena. Este es un gran hallazgo para alguien que quiera algo un poco menos pret y mucho más auténtico. Apoyo de independientes y vaya tener una charla con algunas personas locales que este increíble pequeño café.

Esta es una joyita de deli, cerca de King's Cross (y mi hotel, que sólo ofrece "grab-and-go de desayuno"). No puedo recomendar este lugar, sin duda para un desayuno fantástico y encantador para café. Las gachas de avena que era como no había tenido antes, cubiertas de piezas de fruta fresca y acompañado por una taza de yogur. . . El día dos,. huevos revueltos, chorizo, tomate y espinacas era una fiesta!

Encantador café y comida fresca de degustación, buenas porciones y un único independiente. . . 1 / 2 tiendas gourmet/escaparate 1 / 2 asientos en la parte trasera con una pared de estanterías y cosas. . Una gran mesa a. compartir/reunirse, además de mesa de bar con taburetes. . . i. e. Asientos limitados.

Un desayuno casero de calidad con generosas porciones. Servicio amistoso y deliciosas comidas. Lo difícil será elegir con opciones de desayunos indulgente que lo mantenga hasta la hora del almuerzo o de opciones saludables para los avistadores de peso. A un paseo de 5 minutos de King's Cross, uno de mis desayunos más memorable en Londres.

Nivens is fantastic. 5 mins from office I salivate whenever I walk past the window. Always a good selection of hot food with various salads to either take away or eat in. Getting space is a bit of pot luck but everyone makes room if possible.On this occasion a team lunch, chicken & chorizo pie was fantastic. Others equally happy with lasagne and pulled pork sub. The sweet chilli chicken is always good. Table water available.Staff fantastic, it is wonderful. Passionate about their food it stands out in a somewhat dreary world of ready made plastic meals.

This place is so great I genuinely wish I worked in this area full time just so I could eat here daily. Fresh and delicious food at a super reasonable price. Service is very friendly. Can't go wrong here!

In an area that seems to populated by chains turning out very standard food I was very pleased to find this place. My only problem was choosing what to have from all the delicious hot food on offer. I will definitely be back.

A lot of love, time and care goes into the food here and it shows.Niven is a man who really knows about and has an infectious passion for food. He takes time to ensure all of his ingredients and dishes are top-notch.Not only is the food wonderful, it's also really reasonably priced. Go eat here!

A stone's throw from Kings Cross Station, with any luck you will chance on this gastronomic jewel that harks back to an age before the endless chains producing acceptable if bland fare invaded our streets. And yet the food here is wonderfully modern: no packets of pre-made sarnies, or cartons of drying sashimi here- you're more likely to find excellent tabbouleh, chicken with rose harissa, a home made sausage roll the size of a hedgehog and fresh, beautiful salads with generous ingredients like almonds and walnuts. Great big helpings too. You won't leave hungry and, better still, the prices are remarkably reasonable. This tiny little deli-cum-food store is a genuine marvel, and once you've stuffed your face with their mouthwatering grub, you wander away in a dazed state wondering how on earth they do it! Long may they reign and prosper. I was bowled over.

Home cooked practically before your very eyes! I had a sweet potato and cheese bake with salad and it was utterly delicious. I'll be back.

A quick business lunch. This place can get really busy but if you come when it's quiet then sit inside, it's almost like sitting in someone's home!The food is out of this world!

Niven's has a wonderful atmosphere inside and a cosy feel. The food is spectacular, fresh and plentiful while the coffee is out of this world. I'd definitely recommend! If you're lucky, you also get to meet Niven himself who is a great chap.

We found this place by accident on rout to get the Eurostar. The selection of jams was unusual extensive and exceptionally tasty. the sausage and egg was the best I have ever had. the staff were cheerful and helpful. the company was good and unusually for London we got chatting around the table with the other breakfast customers as we ate.

When I entered I thought why is this place empty, when I had the food even more so, was honestly in my top 5 breakfasts of all time, black pudding was sensational, can not wait to go back, had a slight hangover so ruined it abit, next time will be fresh in order to enjoy as much as poss

Alloggiavo per una breve vacanza in un hotel a pochi passi da questo locale , volevo provare una vera colazione inglese e così dopo una breve ricerca ho trovato questo posto . Il locale è piccolo e accogliente, personale molto disponibile , colazione ottima e abbondante ad un prezzo discreto. Sicuramente se mai dovessi tornare a Londra tornerò a fargli visita, ne vale davvero la pena.

This is a small place to eat, but the food was delicious and the employees friendly and helpful to this first-time-in-London traveler.

在tripadvisor看到其他人推薦，老闆非常熱情親切，早餐都是現做的，四個人點了二份英式早餐，份量很多，bagel超好吃，一定要試試，非常推薦～～

Lovely selection of home style food, hearty casseroles and salads. Good size servings and rustic food. Friendly, helpful service.

Nous sortions de la gare pour aller vers l'hôtel. Nous sommes tombés par hasard. Très bonne surprise.

Kings X is not renowned for dining experiences. This place is a revalation. Will always return when I'm in the area. Wonderful coffee.

Love this place for a tasty lunch when I'm in the big smoke. The owner is a cheeky chappie with a sense of humour. Pity he's a Spurs fan though. He does make a great luxury sausage roll though. Up the blues.

Delicious food served in a wonderful homely environment. Can't recommend the breakfasts highly enough. Thereafter Nivens really raises his game with a fantastic and wide ranging day menu. Great service, honest fantastic quality food that deserves a little of everybody's attention. Don't miss it if you're in the King's Cross area.

Alloggiavamo a pochi metri da questo posto, all'SO Kings Cross Hotel. Volevamo provare una vera colazione inglese e cercando in giro ci ha incuriosito questo posto. Che dire, posto rustico, piccolo ma accogliente, personale davvero gentile, ci hanno preparato due belle colazioni inglesi tipiche! Piatti stracolmi, buonissimi e anche non molto costosi. Se capitate da queste parti, provatelo, non ve ne pentirete!

My favourite place of all the many cafe's in the Kings Cross area, highest quality food, all freshly cooked in the shop, lovely coffee and the whole place breaths a love of food!

Love this place. Just wanted a hot breakfast roll with coffee on my way to work which was perfect! Great coffee, open cafe very friendly service.

We ate the English breakfast and a ham&cheese croissant with coffee, everything was delicious and plenty. No menu available but the owner explained all the options available, be sure to ask prices first. Credit cards accepted.

A hidden gem which stands out in a location where the rest of the cafes and food options are way below average. A small and cosy seating arrangement usually packed due to returning satisfied customers. Food is fresh and delicious , coffee is also great (they use square mile coffee beans). Staff are very friendly and passionate about food. They also usually have a variety of condiments, spices, and other enticing food items from a varity sources for sale on the shelves. Highly recommended if you are in the area.

This is an amazing little place just off Kings Cross that serves the best homemade food in London I've ever had (and at a very affordable price!)! The staff is really sweet and food is always fresh. Definitely try the pork belly, so tasty!

We found this place by chance and what an amazing surprise it was! The food is displayed at the front and there are different sizes to chose. It is obvious that the cook is a food lover and all the dishes are cooked with care. The place itself is small and cozy, using different worldwide products as decoration. On the corner there are also several amazing cooking books.Prices are more than reasonable for such a healthy and tasty food.The only thing I can say is that I will go back.

If you're in King Cross and fancy a good and freshly prepared breakfast this is the place. Friendly staff and a deli-style decorated shop with a compact seating space also.

Purposely sought this place out, and was not dissapointed.. Arrived a tad too late for breakfast, so tucked into a custard tart and coffee while we waited for the lunch ensemble. Freshly cooked lunch offerings of Chicken Chorizo pie and a Courgette lemon pasta served with two of the tempting side offerings both were tasty, and the portion sizes generous. Owner chatty and informative.

J'y etais ce matin avec mes deux filles de 10 et 11 ans. On a eu un vrai petit dej anglais. Champignons, baked beans épicés, oeuf, saucisse et bacon et toasts ... prepares sous nos yeux dans une ambiance familiale. Super.

My mom and I ate breakfast here after looking on yelp to find a full English breakfast in the King's Cross area. Even from the reviews, we didn't know what to expect. From the outside, this little deli-type eatery looks like a hole-in-the-wall. It is easy to miss, especially considering the address numbering on the street is weird.The service was great. The £7.95 full English breakfast was fantastic! The eggs, sausage, bacon and mushrooms were as we expected, but the beans stole the show! They were SO good. We did not order any coffee or tea.We met some great women at the breakfast table and had some nice conversation. Loved the large breakfast table. Even though we were in a small little eating area, it felt homey. I would definitely eat here again if I am in the area.

We visited Nivens fine foods every day for breakfast on our recent trip to London. The food was delicious and the owner and staff very friendly and made us feel very welcome. I would recommend this whole heartedly!

Great food home cooked and super salads. Cosy sit in space behind shop. Menu varied for lunch and queue outside testament to the quality and value.

Went for breakfast here and next time we're in London we will be back! Small little deli type shop that has a range of excellent quality cooked traditional items available at breakfast time - including incredibly meaty sausages, home cooked baked beans with chorizo in (!) as well as freshly cooked eggs, all served on a plate with fresh bread and spinach etc. I had a small plate which was actually pretty big, and brilliant value at around £5.95 I think. Quality of the ingredients really was superb. Only a tiny seating area at the back though!

Nivens has a small area for breakfast with a great selection of high quality ingredients. We both went for a full English, through I had the Spanish sausages. The chorizo was delicious with a nice peppery kick to it. Service is very friendly and personable and it was a lovely breakfast, especially when you consider the King's Cross area isn't London at its best.

Great food served by accommodating and able chef. Lots of choice and very tasty good for vegetarians also. Great salads. A really good independent cafe and worth the visit.

We met up with family who were visiting London. We passed this place on our way to meet them the smell wafting through the open door was so appetising we decided to make this was the place to eat. We were not disappointed. The service was first rate, all our food was delicious, and the prices very reasonable. Thoroughly recommend this little gem.

I arrived too late at SO London the night before to book my breakfast box, so wandered over the road to Nivens at 06:55 and was welcomed in to an array of choice: an amazing cooked breakfast, pastries, croissants; I opted for the porridge and iced Danish. I didn't feel overly hungry because I was so nervous about the 6 hour presentation I was giving later that day but I knew I had to eat to get me through the day. This was easily the best porridge I've ever eaten - freshly made, piping hot with nuts and seeds mixed in, maybe some cream, topped with creme fraiche and fresh fruit salad, sprinkled with pomegranate seeds. No need to ask for the perfect cup of tea - a little pot was placed against the cup to put the teabag in. And whilst I ate at the old wooden table, I was able to look around at all the amazing produce for sale, and also pick from a vast shelf of books - Anthony Bourdain, Heston, Larousse Gastronomique, and the one I chose was JAKe's Mammoth Book of Street Art which has changed the way I looked at fire hydrants and brick walls. And whilst I was reading and eating, there was the delightful smell of basil as the mozzarella and tomato salad was being prepared. The music was eclectic and ideal for breakfast time.This was a visit that felt like breakfast a friend's where you trust it will all be okay and you don't have to be picky because it's all so good. It also reminded me, for its atmosphere and communal table, of Angelica's Kitchen on East 12th in NYC. Forget the purple sky at St Pancras - get yourselves 5 minutes down the road to Nivens and escape the mad corporateness of London for a while. The presentation went really well, thanks for asking.

Staying in the King's Cross area, and having looked askance at the buffet breakfast on offer at the hotel, I struck out to discover something better - and had one of the best Full English breakfasts I have ever eaten in my life at Nivens Fine Foods. Cooked to order and using the freshest ingredients, this was a sublime meal to be relished and enjoyed - and enjoy it I did, every-single mouthful of bacon, chorizo sausages, mushrooms, free-range double fried eggs (scrambled in that's your liking) black pudding, tomato, home-made baked-beans (cooked to Niven's secret recipe, but he'll tell you if you ask), all resting on a bed of spinach with a side order of toast and coffee. Honestly, if you want one of the best Full English breakfasts - or like to start the day with something lighter such as Rude Health Porridge or croissant or a fresh fruit salad, you should seek out Nivens - and do it quickly before the word gets out!

Vi fik morgenmad der. Sjovt lille sted med meget venligt personale. Ikke plads til meget mere end 8-10 personer. Langbord med bænke samt et par stole med lille bord. Maden er frisk og hjemmelavet. Rigtig god smag og meget rimelige priser. Der kommer mange lokale og spiser og/eller køber lidt

I have just started working around the corner and was recommended this place by a colleague. I normally take packed lunch with me as Im not a big fan of meal deals in Tesco or Sainsburys, so when I buy lunch I try to get a proper meal. I went there for the first time today and OMG! I had chicken kofta with rice and some delicious mint yoghurt, AMAZING! I highly recommend visit this little gem with super tasty, high quality food + the staff was so friendly and just made my lunch a little bit better!

I now eat here regularly, and so thought it was about time I wrote a review. Niven's is a real gem in Londond - breakfast and lunch only, with more business from those taking food back to their desks or a nearby park than eating in. Every day the staff surprise you with something different and in season, with influences from all over the world and changing menu clearly inspired by the recent travels of its proprietor.If you are in Kins Cross or passing through, then arranging to grab some food here is a must - take it with you or sit at the communal table - its well worth it.

Погуляв утром погороду зашли сюда перекусить и пришлось позавтракать второй раз и плотно. Очень всё понравилось. Настоящая английская еда. Даже не подумали бы что всё может быть настолько вкусно. Хозяину заведения большой респект за отличный подход, тонкость вкуса и знание своего дела. Очень вкусно и приятная домашняя атмосфера.

Lovely fresh cooked food in a unique setting. Called in for cooked breakfast after an overnight stay nearby. Purely by chance I found it online. Friendly, accomadating owner/staff.

Ambiance familiale. L accueil est super et le petit dej anglais tres très copieux! Vous pouvez acheter des produits car c est aussi une epicerie fine.

Ich bin zufällig auf dem Weg zum Hotel, hier vorbeigekommen, schön von außen alles außer Gewöhnlich. Reingekommen und sofort wohlgefühlt. Espresso aus dem Siebträger und einfach eine authentische Küche.

Don't be misled into thinking that this is just another café. The food is really high quality, the clientele friendly and varied and the staff really good. They also play great music at just the right level. Home made baked beans are not to be missed.

Great English breakfast staff friendly & great quality food Coffee also good would recommend this great little place to anyone

Chose to go here as an alternative to Travelodge breakfast. Had excellent granola, fruit and yoghurt, all freshly assembled, with coffee and tea. NB : check how much it will cost beforehand as we were surprised by bill at the end but perhaps that's 'London prices'. Place had an individual, non- corporate atmosphere, which was welcome.

It's a bit of a desert round here, so coming across Niven's was really welcome, but Niven's would be a find anywhere. Looks like a deli but also has a large, communal table at the back. Breakfasts were great. First day was full English which included home made beans and really soft, tasty black pudding and fabulous sausages. I had scrambled eggs and ham. Lots of sauces and ketch ups to choose from. Second day was granola which came with a wonderful side of fresh fruit. I had scrambled eggs again. With a different chilli sauce. Great coffee too. Less than 5 minutes from Kings Cross, I'll try to time my trains to visit here as often as I can.

Nivens had a lovely atmosphere and fantastic variety of fresh food at a reasonable price. Which catered for all of our party of 7 including fussy eaters. The owner was friendly, enthusiastic about the food and also took an interest in us. Each day he remembered where we had been the day before asking if we had a good day and what we would be up to that day. We highly recommend you start with breakfast from Nivens and give the travelodge a miss.

Un brunch entre amis plus que réussi dans cette petite échoppe épicerie. Tout petit mais C est ce qui fait son charme. Tres bons produits pour un résultat excellent. Serveur très sympa! Que du plaisir des le matin pour affronter la marche de la journée!

This was the best Full English breakfast we have had in long time. The bacon and sausages were very good, the Spanish black pudding was particularly delicious and it included home made baked beans (a real rarity).The cafe is within walking distance of Kings Cross, St Pancras and Euston railway stations so is convenient for those just arrived into, or shortly departing from, the capital. Seating is provided at a single large dining table.The only criticism that we could make was in the brewing of the tea, they added the milk before removing the teabag. However given the quality of the food it was easy to overlook.

Walking past, hungry. ...thinking Pretty. Spotted food in the windows. It is the best. Tastes and looks home made. Friendly, polite, independent. ...A fantastic place with superb food

Fantastic neighbourhood deli and lunch-spot. Home-cooked, quality food, a proprietor who is clearly passionate about what he does and the quality of everything he serves, and an eclectic mix of food makes this a favourite. Oh, and it is one of the few places where I can find Chinotto in London. It does suffer from its own popularity at times. Long queues and some of the dishes are gone quick, so get there early!

Had a really nice breakfast close to Kings Cross in a cosy small cafe. Owner was friendly and made very tasty traditional English breakfast with very good quality ingredients. Bacon and sausage were excellent.

Four of us had breakfast here instead of the hotel, wise move. Interesting flavours of Cumberland and chorizo sausage and perfectly cooked egg. Great coffee. I wish this place existed near where I live!

Nivens is a stone's throw from Kings Cross St Pancras, and I visited whilst waiting for the Eurostar to Paris. Well worth the walk from the station to avoid the draugthty chain restaurants. Nivens is really a deli- tiny with a communal table at the back of the shop. There's no standing on ceremony here- it was unclear if we had to serve ourselves or be served, and we were hardly greeted by the owner and his surly assistant. However Mr Niven is a guy who lets the food do the talking, and talk it certainly does. We ordered scrambled eggs but got fried, and had to wait for the bacon to be cooked but it could not have mattered less. The plate was piled high with gorgeous produce- morcila (black pudding), chorizo, homemade spicy baked beans, delicious!! The coffee was of an extremely high quality and the choice of preserves was ample-Nutella, Marmite and peanut butter are three of my favourites. Topped off the huge breakfast with another round of crusty bread and butter and a second cup of tea. I will definitely be returning-a real find!!!