Based on 248 opinions finded in 2 websites
Based on 248 opinions finded in 2 websites
Opinions
Superb. Lovely Sue and her husband Chris ( both Greek) have been running this cafe for nearly 40 years. Mostly by themselves. Massive choice and all cooked to order. Roast lamb is our usual choice. Very reasonable and if you give a generous tip it will help to pay for the homeless they often feed. Good people are few so do go here often. It won’t be here for ever.
Dreamer44641071711 . 2024-03-23
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Great workers cafe. Really enjoy having my lunch here
Kris M . 2024-03-11
MORE AT Google
Lovely old school cafe. Food, service, and prices are all great. Worth noting that it’s cash only but there’s a few ATMs nearby. We were also allowed bring our small dog in with us which is a plus!
Stephen Heffernan . 2024-03-05
MORE AT Google
Fast food? McDonald's eat your heart out. The fried breakfasts arrived before the tea had cooled to drinking temperature. They were just the right size and beautifully fresh. The sweets took longer because the custard had to be made. The jam roll was particularly good and, again just the right size. What I loved was that you can "pay forward", pay for the meal of somebody who needs it at some time in the future.
Mike Allum . 2024-01-27
MORE AT Google
A proper old-school cafe, with great food and a warm welcome. A real bonus for me are the plant-based dishes also on offer. Today's options were vegan Shepherd's Pie or Fasolada (white bean casserole). Fasolada was a no-brainer... who wouldn't want a real Greek dish prepared by a real Greek chef? Delicious, hearty, authentic food - clearly made with love. Excellent value too. See also: Jay Rayner's Guardian review. (Please note - I'd already partly eaten my lunch before I thought to take a photo!) *Just popped back in* for a truly delicious Fasolaki (green bean casserole). Gorgeous!! And again, for the Shepherd's Pie!
Ellen Doran . 2024-01-18
MORE AT Google
Good home cooked food at a good price. Very friendly owners
Jenny Fry . 2023-12-11
MORE AT Google
Good local cafe, ideal stop for a bite before Arsenal home games. Service good and good solid food.
Mark Rapaccioli . 2023-12-03
MORE AT Google
Got a full English comes with 2 slices I said I have toast she charged me extra 30p for toast the sausage was over cooked hard as nails after all that even the toast was burnt & it's cash only
Mark Beattie . 2023-11-08
MORE AT Google
Very friendly staff and good food.
Brendan O'Donoghue . 2023-11-07
MORE AT Google
We visit The Hope when we go to the Arsenal. Fantastic old school cafe that gets very busy on match days, get in early to get a table. We really enjoy the Greek specials...very good value for money. The place has plenty of character. Not many independent cafes like this left in London. A must visit if you want hearty food in North London.
kfly13 . 2023-10-09
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Really fast service and value for money food
Julia Withers . 2023-10-08
MORE AT Google
Cash only. Between the two of us we only have £10 in cash. Fine, we’re hungry but we’ll get one dish and split it. “Could we have an extra fork, please?” “No, that will be an extra £1.50.” (Which we don’t have.) We thought she was joking. We laughed. She yelled at us for laughing and told us the extra cost is for the extra work to wash the fork. I wanted to leave on the spot but we’d already paid. The food was ok. If you don’t have any desire to provide basic service and treat customers with basic respect, don’t work in the service industry. Also, please respect the law and pay your taxes.
Elizabeth Rust . 2023-09-23
MORE AT Google
Quiet, good selection of English fare (fry up for me) and traditional Greek food
Ed Ryan . 2023-09-20
MORE AT Google
Absolutely fantastic food , and we got the Win 👍 go on the Arsenal 🙂 Great place , great food ,proper 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Paul Cowper . 2023-09-05
MORE AT Google
Always good food and old style cafe for everyone
Newmay Electrical Services . 2023-08-30
MORE AT Google
Wonderful Old School Cafe great service and traditional Greek food with vegetarian options,went in there on Match day(arsenal v Fulham)as Fulham fan,it's cash only and had to go to cash machine,meanwhile 2 wonderful Arsenal fans offered to pay,so lovely and friendly,lovely friendly staff,a great experience and but of a blast from the past but in a good way,on top of that we drew at Arsenal!
Simon Mead . 2023-08-27
MORE AT Google
I think this was the our most satisfied restaurant experience on our London trip.Maybe not promises too much but at least it's not artifical. We entered in this restaurant just with instict and just after trying some food, we said fortunately. "Traditional" breakfast or others, you can eat good food there as it says. Je pense que ce fut l'expérience de restaurant la plus satisfaisante de notre voyage à Londres. Peut-être que cela ne promet pas trop, mais au moins ce n'est pas artificiel. Nous sommes entrés dans ce restaurant par instinct et juste après avoir essayé quelque chose à manger, nous avons dit heureusement. Petit-déjeuner "traditionnel" ou autres, on y mange bien comme il est dit.
bahadir uras . 2023-08-25
MORE AT Google
Incredible food, people and honestly such a lovely place
nye etches . 2023-08-22
MORE AT Google
Great style works cafe strong tea and great breakfast 👌
Paul Mulholland . 2023-08-18
MORE AT Google
No nonsense cafe. Good food at a good price. Cash only
Richard Wilson . 2023-08-03
MORE AT Google
Although the current owner didn't know a lot of details, this is where George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley signed their record deal. We had a great cup of coffee here and the owner was very kind and patient as we soaked it all in as Wham! fans.
korkypeachmom . 2023-07-25
MORE AT Google
An absolute gem of an old school cafe. Wish I lived nearer as I would be a regular. Great food, friendly service and great vibe.
Clare Auchterlonie . 2023-07-16
MORE AT Google
It's fast and the breakfast is of good size, but flavour a bit lacking, especially the bubble & squeak.
Milo Fentriss . 2023-07-11
MORE AT Google
It's a family run business and always give you special attention.. I have been going there for years and love it!
Fanos Santis . 2023-07-06
MORE AT Google
Great food and service at this traditional working man's cafe 👌
Nick Morgan . 2023-06-05
MORE AT Google
The Hope is a very authentic Café. Its Greek owners seem very friendly. They have seating for 48, and old style Victorian benches for seats. They’ve been opened for 32 years so, can imagine they have many regulars. Egg, Chips and Beans were very affordable at £3.90. There’s a toilet available with a well stocked cold drinks fridge to include Alcohol. Very surprised there’s a charge of £1 for hot water (in an existing mug).
CrystalPower . 2023-05-05
MORE AT TripAdvisor
The lady who served us was so lovely, the panini was delish and she was so nice to our kids,definitely going back!
Belinda Hill . 2023-05-05
MORE AT Google
This is a proper London cafe with a 5 star full English, let me begin, yes some people might be turned off by the owner but once you get chatting to her she is a sweet women, i think she is Italian and you know well she is because all that food that comes out of the kitchen is top quality! The fried bread with the fry OMG! That made my heart feel good. The fry had mushrooms beans tomatoes, oh and the HASH BROWN I FORGOT OMG! Crispy on the outside but fluffy on the inside! Sausages bacon black pudding, i did not get any eggs so she gave me extra sausage and hash brown! Please go here its a top place, only downfall for me if i had to pick one is you have to pay for butter but still a 5 for me!
adam Kid . 2023-05-03
MORE AT Google
A working person's cafe and meeting place. In a a trendy area.
Purple People . 2023-04-25
MORE AT Google
Entré por un café pero es muy variada la oferta de platos y ya tienen algunos menú fijos más baratos. Al parecer es uno de esos lugares emblemáticos de comida inglesa típica o tradicional.
José Elías Niklison . 2023-04-15
MORE AT Google
Had a lovely breakfast. I will come here almost everyday now. Lovely couple and service too. Thank you
Dervish Dervish . 2023-03-31
MORE AT Google
Great food and excellent owners.
mark burdis . 2023-03-14
MORE AT Google
Had a lovely Spanish omelette, great service, very friendly and prompt
Queen Isis . 2023-03-04
MORE AT Google
Best place for breakfast before the football match. Great service, 🤗
Rosemarie Phillip . 2023-03-04
MORE AT Google
Very good cafe old fashioned nice food and nice people very cheap and friendly DEFENITLY RECOMMENDED
CriptixAgents2 . 2023-02-16
MORE AT Google
A great little traditional cafe in Holloway near Islington Central Library. The service is excellent, fast and diligent. My breakfast was served in a blink of an eye. It is a greasy spoon but the spoon are clean and shiny. The prices are very good and is a lot of choices even for vegetarians customers. I will come back soon to enjoy this charming cafe.
J. Marín Martín . 2023-02-01
MORE AT Google
The woman who serves is very rude and aggressive but compliments to chef very nice breakfast
Maria Joannou . 2022-12-03
MORE AT Google
Great little place run by a Greek couple - good, honest food at an honest price. It’s a workers cafe in name, but has a strange charm about it - I walked in and felt like home somehow. Lots of Greek and vegan and vegan Greek options too, in addition to the usual sausage chips etc.
Matt . 2022-12-01
MORE AT Google
Friendly service & good food, for very good prices
Dominic . 2022-11-09
MORE AT Google
Old school cafe tasty food lovely service bear in mind this is cash only but we'll worth taking cash out for the food you get here. Lots vegetarian options and new vegan too. Must try the feta and spinach pie
Carole Heath . 2022-11-07
MORE AT Google
Been here many times and its always very good . The food is great and the speed of service on this visit would put mcdonalds to shame .
David Simkins . 2022-11-04
MORE AT Google
Family owned restaurant.. Always great
Andreas Georgiou . 2022-10-30
MORE AT Google
Value for money its good to feel your getting your monies worth
Mick Davies . 2022-10-24
MORE AT Google
I just went in and had the best greek veggie stuffed tomatoes and courgettes and homemade chips. The service is friendly and this place has a great atmosphere
Cruiser563045 . 2022-10-05
MORE AT TripAdvisor
I can not believe this is still happening in the UK in 2022!! Just because an Asian girl took a fork from this shop before now they are charging for providing cutlery for every Chinese customer?! First of all, you can not presume they are Chinese just by their Asian face! Second even though they are, you cannot presume every Chinese will take your cheap used fork then charge them extra fee! That’s absolutely discrimination, and I am so SHAME ON YOU, this should be reported, and guys! we should be ZERO TOLERANCE towards the ra ,cist people like this so that our children will be living in a more fair and happier world!
Luna Sue Huang . 2022-10-04
MORE AT Google
I had Full English. It was delicious. Waiting time less than five minutes.
Piotr Mylak . 2022-09-30
MORE AT Google
这是我第一次在英国遇到种族歧视 This is the first time I have encountered racial discrimination in Britain. My girlfriend and I ordered a full English breakfast and a dessert. The waitress only gave us a set of tableware, and I said, "Can I have one more fork?". She said it would cost 1.5 pounds, because a 2-year-old Chinese girl took her plate worth 2.5 pounds before. And then she asked me, "Can you understand?". I can't understand. We are Chinese, and that not means we are thefts. The whole meal is as disgusting as eating flies. I hope this restaurant will close early
王方正 . 2022-09-27
MORE AT Google
Had a lovely Fish Finger Sandwich today. Really nice traditional old cafe. I’ll be coming back to try the Greek food soon!
James Riley . 2022-09-16
MORE AT Google
What a fabulous proper caf. Serves an amazing full English 😋 definitely coming back
Rob McManus . 2022-08-30
MORE AT Google
Fantastic place with lovely staff. Bubble and Squeak is a real highlight. Couldn't reccomend more highly.
T B . 2022-08-26
MORE AT Google
Pop in for a tea and a great cheese roll . One of the best and l kid you not maybe the best in London . About a quid and 90p a tea
garyb465 . 2022-08-23
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Like the American Diner the Hope is an institution. Serving typical British Food, and some Greek dishes it is frequented by genuine London people often looking for a hearty meal at a very reasonable price. Breakfasts are supurb and will set you up for the day.
JoeLowe11 . 2022-08-18
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Best workers cafe in the area, good portions & tasty food. Relaxed & friendly place. Jay Rayner visited & fab article in The Guardian 22 May 22, search for: The Greasy Spoon Chronicles The Hope Workers Cafe
Ali D . 2022-06-25
MORE AT Google
As I recall basic interior but none the worse for that. (ain't been in there since before pandemic, glad the cafe survived). When I use to frequent the place I always enjoyed the food. Worthy of a 4? Yeah I reacon so, just.
Fred Challis . 2022-06-10
MORE AT Google
Little gem of a place, so reasonable and massive choice, really friendly staff too.
Ciara Fullbrook . 2022-06-05
MORE AT Google
So friendly and wholesome. The food is fresh and reasonably priced
Theresa Holmes . 2022-05-31
MORE AT Google
One of a kind. My favourite place to eat off Holloway Road
Will Oliver . 2022-05-01
MORE AT Google
Great value wonderful service 🥰
Paul Another . 2022-03-28
MORE AT Google
On what I thought first thought to be a lovely cozy pub hidden in central london, I was bemused to see the server maximus dancing behind the bar whilst people were waiting for drinks, when I asked where my drinks were he replied “they’re on there way my hips don’t lie”. When I didn’t laugh he said yeah it’s not a joke then proceeded to ask me for my ID (I’m 60 years old) on showing him he then proceeded to pour my pint
Nathan Sandberg . 2022-03-10
MORE AT Google
5* cafe, the type you hardly ever see in London any more… A lot of options on the menu here, perfect for brunch, lunch or dinner. I already go here with my family and my friends before a match and really can’t recommend it enough.
Geezateef . 2022-02-22
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Went here for breakfast, great food and old-fashioned atmosphere. Not very busy, hope they can carry on.. do try and visit you won't regret it!
JeremyB0 . 2022-02-15
MORE AT TripAdvisor
A nice place. Lots of choice of good value food. Lots of interesting dishes with all the usual English Breakfast choices of course. Well decorated and very clean and tidy. Our local.
brianbluebird . 2022-01-22
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Had a full English breakfast. It was excellent. Fried bread and a properly cooked tomato. Exclusive coffee too. All for just £17.80 for two. A wonderful find which I will definitely visit again when I am next in Islington. Thank you.
Mrs Emma Peel . 2022-01-10
MORE AT Google
Delicious home-made food with huge portions for a cheap price. They have a classic English breakfast, lots of English food options and a few Greek meals such as moussaka. Warm service. They only take cash.
Zara M . 2021-12-13
MORE AT Google
Proper home cook food Also specialise in Greek mediterranean food plus your normal cafe food Would recommend anybody to go there and try the food is excellent
Prod Prodromou . 2021-11-06
MORE AT Google
Lovely old school cafe! Great for vegetarians and vegans too. They are Cash only though which is the only thing stopping me from going back.
Badrul . 2021-07-30
MORE AT Google
Friendly atmosphere, classic interior, amazingly tasty home cooked food (the chips are all fresh) and reasonable prices. The Hope is a gem!
Alexander Zawadzki . 2021-07-17
MORE AT Google
During today's visit I worked out I've been going to The Hope Cafe for 37 years, I miss the bench seats, big clock and steamed puddings from long ago but the service is still as welcoming and friendly as you'll find and they do a cracking fry up. It's also by far the best cafe of its type for vegetarian options and everything is very reasonably priced. A true gem.
Tricky . 2021-07-04
MORE AT Google
I have been in this cafe several times, and have never been disappointed. The staff is always friendly, and they offer a good selection of different variation of the typical English breakfast, as well as other typical cafe meals. The food is very reasonably priced. Truly worth visiting!
LegalWeapon . 2021-06-27
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Very clean friendly and food really nice one of the real old school full breakfast cafes left excellent enjoy coming here
O2307ALcarolec . 2021-06-25
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Great cafe. Honest food, reasonably priced, great hosts.
Matthew Bull . 2020-10-05
MORE AT Google
Great food that doesn't cost the earth!
Nathan Lovell . 2020-08-23
MORE AT Google
A cafe from yesteryear still going today . Food is good and very cheap . Very busy on arsenal home games obviously .
david simkins . 2020-04-07
MORE AT Google
Best greasy spoon on Holloway Road
Giles Chapman . 2020-03-01
MORE AT Google
Ordered Moussaka delightful. Quick friendly service. Clean. Other mates ordered hearty meals. Fab. Will be back xx
Sue1775 . 2020-01-17
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Great breakfast options at a decent price
Rui Pedro Bernardino . 2019-12-15
MORE AT Google
Nice place with even nicer fish & chips. No culinary heights but decent food served with a smile Nice lady runs it smoothly.
Roy Pieper . 2019-12-15
MORE AT Google
Proper fry up. Always go for the #5 with a fried slice and it never disappoints!
Peter Steer . 2019-12-10
MORE AT Google
Been coming here for years, but not on match days, as I'm a Yid deep in enemy territory 😁 Very nice people and very good box standard cafe food. What gives this place an extra touch is the greek specials. Quality and very reasonably priced. This is a cash only place, but there are nearby cash machines so not a problem.
Russ P . 2019-11-30
MORE AT Google
Great local cafe, amazing staff and great food. Hidden gem!
Dan Wilson . 2019-11-29
MORE AT Google
brilliant - great food - good service - and very good prices.
Doug Durrant . 2019-11-25
MORE AT Google
If im fairly honestz wasnt the best food i got from a cafe. I ordered something simple, a Cheese burger with Chips. I have to say that it wsn't up to standards unfortunately cause they do nice food and got good reviews, but the chips tasted very cheap and the beef burger was lifeless and hard, couldn't really finish it. Was really a waste of £5, wouldn't be returning unfortunately.
Mr Wilson . 2019-09-15
MORE AT Google
A proper London working man (and women’s) cafe (caff!) Decent food at a good price with a good service. It’s not fine dining but who wants a fine dining all day breakfast?! Well worth a visit.
Daniel Starling . 2019-08-15
MORE AT Google
A very good, old fashioned, cafe. Breakfast served all day. Plenty of other choices on the menu for lunch too. The quality of the food is very good and the staff are really delightful to talk to. Highly recommended. Bags of authentic atmosphere.
Adrian Lee . 2019-07-29
MORE AT Google
Really impressed We had a bacon roll, fried egg roll, beans on toast and 3 drinks for £10.90 Now that's what I call value. Friendly couple who run the place. It was quiet so we had a chat and it was refreshing to find somewhere that prides itself on getting the basics right with no frills and nothing pretentious. Menu looks good. Look forward to coming back for a lunch in the future
Keith B . 2019-07-18
MORE AT TripAdvisor
My wife and I came in for a proper lunch so I had a roast lamb dinner and she went for moussaka. Both dishes were excellent quality and good portions plus they do very reasonable quality coffee (they also do instant coffee).
sheepygold . 2019-07-15
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Spacious, large hardwood tables, great lighting, peaceful, and extremely affordable. 4.6 for an English breakfast includes toast and tea.
Kk Aoki Izu . 2019-06-26
MORE AT Google
Very friendly cheerful staff. Nice atmosphere.
Robert Roche . 2019-06-26
MORE AT Google
Cracking breakfast. Hot. Simple. Well presented. Not greasy. Friendly banter from lady at the counter. Would recommend.
Sean Sankey . 2019-06-21
MORE AT Google
Run by a lovely Greek Cypriot couple who really know how to feed you. Reasonably priced, good portions, delicious food and great service. They have random specials that are just that, special! Highly recommended, good home cooked food. Get the handmade chips, best I've had in years.
Katie A . 2019-06-12
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Spaciously large, the event attended was a birthday party and the staff in charge of the centre were brilliant. The hosts were also brilliant and the event went really well. So thanks to the staff at the development center for making this happen, also complement to the catering services for the awesome food.
V M-Kisa . 2019-06-09
MORE AT Google
Lovely cafe, great food, I struggled to eat all, good service, near Highbury tude, give it a try, best in the area, Recommended
Jerry Oconnor . 2019-06-07
MORE AT Google
Love this working man's cafe on Holloway Road still looking the part and great for all day breakfas. Greasy Spoon
James M Moore . 2019-05-31
MORE AT Google
Amazing vibe from an excellent independent cafe in London. Great coffee too.
Griff Jameson . 2019-05-29
MORE AT Google
高評価の人が何故か多いですが、安価に時間を潰すのには向いてると思います。六人がけのテーブルが八つあるだけの空間なので混んでいる時間帯に少人数だと気まずいと思います。現金のみで支払い可能。紅茶1ポンド。
Hirokazu TS . 2019-05-02
MORE AT Google
A proper cafe doing a good breakfast without paying a fortune. If you want a traditional English breakfast then look no further.
Tom Griffin . 2019-03-27
MORE AT Google
Great food and amazing staff/owners
Ivicku X . 2019-03-16
MORE AT Google
This is a superb blend of local history and old-fashioned quality. A great welcome from the start, and tea and coffee delivered so smoothly, and how we like them. The veggie breakfast choice was brilliant (and more home-cooked vegetarian options up on the blackboard!) Everything was generously portioned and very well cooked. The grilled halloumi and the veggie sausages turned out to be the best ever! Chris & Sue have run this excellent establishment for years, and deserve all the congratulations they’ve been given.
Giles Bird . 2019-02-14
MORE AT Google
Excellent food, friendly people & very reasonable prices . Would highly recommend 😊
Diana King . 2019-02-12
MORE AT Google
Lovely as always. Good food, very reasonable prices. Fast and personable service.
Paul Powell . 2019-01-19
MORE AT Google
These schedules may not be completely accurate on special days. Please always confirm with the restaurant
Similary restaurants in London
542 Opinions
Living in Angel and commuting from H&I station I usually love picking up a morning coffee from this place. Instead today I ordered the pastrami toastie for £9 and waiting for a decent time (assuming h
cookedfriedold236 Opinions
A good sit down cafe with some good choices of salad and bake potato. Reasonable rices and lovely service.Went with the family and my daughter who is ten loved the service, decor and food. Thank you.
cookedfriedold