ISLINGTON

Your go-to spot in Islington for great coffee, good vibes and even better company

A Neighborhood Favorite for Coffee & Brunch

Right in the heart of Islington, our café is a go-to spot for locals and visitors looking for great coffee in a laid-back, welcoming space. Whether you’re here for a morning flat white, a leisurely brunch, or just a catch-up with friends, we’ve got you covered. With bright interiors, cosy corners and plenty of good vibes, it’s the kind of place you’ll want to come back to.

Hours

Monday-Friday 7.30am – 5pm
Saturday 8am – 5pm
Sunday 9am – 5pm

Address

236 Upper St, London N1 1RU, United Kingdom

Email

All Day Breakfast & Brunch

  • Avo on Toast (V - VG)
    £10.5
    The Dusty Knuckle’s sourdough, smashed avocado, mix seeds and feta.

    Add Poached Egg +2.2 | Smoked Salmon +4 | Wild Mushrooms +2.5

  • Eggs On Toast (v)
    £10.50
    The Dusty Knuckle’s sourdough, St. Ewe’s rich yolk two free-range eggs, chives.

    Add Bacon +3 | Cumberland or Vegan Sausages +3

  • Nduja, Egg & Avo on Toast
    £15
    Spicy sausage paste, scrambled eggs, smashed avocado, chives, mix seeds & pomegranate served on The Dusty Knuckle’s sourdough.

    Add Hash Browns +2

  • Mushrooms on Toast (vg)
    £14.5
    Mushrooms with truffle oil, creamy oat single cream & fraiche , onion, chives, thyme and oregano served on The Dusty Knuckle’s sourdough.

    Add VG Sausage +3

  • Truffle Mushroom Egg Croissant (v)
    £15.5
    The Dusty Knuckle’s croissant, wild mushrooms with truffle oil, scrambled eggs, chives, rocket.

    Add Bacon +3 | Cumberland or Vegan Sausages +3

  • Turkish Eggs (v)
    £15
    Garlic yoghurt, poached eggs, chilli butter, chives, dill served with toast.
    Add Cypriot Sausage +3 | Cumberland or Vegan Sausages +3
  • Spicy Shakshuka Stew (v)
    £15.5
    Two poached eggs, butter beans, red peppers & tomato sauce, onion, carrot, celery, chilli butter served with toast.

    Add Cypriot Sausage +3 | Add Bacon +3

SPECIALS

ONLY ONE REASONABLE SUBSTITUTION ALLOWED.

  • Full English Breakfast
    £18.5
    Cumberland sausage, smoky bacon, baked beans, fried egg, mushrooms, roasted tomatoes and hash browns. Served with sourdough toast.
  • Mediterranean Breakfast
    £18
    Cypriot pastrami sausage, fried egg, hummus, grilled halloumi, figs, mushrooms, olives & pitta bread. Served with mediterranean style salad.
  • Veggie English Breakfast (V or VG)
    £18
    Vegan sausage, halloumi, fried egg, hash browns, smashed avocado, mushrooms, roasted tomatoes and baked beans. Served with sourdough toast.
  • Salmon Social
    £18.5
    Smoked salmon, poached egg, cream cheese, avocado, soy sauce, dill and pickle on sourdough toast. Served salad with pomegranate seeds.
  • Banana Hot Cake (N)
    £10
    Toasted Banana Bread slice with cinnamon banana, crushed pistachio, berries, chocolate crumbles, blueberry puree & double cream.

BURRITOS & WRAPS

Eat-out / In

  • Breakfast Burrito (v)
    £13/£15
    Scrambled eggs, black beans, hash browns, avocado, halloumi and chives in a wrap.
    Served with tortilla & homemade salsa when eating in.
  • Breakfast Bacon Burrito
    £14.5/£16.5
    Scrambled eggs, bacon, black beans, hash browns, avocado, halloumi and chives in
    a wrap. Served with tortilla & homemade salsa when eating in.
  • Salmon Burrito
    £14.5/£16.5
    Smoked salmon, cream cheese, scrambled eggs, avocado, rocket, hash browns and black beans in a wrap. Served with tortilla & homemade salsa when eating in.
  • Chicken Burrito
    £14/£16
    Slow-cooked pulled beef, house salsa, guacamole, black beans, homemade sour cream, vegetable golden rice in a wrap. Served with tortilla chips & house coriander sauce when eating in. Swap to salsa sauce free of charge.
  • Pulled Beef Burrito
    £14/£16
    Slow-cooked pulled beef, house salsa, guacamole, black beans, homemade sour cream, vegetable golden rice in a wrap. Served with tortilla chips & house coriander sauce when eating in. Swap to salsa sauce free of charge.
  • Veggie Burrito (v or vg)
    £13/£15
    Grilled aubergine, courgette and sweet peppers, steamed onions, house vegan salsa, guacamole, black beans, homemade sour cream, vegan rice in a wrap. Served with tortilla chips & house coriander sauce when eating in. Swap to salsa sauce free of charge.
  • Homemade Falafel Wrap (vg)
    £11/£13
    Homemade falafel, hummus, onion, tomato, lettuce, hot chilli, house tahini sauce, red cabbage & gherkin in a wrap. Served with hummus & crisps when eating in.
  • Halloumi Wrap (v)
    £11.5/£13.5
    Grilled halloumi, hummus, onion, lettuce, sweet chilli, red cabbage and gherkin in a wrap. Served with garlic yoghurt & crisps when eating in.
  • Crispy Chicken Wrap
    £12.5/£14.5
    Marinated panko-covered fried chicken, double cheese, homemade honey mustard sauce, gherkins, red cabbage. Served with french fries when eating in.

TOASTIES & SANDWICHES

All our toasties include our signature cheese mix. Served with crisps & gherkin. ( Eat-in only )

  • Classic (v)
    £10.5/£12
    The Dusty Knuckle’s sourdough, cheese mix. Served with crisps & gherkin when eating in.
  • Ham & Cheese
    £11/£13
    British ham, cheese mix. Served with crisps & gherkin when eating in.
  • Goat’s Cheese
    £11/£13
    Goat’s <u>cheese </u>with <u>cheese</u> mix, caramelised onion. Served with crisps & gherkin when eating in.
  • Kimcheese (v)
    £11/£13
    Homemade kimchi, cheese mix. Served with crisps & gherkin when eating in.
  • Bacon Sandwich
    £13/£15
    Brioche potato bun, streaky bacon, egg, caramelised onion, rocket, ketchup.
    Served with fries when eating in.
  • Cypriot Sausage Sandwich
    £13/£15
    Brioche potato bun, Cypriot beef sausage, halloumi, egg, rocket, caramelised onion, tomato, ketchup & mayo.

    Served with fries when eating in.

SIDES

  • French Fries
    £5
  • Truffle Parmesan Fries
    £6
  • Hummus & Pitta
    £5.5
  • Grilled Halloumi with sesame & honey
    £6

SALADS

  • Falafel Salad (VG - GF)
    £13
    Homemade fresh falafel & house tahini dressing, mixed leaf salad, olives, mixed tomatoes, hummus, figs, red radish, peppers & pomegranate seeds
  • Halloumi Salad (v-gf)
    £13.5
    Grilled halloumi, house basil vinaigrette, mixed leaf salad, olives, mixed tomatoes, figs, red radish, peppers & pomegranate seeds
  • Chicken Salad
    £14.5
    Marinated crispy chicken breast, mixed leaf salad, olives, mixed tomatoes, figs, red radish, peppers, honey mustard dressing.

ADD-ONS

  • 2 scrambled eggs
    £3.5
  • fried or poached egg
    £2.2
  • cumberland sausage
    £3
  • vegan sausage
    £3
  • cypriot sausage
    £3
  • smashed avocado
    £3
  • smoked salmon
    £4
  • bacon
    £3
  • turkey rashers (halal)
    £3
  • ham
    £3
  • wild mushrooms
    £2.5
  • hash browns
    £2
  • garlic yogurt
    £2
  • feta
    £2
  • nduja
    £2.5
  • kimchi
    £2
  • halloumi
    £2

Only one reasonable substitution allowed.

Please ask the staff for the full allergen menu. To place an order, please scan the QR code located on the table.

ALL ALLERGENS ARE UNDERLINED.
VG: VEGAN V: VEGETARIAN GF: GLUTEN FREE N: NUT