Gazelle Dates

Head to Chalton Street just north of King's Cross and you'll find yourself in a tiny, unassuming spot that's quietly become a bit of a cult favourite. Gazelle Dates isn't trying to be anything other than what it is: a specialist café built around dates, the fruit, and Middle Eastern traditions. You'll order at the counter and grab a seat amongst exposed brick and a genuine neighbourhood vibe—it's the kind of place where regulars chat with strangers and everyone's got strong opinions about their go-to order. The coffee's solid, but you're really here for the dates themselves: whether stuffed with nuts, baked into pastries, or incorporated into something you hadn't quite imagined before.