Katsute 100

Walk into Katsute 100 and you'll immediately clock the care that's gone into the space—it's got that understated Japanese aesthetic without trying too hard. The coffee here is the real deal, pulled with precision, and the food leans into Japanese simplicity: think proper toast, pastries that actually taste of something, and carefully considered lunch options. It's the kind of place where locals settle in with their laptops or meet friends for a proper catch-up, on a stretch of Islington High Street that's surprisingly good for cafés if you know where to look. The vibe is genuinely relaxed; nobody's rushing you out, and the staff actually seem to know what they're doing.