Tea & Co

You're walking down Kingsland High Street in Dalston and spot Tea & Co tucked away amongst the neighbourhood's independent shops and cafes. Inside, it's the kind of place that takes its tea seriously—proper loose-leaf offerings rather than tea bags—while the brunch menu reads like something a mate who actually knows how to cook would make at home. The room itself feels unpretentious and welcoming, the sort of spot where you could easily spend a couple of hours with a book or mates without feeling rushed. It's become a proper local favourite, judging by the consistently solid reviews, and there's a reason people keep coming back.