Archie's Coffee Shop, Archway
Since moving to Highgate last summer, I'm ashamed to say I haven't done many brunch dates in the area. Whilst there are plenty of pubs to choose from for delicious dinners and stellar beer and wine options, it's a little lacking for cute brunch spots. That's until Archie's opened up at the bottom of Highgate Hill.
Location
Located just a few minutes walk from Archway Station, Archie's isn't just open for brunch. It also serves lunch and dinner options throughout the day and evening, but is perfect for a coffee pit stop or weekend breakfast. I'm not sure what this spot used to be before Archie's took it over, but they've done an incredible job at renovating it. With a freshly painted bright white and yellow exterior, it's hard not to miss it as you walk past. Inside you'll find a mix of reclaimed wood, copper lighting and beautiful green tiles.Aside from the Insta worthy decor, they also serve up a fantastic array of breakfast and brunch options.
Menu
Whilst the menus kept relatively small, there are plenty of options for everyone - including vegetarian and vegan. As it was a humid summer's day, I couldn't resist ordering an ice cold latte with my bacon and egg brioche breakfast. A classic 'bacon bap' with a twist. The bacon is smokey with a maple glaze, and comes with a perfectly fried orange yolk egg, a little spinach so you don't feel too guilty, and a sweet fluffy brioche bun. There's a touch of chipotle ketchup smeared on the inside of the bun which finishes the dish off perfectly.
Price
Priced at just £6.75 (at time of publishing 2019) it's also an incredible bargain for brunch. With my iced latte I paid around £12 including service. Possibly the cheapest brunch option I've found in North London? In fact, all of London!
Their avo on toast comes in even cheaper at £5.90, whilst smoked salmon and scrambled eggs on toast is a very reasonable £7.50. They were in no hurry to turf us out either, so it was lovely to spend a couple of hours people watching and catching up. I really can't find any faults!
Archie's: 5/5
Great value for money
Fantastic addition to the local area
Tasty food at very reasonable prices
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