Head over to the Friends of Ours café come coffee shop if you love that sweet spot between breakfast and lunch. Their USP is dishing up Melbourne inspired brunch at their Pitfield Street premises in London N1. Homeboy and I discovered this cute neighbourhood café when we walked to Newington Green last week. We put it on our list of London brunch spots to try and had a lovely time. If you’re looking for the best brunch in Hoxton or a place to eat breakfast in N1, you’ll be super happy discovering Friends of Ours.
“Brunch lovers will enjoy tucking into interesting dishes to fill the void between breakfast and lunch, and the coffee is also excellent; happy days! It’s a friendly place to hang out, eat and catch up with friends,” Homegirl London.
Friends of Ours Brunch Menu
Homeboy and I went big on our choices by ordering three dishes to try from the thoughtful brunch menu. Homeboy chooses the Turkish Spicy Beans without any hesitation. The two magic words – spicy and beans combined were too much for him to resist! The plate was brimming with chilli spiced beans, rose harissa aubergines, zucchini and preserved lemon gremolata (sauce made from parsley, lemon, garlic). He added a well-done poached egg and enjoyed every mouthful.
Meanwhile, I was delighted with my Mushrooms on Toast. The sage and wild garlic mushrooms sat on top of Jerusalem artichoke cream, which was a nice touch. I did appreciate the artichoke crisps and the Dusty Knuckle sourdough toast. I also added a well-done poached egg and had the whole lot polished off in a couple of minutes.
We were quite full but couldn’t resist the Brioche Baked French Toast. The topping was delicious thanks to the poached quince, blackberry and hibiscus compote, cardamon shortbread and clotted cream. The only downside was that we were sharing the French Toast!
Also on the menu is Salmon Kedgeree with Brussel sprouts, Japanese Benedict with soy and sake braised pork belly and fermented cabbage, Eggs on Toast, Bacon Focaccia and Date Porridge. Brunch dishes range from £6-14.50. Sides include Fried Halloumi, Smoked Streaky Bacon, Hash Browns with Manchego and Fermented Chilli Sauce and more. Check out the fresh-baked cakes and sweet treats made by the pastry chef. Coffee is by Dark Arts, Tea by Good and Proper Tea, Cold-Pressed Juices, Wine and Cocktails are also available.
Friends of Ours Café Hoxton Information
To find out more, visit the Friends of Ours Website. The café address is 61 Pitfield Street, London N1 6BU, with Hoxton or Old Street being the nearest stations. Current opening times are 8 am until 5 pm during the week, and 9 am until 5 pm at the weekend. There are no reservations, and it is walk-in only. The cafe has a laid back interior and plenty of bench seating on the pavement outside. The staff were noticeably friendly, and the service was quick. It’s the perfect place to meet a few friends if you want to catch up over weekend brunch. Enjoy! Please read my Ten Things To Do In Hoxton article if you’re going to explore the area further.
Author: Homegirl London. Photographs: Homegirl London. I only write about restaurants where I had a good experience. I recommend that you undertake further research as restaurant standards fluctuate, as do opinions. Please check if the restaurant is still in business and the opening times before you go. If you discover that this restaurant has closed, contact me to remove it from my blog.
