Welcome to Fantail - Islington
Fantail - Islington is a charming independent café located at 274B St Paul's Road, London. Renowned for its warm ambiance and friendly service, Fantail offers an impressive array of freshly made sandwiches, pastries, and delectable coffee, featuring Allpress beans. Customers rave about their unique toasties, gooey cookies, and vegan delights, all praised for their exceptional flavors and quality. The café’s seasonal menu ensures a delightful experience with each visit, making it a standout choice for locals and passersby alike. With a cool, minimal interior, it’s perfect for casual meet-ups or remote work, inviting patrons to savor every moment.
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274B St Paul's Rd, London N1 2LJ, United Kingdom Hotline:
Welcome to Fantail - Islington, an enchanting little cafe nestled on the bustling St Paul's Road in London. This independent gem is quickly becoming the go-to spot for coffee connoisseurs and pastry lovers alike, and it's easy to see why.
As you step inside, you're met with a cool, minimal interior that sets the stage for a relaxing yet vibrant atmosphere. The subtle green hues of the decor and the cheerful yellow logo create a welcoming backdrop for the delicious offerings that await you. With a menu that features a diverse array of seasonal dishes, Fantail excels in delivering fresh, high-quality ingredients that tantalize the taste buds.
One of the highlights here is undoubtedly the toasties, praised for their melt-in-your-mouth satisfaction. A guest named Catherin Truong described hers as “one of the best toasties” she ever had, a sentiment echoed by many who have tasted the perfection within these warm, crispy morsels. Pair it with a smooth cup of coffee made from Allpress beans, and you have a match made in heaven.
But the delights at Fantail don’t end there. The range of baked goods is simply breathtaking. From the luxurious vegan options like the Vegan Italian sandwich and the Vegan Carrot Cake to the indulgent almond croissants filled with almond curd, every bite seems to evoke a feeling of pure bliss. One patron, Jua Lee, experienced this firsthand, finding the flavors perfectly balanced and luxurious.
Let’s not forget the legendary cookies, which have garnered rave reviews for their gooiness and rich chocolate flavor. Eliza Flynn’s encounter with the dark cacao cookie enhanced with white chocolate bits left her proclaiming it possibly the best cookie she’s ever had—a bold claim but one that resonates given the rave reviews.
Customer service at Fantail - Islington deserves a mention, too. Reviewers consistently commend the friendly and genuine staff who enhance the overall experience. Many guests have noted how staff members are eager to chat about the menu and offer recommendations, making each visit feel personalized and inviting.
Whether you're popping in for a quick snack, a leisurely coffee with friends, or a place to work remotely, Fantail is adaptable to all your needs. With ample spaces furnished for laptops and a lively atmosphere, it's a perfect blend of café culture and a warm community vibe. So if you find yourself in Islington, make sure to stop by this delightful establishment. You won't just be leaving with a full stomach but also with the warmth of genuine hospitality and a craving to return.
My first time here, the girl who served me was 10/10 the toastie she suggested was one of the best toasties I ever had! It was absolutely delish and their coffee is lovely too! I will definitely be back. X
Visited on a recommendation for a coffee and a cookie and was pleasantly surprised. Tough to find extremely high quality independent bakeries in London. I’ve posted a few photos so show the vibe, options and venue itself and hope you’ll agree this is a must visit. The staff were lovely too, if you’re passing by then this place is an absolute must, even if just to grab a quick snack!
Yummy! It was a treat to experience Fantail for the first time. Had a perfectly cooked cookie with mini eggs on top and a cappuccino. Coffee strong (Allpress beans) and large. Good value for money and cool atmosphere. Although I didn’t utilise it, there was a well-sized island to accomodate laptops/remote workers.
Nice little coffee shop located on a very busy road in London. It seems to be quite unique and it set up and like the green colour with the yellow logo. The customer service was friendly and genuine. The coffee itself, was well priced delicious and served quickly. It seems very busy inside and I can tell why, because they a great product. I visit if I was in the area? Probably not as it’s quite an average bakery and there are so many coffee shops/bakeries that are similar maybe I would due to the price. I do recommend you giving a go.
Met a friend for a coffee and chats. She had a cappuccino and I had an oat milk hot chocolate. Plus. The gooeyist cookie ever. It wasn’t part of the plan it it smelt bloody amazing. It’s made from super dark cacao (like the stuff in Oreo’s so kinda looks burnt but it’s not) and had white chocolate bits in too. Possibly the best cookie I’ve ever had. The milk in the cappuccino was a little too cold for my friend but that was sorted quickly and efficiently. It’s a great place for chats and I imagine to do some work from. There’s not a huge amount of space for buggies so take that into consideration.
Just found this nice cafe yesterday, and we went there again today. Very friendly staff, freshly made sandwiches and pastries, good coffees, and cool minimal interior. We tried Vegan Italian sandwich, Vegan Vanilla Hazelnut Danish, and Vegan Carrot Cake. They are all very well balanced which gave a luxurious feeling in the mouth. All food look really delicious, so if you are non-vegan, you will have hard time deciding what to eat. Flat White was a little larger than other cafes (therefore milkier), so if you are used to the size of Flat White from most specialty coffee shops, Cortado would do here. Or, ask for an extra shot of coffee!
Stopped by here yesterday with myself and my partner. The staff were so friendly and we ended up chatting for a while about all the treats available. The almond croissant, whilst filmed with a somewhat almond curd, was incredible and really delish. The cookies were to die for, and the coffee amazing as well. All at a really reasonable price, which is great considering the area with some places selling a pastry alone for 6! Highly recommend.
A small, independent cafe, with brilliantly helpful staff, and a large and varied range of food that is regularly changed for each season. Would highly recommend! The best cafe in Islington!