The Blue Legume Islington

Best place for brunch along Upper Street (that I’ve tried)! The menu is quite extensive so there is something for everyone. Staff are very friendly and attentive, and provided quick service. My friend and I both ordered the Mediterranean Breakfast, and it was delicious. It usually comes with sucuk (Turkish spicy sausage), but they let my friend swap this for a pork sausage, and when our food arrived, our waitress asked if we wanted any condiments or butter immediately—great service. They were also very kind and accommodating to my dog. I think the food is very well priced: portions are pretty generous and the quality is top-notch. My meal cost me about £16 (had tea). Highly recommend!

- Anya -

2nd time here and once again food was brilliant. Would recommend you try it if you are in the area. We had the Mediterranean eggs and Mediterranean breakfast.

- Mary Benham -

Have been coming here for a while now, the staff are always lovely and the food is great. Usually here for breakfast with friends and my toddler. They are always very accommodating, and the baby chino always makes my daughter feel like a grown up . They have a very good caramel latte!

- Angel -

Overall, a really nice little cafe. The menu had so much choice. Coffee was quite nice and there were dairy-free alternative milks on offer (at a cost). The staff were friendly and the service was fast. I had poached eggs and bacon on toast. When it arrived, I had to ask for butter to put on the toast as it was un-buttered sourdough topped with poached eggs and bacon. Once I had loaded this on however, it was nice enough. Nothing to write home about, not not a bad place. Nice decor and a great spot.

- Ella Kenrick -

I live around the area and I always wanted to try it and finally I got in by chance yesterday evening. The food has Turkish influence despite the name being Italian. The selection is varied and there is a plate for every taste. Portions are good and food is tasty. I particularly liked the legume hummus and the aubergine with yoghurt and feta cheese. Prices are very reasonable. The atmosphere is chill and staff very nice and friendly. Recommended!

- Viviana Lotito -

Generous portion sizes, very sweet staff and good food for the price. All in all, it was tasty! Smoothie was a 10/10 - though pricey. Only comment is the slightly strange choices of ingredients in a couple of our dishes - like strawberry jam with an otherwise entirely savoury Mediterranean breakfast. Also the fairly bland heaps of 'salads' with the moussaka weren't needed.

- Monica Meade -

Blue legume is one of our favourites in the neighborhood. Food is good and brunch time is recommended. Service us great and atmosphere is very cosy. We go there almost every weekend for a little bite. The food can be a bit or a miss.. which is a little bit disappointing because you would want the consistency and the quality to be always the same. However, still one of our favourites. Great prices, the decor is very nice and the staff is super friendly.

- Adel Naamneh -