Fink's Salt and Sweet

"An enormous appetite isn’t guaranteed after a swim, but Fink’s is perfect whether that’s the case or not. The neighbourhood cafe and deli is a respite for solo readers and friends looking to catch up over a BLT on Dusty Knuckle sourdough, or a slice of homemade Guinness cake." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, sinead cranna

"Fink’s is north London’s hottest deli. Come for great coffee and fail miserably at leaving with just one thing from the counter. Their ample focaccia sandwiches are hard to ignore and the array of pastries and sweet treats impossible to resist. It’s a short walk to Clissold Park, where they have another small kiosk just in case you change your mind and do want that cake after all. There’s a reason their fabulous pastry chef Adriann Ramirez is known as the @gay.nigella on Instagram." - rachel rumbol

"The Highbury and Stoke Newington favourite knows what it’s doing with The Dusty Knuckle’s peerless potato sourdough and springy focaccia. Namely, creating all manner of delicious midnight-fridge-rummage sandwiches. Turkey and trimmings are ticked off the menu, as is a honey-glazed ham, parsnip crisp, and piccalilli creation. The Cheese Board, with cheddar and plum chutney, speaks to a relatable lack of self control and, for something a little different, there’s a miso sesame aubergine number with tahini and pomegranate." - Jake Oliver

"Highbury is one of those areas where there are lots of people about in the day. People with kids, people without kids. People who are young, people who are old. People who are middle-aged as well. People of whom you often wonder: what are you doing? Where are you going? Well, it turns out Fink’s is the answer to both of those questions. This is a very nice cafe to spend a few hours in, have a coffee and a bit of avocado and nice things on toast. Or even a glass of wine or a beer with some small plates in the evening. Whether you’re working, catching up, or not doing very much at all." - jake missing