Welcoming neighborhood cafe for sandwiches, brunch plates, and house-baked cakes with warm service; great value for casual meals, but expect occasional service hiccups and variability with specialty drinks or afternoon tea scones.
Highness Cafe & Tea Room delivers reliable neighborhood appeal through solid food quality anchored by house-baked cakes and fresh sandwiches, paired with genuinely warm, attentive service that creates a welcoming community atmosphere. Occasional execution lapses in specialty drinks and service speed prevent a higher grade, while the cozy Highbury setting appeals locally rather than as a citywide destination. It's a dependable spot for casual brunch and coffee, competitive with the area's better neighborhood cafes.
One caveat: Inconsistent specialty drinks (matcha and occasional coffee execution)