Great brunch with an interesting menu. Lovely vibe inside and outside in their beautiful garden :). Thanks!

One of my favourite lunch spots in the area, they do incredible pastries, delicious healthy lunches and their pea instead of avo toast is better than avo toast.Coffee is usually good but had been a bit hit and miss with some new staff recently.

Honestly I love this place! I moved to the area only recently and went 3 times in just a week Food is delicious and the atmosphere is great! you wont b disappointed

Yummy food, great atmosphere. Good for people watching.

Lovely cafe with friendly staff and good coffee

Heard great things so cycled from Hackney to eat. Knew the kitchen closed at 3 and arrived with plenty of time before this, a waitress knew we were waiting to eat, so we were pretty disappointed when she walked past us a bunch of times before us having to flag her down when she told us that the kitchen was closed. Pretty basic stuff. Communication is key. If you offer people a menu you should let them know that by the time you come to take an order from them, they won’t be able to order from it.

Great local brunch spot with nice leafy vibes and covered outdoor space.You need to come try the Japanese eggs, they are delicious!

This has become my go-to place if I want to get out of the house for an hour or two to do some reading. The garden space out the back is airy and lush, and it seems to always be about 80% full, so its perfect for feeling like youre out among a crowd, but not too packed in. (Although maybe Ive just been lucky with timing!) The staff are super-friendly and chilled out, and their pastries are delicious!

Best coffee and brunch place in stroud green!

Nice coffee and food. Kimchi croissant is a great pill after Friday’s beer)

This is my local-ish place. Not local enough to get down for a coffee while still wearing my pyjamas, but close enough to think about the reward destination after getting some steps in.Peas on toast actually blew my mind and that comes from a person who was stuffing her face with avocado almost for every meal at certain points of her life, so this is a serious praise.Delicious.Be careful though with their sandwiches - they are so good it will spoil any other sandwich youll have in your life after having these ones.Always nice staff and I cant wait until I find a house next to Common Ground and spend all of my wages there.

The best thing about working from home is the opportunity to eat out in our great local independent businesses. Even better when you have a local friend to share it with.

Great service, really friendly. Nice outside area and interesting take on Brunch. Loved my Bloody Mary too!

Great local coffee shop! Only cute vibes here. They have a nice garden at the back which is lovely to enjoy your brunch! Coffee is superb, their vegan sausage rolls is the best I’ve ever tried and I’m lost for words by their cheese toasties absolutely delicious 🤤

Had a nice party there. Good canapes and cake. Good vegan options. Dog friendly and lovely outdoor area

Very nicely decorated with lovely ambiance and back garden style area. On arrival were told kitchen is closed, no problem we came for coffee and sandwiches/cake. Were told by the gentleman server its table service so we went out to the garden area and sat down. Maybe half the tables were occupied. 4 different servers ignored us whilst clearing tables etc. Even the gentleman who gave us info made brief eye contact with me at one point but still didnt come over to serve us.After 10-15 mins we left. One the way out saw 2 servers standing inside chatting with each other and as we walked past the gentleman server I asked to clarify ut was table service to which he said yes. I explained no one came to serve us during the time we sat there. He apologies and we left. Ive worked in an incredibly busy cafe/deli and as a server at a restaurant so perhaps I expect high standards, but I dont see how 4 different servers can ignore guests at a table which obviously has nothing on it. Sadly will not go back to try again despite otherwise high ratings.

Laptop free cafe...Never heard of such a thing. Was here 3 years ago with a laptop and made a special trip to come here as I remembered it had been a nice place for a coffee. Its a shame its changed.

The sweet waffles available in the weekend are so worth it. Definitely get it! Perfectly balanced sweetness and portioned just right. Everything Ive had here has been delicious.

Love being able to sit out the back in their tidy decked garden. Food is tasty and not your standard cafe sandwiches. Coffee and fresh juices are really good too. Staff are knowledgeable and friendly 😊

Very nice place. The food was great. Only giving 4 starts because the place does not has many tables + the food is bit expensive.P.S now the restaurant has a back garden which is great

Lovely community focussed coffee shop located on Stroud Green Road. The Dark Arts Coffee is delicious. They serve brunch style food which includes pastries, croissants, cakes, waffles, dhal and toasties. Make sure you check out the back garden which is filled with amazing art.

Its a lovely place. They have a special babka.

I thoroughly enjoyed my time here. The food is great and reasonably priced. The outdoor sitting space is also nice. The only set back is that the Wifi does not work. Other than that, this is a great place to meet up with friends or get work done as long as you have a hotspot. Its a nice break from the fast pace of the city. Im definitely coming back. (Hopefully I come back to the presence of wifi).

Awesome spot, nice quiet outdoor bit round the back. Almond & raspberry friand to die for! Vegan and gluten free stuff also

Lovely vegetarian cafe in Stroud Green. Lunch will cost approximately £8 and a drink for approximately £3. Not cheap but good quality food in pleasant surroundings.

Finsbury park is becoming a really great place for foodies. Common Ground is a good example of that, with fresh, tasty and above common hot drinks, bites and hot dishes. It also has a great outdoors area at the back. Ive tried the curry today and it was fantastic.

Great coffee. Ice coffee very good

Super friendly staff, excellent service and wonderful coffee. All the food and drinks in-house are most certainly made with love! :)

I love common ground! Really great cafe in the area with lots of delicious food and drink options. They have some nice vegan and GF options too.

Great food and selection. Can get quite busy on the weekends but the outside area is brilliant (weather permitting)!

A delight for tastebuds and soul! At Common Ground you can enjoy a fantastic selection of affordable vegetarian / vegan dishes, made of high-quality produce. Try their almond-humous - seriously one of the best humous I’ve tried. Perfect for a sunny weekend brunch as they have a lovely decorated and spacious garden. Last but not least, they are pet-friendly 🐾

Great place for healthy lunch. Super coffee, freshly roasted in Hackney,.

Nice atmosphere & nice food, if a little overpriced. Quality of service was unfortunately not to the same standard as we waited a very long time for our orders to be taken and several items were incorrect or did not arrive.

Hip and cool cafe with nice garden.

Excellent food, everything is yummy! Lovely staff and cosy atmosphere!

Lovely outdoor space and great food, with a sustainable/veggie leaning. Try the smashed peas toast!

If it’s sunny and you’re in the area of Finsbury Park then a great place to grab a specialty coffee :)Staff was friendly. I understand that they must have opened recently so there were 2 men walking around the garden tables asking and checking if everything was okay a bit too often. Also giving less stars cause the food is a tad too expensive. Cakes at the front seemed okay priced but not the brunch menu. Lastly the large Americano wasn’t served in a very large cup which means it was a bit too strong and bitter.I think the shop will go very well and on sunny weekends it’s a great place to go.If you’re a freelancer - then this is a great new spot to work from I think. And for Finsbury Park area there are not many specialty coffee places with much sitting space, so the garden is a bonus for Common Ground Cafe :) Hope the weather keeps sunny for them and for more people to visit.

Only tried the pastries, which are ok, but more than 2.5£ a plain croissant is a bit rich...

This place serve good coffee and food. We enjoyed the sun in the garden and the service was great. I personally recommend the ranchero waffle which will feed you up.Thanks

Lovely place with outdoors sitting! They even have little heated huts outside when weather’s cold. A little gem! Also amazing food and drinks.

Amazing coffee and delicious sandwiches. Looking forward to being able to eat in at the garden area :)

Great food and service.

Enjoyed the courtyard garden and vegan sandwich. Staff very friendly

Amazing, amazing oatmilk cappuccinos - and just the right size, too! The atmosphere is absolutely lovely in there and so is the staff, I will most definitely be visiting them again soon.

Really good tasty coffee, couldnt wait to drink it, that explains the picture, what a great warm spot to chill out.

Excellent coffee. Really relaxed place with a great interior.

Everything here is delicious. I have dreams about the Sabich baguette, vegan sausage roll and cardamom buns.

Really good coffee and breakfast options

Nice little café in Stroud Green. The espresso I had was fine. Spacious garden at the back a big plus. Music inside a bit too loud, but thats subjective.

Great brunch, excellent service and delicious coffee!

Common Ground have been keeping us well fed and caffeinated throughout lockdown 3.0. We always look forward to grabbing one of their delicious coffees and a babka in the morning. Plus their sandwiches, toasties and wraps are absolutely fantastic! Really friendly team too. The cafe itself is beautiful, a lovely place to hang out with friends and family - we can’t wait until we can eat brunch in their sunny garden again.

Beautiful space, well decorated with a fantastic garden area at the back. Best coffee on Stroud green road.

Really nice food and coffee

I only recently discovered this amazing coffee shop/cafe, and both times my taste buds have been more than satisfied. So far Ive sampled the savoury croissants and most recently the Banh Mi - which blew me away. I dont usually chose the vegan option but this vegan Banh Mi was nothing short of sensational! Excited to keep working my way through their offering of sweet and savoury treats...

I frequent here weekly, and am always satisfied. Love their Gangnam croissant, kimchi toastie and their vegan sausage roll is so good + a side of coffee + brownie.

Modern twists done right

Ok coffee but the bearded male barista seems very bored with his job and has a passive aggressive attitude. Been here twice/three times now but it never changes. Today when I asked for a fork for dessert, I was told to sit down like a 5 year old but was never handed one. I’ve witnessed him treating non-coloured customers with much respect several times. I got the unwelcoming vibe off him from start till end. This will be my last visit.

Very friendly and quiet cafe, great coffee (amazing oat cappuccino) and food. Best bit is the garden out the back!

Nice local coffee shop with lovely spacious garden.

Staff are lovely, food was perfect and the atmosphere was just delightful. Will definitely be coming back soon.

Good coffee

Its a great place for breakfast. Lovely area at the back to sit outside.

My favourite cafe on Stroud Green Road! Great food and coffee and a nice outdoor area.

Lovely staff, great food and more important, no computer!

Amazing food, amazing service. All around brilliant place!

Really good coffee and poke bowls. Good atmosphere and lovely garden. Would recommend.

Great coffee choice (climpson), well made, with great music (nirvana) and a great design to accompany. I shall happily return.

Best cafe in FP/Stroud Green. Great coffee and food...keep it up gang!

Beautiful little garden out back. A real oasis behind the high street. Coffee is amazing as are the cakes.

I really like the coffee, and most of the staff are really lovely, but I found (whom I assume to be) the owner a little bit difficult. She wouldnt let us close the door on a cold November day, and when we tried to move to a warmer seat, we were told we couldnt sit there because we had laptops. The rest of the staff are super lovely, but it seems the customer isnt always right (even on a cold November day).

Definitely one of the best cafes in North London. Great food, great coffee, great design and great staff. It’s perfect all year around, so definitely worth a visit. The vegan options are excellent too. I love this place.

Absolute best brunch, smashed avocado was amazing and ice coffee, all SO good

Great outdoors garden area and spacious inside seating area. The food is also a plus, thank you!

Good amazing, staff friendly, very nice place.Only negative is that they leave the front and back doors open all the time, so it is like drinking coffee in a wind tunnel. Anyone trying to close one of the doors will be gainsaid by a chef.

Great coffee and nice breakfast foods. The garden area is fantastic, and perfect for the warmer months. My only issue is that you arent allowed to use laptops or ipads on weekends. I appreciate the idea, but it means youll have to go somewhere else if you had hopes of having a coffee and getting some work done. Perhaps a separate laptop area would work better, so people arent getting in the way by spreading out too much.

Excellent coffee, friendly, helpful staff.

Great coffee. Really cosy. Friendly staff. Peaceful vibes. Love the decor. Outside area is a hidden Gem ♥️

Nice atmosphere, plenty of space, and great coffee. The toasties are a must try too (gf option available!). The music can be a bit hectic (in a very merry way) so if you need a quiet focused vibe, headphones are a good call. The garden is lovely! Can be chilly inside cooler months since the back doors are often open, so a jumper/scarf is great if in doubt.

Great coffee and the canelé are to die for.

If youd like your coffee served with a side of pretentiousness then this is the place for you. Id like to walk in to an establishment where im about to spend some money and be acknowledged at least. But at Common Ground the staff make you feel like more of a burden than a paying customer.Ive been in here a few times and overheard staff slagging each other off, been turned away because they cant keep up with coffee making demands and been told my sandwich cant be warmed up... theres always something to be difficult about it would seem.Other than that the food and coffee are really really good plus beautiful decor, if they can sort their customer service out theyd be a more inviting place to visit, I try to avoid going here too often as Im always confused afterwards.

Slow service from rude staff. Nice food, but no good when a friends food has gone cold. Wasnt even offered a glass and ice on a 37C day.

Gentrified and friendly spot. Good coffee and service. The back yard looks like it would be fun in the summer.

Great food. Great service.

Its a beautiful sunny bruncherie, perfect for a lazy a Sunday morning. The prices are decent, the food is excellent and you can tell that they actually care about their customers. The waffles are amazing.And the coffee is absolutely incredible which is wonderful because its so hard finding decent coffee in London. Its strong, aromatic and hits right you in the face.My girlfriend and I have found our weekend brunch spot.I would definitely recommend this place.

Hip cafe on the high street. Well laid out and designed. Good service and pretty quick turnaround. No laptops at the weekend was a step too far for me though. Solid selection of cakes and good tunes.

Lovely new cafe just a few minutes from Finsbury Park station. We visited on a warm Sunday lunchtime, and sat in the sunshine in the outdoors seating area. It was great to see a new establishment so busy and lively, and the staff were courteous and took our order with smiles and geniality. Coffee is high end. I plumped for their waffles with poached eggs. It was delicious, but I knock a star off only because it took over 20 minutes to arrive.

Lovely food!

Great food and coffee. Gets very busy and is a little cramped when at capacity.Outside is great if you have the weather

My partner and I recently visited for brunch. On arrival we waited to speak to staff and were ignored, before taking a seat at a table vacated by another customer.The table was not cleared by staff for another 10 mins and was not wiped until we asked.We were eventually informed that the place was too busy to take any orders for at least 30mins. We were happy to wait and read a newspaper, sitting diagonally at a small table with 3 chairs. After about 45 mins we noticed orders were being taken and ordered. Food and coffee arrived promptly, and was good. We thought it was back on track.Once finished we had intended to order something else. However we were asked if we could accommodate another couple at our table- requiring us to reposition all the chairs and stop us from being able to read the paper. We gave up and left.I understand it was a busy Sunday service, but when you serve brunch on a Sunday having space to relax and enjoy the food is literally the whole point of the service. Inept, rude staff and chaotic service isn’t really acceptable.Having worked in hospitality myself it’s not rocket science to get this right. Disappointing from start to finish.

Lovely place to hang out with friends. They do great coffee and a good avocado toast!

5 star rating times 2!!!. Amazing vibe, staff, food and drink. Make sure you go and visit this place! FYI I was not in any way paid to review this establishment!

Amazing place, wonderful coffee and really tasty food. Had an incredibly generous and delicious avocado on toast last week and the granola and fruit salad is my favourite. Mine and my husband’s happy place on a Saturday morning!

Great local coffee shop with good coffee. Can’t get enough of this place. Food is nice here aswell & def a favourite for my puppy.

Cozy inside and food is good. However, very pricey especially considering that the service is not among the fastest.

Nice food and good coffee. Lost a star because the main dude with the beard was rude and even had an argument with one of the girls. The service other than that guy was great.

A good place for a catch up with friends. Coffee was a wee bit strong

This is a very nice coffee shop with an amazing outdoor area. The decor is very functionally industrial (such as tyre chairs and cinder block lights). The drinks are a good price and their cakes were average. I would say however that there seems to be a lot of families these days which let their kids roam free.

The best cheese and onion toasty in the world. It’s mine and my boyfriend naughty breakfast stop. Great coffee and cakes too. But the toasty is where it is at !

Nice coffee. Amazing cake. Nice garden space. Not much room inside - always busy!

Lovely local cafe. Fantastic garden. Simple but well executed menu. Nice vibe. Thoroughly recommended!