Vertige Café
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About Vertige Café
On Canonbury Rd in London, Vertige Café is a vegetarian coffee shop serving espresso pulled from Monmouth beans alongside a menu of breakfast and lunch plates. Shakshuka and corn fritters with avocado and poached egg sit on the menu next to a straightforward omelette, and the counter also carries orange and almond cake and brownies, with vegan pastry options available. It opens daily on a walk-in basis, with no reservations taken. Seating stretches across three spots, a few tables outside on the street, spots near the counter, and a back area for those who want to sit further in. The room can get warm and stuffy inside even when the door is left open.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention shakshuka, corn fritters, orange and almond cake and chai.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention shakshuka, corn fritters, orange and almond cake and chai.
Customer Review Summary
Shakshuka draws repeated praise, with reviewers calling it divine and among the best they've had, and it keeps regulars coming back multiple times. Close behind, the corn fritters (paired with avocado and poached egg) and baked goods like the orange and almond cake and a brownie earn consistent mentions, alongside an omelette described as perfection. Coffee is another strong point, with the espresso praised for its craft and one reviewer detailing the beans' sourcing and roasting, plus a chai called possibly the best they've had, though on the small side. The staff draw repeated warmth, called friendly and welcoming across multiple reviews. Seating options, from a street-facing spot to a quieter back area, are noted for their natural light. One reviewer flags the space as a little humid and stuffy even with the door open, the only real drawback mentioned. Several describe returning again and again for the shakshuka in particular.
Customer Review Summary
Shakshuka draws repeated praise, with reviewers calling it divine and among the best they've had, and it keeps regulars coming back multiple times. Close behind, the corn fritters (paired with avocado and poached egg) and baked goods like the orange and almond cake and a brownie earn consistent mentions, alongside an omelette described as perfection. Coffee is another strong point, with the espresso praised for its craft and one reviewer detailing the beans' sourcing and roasting, plus a chai called possibly the best they've had, though on the small side. The staff draw repeated warmth, called friendly and welcoming across multiple reviews. Seating options, from a street-facing spot to a quieter back area, are noted for their natural light. One reviewer flags the space as a little humid and stuffy even with the door open, the only real drawback mentioned. Several describe returning again and again for the shakshuka in particular.
Featured reviews
- A R
“A quiet spot with a very excellent breakfast and lunch menu. A tiny jewel.”
- Matthew Turner
“Just popped in for a coffee with a colleague, 3 choices of seating options. 1. Outside on the street, perfect for those who enjoy people watching. 2 inside near the counter, if you like some activity and you are a table of 2. 3. Out the back, if you need a bit of privacy or in need of a few extra chairs. Plenty of natural light throughout. Enjoy”
- Fanny Le Pironnec
“You should try Vertige ! Why? The food is excellent. I’ve had the best Shakshuka of my life, everything on the menu is delicious and they have an amazing selection of pastries, and homemade for most of them. AND IT’S ALL VEGETARIAN!! The staff is super friendly, big up to Aicha, the owner who is making the best coffee in H&I and thanks a lot to the 2 lovely waitresses who are working there. ❤️”
- Lara McNaughten
“My favorite local cafe! The corn fritters and the brownie are amazing. Lovely staff that always are so welcoming!”
- Sophie Scott
“10/10 spot! been back here with a mate multiple times and always have the shakshuka which is divine. the staff are so friendly aswell. Love <3”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Specialty coffee, vegetarian breakfast sandwiches lunch brunch”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vertige Café | 4.6364 | — | shakshuka, corn fritters, orange and almond cake |
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| The Rugged Bunch | 4.9442 | 1.1 mi | roasted vegetable sandwich, avocado toast, toasted cheese sandwich |
| Goswell Road CoffeeVegan options | 4.6889 | 1.4 mi | eclectic music selection, strawberry hot chocolate, matcha latte |
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