Abraço

£8 - £20 / Cocktail bars, Vegetarian options

60 Grand Parade, Green Lanes, London

Opening hours

7AM-7PM

Sunday 7AM-7PM
Monday 7AM-7PM
Tuesday 7AM-7PM
Wednesday 7AM-7PM
Thursday 7AM-7PM
Friday 7AM-7PM
Saturday 7AM-7PM

Charming Café with Perfect Coffee and Atmosphere

Ah, the whimsical joys of Abraço Cafe where chaos meets charisma! Upon my recent visit, I found myself nestled within its charmingly cluttered embrace on a particularly sunny Sunday afternoon. This cafe is a delightful contradiction in motion: an oasis of impeccable chai lattes and mushroom omelettes so perfectly fluffy they seem to defy physics, yet held together by service as scattershot as it is sincere. One can't help but be charmed—yes, you might still be reciting Keats before your order arrives, but such humble foibles make the moments Elif, the friendly waitress extraordinaire, swoops over to save the day all the more magical.

One must not overlook the heartwarming intriguing mélange of culture present both on the menu and in the very essence of this place—a sublime Turkish Toast sandwich here, a pastel de nata there, reminding diners of Europe's culinary diversity. Alas! While some cringe at the incongruities, like the haunting tale of a laggard sweet potato fry, others revel in the imperfections, pledging loyalty for delectable coffee alone. And amidst murmurs of tiny pangs of portion-induced chagrin, I indulge regardless, sipping joyfully on thermally inconsistent beverages. Truly, relating to the chorus of mixed reviews can only lead one to assume tastes and experiences are as varied as life itself. Rest assured though; whether it's the captivating coffee or the animated kaleidoscope of brunch delights, Abraço has its magnetic pull, ushering even the forewarned skeptic back into its gentle fold. — Penelope Savory