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Fig and Olive Upper Street

Mediterranean brunch cafe on Upper Street with a garden room at the back, made for slow mornings before an early Arsenal kick-off.

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151 Upper Street, London N1 1RA
ArsenalBrunchMediterraneanFamily-friendlyFCT Pick

The spot

Why go here?

Fig and Olive is not the fastest option on Upper Street, and that is the point. Come here when you want a proper brunch and time to sit through it. The garden room at the back is the seat to ask for.

  • Cake counter at the front, garden room at the back
  • Brunch menu that leans Mediterranean rather than fry-up
  • Fishcakes and lemon tart are the dishes locals order
  • Fresh juices and decent coffee to reset a hangover
  • Family-friendly, works if you are bringing kids to the game
  • Roughly 15 to 20 minutes on foot to the Emirates

Best moment to visit

Garden room brunch

  • A window seat in the back conservatory
  • Fishcakes, poached eggs and a flat white
  • A slice of lemon tart on the way out
  • Walking off brunch up Holloway Road toward the ground

Heads up: the pace here is slow. Do not squeeze it into the last hour before kick-off.

On the menu

What to order

Drinks

  • Flat white
  • Fresh orange juice
  • A glass of house white for the table

Food

  • Fishcakes with poached egg
  • Mediterranean brunch plate
  • Lemon tart from the counter

Who is it for?

Perfect for

  • Arsenal fans with an early kick-off
  • Families bringing kids to a game
  • Anyone who prefers brunch to a matchday pub
  • Locals meeting friends before walking to the Emirates
  • Slow-morning travellers
Suggested matchday itinerary
  1. 11:00Step 1

    Brunch at Fig and Olive

    Garden room table, coffee, fishcakes.

  2. 12:15Step 2

    Cake and the bill

    Grab a slice of lemon tart for the walk.

  3. 12:30Step 3

    Walk to the Emirates

    Up Upper Street and Holloway Road, around 15 to 20 minutes.

  4. 13:30Step 4

    Kick-off

    Early Arsenal game, brunch settled.

Local tip 🇬🇧

Ask for a table in the conservatory when you book. The front room is fine, the back is the reason to come.

Why FootballCityTrip recommends it

The pick for a slow Mediterranean brunch before an early Arsenal kick-off, kids in tow or not.

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Nearest club

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