A corner bakery in a Victorian townhouse back from the bustle of Angel. Sweet and savoury bakes, daily sandwiches and a neighbourhood energy that makes you want to stay.
The spot
Jolene on Colebrooke Row sits on the ground floor of a Victorian townhouse, just back from the noise of Angel. It is a bakery that does a bit of everything: fresh sourdough, daily changing sandwiches, sweet bakes and house-made soft serve. The crowd is a mix of locals, freelancers and early-rising Arsenal fans grabbing fuel before the walk north.
Best moment to visit
Heads up: seating fills quickly on weekends. Expect to take away on a busy Saturday.
On the menu
Drinks
Food
Who is it for?
Breakfast at Jolene
Coffee, a sandwich and maybe a sweet bake to go.
Walk north through Islington
Quiet backstreets, roughly 20 to 25 minutes to the Emirates.
Pre-match atmosphere
The Drayton Park or the Tollington for a pint.
Kick-off
In your seat at the Emirates.
Local tip 🇬🇧
The walk from Jolene to the Emirates through the backstreets of Islington is one of the nicest in north London. Skip the main roads and cut through to Essex Road and then up towards Highbury.
Jolene is the all-rounder. Good sandwiches, great bakes, soft serve for the walk, and a neighbourhood feel that makes you want to move in. Perfect for a relaxed Arsenal matchday start.
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Nearest club
Arsenal
Emirates Stadium
