Harringay, Haringey

Chakra Cafe (Coffee, Brunch & Wine House)

Living just around the corner, we were really excited to see the site that was once the lovely Blend being turned into another great place. We were lucky enough to try Chakra a couple of days before their official launch and again on the opening weekend - and it did not disappoint. The place looks stunning, the food couldn't be any better, the drinks are perfect (excellent coffee served at the right temperature - that matters!) and the atmosphere is just pretty cool. The staff is also wonderful, incredibly friendly and helpful, and the lovely owners are very welcoming. Great addition to Harringay :)

Loved this new authentic spot in Green Lanes! We ordered 2x ‘Serpme breakfast’ with some extras and we all really enjoyed the incredible interior design, calm atmosphere and the delicious food all the way to the faultless customer service. I found their prices were very reasonable for the quality of food and service they offer. The staff were so friendly and pleasant, our food came really quick and it all tasted amazing! They offer a rich menu which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner- wine/drinks. I would certainly recommend their special breakfast sauce, their Mihlama, as well as their lovely dessert ‘Chitax’. It was a light, tasty and unique dessert. I personally loved their presentation of food, how clean it was in there and also how welcome we were made to feel. There is parking on residential side roads located very close to the Cafe and it is very accessible, also located just by a bus stop.
I loved the details down to seating and choice of ceramics. Will certainly be returning and strongly recommend this spot to everyone!

Beautiful interior, great food, absolutely stunning tableware (although slightly unfunctional - taking unnecessarily too much space on the table, eg. "coasters").
Coffee was too hot (way over 70°C) and milk for a FW was more of a cappuccino standard. Will come back to try out the evening service!

I wanted to try this new spot that was advertised on Instagram and not for a second did I regret the travel, or the time spent.
The interior for starters was INCREDIBLE. So aesthetic, so elegant and thought through.
Their breakfast menu was insane and everything was so tasty, to the special sauce they use. We also had a dessert called 'Chitax' which was delicious! It wasn't heavy like any other desserts you have in other restaurants, something very different taste and appearance wise.
And lastly the service; it's hard to find a fault. The staff were so friendly and caring. It was clear they wanted everything to be the best, and it surely was.
Thank you team Chakra for being so warm and welcoming. See you again for sure.

Lovely new cafe on Green Lanes with delicious food options and relaxing and atmospheric decor. Had the English Breakfast with my wife and it was tasty, well-presented and the service was impeccable. Can't wait to go back and will definitely be introducing friends and family to this cosy little cafe.

Chakra

Selale Restaurant

One of our go to places for dinner with amazing food and  great value for your buck.  The portions are more than generous and enough to take the left overs home.  The restaurant is beautiful and the staff are warm and so accommodating.

One of the best Turkish restaurants we have visited. We got the platter for 2 and for that price it was so worth it. Large portion and quality food. All meat items were so good but I was so impressed by their lamb doner which is the best I have ever had. They also give complimentary Turkish tea and baklava once you finished your mains. A must visit place, brilliant service and a amazing restaurant!

First time visiting here, the lights and plants outside looked beautiful.
Staff were so warm and welcoming.

We ordered a feta filo pastry for our starter to share and a mixed shish which came with rice, salad and tzatziki.

Ended with Turkish tea, baklava and pudding.

Would definitely visit again.

Everything was so lovely.

Thank you

Selale is always our favourite place to celebrate or simply having a good time. The staff is really helpful and friendly, we loved the complementary lemoncello, tea and sweets to finish a great feast of delicious chicken. If you want tasty food, gentle service, great portions in a reasonable money value this is your spot.
The house wine is really good and in great price (restaurant value).
Highly recommended:)

Came to the Selale Restaurant to celebrate my niece’s nikah (wedding ceremony). All families were invited to the restaurant to celebrate after the official religious Islamic ceremony. The restaurant is on a very busy high road. Parking is free on Sunday on single yellow and street bays but please park responsibly. The restaurant has a very large floor space with the front having an open style opening which allows you to look inside from the street and creates a lovely street style eating vibe.  Total capacity must be over 300+. When we arrived we were shown by staff to our side area which you can book for an event or occasion, even though some tables reserved we had customers eating on them. This was quickly resolved by management and after half an hour wait for some relatives everyone was seated. The restaurant was very busy with all section full of customer enjoying their meal. For our function we were given a set menu of cold starters meze with bread and salad offered with tap water. Main food came after half an hours as mains were confirmed. Starters were very nice, fresh and tasty. Main platters followed next with shawarma, chops, ribs, rice and meat and chicken bites and wings. Food was lovely, hot, fresh and very tasty. Some found the food salty but for me it was ok what I expected from a Turkish platter and Turkish food. The waiters and waitresses were very friendly, helpful and great service. They took good care of us changing plates, cutlery as required and top up salad/sauces and water as requested. They were fast and efficient. After mains they served us desert which was given by the brides family rashmalai sweets and the restaurant served it with Turkish tea and lovely combination. Everything was done smoothly and everyone enjoyed the food, service and atmosphere created. Thank you to all staff and management!!

Selale

Smart Buns

AMAZING FOOD, Officially my favourite burger place. There's a good selection of the menu and the food is high quality with a great value. It's become our GO TO Halal burger take away. I'm so glad this opened up in our area, we can't stop ordering. Highly recommend this place for halal burgers!!! Great customer service and there's also good deals online and in store!!!

*BEAUTIFUL FOOD* I came across this little halal gem a few weeks back and I can’t stop going back to order more! Beautiful, delectable and high quality food and great value! I’m soo glad they opened in North London! This is will be my favourite regular burger place from now on whether I order online or I store. Great customer service and I highly recommend it. I hope you get the success you deserve!!

I always eat from smart Buns whenever I am down in the wood green area. The food is always hot, fresh, tasty and plentiful. The burgers are very tasty so much tastier than those chicken and doner places. The fries come just how I like them hot, thin and crispy. Great selection of drinks and sides. No fussy , or over-dressed food here, the burgers are simple yet elevated and hit the spot every time. The staff are very welcoming and friendly. Can’t wait for my next meal here omg...I’m salivating.

Excellent service and the tastiest burgers in North London, they are very clean and are the go-to place for inexpensive but amazing food.

We stopped of here after a bike ride, the owners could not have been more accommodating.

The food tasted amazing! I had chicken burger and my friends had the beef. Everything tasted fresh even though it was almost closing time.

The desserts were equally good.

I would highly recommend the food and the service at this place. The guys have their fingers on the pulse and reading other reviews its clear this is one establishment providing a consistent level of service and quality!

It is also HMC approved!!!

We are HMC approved. This means our entire menu and supply-chain is certified Halal according to HMC standards. No traces of pork or alcohol in the store.

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Le Chamarel

One of the best mauritian restaurants and takeaway I have been to the food always on point compliments to the chef. A real taste of the Mauritian island. Highly recommended

I was very new to the taste of maurition food, but i was not dissaoointed. Highly reccomend

I was missing Mauritian food so much that my husband found this lovely restaurant in North London! Lovely people and lovely food! I can't recommend the restaurant enough!

Amazing range of flavours. Friendly staff. Thumbs up.

Rakkas

Good food, good shisha and great customer service. You get table for 1hr 30 I believe or 2 which is not long. But it gives everyone a chance to go and catch up with friends which is fine. Just next to Haringey Green lane overground station and bus stops.

Lovely venue great drinks Nd Shisha food was gorgeous especially creamy mushrooms would recomend the best I’ve had

Grape and Mint £18.50
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I have been meaning to come to this Lounge for a while now. We decided to hit Rakkas after leaving another lounge in the area upon entering the lounge we got taken to our table and were given an iPad menu. After scanning the menu we decided on the iconic grape and mint. Shisha came out within 5 minutes with 4 brightly lit coals; I just knew this was going to be a good smoke boy it didn’t disappoint. The clouds were thick and the flavour was just on point. We had no coal changes but it wasn’t needed as the coals I could tell were of good quality, hardly any ash and the flavour smoked well over an hour with the flavour still pulling through. Vibe was perfect with a good selection of music maybe a bit too loud at times that I couldn’t converse, but it was quite busy and you can tell why. Service was spot on with plenty of staff on deck if needed. Prices are competitive with Al Fakher at £18.50 and premiums and Savacco at £25. They have offers before ‪4pm‬ so definitely a place to have a quite smoke before the madness starts after hours. Cash and cards accepted with parking free on the residential roads after ‪18:30‬. Definitely recommended!

We ve been there with my girlfriend last week,really nice cocktails and food.And the shisha we had was incredible which Our server ismael helped us to choose.he was really helpful and friendly.Thank you very much Rakkas and Ismael.we will visit soon again.

This place is first-rate and spacious, the menu was delightful and the rates were very reasonable. rapidly, effective service and very welcoming waiters. Highly recommended.

Halal restaurants in Harringay, Haringey