Café · Islington
Tucked away on a quiet Islington side street, Happy Cafe is a no-fuss neighbourhood spot where hearty fry-ups and generous portions are the order of the day — and locals rave about the warm, unhurried welcome from Dennis and his wife, who are notably patient and kind with children and families. There's a straightforward kids' menu, highchairs are usually on hand, and the cafe is easy to navigate with a buggy, with a few pavement tables out front when the sun shows up. It's the kind of relaxed, unpretentious place where nobody's rushing you out the door.
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