London · Tottenham Hale

Holy Grain & Brew

The sunlit Holy Grain and Brew room with red paper lanterns on the wall, high stools by the window and a shelf of coffee bags

Holy Grain & Brew was opened by locals who wanted Tottenham Hale to have a proper neighbourhood cafe, somewhere to stay a while rather than just grab and go. It keeps long weekday hours, running until eight in the evening, and mixes serious coffee with the everyday rhythm of a place where parents, remote workers and dog walkers all feel at home.

The house beans come from Assembly, who also supply single origin coffee, and the brew bar offers espresso, V60s, batch brew and cold brew in the warmer months. A dedicated kids' room with board games keeps younger visitors busy, dogs have their own wall of fame, and there is a Little Free Library by the door. Beans, ceramics and Aeropress and V60 supplies are sold for the home bar.