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Sitting between boisterous Green Lanes and café-laden Crouch End, Harringay's Wightman Road has very few options for places to eat and drink.So it was a clever move by Kevin Vanthem, Moka's young Mauritian owner, to convert a dry-cleaners' into a café on the approach to Harringay rail station with its quiet but steady stream of commuters and mummies with buggies.
The café is now light and airy, divided into a main room, open-plan kitchen and a tranquil courtyard at the back. Woods of different textures and colours dominates, with a mix of vintage furniture - more Habitat in its heyday than bric-a-brac - creating a warm interior.
Moka takes things slowly. In the opening weeks the menu was still a succinct choice of just four dishes. A couple of freshly-made tarts (buttery pastry with properly wobbly fillings, such as languidly sweet caramelised onions with three types of cheeses); a jacket potato; bruschetta on artisanal soughdough, plus a plate of pasta with seasonal veg for kids. If you want breakfast, there is granola yoghurt or scrambled eggs with a selection of oven-roasted tomatoes, mushrooms an, on the weekend, sausages and bacon - 10am-11.30am only, though.
There are more sweet options on offer, some own-made, such as Kevin's bread and butter pudding with marmalade and chocolate served with a lush helping of cream and brownies with walnuts (made with quality dark chocolate that adds welcome bitterness). Other baked goods, such as muffins and crusty sourdough, are from a local artisan baker (loaves are sold at weekends).
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What is 'following'?Transport Harringay or Harringay Green Lanes rail; Manor House or Turnpike Lane tube
020 8340 8664
7am-8pm Mon-Fri; 9am-4pm Sat; 9.30am-4pm Sun
Meal for two with drinks: around £20
Facilities
Tables outdoors, Babies and children welcomeCafé Moka map
Comments & ratings 5/5 (Average of 15 ratings)
Beautiful quaint little cafe. Perfect to sit and chill or do a bit of work. Friendly staff too.
A really amazing interior, great place to hang out during the week. a real 5* joint. Fantastic coffee and creative tasty menu of food, lucky us!
Went there for a brunch with my girlfriend and it was cracking. Struggling to see why Time out only gave three stars to be honest!!
I had the aforementioned bread and butter pudding and it was in a class of its own. Very special. So much so my girlfriend ignored her brownie and eat most of mine. This little parade of shops could be great and i hope this cafe sparks something in other owners! Lovely owners and lovely food. Well done and Thank you!!
Just lovely - delicious quiche. Bread and butter pudding is to die for! As good as anything on the Crouch End parade and in an area that desperately needs this kind of passion.
The breakfast at Moka is prefect. Gorgeous scrambled eggs on sourdough toast, with very tasty tomatoes and mushrooms. The decor in Moka is lovely, and the owner/staff are very friendly. I am so pleased that this place has opened up so close to home. Perhaps they will stay open later in the evenings and that dreadful tapas bar next door will close down! I will definitly be going back to Moka to try more of their home made food.
Such a nice cafe in a road with no other loveliness, they've done an amazing job, great food, and wonderful service, a gem!
Been there a few times that guy Kevin is a genius, the food is excellent, the best pasta
I have eaten. the home made tart and the bread and butter pudding is a must.
Kevin, his Mum and colleague offer you a wonderfully warm welcome. The lavender shortcake is homemade and tastes gorgeous. The decor is very retro, New York-esque in inspiration. Relaxing, stylish and has a beautifully relaxing garden at the back. I agree with Michelle, so good to have a such a lovely new cafe addition to the area.
Fantastic food and they really know how to make a good coffee. Finally a decent cafe in the area!!
Just had a gorgeous breakfast at Cafe Moka! Such a lovely spot and welcoming owners. You should definitely try it out.
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