Charlie’s Café & Bakery

Total hidden gem! Relaxing and cosey decor inside to match their great coffees (my friend loved her iced coffee and said it was nicer than most) and wonderful savoury selection we enjoyed. Takes you away from the bustling high street, found on route to the mall, glad we stopped!

Lovely trendy cafe and bakery that takes you away from the hustle and bustle of Wood Green High Street. Staff and friendly and accommodating and the menu has a good variety of vegan, pancakes, porridge, breakfast and baps.

This small cosy cafe was a great place for a catch up with friends. Our food came out quick and our smoothies/ iced coffee was delicious. The cafe was very clean and the atmosphere felt very homely. A good spot to get away from the busy street of wood green after a day of shopping. The staff were very kind and patient with us.

Upon the food arriving clean cutlery and tissue arrived and the table was very clean. As it's quite a small store there are a few tables inside and a few more outside. It did seem like quite a popular location. Food was cooked well, presentation was neat and tasted delicious. Portion is reasonable and drinks were filling. We stayed for a while and was not rushed during our time here. There is music playing which did seem alittle loud at times but it also drowned out the noise of the coffee machine and juicer. Once we started talking we didnt realise the noise as much and was able to be in our own world. It's a nice small cosy cafe with a good selection of food.

Thank you for everything. We will definitely be back to try your selection of cakes. They looked yummy.

Phenomenal coffee shop and probably the best I’ve come across so far in Woodgreen.

Service: impeccable esp since I’m not an easy customer. They listened to my questions, were willing to edit my meal to accommodate allergies/preferences, and even took the time to confirm whether or not I was vegan since I ordered a vegan pancake but not a vegan coffee. The folks at the counter are very friendly and patient.

Food: Portions size is good (not too small or too big) and will not leave you hungry. I’ve been here twice so far. The first time, I ordered the blueberry pancake and bacon and it was beyond delicious but not like your typical American style pancake (sweet soft and fluffy) so keep that in mind to not be surprised. In my opinion, I liked Charlie’s variation more as it is soft savory and the bacon makes it salty. The second time I ordered the Bacon and Egg French toast with poached egg. I definitely like Charlie’s version better the American version as the bread has a similar consistency as the pancakes instead of the typical American white bread being used. It made the taste more fuller and flavorful.

Coffee: I ordered the mocha frapp with coconut milk and it is to die for!!! You can tell they use good coffee bean to make the drink and fresh cold coconut milk. The whip cream is not vegan friendly so be careful if you don’t ask for whip cream if you are vegan. If you are not vegan then it is a delicious must have! I hope they one day will offer a vegan or at least lactose free whip cream option.

First visit although it is my local cafe. Came early so it is quiet. Full English breakfast is great. Great location for a breakfast before you start your shopping in Wood Green shopping mall.

A cozy cafe next to the mall… tried their Charlie’s ultimate breakfast, taste is good and generous portion. It’s good for 2 people to share especially for gals. They also have bread and pastries if you go for a light breakfast too.

Was looking for a full English breakfast place in Wood Green and stumbled across Charlie's. Got in at around 10 am on a weekday and we were almost the only ones there, but the place filled up after that. Concept is look at menu and order at the cash and they bring you the food. Decent English breakfast. Not overly tasty but not bad either, which is good as I am hard to please. Server very nice and checking up on you to see if you're satisfied. Nice ambiance .

I’ve been to Charlie’s a few times in the last couple of months. It’s easily the best place for a good English breakfast in Wood Green and it should be up there among the best in London for the price. The service is very friendly and quick. I go for the English breakfast with extra spinach - the sausage is good quality which is important! - the mushrooms are a mixture of chestnut and shiitake, cherry tomato, sourdough toast, nice yolks on those eggs. Give this place a go - you will not be disappointed.