Sawyer and Gray — Restaurant in London

Had the most amazing brunch earlier today. This has now become one of my fave brunch spots in the Highbury and Islington area, very close to the tube station (only a 5 min walk) and for a Sunday I was impressed that we did not need to queue up for a table.

A cosy brunch spot with farm chic/scandi boho interior vibes, this place really does feel like home! I ordered the Sawyer brunch which I felt was very reasonable for the price and tasted divine - runny poached eggs, smashed avocado on sourdough with chilli tomatoes and feta. My partner enjoyed his veggie brunch and would come back again. The owner was super friendly and very welcoming, wasn't expecting there to be Italian food on offer as well but we will be coming back again to try the Italian dishes. Also love that this restaurant supports small businesses and you can pick up plants / little gifts or...

Very cozy decor and a comfortable, warm environment in this café, but unfortunately the service we received was anything but. We ordered coffees and spent the next few minutes catching up and hadn’t yet looked at the menus. A few minutes later the visibly annoyed server interrupted and asked if we were ready to order, when we said no and apologised, he scolded us like we were school children. He then loudly complained to his colleague right next to us that “no one was ordering.” I felt really uncomfortable for the rest of the meal after this. I’ve never been spoken to like that in a restaurant. I can understand Sunday brunch can be a busy and stressful time for servers but I still don’t think such unpleasantness...

5-star brunch experience!

Staff is friendly and proud of their restaurant. They were welcoming both on the phone when I made a booking and when we arrived.

Food is excellent. Menu has plenty of options and coffee is good. We loved the Super Bowl, Corn Fritters and Sawyer's Brunch. The fresh squeezed orange juice was also great.

Charming place. The basement is very cozy. I'd recommend booking a "cave" if possible. They are filled with pillows and a semi- private area for dining.

FYI: No wifi on the weekends. A fantastic brunch...