Best Parks in North London With Cafes

• By Ellen O'Riordan on Mar 17, 2016

Best Parks in North London With Cafes

There’s nothing like a revitalising trip to the park; connecting with nature, inhaling the fresh air and escaping the concrete jungle of the busy city.  But with the cold air nipping at your nose, and frostbite settling into your fingertips, a warm cup of coffee is an essential recovery prescription.  That being said, there’s nothing about summer that would make us refuse a nice cup of tea with a buttered scone and jam either.  So if you’re hoping to tire out the kids at a playground or enjoy a stroll around the park and round it all off with a nice frothy cappuccino and some edible indulgences, then take a look at our favourite park cafes.

Gladstone Park, Brent

The quaint Kamarama Cafe can be found on the top corner of Gladstone Park offering a delicious range of teas, coffees, soups, snacks and cakes.  Their fruit pies are a special treat to quench the taste buds during summer and their on-site kitchen prepares fresh hot meals each day.  It’s a busy spot but offers a fast and friendly service during its opening hours Friday to Sunday; 11am to 5pm.

Pavilion Sports and Cafe, Bounds Green

What was once a derelict building and some appalling sports courts in a run down park is now a thriving local park, sports community and cafe.  It was the vision of Robby Sukhdeo who wanted to get everyone involved in the running of the facilities and the enjoyment of their benefits.  It has now won a plethora of awards acknowledging its successes.  The cafe is an integral part of the centre, providing jobs for local teens and hot drinks and pastries to the park wanderers.  The terrace of the cafe allows for perfect viewing of the football and cricket pitches, so is a popular spot for parents and spectators.  

Clissold Park

Clissold Park is located in Stoke Newington, which considers itself 'more hipster Shoreditch' and let's face it, Shoreditch thinks it's pretty cool.  Although we'll leave the battle of the groovy moustaches to the two districts, we can most certainly take advantage of this delightful park cafe.   The cafe sits majestically in Clissold House, with high ceilings, large mirrors and windows and old wooden floors.  The cafe is operated by Caper green, offering delicious food to eat in and takeaway and is happy to cater for weddings, dinners, bar mitsvahs, dog christenings, you name it.  Call 020 7249 2308 or email clissoldhouse@capergreen.com for further information.