"There’s something distinctly New York-feeling about Esters, something a little bit East Village about this coffee spot in the north east of London. Stoke Newington locals swear by their coffee and even more people swear by their eclectic breakfast and brunch options. Things are always changing here, from their soy-glazed, pork-filled milk buns, to a meatball and labneh sandwich. Expect flavourful dollops with whatever’s paired with your golden yolk, be it a spoonful of anchoïade or a smear of chimichurri." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, rianne shlebak