Norman’s

Norman’s isn’t a caf caf. Its identity feels more i-D magazine than a mug of tea and The Mirror, but that isn’t to be derogatory. Everything and everyone at this neighbourhood favourite in Archway is spot on. It's open Wednesday to Sunday, from 10am to 3pm, and on weekends you should definitely expect to queue as there only seven or so tables inside. The Breakfast Set 2—a multi-carb delight featuring crispy hash brown, soft bubble and squeak, white sliced, a runny orange egg, thickly reduced homemade baked beans (the best we’ve had of an often disappointing bracket), and an added on sausage for good measure—is extremely good. The ham, egg, and chips is also outstanding. And their chicken escalope sandwich, all juicy breaded meat with melted red Leicester on top and spicy mayo between sliced white, is nothing short of perfect.