Workers Cafe is an all-day cafe and restaurant at 172 Upper Street in Islington. Its informal setting and broad hours suit an early breakfast, leisurely brunch, straightforward lunch or casual evening meal, with table service as well as delivery.
Traditional breakfasts range from a compact plate of egg, bacon, sausage, beans and chips to a full English with hash browns, mushrooms, tomato and black pudding. Vegetarian and vegan versions are available, alongside lighter combinations built around avocado, halloumi and vegetables.
The brunch menu includes shakshuka, pancakes, eggs on sourdough and chorizo with avocado. Sandwiches, burgers, salads, pasta, pizza and fish and chips extend the selection beyond breakfast, so groups can choose across several familiar cafe and restaurant styles.
London-roasted coffee, tea, fresh juice and milkshakes cover daytime drinks, while beer and wine support later visits. Guests with allergies should review the current allergen notice and speak to staff, as the kitchen handles a wide range of ingredients.
Address: 172 Upper Street, Islington, London N1 1RG, England
Workers Cafe Menu
Traditional
All served with breakfast tea & toast. Replacements: Toast → Sourdough bread : 1.95; Fried Egg → Scrambled Egg : 2.00; Tea → Coffee : 1.90
Classic
Fried egg, bacon, cumberland sausage, beans & chips.
Hash Brown
Fried egg, bacon, cumberland sausage, beans & two hash brown.
Full English
Fried egg, bacon, cumberland sausage, two hash brown, baked beans, mushrooms, black pudding & grilled tomato
Sandwiches
Fried Egg
Bacon or Sausage
Egg & Bacon ( or Sausage )
Sausage & Bacon
Egg, Bacon & Sausage
BLT
Ham & Cheese
Chicken Mayo & Crispy Bacon
Club Sandwich
Bacon & grilled chicken slices, mixed mustard & mayo sauce, in three layers of crusty bloomer bread with a green leaf salad & fresh tomato. Have it on Baguette or Bap for 2.75. Add Steak Cut Chips for 2.75.
Healthy Breakfast
All egg dishes are made exclusively with English free-range eggs for the freshest quality!
Healthy
Scrambled eggs, half avocado, sautéed spinach, grilled cherry tomatoes, feta cheese (2) & smoked salmon. Add Brown Bread (2) 1.95.
Mediterranean
A fried egg, beef sausages (2), grilled halloumi (2), feta cheese, olives, portobello mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, Mediterranean jam & a slice of sourdough toast.
Vegetarian
A fried egg, hash brown (2), portobello mushrooms, halloumi (2), grilled tomato, vegetarian sausage, and baked beans. V. Add Vegan Bread (1) 1.95.
London
Two fried eggs, portobello mushrooms, half avocado, two hash browns feta cheese & baked beans. V GF. Add Gluten Free Bread (1) 1.95.
Los Angeles
Two scrambled eggs served with two homemade buttermilk pancakes, cherry tomatoes, four turkey rashers & portobello mushrooms & fruit. Add Extra Pancake (1) 1.95.
Country Vegan
Hash brown (2), portobello mushrooms, veggie sausage, baked beans, olives, crushed avocado, spinach & fruit. V Vg. Add Vegan Bread (1) 1.95.
Create Your Own Breakfast
Choose your own items to build a breakfast.
Fried Egg
Poached Egg
Scrambled Eggs (2)
Avocado 1/2
Baby Spinach
Bacon (2)
Baked Beans
Beef Sausage
Black Pudding (2)
Cumberland Sausage
Cheddar Cheese Grated
Cherry Tomatoes
Chorizo
Feta Cheese
Fried Onions
Grilled Tomato
Halloumi (2)
Hash Brown (2)
Honey Roasted Ham (2)
Mushrooms
Pancake (1)
Portobello Mushrooms
Smoked Salmon
Turkey Rashers (3)
Veggie Sausage
Pitta Bread
Buttered Roll
Bread & Butter (2)
Toast (2)
Fried Slice
Gluten Free Bread
Vegan Bread (1)
Sourdouhg Slice
Bagel
Marmalade
Jam
Marmite
Honey
Maple Syrup
White Chocolate
Peanut Butter
Nutella
Granola Parfait
Organic Granola
with fresh berries, Greek yogurt, and topped with maple dressing
Bap or Wrap
Served with Steak Cut Chips
Hummus & Falafel
With mixed leaves & fresh tomato. V
Grilled Chicken
With mixed leaves & fresh tomato.
Halloumi & Roasted Peppers
With mixed leaves & fresh tomato. V
Lamb Kofte
With mixed leaves & fresh tomato.
Bagel or Panni
Served with Mixed Salad. Add Chips for 2.75 / Add Scrambled Egg for 3.45
Parma
Honey roasted ham with melted mozzarella & fresh tomatoes.
Crispy
Chicken-mayo & crsipy bacon layered on crushed avocado.
Atlas
Grilled halloumi with mid-spicy beef sausage & fresh tomatoes.
Tuna-Toni
Tuna-mayo topped with fresh onions & melted cheddar cheese.
Salmon Love
Smoked salmon slices & cream cheese.
Tri Colore
Melted mozzarella with fresh tomato & crushed avocado. V
Veggie
Grilled halloumi with olives & sun-dried tomatoes. V
Workers’ Special
Grilled chorizo with layered crushed avocado & melted mozzarella on top.
Omelettes
3 Free-range eggs omeletes. All served with chips & mixed salad.
Plain
Egg, butter, salt & pepper. V
German
Bacon, sausage & cheese.
British
Ham, cheese, onions & fresh tomato.
French
Beef sausage, cheese & mushroom.
Spanish
Potato, onions, fresh tomato & garden peas. V
Italian
Roasted vegetables, cheese, baby spinach & onions. V
Jacket Potatoes
All served with mixed salad
Angel
Cheese & beans.
Islington
Tuna, mayo, sweetcorn & cheese.
Highbury
Chicken, mayo, bacon & avocado.
Plain
Choose fillings from ‘CREATE YOUR OWN BREAKFAST’
Fresh Pastas
Penne Napoletana
Cooked in homemade tomato sauce.. V
Penne Arabbiata
Chilli peppers cooked with homemade light garlic marinated tomato sauce and black olives. V
Spaghetti Bolognese
Oven baked Scottish minced beef in homemade bolognese sauce.
Spaghetti Carbonara
Smoked pancetta, parmesan, pecorino romano, creamy and egg yolk.
Tagliatelle Al Pollo
Slow cooked diced chicken breast with pesto mushroom sauce. N
Tagliatelle Vegeterian
Roasted mixed vegetables cooked in homemade tomato sauce. V
Lasagne
Oven baked Scottish minced beef served with mixed salad or chips.
Penne Napoletana
Cooked in homemade tomato sauce..
Penne Arabbiata
Chilli peppers cooked with homemade light garlic marinated tomato sauce and black olives.
Tagliatelle Al Pollo
Slow cooked diced chicken breast with pesto mushroom sauce.
Tagliatelle Vegeterian
Roasted mixed vegetables cooked in homemade tomato sauce.
Sides
Greek Yoghurt
Side Salad
Steak Cut Chips
Sweet Potato Fries
Curly Fries
Chips
Chicken Nuggets (4)
Bread
Sweet Potato Fries
Sauteed Baby Spinach
Mixed Nuts
Pan Fried Vegetables
Bread
Curly Fries Chips
Soup of the Day
Fresh Daily Soup
Served with Butter & Toast
Lunch
Traditional Fish & Chips
Buttered haddock served with steak cut chips, mixed salad & tartar sauce.
Prawn Fritti
Fried prawn (6), served with mixed salad & sweet chilli sauce.
Lamb Köfte
Marinated lamb kofte served with rice and salad. GF
Banger & Mash
Three cumberland sausages on mashed potatoes with caramelised onion & home-made gravy
Grilled Chicken
Marinated grilled diced chicken breast served with homemade rice & mixed salad on a pitta bread. GF
Calamari Fritti
Pan fried calamari (6), served with mixed salad & tartar Sauce.
Veggie Mousakka
Roasted courgettes, aubergines, mixed peppers, potatoes, carrots cooked in homemade tomato sauce served with rice and salad. V
Pancakes
All Served with Whipped Cream, Icing Sugar & Maple Syrup
Berry Fury
Three homemade butter-milk pancakes served with fresh berry mixed. V
Chocolate Falls
Three homemade butter-milk pancakes layered with Nutella, served with fresh strawberries. V
American Ride
Three homemade butter-milk pancakes served with rashers of bacon, Cumberland sausage, and a fried egg.
Brunch
Crushed Avocado
Two large poached eggs with crushed avocado on toasted sourdough, served with mixed fruit. V
Eggs Benedict
Two large poached eggs with honey-roasted ham and hollandaise on toasted English muffins, served with mixed salad. Add sautéed spinach 1.25. Add mid-spicy beef sausage 1.25.
Goat Benedict
Two toasted brioche slices with bacon, peppers, and grilled goat cheese,topped with two poached eggs, hollandaise, and walnuts. N
Eggs Royale
Two toasted sourdough with Scottish smoked salmon, two poached eggs, and hollandaise sauce.
Shakshuka
Two free-range eggs slow-cooked with onions and peppers in homemade tomato salsa, served with two slices of toasted crusty bread.
Colombian Eggs
Three free-range scrambled eggs with spring onions and tomato, layered with crushed avocado, served on toasted sourdough. V
Chorizo Bruch
Crushed avocado on sourdough with two poached eggs and chorizo.
French Toast
Two slices of brioche loaf, pan-fried and soaked in a mixture of eggs, milk, and cinnamon. Served with fresh mixed berries, crème fraîche, and Canadian maple syrup. V. Add sausage or bacon 1.25.
Burgers
Homemade – 8oz. All Served with steak cut chips – Swap to sweet potato fries for 1.25. ADD → Burger Cheese 1.25 – Bacon (2) or Turkey Bacon (2) for 2.45
Veggie
Portobello mushroom, halloumi, mixed leaves and tomato. V
Chicken
Chicken breast fillet burger, mixed leaves, fresh tomato.
Lamb
Irish lamb burger, mixed leaves, tomato and homemade chilli sauce.
Beef
Scottish Rib-Eye Steak burger with mixed leaves, tomato, gherkins and red onions.
Steak Baguette
Grilled Scottish Rib-eye Steak, sautéed onions, grilled red pepper in a baguette bread.
Veggie
Portobello mushroom, halloumi, mix lettuce and tomato.
Chicken
Chicken breast fillet burger, mix lettuce, fresh tomato.
Lamb
Irish lamb burger, mix lettuce, tomato and homemade chilli sauce.
Beef
Scottish Rib-Eye Steak burger with mix lettuce, tomato, gherkins and red onions.
Steak Baguette
Grilled Scottish Rib-eye Steak, sauteed onions, grilled red pepper in a baguette bread served with steak cup chips.
Salads
Halloumi & Avocado
Grilled halloumi & fresh avocado with sun-dried tomatoes, baby spinach green apple and mixed leaves. V GF
Italiano
Fresh Burrata Cheese, cherry tomato, avocado cubes, basil pesto. V GF
Chicken Ceasar Salad
Grilled chicken, parmesan cheese, marinated croutons, mixed leaves and ceasar dressing.
Goat's Cheese & Beetroots
Grilled goat’s cheese & marinated beetroots with sun-dried tomatoes, walnut and mixed leaves. N V GF
Steak Salad
Scottish Rib-eye Steak, caramelised onion, roasted peppers, sweet corn and mixed leaves. N
Halloumi & Avocado
Grilled halloumi & fresh avocado with sun-dried tomatoes, baby spinach and mix lettuce.
Italiano
Italian Fresh Burrata Cheese, cherry tomato, avocado cubes, basil pesto.
Chicken Ceasar Salad
Grilled chicken, parmesan cheese, marinated croutons, mix lettuce and ceasar dressing.
Goat's Cheese & Beetroots
Grilled goat’s cheese & marinated beetroots with sun-dried tomatoes, walnut and mix lettuce.
Steak Salad
Scottish Rib-eye Steak, caramelised onion, roasted peppers, sweet corn and mix lettuce.
Cold Mezes
V -> Vegetarian, Vg -> Vegan, GF -> Gluten Free, N -> Contains Nuts
Nocellara Olives
Italian Green Olives, oregano and olive oil. V Vg GF
Hummus
Hummus served with pitta bread. V GF
Minty Minty
Mint, dill, cucumber and light garlic yoghurt mixers served with pitta bread. V
Raki Cheese
Turkish White Ezine Cheese, Oregano, Pepper Powder & Olive Oil. V GF
Atomic
Strained yoghurt, dried cayenne pepper & butter. V GF
Carrot Taratore
Carrot, suzme yoghurt, mayonnaise, garlic & olive oil. V GF
Patlican Soslu
Aubergine, potato, pepper, light garlic with tomato sauce & olive oil. V Vg GF
Tabbouleh
Finely chopped parsley, fresh mint, spring onions & tomatoes mixed with cracked wheat. V
Tarama Salad
Smoked cod roe with olive oil & fresh lemon juice served with toasted pita bread
Z.Y. Fasülye
Fresh green beans, tomato, light garlic, onion, orange & olive oil. V Vg GF
Aubergine Herse
Grilled aubergine, kapya pepper, onion, garlic, olive oil & pomegranate sauce. V Vg GF
Pepper Borani
Green pepper, suzme yoghurt, garlic, oregano and olive oil. V GF
Brushetta
Toasted bread topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic, and olive oil. V Vg
Burrata
Homemade tomato sauce, light garlic, Burrata cheese served with fresh baked pitta bread. V
Black Olives
Mediterranean Black Olives, oregano, paprika & olive oil.
Nocellara Olives
Italian Green Olives, oregano and olive oil.
Hummus
Hummus served with pitta bread
Patlican Soslu
Aubergine, potato, pepper, light garlic with tomato sauce & olive oil.
Carrot Taratore
Carrot, suzme yoghurt, mayonnaise, garlic & olive oil.
Feta Cheese Salad
Tomato, parsley, cucumber, green pepper and feta cheese.
Minty Minty
Mint, dill, cucumber and light garlic yoghurt mixers served with pitta bread.
Raki Cheese
Turkish White Ezine Cheese, Oregano, Pepper Powder & Olive Oil.
Tabbouleh
Finely chopped parsley, fresh mint, spring onions & tomatoes mixed with cracked wheat.
Z.Y. Fasülye
Fresh green beans, tomato, light garlic, onion, orange & olive oil.
Aubergine Herse
Grilled aubergine, kapya pepper, onion, garlic, olive oil & pomegranate sauce.
Atomic
Strained yoghurt, dried cayenne pepper & butter.
Pepper Borani
Green pepper, suzme yoghurt, garlic, oregano and olive oil.
Brushetta
Toasted bread topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic, and olive oil..
Burrata
Homemade tomato sauce, light garlic, Burrata cheese served with fresh baked pitta bread.
Hot Mezes
Medi-Chick
Grilled marinated chicken breast slices on pita bread.
Prawn Fritti
Deep fried tempura prawns served with mixed salad & sweet chilli sauce.
Buttered Prawn
Buttered peeled cocktail prawns slow cooking with white wine and fresh garlic.
Falafel
Chickpeas, broad beans marinated mixed with natural herbs. V Vg
Padron Pepper
Grilled padron pepper, olive oil and rock salt. V Vg GF
Grilled Halloumi
Grilled Cypriot halloumi with honey sauce and oregano. V GF
Kayseri Hummus
Warm hummus, Kayseri city beef pastirma served with pitta bread.
Calamari Fritti
Fried calamari served with mixed salad & tartar sauce.
Medi Köfte
Grilled mediterranean lamb koftes on pita bread. GF
Grilled Sucuk
Grilled beef sausages served with mix salad.
Börek
Fried handmade filo pastry filled feta cheese and parsley s/w garnish. V
Grilled Mushrooms & Cheese
Grilled mushrooms filled cheese, olive oil and oregano. V GF
Falafel
Chickpeas, broad beans marinated mixed with natural herbs.
Padron Pepper
Grilled padron pepper, olive oil and rock salt.
Grilled Halloumi
Grilled Cypriot halloumi with honey sauce and oregano.
Medi Köfte
Grilled mediterranean lamb koftes on pita bread.
Lamb Croquet
Tender boiled lamb mince, delicately stuffed & marinated in Middle Eastern spices, served on a bed of light garlic yogurt.
Pizza Garlic Bread
Fresh baked, garlic tomato sauce, oregano, parmesan savings.
Börek
Fried handmade filo pastry filled feta cheese and parsley s/w garnish.
Grilled Mushrooms & Cheese
Grilled mushrooms filled cheese, olive oil and oregano.
Gourmet A La Carte
Halloumi, Avocado & Apple Salad
Grilled Halloumi, fresh avocado, chopped granny smith apple, sun-dried tomatoes, baby spinach and mixed leaves. V GF
Goat's Cheese & Beetroot Salad
Grilled Goats Cheese, and marinated beetroot with sun-dried tomatoes Walnut & mixed leaves. V
Chicken Ceasar Salad
Grilled chicken, parmesan cheese, marinated croutons, mixed leaves & ceasar dressing.
Lamb Tagine
A house speciality. Sweet and tender, this spice infused on-the-bone lamb is slow cooked in the oven with prunes, dried fruit, nuts and served with basmati rice. N
Veggie Mousakka
Roasted courgettes, aubergines, mixed peppers, potatoes, carrots cooked in homemade tomato sauce served with rice and salad. V
Grilled Chicken
Marinated grilled diced chicken breast served with homemade rice & mixed salad on a pitta bread.
Lamb Köfte
Marinated lamb kofte served with rice and salad. GF
Salmon Fillet
Grilled Norway Salmon fillet served with pan fried vegetables & mushed potatoes. GF
Sea Bass Fillet
Grilled Mediterranean Seabass fillet served with pan fried vegetables and mushed potatoes. GF
Traditional Fish & Chips
Buttered Haddock Fish served with steak cut chips, mixed salad & tartar sauce.
Salmon Fillet
Grilled Norway Salmon fillet served with pan fried vegetables & mushed potatoes.
King Prawn Casarole
Four large king prawns slow cooking with white wine, garlic homemade tomato sauce. Served with sweet potato fries.
Lamb Köfte
Marinated lamb kofte served with rice and salad.
Sea Bass Fillet
Grilled Mediterranean Seabass fillet served with pan fried vegetables and mushed potatoes.
Grilled Chicken
Marinated grilled diced chicken breast served with homemade rice & mixed salad on a pitta bread.
Lamb Tagine
A house speciality. Sweet and tender, this spice infused on-the-bone lamb is slow cooked in the oven with prunes, dried fruit,nuts and served with basmati rice.
Veggie Mousakka
Roasted courgettes, aubergines, mixed peppers, potatoes, carrots cooked in homemade tomato sauce served with rice and salad.
Fruit Platter
Selection of seasonal fruits served on a platter. £23.95
Fruit Platter
Selection of seasonal fruits served on a platter.
Mixed Mezzes
£59.95. Includes: Hummus, Minty Minty, Atom, Aubergine Herse, Raki Cheese, Melon, Calamari 2pcs, Halloumi 2pcs, Medi-Kofte 2pcs, Chicken Cubes 2pcs, Falafel 4pcs, Freshly Baked Bread.
Mixed Mezzes
Hummus, Minty Minty, Atom, Aubergine Herse, Raki Cheese, Melon, Calamari 2pcs, Halloumi 2pcs, Medi-Kofte 2pcs, Chicken Cubes 2pcs, Falafel 4pcs, Freshly Baked Bread.
Platters
Hot Platter
2pcs Calamari fritti – 2pcs Grilled Halloumi – 2pcs Mid-Spicy Beef Sausage and 2pcs Falafels served on greens.
Veggie Platter
Pizza garlic bread, Hummus, Minty Minty and Nocellara Green Olives.
Pizzas
Extra toppings available: Gorgonzola 1.45, Sun Dried Tomato 1.45, Burrata 3.95, Tuna 2.45, Pepperoni 1.45, Sausage 1.45, Anchovies 1.70, Sweetcorn 1.25, Baby Spinach 1.25, Peppers 1.25, Black Olives 1.25, Mozzarella 1.45, Cherry Tomato 1.25, Jalapeno 1.25, Chicken 2.45, Ham 1.45, Goat Cheese 2.45.
Margerita
Tomato base and mozzarella cheese.
Funghi
Tomato base, mozzarella cheese and mushroom.
Ham & Mushroom
Tomato base, mozzarella cheese and pepperoni.
Pepperoni
Tomato base, mozzarella cheese and pepperoni.
Diavola
Tomato base, mozzarella, pepperoni, chorizo and fresh chilli.
Four Seasons
Tomato base, mozzarella, ham, pepperoni, mushroom and peppers.
Anchovy
Tomato base, mozzarella, anchovies, black olives, capers and oregano.
Pizza Al Pollo
Tomato base, mozzarella, chicken, sweetcorn, jalapeno.
Four Cheese
Tomato base, mozzarella, gorgonzola, parmesan and goatcheese.
Fiorentina
Tomato base, mozzarella, baby spinach, free range egg and parmesan cheese.
Porky Pig
Tomato base, mozzarella, ham, pepperoni and sausage.
Alle Verdure
Tomato base, mozzarella, baby spinach, courgette, brocolli peppers and red onions.
Mediterranean
White base, mozzarella, black olives, cherry tomato, oregano and feta cheese.
Pizza Di Parma
Tomato base, mozzarella, parma ham, cherry tomato, shaved parmesan and rocket.
Buratta Lover
Tomato base, fresh burrata cheese, parma ham, rocket.
White Wines
Terre Forti Trebbiano Chardonnay, Italy
Petit Papillon Grenache Blanc, France
The Paddock Chardonnay, Avustralia
Citta dei Ponti Pinot Grigio, Italy
Red Wines
Terre Forti Sangiovese, Italy
Villa dei Fiori Montepulciano, Italy
La Serre Cabernet Sauvignon, France
The Paddock Shiraz, Australia
Cocktails
Prices shown as single – 2 for deal.
Strawberry Daiquiri
Rum, Strawberry, Lime, Lemonade Price: 2 for 12.45
Classic Margarita
Tequila, Orange juice, Soda, Lime
Passion Fruit Martini
Vodka, Passion Fruit, Lemonade
Pina Colada
Rum, Coconut, Pineapple, Lime
Poshtails
Prices shown as single – 2 for deal.
Long Island Ice Tea
Vodka, Gin, Rum, Tequila Price: 2 for 15.45
Boss On The Beach
Vodka, Malibu, Orange Juice
St Germain
Orange, Elderflower Liqueur,Tonic, lemon
Aperol Spiritz
Orange, Prosecco, Lemonade
Mocktails
Prices shown as single – 2 for deal.
Strawberry Daiquiri
Strawberry, Lime, Lemonade Price: 2 for 8.95
Classic Margarita
Orange Juice, Soda, Lime
Passion Fruit Martini
Passion Fruit, Lemonade
Pina Colada
Coconut, Sugar, Lemonade
Beers
Peroni
Peroni
Efes
Draft
Corona
Soft Drinks / Juices
Fever Tree Bottle
Tonic, Light, Tonic, Soda
San Pellegrino 330ml
Lemon / Orange
Red Bull 330ml
Turkish Raki
Glass 50 ml — Bottle 35 cl — Bottle 70 cl