The Grove Café

About The Grove Café

The Grove Café sits at the top of the park near Alexandra Palace, run by Ciro, an Italian owner who plays opera and Neapolitan music while serving proper coffee and generously-filled bagels. The outdoor tables overlook the grass where kids play and dogs roam, making it a natural pit-stop for parents after the school run or a park walk. Highchairs and buggy-friendly access suit families, and reviewers rave about the salt beef and tuna crunch bagels ("packed with tuna and totally delicious"), fresh lemonade, and homemade toasted ciabattas. One parent notes "a wonderful location, set up for kids to play on the big grassy area outside." Reviewers consistently praise the warmth of service, with Ciro known in reviews for singing to customers and one reviewer noting he quietly replaced drinks she noticed going unfinished. Regulars come back for the generous spirit and that rare feeling of stepping into Italy mid-park.

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