HP's review of Elk in the Woods

I've passed by the Elk many times and at the weekends, it's always packed. A late breakfast there today was a pleasantly quiet affair and we couldn't fault the food, service or setting. The prices are about average for this part of town but the quality was above standard. Both dishes were beautifully presented; the warm croissant came with a whole pot of jam and the toasted muffin (with bacon, poached egg and hollandaise sauce) had been put together artfully. The coffee was notably better than the norm and not at all overpriced for London (£2.20). I can see why this place is so popular with the Islington in-crowd.