The story
Hidden in plain sight on Old Street, Old Hag brings an authentic slice of Scotland to Angel. The cafe is built around comfort and community, using exclusively Scottish produce for its morning rolls and hearty staples. As Only Scrans notes, it “feels like a home away from home for Scots,” a sentiment that extends to anyone craving honest, well-sourced comfort food. The Lorne Sausage and Haggis Roll and the Chicken Curry Pie have both earned thumbs‑up for their straightforward, satisfying execution.
That warmth extends beyond the menu. Old Hag positions itself as both a bakery and a takeout spot with a cosy, local‑spot atmosphere—exactly the kind of place where a morning roll feels like a proper meal and a pie hits the spot after an afternoon exploring north London. It’s a small but vital addition to the neighbourhood, proving that sometimes the best finds are the ones that feel like they’ve always been there.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2026.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 2 dish mentions say about the food
The chicken curry pie is the clear star, earning rich praise for its comforting, flaky pastry and spiced filling. Overall, diners describe the food at Old Hag as hearty, unpretentious, and deeply satisfying.
“That's how a chicken curry pie should taste. It feels kind of bizarre in this cafe because it's like you're in Scotland. The fact that they use all Scottish produce makes this experience incredibly authentic. You could easily be sat in a cafe in Glasgow or Aberdeen.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Old Hag. Most active: Only Scrans
Old Hag is a Scottish cafe in Angel that feels like a home away from home for Scots, serving authentic morning rolls and comfort food with all Scottish produce in a warm, community-focused setting.
Dishes mentioned
Lorne Sausage and Haggis Roll
This looks unbelievable. The roll itself is outstanding — that bread is amazing. It doesn't taste burnt at all, it just gives it a little bit more depth. The Lorne sausage is square sausage, the haggis is so peppery, kind of like a richer black pudding. It's a beautiful, quintessentially Scottish breakfast. The well-fired roll is genuinely the best roll to have a sandwich on.
Chicken Curry Pie
That's how a chicken curry pie should taste. It feels kind of bizarre in this cafe because it's like you're in Scotland. The fact that they use all Scottish produce makes this experience incredibly authentic. You could easily be sat in a cafe in Glasgow or Aberdeen.
