This simple hot beverage can be sipped in solitude to perk you up ahead of a long day or bring people together for a vibrant social gathering. Whether you seek relaxation, laughter or a business meeting, a cup of coffee has the magic to make it happen.
London boasts a vibrant coffee scene with a diverse array of cafes and shops that cater to every preference. From cosy and intimate spots to bustling city centre cafes, London has something to offer every palate.
With so many choices now popping up in the city, it was pretty hard to narrow it down, but these are the 7 best places for London coffee.
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1. Monmouth Coffee Company
Known for its meticulously sourced beans and expertly brewed coffee, Monmouth Coffee Company has multiple locations in London, including its iconic shop in Borough Market.
2. Prufrock Coffee
Renowned for its artisan coffee and tasty seasonal food offerings in Central London, Prufrock is a real treat to visit. They serve a huge range of beans, including Square Mile Coffee, and a variety of our favourite guest roasters from all over Europe such as Five Elephant, Koppi Coffee, Coffee Collective and Drop Coffee.
3. Dark Arts Coffee
You’ll find this slick coffee store/roastery in Hackney, in a railway arch where everyone seems to have tattoos and ride a motorcycle. Don’t have either? Don’t worry, all coffee lovers are welcome. Order a cuppa Thursday-Sunday at the in-store cafe, which also serves brunch.
4. Flat White
Boasting the title of London's pioneer for Australian-style coffee, Flat White gains popularity with coffee lovers by the day. It lies nestled in the vibrant neighbourhood of Soho and beckons customers to sip on their expertly crafted signature flat whites. Its velvety microfoam and bold espresso flavour will have you relaxed in no time.
5. Kaffeine
The founders set up Kaffeine after being inspired by the coffee culture in Australia and New Zealand. It’s an independently owned cafe and espresso bar with two locations just a five-minute walk from Oxford Circus or Tottenham Court Road. Their customers are all super advocates of the amazing brews they push across the counter daily.
6. The Black Cab Coffee Co.
The Black Cab Coffee Co.’s first London outlet was converted into a mobile coffee shop in 2013 and driven to Brick Lane market, where they still work to this day. They now have five cabs which you’ll see all over the city as well as their first actual brick-and-mortar shop. A wonderful story, topped only by the coffee itself.
7. Chief Coffee
The Chief Coffee is a slick, bright and airy place where the La Marzocco coffee machine is in pride of place on the counter. They serve the finest coffee from Allpress, Workshop Coffee and The Barn Berlin. Oh, and you can also play on 10 Pinball machines from the late 90s and present day that are in the cafe.
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