Best Cafes in London
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From the classic Monmouth Coffee Company and Bar Italia, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.5 · 3,777 reviews
Step into Monmouth Coffee Company, the near-pilgrimage stop for London's serious coffee drinkers. Sip a smooth, aromatic, beautifully balanced espresso from beans roasted on-site, then make room for the next devotee in this small Covent Garden shop.
★ 4.2 · 2,220 reviews
Step into Bar Italia, one of the last true fragments of old Soho still standing on Frith Street. Grab a coffee any hour you like and soak up the lively, round-the-clock atmosphere, whether it's a 2am nightcap or an early breakfast stop.
★ 4.5 · 3,255 reviews
Discover Ozone Coffee in Shoreditch, a local favourite for brunch and specialty coffee. Settle in for sourdough topped with perfectly cooked eggs, paired with a expertly brewed cup, whether you're lingering on a weekend or grabbing a quick weekday fix.
★ 4.6 · 2,718 reviews
Discover Prufrock Coffee, a Leather Lane pioneer of London's specialty coffee scene. Sip an expertly pulled espresso or settle in for a full breakfast, alongside the local business crowd that treats it as a favorite meeting spot.
★ 4.8 · 1,283 reviews
Stop by Rosslyn Coffee on Queen Victoria Street for a quick City pick-me-up. Enjoy consistently excellent coffee and a genuinely warm welcome from the baristas, then grab one of the limited outdoor seats.
★ 4.6 · 2,596 reviews
Discover WatchHouse on Shad Thames, a relaxed café steps from Tower Bridge. Settle in for standout coffee and a flavourful brunch, with toast piled high with salmon or poached eggs worth lingering over.
★ 4.7 · 1,736 reviews
Step down into Attendant Coffee Roasters, a Fitzrovia café hidden inside a restored Victorian public convenience. Sip specialty coffee among the original 1890s fixtures, kept on display rather than covered up.
★ 4.4 · 1,784 reviews
Step into Omotesando Koffee on Newman Street for a taste of Japan's minimalist coffee culture. Sip a focused, no-frills espresso in a clean, aesthetic space designed for purists rather than flavoured-drink chasers.
★ 4.7 · 954 reviews
Discover Formative Coffee, a Butler Place favorite that keeps landing on London's best-of lists. Sip a bold, fruit-forward espresso or try the flat white to see if the milk balance matches the hype.
★ 4.1 · 400 reviews
Discover % ARABICA's minimalist coffee bar tucked inside Spitalfields Market. Sip a standout Kyoto or Iced Spanish Latte while soaking up the sleek, design-conscious vibe amid market browsers and fellow coffee lovers.
★ 4.6 · 1,311 reviews
Discover Kaffeine, a beloved specialty coffee shop tucked into Eastcastle Street. Settle into the intimate, neighbourhood-feel space for a proper espresso and an Anzac cookie, rather than rushing through a takeaway break.
★ 4.5 · 1,449 reviews
Discover Qima Café and Pâtisserie tucked away in Fitzrovia, near Euston Road. Sample coffee brewed your way, from a classic flat white to a slow V60 pour-over, paired with pastries fresh from the case.
★ 4.4 · 702 reviews
Discover Allpress Coffee Roasters on Redchurch Street, Shoreditch's own bean-roasting café. Sip a reliably good flat white, pick from a strong pastry selection with genuinely good gluten-free options, and let the friendly staff guide your break.
★ 4.8 · 665 reviews
Duck into this corner café on Berners Street for a proper coffee break. Sip a carefully made flat white from ethically sourced beans while attentive baristas keep the vibe as good as the reviews promise.
★ 4.7 · 926 reviews
Discover Origin Coffee on Charlotte Road, a bright, sociable spot perfect for a Shoreditch coffee break. Settle in at a table or the bar and sip a well-made flat white or the memorable cold brew and tonic with cold foam.
★ 4.7 · 763 reviews
Discover Catalyst, a Holborn coffee break worth the detour. Sip a nuanced flat white made from a Brazilian and Colombian blend and pair it with the standout almond madeleine, in a relaxed, friendly setting.
★ 4.6 · 725 reviews
Discover Nagare Coffee, a Spitalfields gem where Scandinavian minimalism meets English heritage charm. Sip expertly crafted espresso amid warm wood tones and vintage touches in one of London's most photogenic cafés.
★ 4.5 · 1,510 reviews
Discover Roasting Plant Coffee just steps from London Bridge. Settle into the clean, spacious seating with your laptop and enjoy a well-brewed coffee, whether you're stopping briefly or staying to work.
★ 4.3 · 308 reviews
Discover St. JOHN Bakery's low-key outpost tucked into colorful Neal's Yard. Grab a coffee and try the nearly perfect doughnuts, especially the chocolate one, that reviewers keep raving about.
★ 4.7 · 499 reviews
Discover Special Guests Coffee, a Marylebone favorite among serious coffee lovers. Sip a flat white ranked alongside London's best, or dig into an unusually deep filter coffee selection built for enthusiasts.
★ 4.9 · 235 reviews
Step into Colonna & Small's, a compact espresso bar on Leather Lane. Pick your shot by flavour profile, sip a near-perfect latte, and chat beans with the friendly, knowledgeable baristas.
★ 4.7 · 741 reviews
Discover Nola Coffee, a beloved coffee break spot on Peckham's Rye Lane. Enjoy a well-crafted cup alongside excellent pastries, welcomed by warm, friendly staff in a nice, cozy atmosphere.
★ 4.7 · 423 reviews
Discover Batch Baby, a De Beauvoir Road favorite for filter coffee lovers. Compare rotating single-origin batch brews like Colombian and Ethiopian, chatting with staff about the flavor differences as you sip.
★ 4.2 · 1,251 reviews
Settle into Over Under Coffee, an Earls Court favorite for a relaxed break. Pair an Oatly latte with a toffee bun, or stay for lunch with a Reuben sandwich at the outdoor seating.
★ 4.9 · 686 reviews
Grab a cup at Glass Coffee, a takeaway counter tucked inside Camden's BoxPark. Order a genuinely excellent espresso from the knowledgeable staff and sip it as you continue exploring, skipping the area's forgettable tourist cafés.
★ 4.4 · 508 reviews
Discover Hermanos Colombian Coffee Roasters on Portobello Road. Settle in with free Wi-Fi and USB charging while sipping own-roasted Colombian coffee or the talked-about matcha latte, and decide for yourself where you stand on the debate.
★ 4.7 · 600 reviews
Discover Chief Coffee, a Chiswick favourite tucked beside Turnham Green station. Grab a seat at the outdoor tables or by the arcade, sip your coffee, and pick from a solid spread of savoury and sweet bites.
★ 4.6 · 606 reviews
Step into Hagen Espresso Bar on King's Road for a coffee break that doubles as a design moment. Sip expertly made coffee and try the vegan banana bread amid mosaic-tiled, Danish-inspired interiors.
★ 4.5 · 554 reviews
Discover Climpson & Sons, the coffee stop locals have trusted for years on Broadway Market. Grab a well-loved cup and soak up the neighbourhood buzz, especially lively when the Saturday market is in full swing.
★ 4.4 · 378 reviews
Discover Amoret Coffee, a specialty gem tucked into the tourist bustle of Portobello Road. Sip carefully prepared origin coffee made with real skill, and see why reviewers say the wait is worth every sip.
London · ☕ Coffeebreak
Monmouth Coffee Company
25 min
Bar Italia
35 min
Ozone Coffee - Shoreditch
40 min
Prufrock Coffee
45 min
Rosslyn Coffee Queen Victoria Street
20 min
WatchHouse Tower Bridge
Attendant Coffee Roasters | Fitzrovia
Omotesando Koffee
Formative Coffee
% ARABICA London Spitalfields Market
Kaffeine
Qima Café and Pâtisserie - Fitzrovia
Allpress Coffee Roasters Shoreditch
Kiss the Hippo Coffee Fitzrovia Corner
Origin Coffee (Charlotte Road)
Catalyst
Nagare Coffee
Roasting Plant Coffee
St. JOHN Bakery Neal's Yard
Special Guests Coffee
Colonna & Small's
Nola Coffee
Batch Baby
Over Under Coffee
Glass Coffee
Hermanos Colombian Coffee Roasters
Chief Coffee
Hagen Espresso Bar (Hagen Chelsea)
Climpson & Sons Café
Amoret Coffee Portobello
