Coffeebreak
Monmouth Coffee Company is one of the pioneers of London's specialty coffee scene, roasting its own beans and serving them from a small, always-busy shop near Covent Garden. With a 4.5 rating across nearly 3,800 reviews, it's earned a reputation among coffee obsessives as a near-mandatory stop, prized for smooth, aromatic, beautifully balanced espresso rather than for its seating or atmosphere. It suits coffee purists more than people looking to linger over a laptop.
✨ Reasons to go
💡 Good to know
⏱️ Typical visit
25 min
🕰️ Best time
early morning, morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening
🚶 Walking intensity
Easy pace
What people say
"If you’re the kind of person who plans your day around your next caffeine hit, then Monmouth Coffee is basically a pilgrimage site. I’ve been loyal to these beans for nearly a decade, and even when friends try to tempt me with exciting new roasters, I always end up crawling back to Monmouth like the coffee‑addicted gremlin I am. Even during lockdown, when the world went sideways, Monmouth kept me sane with their delivery service, truly the lifeline that kept my caffeine levels (and my personality) intact. I usually pop into the Monmouth Street shop: quick in‑house coffee first, then the sacred ritual of choosing beans. They always have fresh seasonal options, and the staff are delightful humans who somehow know exactly what I’ll love when my usual picks are out. They also stock pastries and the one thing I cannot live without: Organic Cane Sugar from Costa Rica. If you know, you know. Indoor and outdoor seating, consistently great coffee, and a vibe that makes Covent Garden feel like home. Just remember, they don’t open on Sundays, so plan your caffeine worship accordingly."
— Nish Patel
