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Catalyst

Name: Catalyst
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.7

4.7 ·

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.

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Reasons to go

The flat white is made from a Brazilian and Colombian bean blend, giving it an acidic, nutty, citrusy profile
The almond madeleine is compared by reviewers to those found in traditional French bakeries

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Full description

Catalyst is a discovery many reviewers stumble upon while exploring the Holborn area, and it rewards the detour with a carefully made flat white built from a Brazilian and Colombian blend, noted for its acidic, nutty, citrusy character. The almond madeleine gets singled out as a particular highlight alongside the coffee, and the atmosphere is described as relaxed with friendly staff.

With a 4.7 rating from 763 reviews, it's a solid mid-range stop for a considered coffee break near Chancery Lane.

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Address

48 Gray's Inn Rd, Chancery Ln, London WC1X 8LT, UK · Holborn

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

25 min

Best time

early morning, morning, lunchtime or afternoon

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

The almond madeleine is worth ordering alongside your coffee
a relaxed spot to sit rather than rush
convenient near Chancery Lane and Holborn.

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Reviews

Had a very good flat white here. A mixture of Brazilian and Colombian beans. Slightly acidic, nutty and citrusy with lots of intensity. Relaxed ambience and friendly service. Recommended.

Juan Ángel Hernández

2/5

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