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Lodestar Coffee
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Lodestar Coffee

4.9 ·

Discover Lodestar Coffee, the Lower Clapton spot Londoners cross town for. Sip specialty coffee in a genuinely friendly setting that's earned a devoted following and near-perfect reviews.

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Reasons to go

  • Holds a 4.9 rating from over 400 reviews, unusually high for a neighbourhood café
  • Operates as a multi-roaster cafe favoring experimental beans from standout roasters
  • Draws specialty coffee fans from across London, with reviewers travelling from as far as Walthamstow
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Full description

Lodestar Coffee sits off the beaten path in Lower Clapton, and its 4.9 rating from over 400 reviews reflects a following willing to travel across London specifically to visit. Reviewers describe travelling from as far as Walthamstow after reading strong recommendations, and coming away impressed by both the coffee and the genuinely friendly atmosphere.

It's a destination for dedicated specialty coffee fans rather than a convenient passing-through stop.

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Address

163 Clarence Rd, Lower Clapton, London E5 8EE, UK · Lower Clapton
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

  • Worth the trip even if you're not staying nearby, according to regulars
  • expect a friendly, low-key neighbourhood vibe rather than a slick city-centre café
  • a good pairing with exploring Lower Clapton and Clarence Road.
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Reviews

I had an excellent espresso, pour over, and cold brew. They are a multi roaster cafe that favors experimental coffees from some stellar roasters. Definitely worth going out of your way to experience.

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Matthew Sai

3/5

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