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Omotesando Koffee
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Omotesando Koffee

4.4 ·

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.

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Reasons to go

  • Follows a Japanese specialty-coffee philosophy of a deliberately narrow, focused menu rather than a full cafe offering.
  • Minimalist aesthetic design is a draw in its own right, independent of the drinks.
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Full description

Omotesando Koffee brings a distinctly Japanese approach to specialty coffee, stripping the menu down rather than trying to do everything, which reviewers who consider themselves true coffee connoisseurs appreciate. Opinion is more divided on value, with some finding certain drinks like the mocha underwhelming and pricier than expected, though the aesthetic space consistently impresses.

With a 4.4 rating from nearly 1,800 reviews, it suits espresso purists more than those chasing flavoured drinks.

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Address

8 Newman St, London W1T 1FB, UK · Covent Garden
Website
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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

25 min

Best time

early morning, morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

  • Stick to straightforward espresso drinks rather than flavoured options like the mocha
  • come for the minimalist aesthetic as much as the coffee
  • expect London prices rather than a bargain.
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Reviews

Overpriced and mocha tasted like milk - no coffee not chocolate flavour. Iced mocha was slightly better but the place is aesthetic and everything looks better than it tastes.

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2/5

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