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Special Guests Coffee

4.7 (499)$ · Budget-friendly

Special Guests Coffee on Aybrook Street has earned comparisons to London institutions like Kaffeine and Monmouth for its flat white, a strong endorsement from coffee-focused reviewers. Beyond espresso, it offers an unusually deep filter coffee selection that caters to self-described 'filter nerds', though the diverse menu comes at a slightly higher price point than some nearby cafés. With a 4.7 rating from around 500 reviews and one of the higher aesthetic scores in the area, it's a destination stop for serious coffee drinkers rather than a casual pass-through.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1Its flat white draws comparisons to London coffee institutions Kaffeine and Monmouth
  • 2The filter coffee menu is deep enough to satisfy self-described 'filter nerds' with extensive pour-over options

💡 Good to know

  • 1Ask about the filter coffee selection if espresso isn't your thing
  • 2prices run a little higher, so budget accordingly
  • 3worth the detour for dedicated coffee fans.

⏱️ Typical visit

25 min

🕰️ Best time

early morning, morning, lunchtime or afternoon

🚶 Walking intensity

Easy pace

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Address

8 Aybrook St, London W1U 4AW, UKGoogleApple
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Booking

Walk-in

What people say

"One of the most beautiful specialty cafes I've visited in London. The place is very nice and the coffees are very diverse, although the prices are a bit high, but it's worth trying. We tried the Colombian coffee and it was absolutely delicious. It's worth visiting again and again."

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