There is no shortage of artisanal coffee in London but here are my favourite places for, take-away, solo dates, brunch, or to hang with friends.
Coffee with a sense of humour as dark as an americano. This East London born roastery makes amazing coffee and are always experimenting. Their packaging is also totally badass; in fact, their branding is so cool they even have a variety of limited edition merch.
Ozone Coffee
Starting in 1998 from a small coffee shop in New Zealand, Ozone has continued to grow its business and coffee selection to become a London staple. If you have time, stay for the food – it has one of my favourite brunches in all of London.
Another Antipodean coffee spot, based beside Berwick Street Market right in the heart of Soho. This is not a place for a quiet cup as it’s so buzzy but is an excellent place for my favourite past times: coffee and people watching
An East London born coffee specialist; Climpsons and Son’s strive for flavour and have a passion for fair trade and sustainability. I can be most often be spotted in the Broadway Market branch grabbing a coffee to-go and sitting in London Fields. I don’t think I have ever been in without a queue, which speaks for itself.
This is where my craft coffee journey began. When I first moved to London 15 years ago I still thought Starbucks was the best brew but that was until I ventured into this East London hotspot. I’d never had a coffee like it, and never looked back. Starting back in 1989 and using their hot air roast method you’re in safe hands with an Allpress coffee.
Located in the Rose Lipman Building, a community space and creativity hub, this coffee shop is (unsurprisingly for this part of town) filled with super cool creatives. The space is welcoming, with a laid back vibe. This speciality coffee spot uses multiple roasters so it’s worthwhile asking the knowledgable baristas for recommendations to try something new.
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