Guide to... Cafes & Coffee Shops in London
If your idea of heaven is a hot coffee, a big pastry, and a relaxing time surrounded by nerds on their laptops then you will love London coffee shops. From the generic big brand coffee stores, where we just use the same review for each one, to the really special ones which in some cases even have famous songs written after them we will bring you our top picks here.
Coffee culture infected the UK in the 70s and 80s but tea really got slam dunked by the greatest gift to the coffee industry since someone decided to brew up the dung of a Palm Civet when Friends came along. Millennials hooked on the repeats of that series will also find some hipster places for them in our London coffee shop guide to enjoy a gluten free dairy free double whip fruit frappuccino with extra avocado and nutmeg at.
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The Wolseley
In 1921, Wolseley Motors Limited commissioned the architect, William Curtis Green, to design a prestigious car...Read more
Cafes & Coffee Shops Eating Restaurants St James's Piccadilly
Food Hygiene Ratings for The Wolseley
Hygiene Rating: 3/5
Inspected: on 7/25/18
Inspected: on 7/25/18
The Riding House Café
Fitzrovia's all-day neighbourhood hangout for breakfast meets, brunch dates, boozy lunches, dinners, celebrations +...Read more
Eating Cafes & Coffee Shops Restaurants Great Titchfield Street Fitzrovia
Food Hygiene Ratings for The Riding House Café
Hygiene Rating: 5/5
Inspected: on 3/25/19
Inspected: on 3/25/19
Bar Italia (Soho)
Lou and Caterina Polledri opened Bar Italia in 1949 and then their Son Nino took over the reins in the 1970s and he...Read more
Cafes & Coffee Shops Frith Street Soho Eating Restaurants
Food Hygiene Ratings for Bar Italia (Soho)
Hygiene Rating: 2/5
Inspected: on 3/8/18
Inspected: on 3/8/18
The English Tea Room (at Brown's Hotel)
Queen victoria loved to take tea at brown’s. Today, our hotel is still the place to come for the definitive afternoon...Read more
Albemarle Street Mayfair Eating Cafes & Coffee Shops
Part of Brown's Hotel
Maison Bertaux
In 1871 Monsieur Bertaux, a Communard fleeing from Paris, arrived with an armful of recipes and opened this tiny...Read more
Eating Bakeries Cafes & Coffee Shops Take Away & Delivery Greek Street Soho
Food Hygiene Ratings for Maison Bertaux
Hygiene Rating: 3/5
Inspected: on 7/24/17
Inspected: on 7/24/17
Cafe Below,Crypt and Coffee Bar
City of London Nightlife Bars Nightlife Bars Eating Cafes & Coffee Shops Cheapside
Food Hygiene Ratings for Cafe Below,Crypt and Coffee Bar
Hygiene Rating: 5/5
Inspected: on 2/6/18
Inspected: on 2/6/18
The Promenade (at The Dorchester)
Frequently referred to as ‘the drawing room of Mayfair’ since opening in 1931, The Promenade is the heart of The...Read more
Nightlife Cafes & Coffee Shops Park Lane Explore London Mayfair Eating Restaurants
Part of The Dorchester Hotel
Hard Rock Cafe
Discover the place known for its authentic dining and world class entertainment when you visit Hard Rock Cafe London....Read more
Cafes & Coffee Shops Restaurants Park Lane Old Park Lane Eating American Restaurants Burger Restaurants Explore London Mayfair
Food Hygiene Ratings for Hard Rock Cafe
Hygiene Rating: 5/5
Inspected: on 7/29/16
Inspected: on 7/29/16
Hubbard & Bell (at The Hoxton Holborn Hotel)
Hubbard & Bell is a cafe, bar and grill in Holborn, Central London, open from early morning until late at...Read more
Covent Garden American Restaurants High Holborn Holborn Cafes & Coffee Shops Nightlife Bars Cocktail Bars Eating Restaurants Accommodation Hotels High Holborn
The Palm Court (at The Ritz Hotel)
The Ritz's most widely known facility is the Palm Court, an opulently decorated cream-coloured Louis XVI setting. It...Read more
Eating Cafes & Coffee Shops Piccadilly St James's Accommodation Hotels
Part of The Ritz Hotel
Wild Food Cafe
The Wild Food Cafe Kitchen, under the experienced guidance of raw-food pioneer and executive chef Joel Gazdar is...Read more
Eating Cafes & Coffee Shops Restaurants Neal's Yard Covent Garden
Food Hygiene Ratings for Wild Food Cafe
Hygiene Rating: 5/5
Inspected: on 6/4/18
Inspected: on 6/4/18
Troia Cafe,Bar & Restaurant
From Mediterranean to Middle Eastern cuisine, Troia is one of the best premier restaurant among London restaurants.Read more
Bars Cafes & Coffee Shops Eating Restaurants Mediterranean Restaurants
Food Hygiene Ratings for Troia Cafe,Bar & Restaurant
Hygiene Rating: 3/5
Inspected: on 7/6/18
Inspected: on 7/6/18
Cafe Mode
Less than 5 mins from Covent Garden, Cafe Mode is the perfect Italian restaurant for a spot of breakfast, lunch or...Read more
Cafes & Coffee Shops American Restaurants Italian Restaurants Endell Street Eating Restaurants Covent Garden
Food Hygiene Ratings for Cafe Mode
Hygiene Rating: 4/5
Inspected: on 2/7/19
Inspected: on 2/7/19
Aubaine (Brompton Road)
Paying the V&A a visit? On your way up Brompton Road, drop into our local venue – it’s something of a Kensington...Read more
Brompton Brompton Road Kensington & Chelsea Eating Cafes & Coffee Shops Restaurants French Restaurants
Food Hygiene Ratings for Aubaine (Brompton Road)
Hygiene Rating: 5/5
Inspected: on 1/16/18
Inspected: on 1/16/18
Cafe Rouge (Kingsway)
Just a stone's throw away from the heart of London in bustling Holborn, Café Rouge Kingsway is a large airy bistro...Read more
Eating Cafes & Coffee Shops Restaurants French Restaurants Kingsway Covent Garden
Food Hygiene Ratings for Cafe Rouge (Kingsway)
Hygiene Rating: 5/5
Inspected: on 7/6/17
Inspected: on 7/6/17
Cafe Rouge (Wellington Street)
Café Rouge was launched in Richmond, London, in 1989 by Karen Jones and Roger Myers, foodies on a mission to recreate...Read more
Eating Cafes & Coffee Shops French Restaurants Restaurants Wellington Street Covent Garden
Food Hygiene Ratings for Cafe Rouge (Wellington Street)
Hygiene Rating: 5/5
Inspected: on 7/14/15
Inspected: on 7/14/15
Caffe Concerto (Knightsbridge)
We have a wealth of training tools and systems within Caffe Concerto. In fact, we have every tool required to take...Read more
Nightlife Cafes & Coffee Shops Knightsbridge Eating Restaurants
Food Hygiene Ratings for Caffe Concerto (Knightsbridge)
Hygiene Rating: 5/5
Inspected: on 8/4/17
Inspected: on 8/4/17
Caffé Nero (Charing Cross Road)
We love coffee. We are obsessed and fanatical about what makes a good espresso distinctive and special. It all...Read more
Cafes & Coffee Shops Eating Charing Cross Road Soho
Food Hygiene Ratings for Caffé Nero (Charing Cross Road)
Hygiene Rating: 5/5
Inspected: on 7/31/15
Inspected: on 7/31/15
Eat (Golden Square)
We founded EAT. in 1996 with the ambition of providing the best food, soup and coffee in London. The first shop...Read more
Eating Restaurants Cafes & Coffee Shops Golden Square Soho
Food Hygiene Ratings for Eat (Golden Square)
Hygiene Rating: 5/5
Inspected: on 4/19/17
Inspected: on 4/19/17
Eat (Long Lane)
The first shop was opened in October 1996 in Villiers Street, London, next to Charing Cross railway station. Owned...Read more
Eating Cafes & Coffee Shops Restaurants Aldersgate Street
Food Hygiene Ratings for Eat (Long Lane)
Hygiene Rating: 5/5
Inspected: on 9/25/17
Inspected: on 9/25/17
Grind and Co
Espresso bar by day and cocktail bar by night in the heart of the City.Read more
City of London Eating Nightlife Bars Cafes & Coffee Shops Cocktail Bars Royal Exchange
Food Hygiene Ratings for Grind and Co
Hygiene Rating: 5/5
Inspected: on 3/25/19
Inspected: on 3/25/19
McDonald's (Charing Cross Road)
McDonald's is the world's largest chain of quick service restaurants, serving tens of millions of customers daily...Read more
Cafes & Coffee Shops Charing Cross Road American Restaurants Eating Restaurants Covent Garden
Food Hygiene Ratings for McDonald's (Charing Cross Road)
Hygiene Rating: 5/5
Inspected: on 6/9/15
Inspected: on 6/9/15
McDonald's (Shaftesbury Avenue)
McDonald's is the world's largest chain of quick service restaurants, serving tens of millions of customers daily...Read more
Cafes & Coffee Shops American Restaurants Shaftesbury Avenue Soho Eating Restaurants
Food Hygiene Ratings for McDonald's (Shaftesbury Avenue)
Hygiene Rating: 5/5
Inspected: on 8/12/14
Inspected: on 8/12/14
Pret A Manger (St Martin's Lane)
At Pret shops on high streets and sidewalks all around the world, more than 350 wonderful teams are hard at work....Read more
Eating Bakeries Cafes & Coffee Shops St Martin's Lane Covent Garden
Food Hygiene Ratings for Pret A Manger (St Martin's Lane)
Hygiene Rating: 5/5
Inspected: on 5/9/16
Inspected: on 5/9/16
RainForest Cafe
Branches across the U.S. and in Shaftesbury Avenue. Food and shopping in an environment with a rain forest theme....Read more
Eating Restaurants Cafes & Coffee Shops Caribbean Restaurants Shaftesbury Avenue Soho
Food Hygiene Ratings for RainForest Cafe
Hygiene Rating: 5/5
Inspected: on 2/28/17
Inspected: on 2/28/17
Romulo Café
Nestled in a quiet corner of Kensington High Street, Romulo Café London is the perfect spot to savour the very best...Read more
Nightlife Cafes & Coffee Shops Eating Restaurants Kensington Kensington High Street
Food Hygiene Ratings for Romulo Café
Hygiene Rating: 5/5
Inspected: on 6/5/18
Inspected: on 6/5/18
Rosa's Thai Cafe (Carnaby)
Rosa’s Carnaby is situated on Ganton Street, alongside the hustle and bustle of all the Carnaby Street restaurants...Read more
Soho Ganton Street Cafes & Coffee Shops Restaurants Carnaby Street Eating Thai Restaurants
Food Hygiene Ratings for Rosa's Thai Cafe (Carnaby)
Hygiene Rating: 5/5
Inspected: on 11/26/18
Inspected: on 11/26/18
Taylor St Baristas
Delivered. The same coffee brewed in London's best cafés. Now at home. See the Perks. Cafés. Where to find our cafés....Read more
City of London Eating Cafes & Coffee Shops Nightlife Bars Cheapside
Food Hygiene Ratings for Taylor St Baristas
Hygiene Rating: 5/5
Inspected: on 11/26/18
Inspected: on 11/26/18
The Larder
All day café for health conscious eats with a deli counter.Read more
Nightlife Bars Cafes & Coffee Shops Pearson Square Fitzrovia
Food Hygiene Ratings for The Larder
Hygiene Rating: 5/5
Inspected: on 11/30/17
Inspected: on 11/30/17
Aubaine (Kensington High Street)
Our Kensington venue is an intimate venue set back from the bustle of the high street. Just a walk away from the...Read more
Kensington & Chelsea Kensington Kensington High Street Eating Cafes & Coffee Shops Restaurants French Restaurants
Food Hygiene Ratings for Aubaine (Kensington High Street)
Hygiene Rating: 4/5
Inspected: on 2/26/19
Inspected: on 2/26/19
Benugo
Benugo is a collective of premium cafes and restaurants all around the UK. Find your local Benugo cafe or restaurant...Read more
City of London Cafes & Coffee Shops Eating Restaurants Bishopsgate
Food Hygiene Ratings for Benugo
Hygiene Rating: 4/5
Inspected: on 11/13/17
Inspected: on 11/13/17
Brigit’s Bakery
Amidst the hustle and bustle of busy Covent Garden is the relaxing sanctuary of Brigit’s Bakery or B Bakery as we...Read more
Eating Cafes & Coffee Shops Bakeries Chandos Place Covent Garden
Food Hygiene Ratings for Brigit’s Bakery
Hygiene Rating: 4/5
Inspected: on 1/25/19
Inspected: on 1/25/19
Cafeteria
Sandwich and cofee place near to Phoenix Theatre.Please note they do not currently have a website.Read more
Eating Cafes & Coffee Shops Charing Cross Road Soho
Food Hygiene Ratings for Cafeteria
Hygiene Rating: 4/5
Inspected: on 3/27/19
Inspected: on 3/27/19
Caffé Nero (Regent Street)
Caffè Nero is the leading independent coffee house brand in Europe, specializing in the creation of high quality...Read more
Eating Cafes & Coffee Shops Regent Street Marylebone
Food Hygiene Ratings for Caffé Nero (Regent Street)
Hygiene Rating: 4/5
Inspected: on 9/12/17
Inspected: on 9/12/17
Fait Maison (50 Gloucester Road)
Pop in and try our delicious French Mediterranean-inspired, fresh, wholesome dishes, all homemade and simply bursting...Read more
Cafes & Coffee Shops Pâtisseries Kensington Gloucester Road Eating Restaurants Mediterranean Restaurants
Food Hygiene Ratings for Fait Maison (50 Gloucester Road)
Hygiene Rating: 4/5
Inspected: on 10/31/18
Inspected: on 10/31/18
Pure (Goodge Street)
Pure is all about great food and their mouth-watering menu is freshly prepared on-site, just-in-time to be eaten....Read more
Eating Cafes & Coffee Shops Restaurants Goodge Street Fitzrovia
Food Hygiene Ratings for Pure (Goodge Street)
Hygiene Rating: 4/5
Inspected: on 6/1/16
Inspected: on 6/1/16
The Garden Café (at Garden Museum)
The Garden Café offers a daily menu consisting of fresh and seasonal food, with a focus on simple, quality...Read more
Cafes & Coffee Shops Eating Restaurants
Food Hygiene Ratings for The Garden Café (at Garden Museum)
Hygiene Rating: 4/5
Inspected: on 1/21/19
Inspected: on 1/21/19
Part of Garden Museum
Bun House & Tea Room
Bun House is a throwback to 1960's Hong Kong serving up gourmet takeaway Canton bao upstairs and China-only cocktails...Read more
Eating Cafes & Coffee Shops Restaurants Chinese Restaurants Greek Street Soho
Food Hygiene Ratings for Bun House & Tea Room
Hygiene Rating: 3/5
Inspected: on 11/15/17
Inspected: on 11/15/17
Freud Bar
Below the pavement of Shaftesbury Avenue, at the top of Monmouth Street, down a flight of steps into a high-ceilinged...Read more
Cafes & Coffee Shops Shaftesbury Avenue Nightlife Bars Cocktail Bars Covent Garden
Food Hygiene Ratings for Freud Bar
Hygiene Rating: 3/5
Inspected: on 2/23/17
Inspected: on 2/23/17
Fait Maison (Stratford Road)
Tucked away in Kensington, West London on a charming street in what is affectionately called Kensington Village,...Read more
Cafes & Coffee Shops Pâtisseries Kensington Eating Restaurants
Food Hygiene Ratings for Fait Maison (Stratford Road)
Hygiene Rating: 1/5
Inspected: on 10/26/18
Inspected: on 10/26/18
Hotel Chocolat (Old Compton Street)Top Pick
Our unique concept Our cafes are a new concept that brings together everything we do under one roof – from cocoa...Read more
Cafes & Coffee Shops Old Compton Street Soho Eating Shopping
BaxterStorey Café (Milton Street)
BaxterStorey Café (Newgate Street)
Biarritz Restaurant & Cafe
Located close to the Hungarian parliament and the river Danube, Biarritz is a great location for a tasty lunch or...Read more
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Borough Barista
Our super popular location near St.James, is perhaps the best to go coffee you can find. Come in and grab a breakfast...Read more
Brwd Coffee
We are very excited to be launching the first independent speciality coffee shop on Oxford Street.French Connection...Read more
Cafe Rouge (St Paul's)
Being just a stone's throw away from the Tate Modern, Shakespeare's Globe, and the Millennium Bridge, Café Rouge St...Read more
Cafe Vian (Hercegprímás utca)
If you love informal French dining then Cafe Vian's restaurant close to Basilica is a great, friendly location for a...Read more
Eating Budapest 5th District (Belváros-Lipótváros) Hercegprímás utca Cafes & Coffee Shops Restaurants French Restaurants
Caffé Nero (Haymarket)
Our story goes back around 20 years, to our founder Gerry Ford. Armed with a passion for coffee, he had a vision to...Read more
Caffé Nero (Jermyn Street)
Caffè Nero is the leading independent coffee house brand in Europe, specializing in the creation of high quality...Read more
Caffé Nero (Kensington)
Our story goes back around 20 years, to our founder Gerry Ford. Armed with a passion for coffee, he had a vision to...Read more
Nightlife Cafes & Coffee Shops Kensington Kensington High Street
Costa (Brompton Road)
We're the nation's favourite coffee shop, and yet another step closer to a world where bland, average coffee is...Read more
Costa (New Oxford Street)
Eating Cafes & Coffee Shops New Oxford Street Oxford Street Fitzrovia
Costa (Piccadilly)
Costa coffee was first poured on our shores in 1971 at 9 Newport Street, London, by Sergio and Bruno Costa. Today,...Read more
Costa (Regent Street)
Costa coffee was first poured on our shores in 1971 at 9 Newport Street, London, by Sergio and Bruno Costa. Today,...Read more
Creme de la Crepe
In October 2008, Crème de la Crêpe made the move from market stall into our first ever shop. Located in the world...Read more
Eating Cafes & Coffee Shops Covent Garden
Food Hygiene Ratings for Creme de la Crepe
Hygiene Rating: 0/5
Inspected: on 1/1/01
Inspected: on 1/1/01
Duke's Caffe
We are based in the heart of St James’ and The Mall, where we run a popular coffee shop and prep for catering events...Read more
Cafes & Coffee Shops St James's Duke Street St James's Nightlife
Eat (Brompton Road)
Fresh food changes with the seasons and that’s why our menus do too. We make great tasting food, from our own...Read more
Eat (Crown Passage)
We founded EAT. in 1996 with the ambition of providing the best food, soup and coffee in London. The first shop...Read more
Eat (Duke of York Street)
We founded EAT. in 1996 with the ambition of providing the best food, soup and coffee in London. The first shop...Read more
Eat (Royal Festival Hall)
At EAT. we’ve been creating, making and serving our own great tasting seasonal recipes for over 20 years. We now have...Read more
Elysée Bistro & Cafe
Budapest Eating Cafes & Coffee Shops 5th District (Belváros-Lipótváros) Kossuth Lajos tér
Espressamente illy Coffee Bar (at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London)
Enjoy expertly crafted coffee at espressamente illyOur espressamente illy coffee bar is situated on the ground floor...Read more
Fait Maison (Goldhawk Road)
Our Goldhawk Road traiteur in West London not only offers a fabulous array of cakes and patisserie but it’s also the...Read more
Fait Masion (144 Gloucester Road)
Come on in and seek refuge from the hustle and bustle of west London. Our fabulous Salon du thé has classic breakfast...Read more
Eating Cafes & Coffee Shops Pâtisseries Kensington Gloucester Road
Fortnum and Mason (Royal Exchange)
Fortnum & Mason is the ultimate destination for unique gifts such as hampers, elegant wines and spirits, famous teas...Read more
City of London Eating Cafes & Coffee Shops Threadneedle Street Royal Exchange
Fuzzys Grub (Crown Passage)
At Fuzzy’s Grub, they take great pride in the quality of the food that they serve. Starting with the raw ingredients,...Read more
Ground Floor Cafe Unit
A3 retail unit located on Norwood High Street. Close to West Norwood rail station the shop has a total spce of 884.7...Read more
Illy's Cafe
illy Caffè in London. illy Caffè combines a genuine Italian cafè experience with illy's chic design ideals and...Read more
Kahaila Cafe
La Fabbrica Wine Bar & Restaurant
Fantastic views from the terraces make this newly opened wine bar and restaurant a great location for those that love...Read more
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La Fable
Opened in February 2016, La Fable is the largest bakery in London.Fable is the perfect venue for almost any event,...Read more
Bakeries Cafes & Coffee Shops Oxford Street Explore London Mayfair
Melba (at The Savoy Hotel)
Melba is The Savoy's gourmet counter on the Strand, featuring coffee by award-winning London coffee roaster, Union...Read more
Eating Cafes & Coffee Shops Pâtisseries Strand Covent Garden Accommodation Hotels
Part of The Savoy Hotel
Menza Restaurant
Budapest Eating Restaurants 6th District (Terézváros) Cafes & Coffee Shops Hungarian Restaurants
Mokka Cukka
Great little spot next to the Hungarian parliament for breakfast or coffee or pastries. Very friendly staff and a...Read more
Eating Budapest 5th District (Belváros-Lipótváros) Báthori utca Cafes & Coffee Shops
Mr Funk
Budapest Eating Restaurants 5th District (Belváros-Lipótváros) Cafes & Coffee Shops Arany János utca
Muffin Man Tea Shop
The Muffin man Tea shop established 1963 oldest Tea shop in the area . We are a cool comfortable hangout with...Read more
Nosh Cafe (Holborn Circus)
Panino Giusto (Royal Exchange)
Parcafé (at The Dorchester)
Parcafé is The Dorchester’s own artisanal coffee shop, serving a variety of delicious drinks and bites, located on...Read more
Nightlife Cafes & Coffee Shops Park Lane Explore London Mayfair
Part of The Dorchester Hotel
Patisserie Valerie (Chelsea)
Patisserie Valerie was first opened in Frith Street in London's Soho in 1926 by Belgian born Madam Valerie. She came...Read more
Eating Cafes & Coffee Shops Pâtisseries Brompton Road Chelsea
Patisserie Valerie (Piccadilly)
Patisserie Valerie was first opened in Frith Street in London's Soho in 1926 by Belgian born Madam Valerie. She came...Read more
Eating Cafes & Coffee Shops St James's Pâtisseries Piccadilly
Paul (Piccadilly)
PAUL is a French Family owned Bakery and Patisserie since 1889. It brings to the UK the French traditional way of...Read more
Eating Bakeries Cafes & Coffee Shops St James's Pâtisseries Piccadilly
Pierrot
Budapest Eating Restaurants Cafes & Coffee Shops 1st District (Várnegyed) Fortuna utca
PRESS
Whilst living in LA and New York respectively, PRESS founders, Georgie and Ed, developed a love for cold-pressed...Read more
Eating Cafes & Coffee Shops Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurants Denman Street Soho
Ristorante Millennium da Pippo
Budapest has a number of great Italian restaurants. One of the best in the 6th district is Ristorante Millennium da...Read more
Eating Budapest 6th District (Terézváros) Andrássy út Cafes & Coffee Shops Restaurants Italian Restaurants
Soho Grind
Soho Grind is an espresso bar in the heart of Soho, with a basement cocktail bar hidden beneath Beak Street. Opened...Read more
Eating Cafes & Coffee Shops Beak Street Soho
Food Hygiene Ratings for Soho Grind
Hygiene Rating: 0/5
Inspected: on 1/1/01
Inspected: on 1/1/01
Spreads Cafe (Pall Mall)
We specialise in catering for office buffets and we provide freshly prepared and well presented platters of food...Read more
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