The Best Coffee Shops in London

Coffee can be a daunting prospect in London, where it seems as though you have three options on every street. Which one do you pick? Where is reasonably priced? Which ones source their coffee responsibly? These may be some of the questions you have and in this guide, we're making things that bit easier.

Here are our favourite coffee shops in the big city of London, with each having their own individual and unique quirks.

Workshop Coffee

Located in Marylebone, Workshop Coffee brings in blends from all across the world and works with only the most dedicated providers. They're always updating their range of products with sublime new additions, making sure that repeat customers are provided with an ever-evolving experience.

Kaffeine

You'll find Kaffeine's best store over in Fitzrovia, where you'll find a world of rare blends, with it being one of the most highly regarded coffee shops in central London. They also offer an incredibly inviting space for you to relax and enjoy your drink in with as much effort put into the stores themselves as they put into the discovery of fantastic blends.

Prufrock Coffee

Based on Leather Lane, Prufrock Coffee was founded in 2011 by three coffee enthusiasts and has now grown into a team full of coffee professionals. Now established as a central London meeting point, you'll find a place that is obsessed with constantly evolving and experimenting. 

Artsian

Artisan has multiple branches in Ealing, Putney and East Sheen and any visit will be rewarded by the pleasant nature of their shops. Perfect rest stops during the day, their coffee will fix you right up and set you on your way. You can even pick yourself up a delicious sweet treat too. 

The Fields Beneath

The Fields Beneath takes its name from a book on Kentish Town history, where this beautiful cafe can be found. Completely vegan food is on offer here and the coffee is directly sourced from Costa Rica. You can sit in or take out and if you're in the mood they even offer up natural wine too.

Stir Coffee

On a corner in Brixton, you'll find blend obsessives Stir Coffee. Here you'll find beans served from places such as Mission Coffee, Old Spike Roastery, Hundred House Coffe and many more. The big windows at the front make this the pefect place to sit in the rain whilst putting your hands around a warm brew.

WatchHouse

WatchHouse have multiple locations across the city and have become a frequent haunt for those who like to meet up for a catch-up chat. Offering a relaxing atmosphere and rare brews, they are obsessed with mind-altering concoctions. Each of their locations has an immediately relaxing setting.

Grind

With locations in Covent Garden, London Bridge, Liverpool Street and Greenwich, this is one of London's busiest chains. They always have picturesque locations which look stunning in any Instagram post and they have a stunning food menu to go with your drink that is perfect if you're in need of brunch.

Browns of Brockley

Browns of Brockley is the perfect coffee shop to escape to, with a store that packs plenty of personality, you'll find just as much in the coffee that they serve. If you ever find yourself in SE4 then make sure that you pop in here, as you'll be treated to coffee delights in abundance.

Flotsam & Jetsam

You'll find this one right next to Wandsworth Common and it's all about healthy food and amazing coffee. An independent Antipodean-style cafe, they deliver some wonderful Allpress espresso coffee. The perfect stop for a day trip, their drinks will revive you and their food is a huge bonus.

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