The best coffee shops in London

Branches of Grind are dotted all around the city and each location has a unique personality. Quality coffee is a top priority at every site, but you can also get contemporary cocktails and tempting food options. Dishes here have global inspirations, to be enjoyed in a cool and on-trend space.

Respected coffee brand Monmouth Coffee has a few coffee shops in London. This is high quality coffee sourced from small farms all over the world. A variety of different blends are on offer at this classic café, perfectly paired with pastries and sweet treats. They’ll also fill your reusable coffee cup.

One of London’s original specialist coffee shops, Flat White Soho is a compact and cosy spot serving award-winning coffee from roasters in Sweden. This old-school establishment is committed to ethics and sustainability. Coffee is served with a double shot as standard and light bites like sandwiches and bagels are served too.

For local coffee shops in North London, try Caffeinate. These relaxed spots have soft jazz on the playlist and a cosy neighbourhood vibe. Ethical coffee is served here plus juices and smoothies. Food is available too, like breakfast and brunch dishes, cake, and sandwiches. The food menu includes vegan and gluten-free options.

Embrace Australian coffee culture with an Irish welcome at Rosslyn Coffee. Rosslyn partners with suppliers around the globe to offer Londoners the finest seasonal coffee, including exclusives you won’t get anywhere else. These cafés are clean and utilitarian spaces where the emphasis is on fresh cups of top quality coffee.

One of the most popular coffee shops in Tottenham is With Milk. The business is run by two sisters and channels their North African and North London roots. Food is halal and made with local ingredients. You can also enjoy sought-after coffee here and buy tasty ingredients at the deli.

Artisan Coffee brings an unmistakable passion for coffee to West London. There are a number of spacious cafés with an upbeat atmosphere where you can enjoy a hot drink, but barista training is also available. You can expect single origin filter coffee and freshly-roasted small batch speciality espresso. Food is served too.

For coffee in Kensington, visit Hjem. This artisan Danish coffee shop is packed with Scandinavian style and is an easy-going spot for top quality organic coffee, with comfortable places to sit and a relaxed vibe. As well as hot drinks, smoothies, sandwiches, and pastries are all available to try.

Discover Antipodean coffee culture at Flotsam & Jetsam. These bright cafés have an easygoing feel and indoor and outdoor tables. On the menu you'll find double shot coffee made from fine quality beans, health drinks like beetroot or turmeric lattes, cocktails, and seasonal brunch dishes like bircher muesli and chorizo scramble.

Staffed by a team of enthusiastic experts, Prufrock Coffee is a West London destination for coffee fans. This café has a simple and minimalist design with comfy wood-lined booths. You can try diverse coffee blends from renowned global roasters, plus breakfast and lunch dishes. You’re also welcome to stay a while here.

Dark Habit focuses on fine wine and speciality coffee that's packed full of flavour. The space is sleek and modern and has a calm atmosphere. Enjoy a drink here or buy something to take away, including bottles of wine. This place uses seasonal single origin coffee and offers a carefully chosen range of wines.

One of London's first speciality coffee shops was The Espresso Room, and you can visit this modern and petite coffee bar in Bloombury. It's a simple dog-friendly spot with outdoor seating. Grab a gourmet coffee or buy some beans to try at home. Pastries and sandwiches are sold too.

Climpson & Sons coffee is available at various London venues but you can go straight to the source at the company's Broadway Market café. This bustling venue is spacious and classic, serving coffee that's roasted in-house as well as light bites like pastries and sandwiches. You can also buy coffee to take home.

Low-key coffee bar Loft Coffee Company is a compact neighbourhood venue. You can expect friendly service and quality artisan coffee. Takeaways are available. A full range of espresso drinks are served and sometimes they come complete with latte art. Food like pastries, sandwiches, and filled croissants is also sold here.

One of the most popular coffee shops in Holloway is Vagabond N7. The setting is full of character, featuring reclaimed wood and a secluded hidden garden. This place is recognised for its tasty coffee but food is served too. Options change regularly but can include fried breakfasts and Spanish omelettes.

In-demand Brunswick East is a go-to for brunch, coffee, and freshly-baked goods. This place has a great reputation for food but also serves gourmet coffee. Espresso drinks and a guest filter coffee are always available at this informal space. The Dalston site also has its own sky garden where they grow produce for the menu.

For a great cup of single origin coffee, Juliets Quality Foods in Tooting is a reliable choice. Weathered flooring and exposed brick give this place a homey coffee shop look. Expect quality coffee blends served hot or iced, as well as creative brunch dishes like eggs and smoked eel on toast.

Catalyst roasts its own coffee on-site, guaranteeing you real freshness. This modern and creative café is dedicated to serving artisan small batch coffee, but elevated casual food is on offer here too. Pair your drink with a choice from the concise breakfast and lunch menus that showcase exciting international influences.

Old-school Bar Italia has been an icon for over 50 years. This espresso bar is just like the ones you find in Italy - red and white Formica, neon signs outside, and a bustling atmosphere that’s a hub for London’s Italian community. Expect rocket-fuel espresso prepared with care at this classic spot.

Kiss the Hippo has a number of locations in London, all serving coffee that's roasted in-house in Richmond. The café spaces are cosy and modern spots to enjoy ethically sourced speciality coffee prepared with pioneering innovative techniques. Light bites are served to go with your drink.

Attendant Coffee Roasters began with a converted Victorian public toilet in Fitzrovia, but now it's branched out across the city. Coffee is a big deal at these thriving venues, which have a smart and stylish appearance. The beans are sustainably sourced and carefully roasted. Breakfast, brunch, and lunch dishes are on the menu.

Get to know the origins of your coffee at Glass Coffee. This low-key Camden coffee shop is housed in a converted shipping container, and harnesses tech so you can trace exactly where your coffee came from and get to know the producers. Savour a coffee whilst you explore Buck Street Market.

But First, Coffee brings the community together in Harringay and has been open for several years. Everyone is welcome at this warm and friendly café. You'll find a great atmosphere, high quality espresso, and tempting pastries piled high. The food menu includes brunch recipes like waffles, crumpet toasted sandwiches, and healthy granola.

Check out The Roasting for Fairtrade and ethical coffee in Victoria. The business opened in 2014 and it's a casual spot with a bright and cosy feel. As well as authentic Italian espresso, you can try homemade cakes and other light bites. This place is rated one of the city's best.

With a number of sites in the capital, Brickwood is a great spot to discover Antipodean coffee culture. In these rustic and easy-going spaces, you can enjoy an exclusive coffee blend plus single-origin filter coffee. This place is also recognised for the varied breakfast and brunch menu, including burgers, burritos, and pancakes.

Asian café chain Omotesando Koffee’s London location is a visually striking minimalist space made from wood. It has a central cubicle for making coffee and cosy seating tucked into the walls. Hot and cold coffee drinks made with single origin beans are available here, plus other tempting drinks like authentic matcha.

Tamp Coffee isn't just a contemporary café serving artisanal brews crafted from top-notch South American beans; it's also a fashion hub with its exclusive apparel collection, featuring caps, T-shirts, jackets, and more. Located in the lively heart of Chiswick, this café also tempts with freshly baked delights like sausage rolls, empanadas, and the irresistible pasteis de nata.

Whether you want to relax with a hot drink or play some lively games, Chief Coffee in West London has something for you. This airy venue houses a coffee shop, Japanese arcade, and pinball lounge. Espresso and cold-brew coffee are available here, plus a variety of different teas.

Japanese coffee group % Arabica has now expanded to Europe with several sites in London. You’ll find cool spaces with sleek modern design, as well as high quality coffee inspired by coffee cultures from around the world. You can also buy beans here if you want to explore the flavours at home.

Located in Hammersmith, Antipode is a slick place to explore Aussie coffee culture. The venue has a cool contemporary look and serves quality coffee, including guest beans to give you new flavours every time. You can buy coffee and wine to enjoy at home too. Food, smoothies, and juices are also available.

A transplant from New Zealand, Ozone Coffee Roasters is committed to sustainable and eco-friendly coffee and food. These award-winning venues are modern and spacious, using different coffee blends depending on whether or not you're having a drink with milk. You also get a choice of filter coffees, as well as tempting breakfast and lunch menus at some of the branches.

Check out Rapha London Clubhouse, a trendy cycling hub that's a bike shop and a café. It's a buzzy space packed with memorabilia that immerses you in cycling culture. Fine coffee is on the menu, as well as a regional food menu prepared with locally sourced ingredients. Hot and iced coffees are served.

Coffee Island began in Greece in 1999 and is now an award-winning international group of roasters and coffee shops. At their spacious cafés, you can sample speciality coffee brewed in a variety of ways to bring out rich flavours. Light breakfast and lunch fare is also served here.

Brixton-based F. Mondays has a cheeky name and a fun personality. The entrance is flanked by leafy plants and you can sit indoors or outside. Single origin Brazilian coffee beans are used in the coffee shop but you can buy various types of beans, as well as other groceries, to try at home.

Railway arch café The Fields Beneath looks rustic with exposed brick and intricate tiles on the counter. The food menu is plant-based but the coffee is also something special. The blend here is sourced from Costa Rica and single origin filter is always available. Simple food options include cakes, pastries, and daily specials.

Yemeni coffee connoisseurs Qima Coffee are behind this elegant coffee shop in Warren Street. Qima Cafe offers various hot and cold drinks made with a range of responsibly sourced tree-to-cup coffees, including meticulously crafted one-off signature drinks. The same care and dedication are paid to the patisserie selection, with various artistic creations to be marvelled at – and devoured, of course. The café also boasts plenty of outdoor seating in the pedestrianised street.

You can drink Allpress Espresso coffee at a huge range of London venues but the group has several of their own cafés. Beans are roasted on-site in Dalston. Relax in one of the spacious industrial venues with carefully sourced coffee made from traceable beans. Espresso and filter are available, as well as food.

Some of West London's most popular coffee can be found at Notting Hill Coffee Project. Speciality blends are served at this independent coffee shop, which has a retro look and coffee-themed art on the walls. Beans are ethically sourced and produced and you can try a variety of drinks, including glass bottles of house-made cold brew.

Red Lion Coffee Co. serves highly-rated coffee and strives to build a community in their contemporary cafés. In leafy and stylish surroundings you can try freshly-roasted coffee as well as homemade food. Espresso and filter coffee are available, plus tea and snacks like cakes, muffins, pastries, and sandwiches.

Petite coffee shop Curators Coffee Studio gives back to the community by offering training and employment to adults with disabilities and special needs. This compact venue has a striking monochrome colour scheme and is full of contemporary style. Espresso drinks and filter coffee are served, plus café food like sandwiches.

Stir Coffee in Brixton is a rustic café with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Sit indoors or out and sample coffee blends from around the world. A range of favourite espresso drinks are available, with the menu on the wall above the counter. Craft beer, softs, and highly rated sandwiches are served too.

One of Balham’s most popular breakfast and brunch venues is Milk. This cool rustic venue is walk-in only, serving artisan speciality coffee as well as sweet and savoury recipes. Pair your coffee with cake or something bigger like eggs on toast. Big bags of coffee beans are also available to try at home.

Kuro Coffee is a snug coffee shop on a Notting Hill corner. The minimalist Japanese space serves freshly brewed artisanal coffee, matcha, and light snacks such as pastries and sandwiches. Its baked goods come from its sibling down the road, the excellent Kuro Bakery. There's a big brother in the area as well if you're looking for a proper meal – Kuro Eatery.

At Lumberjack you'll find a café, deli, and store all in one place. The venue is spread over two floors and local artists' works adorn the walls. It offers artisan speciality coffee plus a curated range of food and other drinks. The single origin coffee is sourced from an award-winning roasters in Brixton.

Social enterprise Old Spike has several locations in the city. They roast their own coffee and provide training for people affected by homelessness. In modern surroundings you can enjoy gourmet coffee, buy beans for use at home, or sign up for a coffee subscription so you'll never risk running out.

Carbon Kopi is a craft coffee shop that derives its name from the concept that each coffee they make should be a carbon copy in terms of consistency and quality. They procure the best coffee in London and feature a changing guest slot for micro roasters from across Europe. Additionally, you can pick up a freshly made pastry or a sourdough sandwich as you wait for the expert baristas to prepare your coffee.

Arise Coffee Roasters credits roasting its beans in-house as key to its success. This West London roasters and coffee shop chain is modern and slick, taking a hands-on approach to every stage of making its coffee from sourcing to brewing. The polished venues are laid-back coffee shops serving drinks and snacks, where guests are free to relax.