The best iced coffee in London

% Arabica was founded in Kyoto, Japan, inspired by a childhood spent travelling with the owner's parents and a love for multiculturalism. The brand's vision is to unite diverse cultures through the shared experience of great coffee. You can choose the beans you want as they display options worldwide at the front kiosk. They serve all the coffee-based hot drinks plus a refreshing iced coffee that's made a name for its delicious taste.

Climpson & Sons is a speciality coffee roaster in London that is dedicated to sourcing and roasting premium speciality coffees. From their industrial-style kiosk in Old Spitalfields Market to their chic café on Broadway Market, they have several locations around London and supply their beans to numerous other cafés across the city. They serve hot drinks and coffee by the bag as well as an excellent iced coffee.

Ozone Coffee Roasters hail from New Zealand, bringing their dedication to sustainability and environmental consciousness to their London shops. Their menu includes quick bites showcasing Ozone's signature fermentation and pickling techniques alongside freshly brewed coffee, juices, and other beverages, including a tasty iced coffee.

Blank Street Coffee, launched in Brooklyn in 2020, made its London debut in 2022 and has rapidly expanded across London and beyond. They have partnered with Origin Coffee Roasters, which sources the very best coffee from around the globe. Their menu features a variety of drinks, including espressos, cappuccinos, cold brews, and refreshing iced coffee and iced matcha options.

Aguamiel is a Mexican-style café in Covent Garden and is also London's first specialised churreria. But it's not just churros they're good at making here; they also serve an iced horchata that's really got people talking. This popular drink is a Mexican favourite made with ground rice, milk and cinnamon, and the horchata cold brew at Aguamiel is the perfect balance of nutty and sweet. It's ideal if you prefer something a little different to your standard iced Americano.

Founded in 2018, Rosslyn is a group of award-winning speciality coffee shops in London, bringing together top industry talent while showcasing exceptional coffee and state-of-the-art equipment. It was founded by Mat Russell from Australia and James Hennebry from Ireland and combines the fine standards of Australian coffee culture with the warm hospitality of Irish pubs.

Kaffeine is an independent coffee shop inspired by the coffee culture of Australia and New Zealand that values food as much as coffee. The menu changes weekly, offering a wide selection of breakfasts and pastries, brunches ranging from light bites to plated meals, and various lunch dishes. They also serve all the hot drinks you'd expect from caffeine-fuelled café as well as iced coffees for when the weather is playing ball. 

The Guillam Coffee House has venues across London that are experts in speciality coffee. Their spaces are cosy yet stylish, with a retro vibe and a team that's always refining their recipes and techniques to ensure exceptional flavour with every cup. Each visit offers new coffee blends, including a wide selection of single-origin options that are perfect for your hot drinks as well as iced varieties.

Backed by a team of enthusiastic coffee aficionados, the wood-lined booths of Central London's Prufrock Coffee attract both local and coffee enthusiasts from afar. This minimalist café features an evolving and varied selection of global roasters, along with a range of breakfast dishes, sandwiches, pastries, and more to enjoy. Of course, they also serve a menu of iced drinks made with your choice of milk.

Catalyst is a café and coffee roastery offering artisan small-batch coffee and elevated café fare. The breakfast and lunch menus are concise yet brimming with classic and international options, such as bacon sandwiches, eggs on toast, Greek salad, and fried chicken sandwiches. This modern and creative café also features a daily changing dish.

At Notes, it's all about the coffee. With locations throughout the city, this café and bar specialises in high-grade coffee sourced from Origin coffee roasters and expertly roasted in East London by co-founder Fabio. Some Notes venues also offer seasonally-inspired menus featuring all-day brunch, evening dishes, and a curated wine list. You can enjoy all the classic hot drinks here, as well as iced varieties and the lesser-known Orange Americano, a combination of orange juice and coffee that's growing in popularity.

Flying Horse Coffee is a speciality coffee roastery that began its journey in 2018 at Mare Street Market with a roastery and hatch window. Now boasting multiple locations across the city, Flying Horse Coffee is renowned for serving the finest beans from around the world. Alongside their exceptional hot drinks and iced coffees, they offer a menu of light bites and a selection of trendy merchandise.

Alex Coffee is a small independent coffee shop in Fitzrovia dedicated to serving top-quality coffee at its finest. They source, roast, and blend speciality-grade, ultra-traceable Arabica beans for optimal taste. Each coffee is meticulously prepared using a VA White Eagle T3 espresso machine, Mahlkonig grinder, precision-made baskets and tamper, and filtered water. Beyond their exceptional beans, Alex Coffee is renowned for outstanding customer service. They also offer guest filter coffee, fine teas, hot chocolate, chai, and matcha.

Lomond is an all-female speciality coffee roastery based in Deptford. They are passionate about the quality of their coffee and the origins of their beans, collaborating with exceptional suppliers who emphasise both high-quality coffee and social responsibility, ensuring farmers receive fair prices. This support helps small farms thrive in a fluctuating market, preserving some of the finest coffee available. They serve hot drinks, iced drinks, and a range of sandwiches, which change occasionally and have caused a stir on Instagram. 

Milk is arguably one of Balham's most popular spots to grab a coffee and a bite. This walk-in-only spot serves breakfast and brunch dishes in a stylish rustic setting. You'll find classics like breakfast sandwiches and fritters alongside seasonal dishes like a fish sando and baked eggs. Fresh smoothies and juices are also available, as are all the classic hot drinks and a banging iced coffee.

Albers opened in De Beauvoir in July 2024 by chefs from Big Jo and Noble Rot and is named after their dog, making it dog-friendly. By day, it's a café serving breakfast and lunch, including hot drinks and iced coffees. From Thursday to Saturday evenings, it offers small plates and seasonal dishes like tomato and ricotta cannelloni and lamb with courgettes. There's also a selection of Negronis and a short wine list.