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London's Best Coffee Shops

Discover the top 10 specialty coffee destinations across the capital

London's coffee culture has flourished over the past decade, with specialty coffee shops now offering exceptional quality and unique experiences. From historic roasters to innovative social enterprises, these ten establishments represent the best of what London has to offer coffee enthusiasts.

Monmouth Coffee Company storefront
££ - £££

Historic and revered, Monmouth Coffee sources and roasts beans from single farms and estates. Known for exceptional quality and a focus on pure coffee flavor, with multiple locations across London.

Covent Garden, Borough, Bermondsey
Specialty: Single-origin beans, Direct trade
Prufrock Coffee storefront

A barista training hub and serious coffee destination on Leather Lane. Prufrock has been serving great coffee and delicious food since 2011, with a modern yet refined atmosphere.

Leather Lane
Specialty: Barista training, Specialty coffee
Kaffeine storefront
££

Inspired by Australian and New Zealand coffee culture, Kaffeine offers consistently excellent flat whites and espresso drinks. Located in Fitzrovia with two locations, it's known for lively atmosphere and friendly service.

Fitzrovia (2 locations)
Specialty: Australian-style, Latte art, Coffee classes
Ozone Coffee Roasters storefront
££ - £££

A trendy, industrial-style roastery in Shoreditch famous for in-house roasting and exceptional brunch. Ozone offers award-winning eateries and a popular 'In My Mug' subscription service.

Shoreditch and other locations
Specialty: In-house roasting, Subscriptions
Workshop Coffee storefront

Sleek and minimalist coffee shops across London with a focus on sourcing and roasting the best beans. Workshop offers a premium coffee experience in a refined, modern setting.

Multiple locations
Specialty: In-house roasted, Premium quality
Rosslyn Coffee storefront

A modern, bright, and efficient coffee bar in the City and Bloomsbury. Rosslyn serves some of the best specialty coffee in London with clean, contemporary design.

City, Bloomsbury
Specialty: Specialty coffee, Modern design
The Attendant storefront
££

Unique coffee shops with quirky, Instagrammable locations, including a famous former Victorian toilet in Fitzrovia. Serves great coffee and brunch with distinctive character.

Fitzrovia and other locations
Specialty: Unique locations, Brunch, Quirky vibe
Grind storefront

Grind

4.2/5
££

Vibrant and hip spots across London that transitions from coffee in the morning to cocktails at night. Known for great atmosphere, excellent food, and a lively social scene.

Multiple locations
Specialty: Coffee & cocktails, Brunch & dinner
Caravan storefront

Caravan

4.4/5
££ - £££

A restaurant and roastery concept with globally-inspired food and exceptional coffee. Caravan offers a great atmosphere in locations like King's Cross with a focus on quality ingredients.

King's Cross and other locations
Specialty: Global cuisine, In-house roasting
Redemption Roasters storefront

A social enterprise that trains prison leavers in barista and roasting skills. Serves excellent specialty coffee with a strong mission and now operates 12 locations across London.

Multiple locations across London
Specialty: Social enterprise, Specialty coffee