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London - Cafes
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items My curated list of my top 20 favourite cafés in London, perfect for coffee lovers, remote working, or a cosy catch-up. From hidden gems to iconic spots, this guide highlights great coffee, atmosphere, and unique character across the city
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One of my top 3
Monmouth Coffee Company
One of my top 3
Half Million Café
One of my top 3
Hagen Espresso Bars
The coffee is perfectly brewed—rich and flavourful without any bitterness
Lever & Bloom
Outstanding coffee around Mayfair
Chill House Coffee Shop
Overall a very nice, sweet coffee spot tucked into Kensington, complete with a charming back garden. Top notch quality baked breads, cardamom buns and cinnamon buns.
Hjem
A vibrant café offering morning–to–late-afternoon service, specialty coffee, and elevated brunch plates like shakshuka, truffle burrata and Turkish eggs.
Morr
A cozy, family-run café and wine bar (in Brentford, West London) that’s all about laid-back mornings and beautifully pitched brunch plates. Their menu includes Instagram-worthy favourites like shakshuka, avocado & seeds on sourdough, pancakes and...
Feather & Heart
Kiss the Hippo is a specialty coffee brand and café chain in London known for its modern, clean aesthetic and commitment to sustainability (it claims to be London’s first carbon-negative coffee company). Their cafés roast in-house, serve a rotating m...
Kiss the Hippo Coffee Chelsea
Sip & Rise is a warm, friendly café on Kensington Church Street that feels like your corner refuge for excellent coffee and a hearty breakfast. Their menu features simple, satisfying dishes — think bagels, wraps, freshly baked pastries — all serv...
Sip&Rise
Lift Coffee is a bright, minimalist multi-level café on Kensington Church Street (and also in Shoreditch) where every detail feels curated—from the industrial aesthetic to the geometric staircase and open mezzanine. They roast and serve specialty bea...
LIFT COFFEE
Café 44 in Kensington is a cozy, Victorian-style café just off Holland Road that feels like a local living room — complete with a fireplace, soft lighting and relaxed charm. They serve breakfast, brunch and freshly baked pastries (plus solid espresso...
Café 44
Black Rabbit Café is a cozy, plant-filled corner spot on Old Brompton Road that feels like a comforting local hideaway. They’re serious about coffee—specialty blends, rotating filters, and friendly baristas—and their food menu leans simple and fresh ...
Black Rabbit Café
Drury 188-189 is a cozy, character-filled café tucked on Drury Lane in Covent Garden, where vintage charm meets modern brunch energy. It’s beloved for its excellent coffee, friendly service and creative brunch dishes (like their baklava pancakes) tha...
Drury Covent Garden | Cafe & Brunch
Cafe Jumo is a charming, family-own café tucked into Kensington Church Street (not quite South Ken, but close enough to swing by). They serve all-day brunch with highlights like Turkish eggs (cilbir), smashed avocado, fresh pastries and artisanal cof...
Cafe Jumo
Wild Thyme is a bright, globally inspired café in Shepherd’s Bush serving up brunch, lunch and small-plate dinners in a warm, inviting space. Their brunch menu features classic morning favourites with clever twists (from Turkish eggs and sourdough to...
Wild Thyme London
Co. (in Knightsbridge) is a sleek, elevated café + food boutique that balances style with comfort — think marble counters, soft lighting and thoughtful touches. Their menu leans brunch-forward and artisanal — expect dishes like poached or scrambled e...
Co.
Filo (19 Bute Street, South Kensington) is a bright, all-day café with a Mediterranean / Levantine influence, serving artisan pastries, wraps, Lebanese fare and specialty coffee. It’s got a cool, relaxed vibe — perfect for afternoons, late coffees or...
Filo
Gelateria Danieli is a family-run artisan gelato shop in Richmond known for its silky, natural Italian ice cream and indulgent hot chocolate. They churn up about 24 rotating gelato flavours (including dairy-free options) using local milk and authenti...
Gelateria Danieli
Hideaway Coffee House is a tucked-away specialty café in Soho, hidden down Farrier’s Passage, where serene vibes meet first-rate coffee. They rotate beans from Origin Coffee Roasters, serve up expertly crafted espresso and filter brews, and pair them...
Hideaway Café