Top 5 Best Coffee Shops in London
Are you a caffeine addict who cannot live one day without grabbing a coffee?
There are many coffee spots across London to choose from, so to help you get your daily doses from the right places, here are our top 5 picks of the best coffee spots in London!
A coffee shop that looks like a pub from the outside but once you enter is a cozy and intimate coffee shop with wooden interior and a comforting atmosphere.
A Japanese-inspired coffee spot that serves specialty coffee but also offer other authentic drinks such as Matcha and Hojicha.
They also sell baked goods such as lemon tarts, banana breads and thai milk tea x cholate chip cookies.
Their merch that they sell like pottery pieces, artwork and classic t-shirts all contribute to their calming ambience.
If you want to experience an authentic Japanese coffee experience, Nagare is the place to go!
Note that there are only few seats inside and can get very busy – go early if you want to sit!
% Arabica is a coffee chain that originated in Japan, and now has branches internationally, including 4 in London.
They offer both espresso based and drip based coffee, and also sell a wide selection of coffee beans.
Not only do they excel in their coffee and drinks but they are famous for their simple yet iconic branding.
Their coffees shops have a modern and futuristic design, with a white colour palette.
Their percentage logo is also printed on their coffee cups, espresso machines and their wide selection of merch - catching looks from coffee enthusiasts.
Hjem is another small coffee chain that has two locations in the Kensington area in West London.
They also specialise in premium coffee and serve a variety of drinks.
They are well known for their cardamom buns that sell out very quickly – so don’t walk but RUN to Hjem if you want one!
If you enjoy eating pastries with your coffee – you have to try Arome!
Arome is a popular bakery amongst Londoners that combine French patisserie techniques with Asian flavours and ingredients.
They are hyped up to be one of the best bakeries in London amongst social media reviewers.
There are two branches in London, and their pastries also sell out quickly – you will see people queuing from as early as 8am opening time.
Their best sellers are their honey butter toast and miso bacon escargots.
They also offer good coffee and matcha, but their pastries are definitely superior.
I am sure you have heard of or walked past a Blank street in London as they are everywhere!
They are a coffee chain that originated in Brooklyn New York.
As a coffee chain that positions itself on the more affordable side, their coffee easily beats other competitors such as Pret and Costa.
Their infamous Matcha line with various flavours such as blueberry and white chocolate blew up this year on TikTok and attracted a lot of attention amongst the younger generations.
If you are looking to get coffee to-go and need a convenient option wherever you are, look for a Blank Street!