There are thousands of coffee houses in London to choose from to accommodate the growing number of Londoners who simply can't function without a Cafe Latte to start their day. But which coffee houses in London offer the most character, charm, warmth and, above all, the damn finest coffee? View London has the answer.
Take your pick from such reliable beverages as espresso, latte macciato and hot mochaccino.
The Brunswick Centre,
Marchmont Street,
Bloomsbury,
London,
WC1N 1AE
Enjoy a latte in this legendary Italian bar on Frith Street.
22 Frith Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 4RP
Bea's of Bloomsbury offers inspiring cuisine, artisan cakes and pastries, and the finest teas and coffees.
44 Theobalds Road,
Bloomsbury,
London,
WC1X 8NW
Coffee and tea aplenty from this excellent cafe in Ladywell.
48 Ladywell Road,
Ladywell,
London,
SE13 7UX
Cooked breakfasts, sandwiches, coffees and teas available from this award winning cafe on Charing Cross Road.
62 Charing Cross Road,
WC2H 0BB
Candy Cafe boasts one of the best selections of drinks and desserts in Chinatown.
First Floor,
3 Macclesfield Street,
Chinatown,
London,
W1D 6AU
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For once, this is a family-owned – strictly not a franchise – chain of coffee bars hailing directly from Italy, where the chain started.
Westfield London,
Ariel Way,
Shepherd's Bush,
London,
W12 7GE
Organic and fair trade coffee is available in this funky shop on Goswell Road.
160 Goswell Road,
London,
EC1V 7DU
The ultimate Battersea coffice – relaxed and friendly cafe and gallery, with free wireless, homemade food and resident artist.
53 Battersea Rise,
Clapham,
London,
SW11 1HH
Noted as being the best maker of a cappuccino in the capital, Coffee Republic is also turning into a surprisingly good deli with plenty of treats available including baguettes, cakes and pastries.
2 South Molton Street,
London,
W1K 5QA
For coffee with a conscience, try popping into dose espresso where they pride themselves on their ethical approach.
Smithfield Market,
70 Long Lane,
London,
EC1A 9EJ
At Fernandez and Wells in Soho, they do excellent coffee and freshly squeesed orange juice with a delicious choice of croissants, pain au chocolat and Portuguese cakes.
73 Beak Street,
Soho,
London,
W1F 9SR
Brewing under the slogan We don’t do Grande, this self-proclaimed British cafe (with a little Aussie influence) gets its beans from London Roastery Square Mile.
4a-5a Perrins Court,
Hampstead,
London,
NW3 1QS
Sample the benefits of the La Marzocco espresso machine at the Australian themed Lantana.
13 Charlotte Place,
Soho,
London,
W1T 1SN
Le Peche Mignon is a stylish little French delicatessen in Highbury with plenty of rewarding coffees to choose from.
6 Ronalds Road,
Highbury,
London,
N5 1XH
In the heart of the West End on Winnett Street this side street coffee stop-off is a must visit.
3 Winnett Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 6JY
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Splendid venue for tea, coffee and cake in Bloomsbury.
14-16 Bury Place,
Bloomsbury,
WC1A 2JL
Milk Bar on Bateman Street specialises in high quality teas and coffees and provides a range of fresh sandwiches and snacks to eat in or takeaway.
3 Bateman Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 4AG
Nordic Bakery is a Scandanavian cafe specialising in such traditional treats as dark rye bread sandwiches and Karelian pies. A wonderful environment for a good cup of coffee too.
14A Golden Square,
London,
W1F 9JF
Nude Espresso is a friendly, relatively inexpensive coffee shop on Hanbury Street.
26 Hanbury Street,
Spitalfields,
London,
E1 6QR
Sacred is an intimate and cosy venue with a wide selection of food on offer, from bagels and organic scrambled eggs to fresh soups, salads and organic cakes. Exemplary teas and coffees are also available from this excellent spot on Ganton Street.
Carnaby Street Precinct,
13 Ganton Street,
London,
W1F 9BL
ScooterCaffe is a cosy cafe and bar which is tucked away down a side street in Waterloo. The owner, a specialist in vintage scooters and a collector of antique coffee machines, pulls a unique blend of locally roasted beans from his 1957 Faema, to make one of the smoothest cups in town. As well as home made cakes, cocktails and beverages from across Europe, the bar also features weekly live music in the basement.
132 Lower Marsh,
Waterloo,
London,
SE1 7AE
The Soho Theatre Bar offers an extensive choice of wines, cocktails and beers alongside a food menu of Indian cuisine.
21 Dean Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D 3NE