The 30 Best Espresso bar in London

“An excellent coffee shop, very hip and on trend. Good range of pastries too.”

“Fantastic homemade jammy buns served with beaming smiles, all for a very affordable price. What's not to love? There's a reason there are often 10 people outside. Fab business doing SW London properly proud. Well done ladies.”

“I had an omlette with my coffee and the portion was generous, very well cooked and even included an edible salad garnish! It’s hard to get good food with your coffee - very impressed.”

“Good coffee, they charge for whipped cream (fyi). Wish they told us before we paid.”

“I was recently at Bobo and Wild Chigwell and grabbed a pistachio cinnamon bun for takeaway — and honestly, it was incredible ! The bun was super soft, perfectly sweet, and had a rich pistachio flavor that made it really unique. The balance between pistachio cream and bun was just unbelievable . Trust me it’s something special especially with their ginger tea on a freezing days.”

“An absolute gem of a café. A happy little haven to retreat to for the best coffee and cake. The food is glorious and the staff are wonderful. Nothing is too much trouble and they make you feel very welcome. Just lovely.”

“Great iced drinks & lovely baristas - plus we played the summer lucky dip offer and got a discount on our next iced drink purchase!”

“Very good food ,very friendly staff,good ambiance,clean ,good for a nice Friday dinner out with music ,good for birthday parties also ,plenty space for more than 30 people.i definitely recommend and I will return.”

“Super nice spot for coffee in Chelsea! Very original concept for having a bar for coffee, with very stylish interior too. Loved the coffee too, next time will try cappuccino maybe. Great staff too, liked chatting with them whilst there. Will be back!”

“Great place to enjoy your time and your coffe, very good atmosphere and decoration, staff is very friendly. Very satisfied! Highly recomanded to everyone.”

“THEY MAKE A PROPER CUPPA TEA! (Yorkshire teabags). The lady that works there is lovely. I had an egg a bacon sandwich very tasty.”

“Hearty portions and great value! The food at Milk Bar is super satisfying. Grilled meats, fresh salads, and a delicious potato omelet that tastes homemade. This place is a great spot for a filling lunch and tasty pastry. Will definitely come back!”

“Wonderful Breakfast Experience! Visited with my family last Sunday, and it was absolutely delightful. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, making us feel right at home. The café was super clean, which added to the pleasant ambiance. We started with an Americano coffee , and you could immediately tell they use high-quality beans—rich and flavorful. My son thoroughly enjoyed the hot chocolate, which was smooth and perfectly prepared. The hash browns were crispy and delicious, probably some of the best we’ve had. Everything we ordered was spot on, and the experience couldn’t have been more perfect. Highly recommend this café for anyone looking for a relaxed, family-friendly breakfast spot. We’ll definitely be back!”

“Absolutely outstanding. A wonderful little village café, brilliant breakfast/lunch food. And like they say, it's not fast food. It's good food served as fast as possible. The staff are friendly and kind, genuinely good people. 10/10 I'll recommend to anyone who will listen.”

“Great little gem close to the High Street. Had a great toasted sandwich and coffee here plus they have a 5* Food hygiene rating! Would definitely reccomend over the usual chain high street coffee shops!”

“This has been my weekday morning stop for 18 months, great cappuccino, great staff in a warm and friendly environment.”

“very nice atmosphere on a small intersection, very friendly staff and tasty food & drinks. i had a cappuccino, a tea and one of the best pain au raisin i‘ve ever had. will definitely return next time i‘m in london”

“Definitely one of the best coffees in the area they roast their coffee on site which is very impressive and super fresh. The stuff is very friendly and have a great service. I had a latte for the past three days and I keep coming back to this place because it is great.”

“Very friendly staff and good food. Great cooking by Shakira & Anna Maria.”

“Amazing customer service, this is first time I’ve ordered this fantastic restaurant. I’ve ordered pullao rice, daal makhani, butter chicken and seekh kebab it tastes absolutely delicious it never disappoints. I’ll be returning to this restaurant. 10* review”

“Artigiano is a wonderful coffee experience. Great view and very friendly service. The coffee and the pastries were very well-made and delicious. Have a break from your touring in a nice environment.”

“I stumbled upon this place by accident, don't let the corner shop look put you off, inside is a wonderful world of little shop heaven. I bought a vegetable samosa and in a first (and I mean its never happened) the man behind the little sandwich counter said "would you like it warm?" So I said yes and it was lovely. The helpfulness of the staff is amazing and the range of stock and prices are excellent.”

“I usually come to this coffee shop and it’s always a lovely place with good coffee and a nice atmosphere. But this time was exceptionally nice because of Moira. She was incredibly friendly, good-natured, and genuinely warm — she made me feel so welcome and wanting to go back more often.”

“We have just visited Jaconelli’s at East Surrey Hospital entrance for the third time.. they serve the very best Latte ever! Lovely people also. Will be stopping by twice a week for the duration of our visits.”

“To whomever is the manager of who was on shift today just a couple hours ago. They were absolutely fantastic and asked to leave a review so here you go! Peace love and rock & roll”

“Very nice place, I recommend to give it a visit after dark, light are slightly dimmed, they play good music so it gives this place more unique atmosphere. I liked decor too: wood, high industrial celling. Cool service, straight forward and without fakeness, which I appreciate. Lots of seating options, outside too, although it's getting colder now. One of the best mochas I've had in London, and I know my coffee shops. Less chocolaty and sweet like in many places. All sweets were great too, can't point my favourite, just give them a go.”

“My experience is really lovely here.I appreciate their service and products.Coffe is really good.Ambiance is not bad.I think they deserve to be respected. Highly recommended.”

“do a bloody lovely americano if that’s what you’re into”

“Great coffee, and the almond pastry...oh man, amazing!”