The 30 Best Expertly brewed coffee in London

“Visited here to stock up on coffee beans, very reasonable price for London and to drink a flat white too, which was excellent. The owner was helpful in making my choices. Thanks very much.”

“Best coffee in Herne Hill. They have their own special blend from Press coffee roasters and you can buy beans to take home. Also the best iced coffee in all of London, which comes out frothy and cold.”

“Lovely place, fully gluten free. Delicious cakes and croissants, I went back for more! Very friendly staff. The coffee was excellent too! I say this as a coffee snob!”

“Sweet hidden gem for all you coffee fanatics out there. Had the Kenya batch brew filter which was yum also picked up a bag of Colombia Buenos Aires which is a peach fruit bomb. Do yourself a favor get it before it gone. Bru the owner roast his own beans and he does a fantastic job.”

“I’ve been a regular at Butter Up Cafe in Tulse Hill for a year and it’s fantastic. The coffee is consistently excellent, and the staff—Jam, Alex, and Patch—are incredibly friendly. The environment is perfect for grabbing a coffee on the go or settling in to get some work done. I only tried their pastries once, but I hear their cinnamon buns is popular here. Open daily, this cafe is a local favourite worth checking out.”

“Excellent flat white and delicious hot chocolate. Dan is chatty and I love listening to the regulars. Impressive for a tiny van, plenty of park benches to take the coffee to. Been the highlight of my days on maternity leave.”

“visited stantons coffee house for a morning brew and it didn’t disappoint. the flat white had a rich smooth taste and the toasted focaccia sandwich hit the spot. the staff were warm and the atmosphere relaxed. perfect for unwinding or catching up.”

“The coffee and atmosphere is amazing! Can't recommend highly enough. If you're in the area do pop over to 5SP for a coffee and a chat. The owner is absolutely lovely and has the perfect sized drinks! :D”

“Lovely independent coffee spot, good tasting coffee, freshly baked pastries and huge variety of cold drinks. Eral always goes above and beyond, I visited this morning after a gym session and he made me a delicious protein shake!!”

“This is a lovely little coffee shop just five minutes walk from Woking station. Great place to pop in for a coffee and cake. The coffee is really nice, the staff are friendly and welcoming and there is a good range of pastries and cakes to tempt anyone including vegan options.”

“Really good coffee, very friendly staff. Bland background music but luckily not too loud.”

“Super place for food and drink. Spotlessly clean. Staff were all so welcoming and friendly. The food was delicious. Myself and my friends spent a lovely couple of hours chatting and people watching. It also very dog friendly.”

“Amazing coffee! The barista was incredibly friendly and welcoming ⭐️he even gave us an extra flat white coffee. The service was top-notch and the coffee is hands down the best in the area. Highly recommend if you’re after great vibes and quality brew ☕️”

“Super friendly staff, delicious coffee and pastries. Not a super big space but pretty cozy and welcoming.”

“A great place to stop off on a walk. Nice Tea, Excellent coffee and a very tasty bacon roll and a delicious massive cookie. Lovely friendly helpful staff and spotlessly clean. We will definitely be visiting again”

“Cute place, friendly, and most importantly great coffee!”

“I enjoy using the app to order my drink in advance. My favorite drink is the iced blueberry matcha tea latte. The staff at this location were friendly and prepared my drink quickly. The branch is conveniently located near the DLR station and offers free WiFi, as well as ample seating and is dog-friendly.”

“The homiest of coffee shops, a welcoming place is so far and between in London but this is a gem to hold dear. Food is delish and home made and the landlady has the biggest heart and most most watering food! Highly recommend her Böreks!”

“Always the best friendly service and delicious coffee!”

“The place has a very large selection of breakfasts. We ordered an English breakfast and an Explosion Waffle, which were very tasty. The cappuccino was nice and very large. The atmosphere is a little intimidating because of the small space, which accommodates dozens of people. We were in a hurry to get up after breakfast, as it was not cozy. If that doesn't impress you, the place is definitely worth it.”

“Very friendly welcome and a delicious, rich Americano. Didn’t try the food but looked tasty so will have to return!”

“Really good coffee. They have really interesting mugs if you sit down for coffee. They also offer some really quirky soft drinks.”

“Literally the best, friendliest staff. Top coffee, great vibe and they take proper Covid precautions. Loving the addition of plants too!”

“Good matcha latte and atmosphere!! 5/5 soy milk available, all good vibes and great music with perfect volume (not too loud and still be able to socialise in the coffee shop) love the aesthetic the latte art.”

“Travel from Arsenal to Hotspur, exchanging at Seven Sister Station. Find this Cafe from Google map, nice food, good service and comfort environment.”

“Stunningly nice independent coffee shop, probably the best coffee shop on Uxbridge, far from the madding crowd, good work vibe, great coffee and the most wonderful staff... A firm favourite over the many years it's been there... Popped in today for a coffee and a toastie!! Still the best place in town (for me anyway)! Oct '23 still fab, great coffee blend”

“I really loved their services. I have been to their multiple outlets but this one is the best. The servers Dayana, Shara Kinga, all were super friendly and helpful. They told the best things available and didn't mind me asking questions. Everything going through here should try something here.”

“I don’t usually share reviews on places however I felt that this one was too good not to. I often come in for a quick bite to eat and a coffee, usually popping in and out, I just want to say how lovely each and every single staff member is, the atmosphere is much nicer than the other coffee shops around the area. Jennifer has taken my order a few times and made my coffees, she always makes everyone feel welcomed and is such a lovely member of staff. Coffees always taste so fresh and food is always delicious !!!”

“Such a charming cafe with wonderful staff! Great breakfast range and delicious teas and cakes. Outdoor area is lovely with beautiful flowers. Our favourite local!”

“I absolutely love this place! There is good variety in the food menu and pastries with a reasonable price. I really enjoyed their pistachio croissant. Their service is friendly and respectful, even at busy times. The shop is super pretty and perfect to do some work.”