Knowledgeable baristas in London

“Had a delicious toasted sandwich and flat white coffee. Great find very close to East India DLR station.”

“Healthy and clean Breakfast, definitely reccomend”

“Affy served us, he was great ☺️ appreciate his friendly and gracious presence. Good service. Lovely drinks. ESP the Hibiscus peach.”

“Such a lovely cafe with friendly staff. I love how open the cafe is. The cortado and lemon poppyseed cake I had were both delicious. There were several people working from their laptops or reading. A cozy spot to spend some time :)”

“A proper coffee house which has very knowledgeable and friendly staff. They can tell you where the coffee is sourced (all of it is Colombian), the story behind the location & the processes undertaken. They actually roast all of their beans in house which gives it a very fresh and flavourful taste. The staff will help you identify what beans that would suit your coffee choice best, I.e americano, flat white etc. Really recommend visiting the cafe to sit in or take coffee for your commute from Berrylands. They also offer various pastries and snacks etc to complement your choice. I feel like that this is an independent cafe not to be missed, with expertise and flavours which will not be found at a local chain coffeehouse!”

“Hidden Gem in Angel – Best Coffee Around This is hands down the best coffee shop near my home — a true hidden gem in the heart of Angel. It’s a small, unassuming place with a very down-to-earth vibe, but what really sets it apart is the team. The baristas here are incredibly warm, friendly, and genuinely passionate about coffee. You can tell they know their craft — and love it. The coffee is always freshly roasted on-site, which makes a huge difference. Every visit smells slightly different in the best way — like a rotating gallery of beautiful coffee aromas. Whether you go for a flat white or a pour-over, the quality is consistently excellent. It’s by far the best cup of coffee I’ve had in Angel. They also offer a lovely selection of cakes and pastries (the banana bread is a personal favourite), and the Wi-Fi is impressively fast — perfect if you need to catch up on some work or reading. You can also buy their beans or ground coffee to take home, which is a real treat. They don’t do much marketing or social media, but they really don’t need to. Word of mouth is more than enough when a place is this good. It’s a spot I always look forward to visiting.”

“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!”

“Tucked away in an unassuming corner of Cricklewood, just off the high street is a wonderful place to stop for a coffee. Great service, knowledgeable staff and, most importantly, great coffee. Walk the extra minute off the Broadway for a superb drink!”

“I had the chicken curry and fancied hash browns with it because I laugh in the face of traditional food combinations. Very tasty. Friendly staff. Their salad bar is amazing. Magnificent.”

“Cozy place for coffee lovers. Coffee taste was so good, price also cheaper than in others places.Calm atmosphere. Wide choose of snacks.”

“A Classic and increasingly rare old fashioned Cafe. Have only been for Breakfast, but menu is wide and portions are generous”

“Very good coffee, nice atmosphere, friendly staff. Kids friendly with separate play area and huge toilet adopted for families. Highly recommended for families with small kids.”

“Been coming here for years with my family. Lovely spot that too few people know about. Lovely family owned business, properly cooked and properly used ingredients. A strong good quality coffee and the seating is homely.”

“All I can say is bellisima!! I have been wanting to try The Roasting for quite sometime. It is definitely worth the wait. The coffee was great and the pistachio croissant was absolutely fabulous. It’s one of the nicest pastries I had. The prices were also decent and affordable. Service is also great. The guy helped me to choose pastries by giving me an idea of what each of them were and he also gave me a drink recommendation. I will definitely come back to try the other stuff.”

“My go to cafe if in the area, the food quality is top notch! Really nice ingredients are used portion size is good and also quick service. Would highly recommend if in the area”

“Love this coffee shop. Part bicycle shop and part coffee shop. Heaps of cyclists visit. I came for an oat milk flat white and also found the vegan peanut butter cookie bar. Will definitely return! My partner had the espresso and Guatemalan filter.”

“Very nice little cafe, service is unbelievably fast an yet you don’t feel rushed. The food quality and quantity was just right and for the location it was extremely well priced. Very nice inside and the decor is very traditional and inviting. I would recommend to anyone looking for some light lunch or breakfast.”

“Great place for a quick coffee run. Love their dirty chai!!! It's one of the best I've had. Friendly service and great recommendations. Definitely try it out if you're in the area. Also nice decor.”

“Just been and had some breakfast here this morning and couldn’t fault it. We had a relatively simple breakfast, some toast for my lad, beans in toast for my wife and a cheesy omelette and beans for me. From the smiley faced service when we entered to the warm thanks as we left the service was on point as was the food. Highly recommend this place”

“Excellent coffee at a fair price. I kind of hope this place never gets discovered, it's such a rare London delight.”

“The best coffee in the area by some margin, the lady who runs the place is also lovely. On a warm day, the vibe transports you from West Drayton to the Mediterranean coast.”

“Wonderful cafe, friendly people and warm welcome. Probably the best cafe in the area and the coffee is delicious. The cakes could be a bit better/fresher and possibly sandwich options but apart from this it is a lovely place to come and such a nice mix of age ranges with everyone welcome.”

“Great atmosphere, great staff and wonderfully smooth coffee :) definitely recommend.”

“I recently visited Artisan Coffee, just a short 5-minute walk from Putney Station, and had such a lovely experience! There’s an Italian barista there who truly stands out – she is warm, hospitable, and has such a kind, welcoming presence. She makes excellent coffee with great attention to detail, and her patience and friendly attitude toward every customer really make the café feel special. It’s rare to find someone so professional yet genuinely caring. Highly recommend this spot for both the amazing coffee and the wonderful service!”

“I was staying in the area in my past trip to London and got my morning coffee here a couple of times. Good quality coffee, can't comment on the service since I took it to go each time.”

“Take a look at the Breakfast that I got at this Cafe in the City of London ( near Barbican Tube)... it was as good as it looked, and a reasonable price too! Highly Recommended!”

“What a nice cafe. Nice food as well. One of the best in the area jacks cafe is hands down”

“Relaxed coffee shop serving excellent coffee, with a nice selection of cakes and brunch options. Friendly staff, attentive service, reasonable pricing and a convenient location close to the centre of town make Krema the perfect place to stop for a coffee break while visiting Guildford.”

“One of the best coffee shops I have ever been to! I have to admit, the smell of fresh roasted coffee made me choose it and I dont regret at all! Lovely coffee, great deserts and specially amazing staff! Would definitely recommend this place, also I would suggest to anyone going there to check the upstairs lounge, it is so cool!!”

“Good breakfast... Try the Mediterranean.. Delicious!!”