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Calico - specialty coffee shop in Waterloo
Calico - specialty coffee shop in Waterloo
Calico - specialty coffee shop in Waterloo

Calico

Waterloo

Tiny specialty shop with rotation of top UK roasters and cult pastries.

Open until 4:30 PM
Prufrock - specialty coffee shop in Farringdon
Prufrock - specialty coffee shop in Farringdon
Prufrock - specialty coffee shop in Farringdon

Prufrock

Farringdon

Pioneer and training hub for London’s specialty scene, famous for its espresso bar and courses.

Open until 4:30 PM
Nostos Coffee (Battersea) - specialty coffee shop in Battersea
Nostos Coffee (Battersea) - specialty coffee shop in Battersea
Nostos Coffee (Battersea) - specialty coffee shop in Battersea

Nostos Coffee (Battersea)

Battersea

Welcoming, neighborhood-focused specialty shop with Greek influences and expert baristas.

Open until 5:00 PM
Nostos Coffee (St James's) - specialty coffee shop in St James's
Nostos Coffee (St James's) - specialty coffee shop in St James's
Nostos Coffee (St James's) - specialty coffee shop in St James's

Nostos Coffee (St James's)

St James's

Cosy, locally adored coffee bar with friendly service and a wide range of specialty brews.

Open until 5:00 PM
Special Guests - specialty coffee shop in Marylebone
Special Guests - specialty coffee shop in Marylebone
Special Guests - specialty coffee shop in Marylebone

Special Guests

Marylebone

Trendy micro-roastery and event café blending contemporary design and top beans.

Open until 5:00 PM
Monmouth Coffee Company (The Borough) - specialty coffee shop in Borough Market
Monmouth Coffee Company (The Borough) - specialty coffee shop in Borough Market
Monmouth Coffee Company (The Borough) - specialty coffee shop in Borough Market

Monmouth Coffee Company (The Borough)

Borough Market

Historic specialty coffee roastery known for driving London’s third wave coffee movement.

Open until 6:00 PM
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Best Specialty Coffee Shops in London (2026)

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Discover specialty coffee in different parts of London

Coffee shops in City of London

City of London

15 cafes
Coffee shops in Fitzrovia

Fitzrovia

12 cafes
Coffee shops in Covent Garden

Covent Garden

10 cafes
Coffee shops in Mayfair

Mayfair

7 cafes
Coffee shops in Shoreditch

Shoreditch

6 cafes
Coffee shops in Bloomsbury

Bloomsbury

6 cafes
Coffee shops in Clerkenwell

Clerkenwell

5 cafes
Coffee shops in Hackney

Hackney

5 cafes
Coffee shops in City of London

City of London

15 cafes
Coffee shops in Fitzrovia

Fitzrovia

12 cafes
Coffee shops in Covent Garden

Covent Garden

10 cafes
Coffee shops in Mayfair

Mayfair

7 cafes
Coffee shops in Shoreditch

Shoreditch

6 cafes
Coffee shops in Bloomsbury

Bloomsbury

6 cafes
Coffee shops in Clerkenwell

Clerkenwell

5 cafes
Coffee shops in Hackney

Hackney

5 cafes

Coffee Near London Landmarks

Find specialty coffee within walking distance of the spots you're visiting in London.

Near Big BenNear Borough MarketNear British MuseumNear Covent GardenNear Hyde ParkNear King's Cross StationNear Liverpool Street StationNear Oxford CircusNear Shoreditch High Street StationNear St Paul's CathedralNear Tower BridgeNear Victoria StationNear Waterloo Station

London stands as one of the world's premier specialty coffee destinations, where a thriving independent cafe culture meets centuries-old coffeehouse tradition. From the cobbled streets of Shoreditch to the Victorian arcades of Mayfair, the city offers an extraordinary diversity of specialty coffee experiences....

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Calico - specialty coffee shop in Waterloo
Calico - specialty coffee shop in Waterloo
Calico - specialty coffee shop in Waterloo

Calico

Waterloo

Tiny specialty shop with rotation of top UK roasters and cult pastries.

Open until 4:30 PM
Kiss the Hippo (Covent Garden) - specialty coffee shop in Covent Garden
Kiss the Hippo (Covent Garden) - specialty coffee shop in Covent Garden
Kiss the Hippo (Covent Garden) - specialty coffee shop in Covent Garden

Kiss the Hippo (Covent Garden)

Covent Garden

Carbon-negative specialty coffee shop with innovative brews and tasty pastries.

Open until 6:00 PM
640East (Wood Wharf) - specialty coffee shop in Canary Wharf
640East (Wood Wharf) - specialty coffee shop in Canary Wharf
640East (Wood Wharf) - specialty coffee shop in Canary Wharf

640East (Wood Wharf)

Canary Wharf

Independent cafe and bar with specialty coffee from Caravan.

Open until 11:00 PM
Nowhere - Dark Arts @ Aries (Soho) - specialty coffee shop in Soho
Nowhere - Dark Arts @ Aries (Soho) - specialty coffee shop in Soho
Nowhere - Dark Arts @ Aries (Soho) - specialty coffee shop in Soho

Nowhere - Dark Arts @ Aries (Soho)

Soho

Flagship collaboration café in Soho, reveling in creative coffee and street culture.

Open until 5:00 PM
Nostos Coffee (St James's) - specialty coffee shop in St James's
Nostos Coffee (St James's) - specialty coffee shop in St James's
Nostos Coffee (St James's) - specialty coffee shop in St James's

Nostos Coffee (St James's)

St James's

Cosy, locally adored coffee bar with friendly service and a wide range of specialty brews.

Open until 5:00 PM
Kiss the Hippo (Fitzrovia) - specialty coffee shop in Fitzrovia
Kiss the Hippo (Fitzrovia) - specialty coffee shop in Fitzrovia
Kiss the Hippo (Fitzrovia) - specialty coffee shop in Fitzrovia

Kiss the Hippo (Fitzrovia)

Fitzrovia

Light-filled café with a focus on sustainable coffee and ingredient sourcing.

Open until 5:30 PM
Calico - specialty coffee shop in Waterloo
Calico - specialty coffee shop in Waterloo
Calico - specialty coffee shop in Waterloo

Calico

Waterloo

Tiny specialty shop with rotation of top UK roasters and cult pastries.

Open until 4:30 PM
Kiss the Hippo (Covent Garden) - specialty coffee shop in Covent Garden
Kiss the Hippo (Covent Garden) - specialty coffee shop in Covent Garden
Kiss the Hippo (Covent Garden) - specialty coffee shop in Covent Garden

Kiss the Hippo (Covent Garden)

Covent Garden

Carbon-negative specialty coffee shop with innovative brews and tasty pastries.

Open until 6:00 PM
640East (Wood Wharf) - specialty coffee shop in Canary Wharf
640East (Wood Wharf) - specialty coffee shop in Canary Wharf
640East (Wood Wharf) - specialty coffee shop in Canary Wharf

640East (Wood Wharf)

Canary Wharf

Independent cafe and bar with specialty coffee from Caravan.

Open until 11:00 PM
Nowhere - Dark Arts @ Aries (Soho) - specialty coffee shop in Soho
Nowhere - Dark Arts @ Aries (Soho) - specialty coffee shop in Soho
Nowhere - Dark Arts @ Aries (Soho) - specialty coffee shop in Soho

Nowhere - Dark Arts @ Aries (Soho)

Soho

Flagship collaboration café in Soho, reveling in creative coffee and street culture.

Open until 5:00 PM
Nostos Coffee (St James's) - specialty coffee shop in St James's
Nostos Coffee (St James's) - specialty coffee shop in St James's
Nostos Coffee (St James's) - specialty coffee shop in St James's

Nostos Coffee (St James's)

St James's

Cosy, locally adored coffee bar with friendly service and a wide range of specialty brews.

Open until 5:00 PM
Kiss the Hippo (Fitzrovia) - specialty coffee shop in Fitzrovia
Kiss the Hippo (Fitzrovia) - specialty coffee shop in Fitzrovia
Kiss the Hippo (Fitzrovia) - specialty coffee shop in Fitzrovia

Kiss the Hippo (Fitzrovia)

Fitzrovia

Light-filled café with a focus on sustainable coffee and ingredient sourcing.

Open until 5:30 PM

Pour-Over & Filter Coffee

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Calico - specialty coffee shop in Waterloo
Calico - specialty coffee shop in Waterloo
Calico - specialty coffee shop in Waterloo

Calico

Waterloo

Tiny specialty shop with rotation of top UK roasters and cult pastries.

Open until 4:30 PM
Nowhere - Dark Arts @ Aries (Soho) - specialty coffee shop in Soho
Nowhere - Dark Arts @ Aries (Soho) - specialty coffee shop in Soho
Nowhere - Dark Arts @ Aries (Soho) - specialty coffee shop in Soho

Nowhere - Dark Arts @ Aries (Soho)

Soho

Flagship collaboration café in Soho, reveling in creative coffee and street culture.

Open until 5:00 PM
Kiss the Hippo (Covent Garden) - specialty coffee shop in Covent Garden
Kiss the Hippo (Covent Garden) - specialty coffee shop in Covent Garden
Kiss the Hippo (Covent Garden) - specialty coffee shop in Covent Garden

Kiss the Hippo (Covent Garden)

Covent Garden

Carbon-negative specialty coffee shop with innovative brews and tasty pastries.

Open until 6:00 PM
Nostos Coffee (St James's) - specialty coffee shop in St James's
Nostos Coffee (St James's) - specialty coffee shop in St James's
Nostos Coffee (St James's) - specialty coffee shop in St James's

Nostos Coffee (St James's)

St James's

Cosy, locally adored coffee bar with friendly service and a wide range of specialty brews.

Open until 5:00 PM
640East (Wood Wharf) - specialty coffee shop in Canary Wharf
640East (Wood Wharf) - specialty coffee shop in Canary Wharf
640East (Wood Wharf) - specialty coffee shop in Canary Wharf

640East (Wood Wharf)

Canary Wharf

Independent cafe and bar with specialty coffee from Caravan.

Open until 11:00 PM
Rosslyn (21 Royal Exchange) - specialty coffee shop in City of London
Rosslyn (21 Royal Exchange) - specialty coffee shop in City of London
Rosslyn (21 Royal Exchange) - specialty coffee shop in City of London

Rosslyn (21 Royal Exchange)

City of London

Specialty coffee destination inside the historic Royal Exchange building.

Open until 5:00 PM
Calico - specialty coffee shop in Waterloo
Calico - specialty coffee shop in Waterloo
Calico - specialty coffee shop in Waterloo

Calico

Waterloo

Tiny specialty shop with rotation of top UK roasters and cult pastries.

Open until 4:30 PM
Nowhere - Dark Arts @ Aries (Soho) - specialty coffee shop in Soho
Nowhere - Dark Arts @ Aries (Soho) - specialty coffee shop in Soho
Nowhere - Dark Arts @ Aries (Soho) - specialty coffee shop in Soho

Nowhere - Dark Arts @ Aries (Soho)

Soho

Flagship collaboration café in Soho, reveling in creative coffee and street culture.

Open until 5:00 PM
Kiss the Hippo (Covent Garden) - specialty coffee shop in Covent Garden
Kiss the Hippo (Covent Garden) - specialty coffee shop in Covent Garden
Kiss the Hippo (Covent Garden) - specialty coffee shop in Covent Garden

Kiss the Hippo (Covent Garden)

Covent Garden

Carbon-negative specialty coffee shop with innovative brews and tasty pastries.

Open until 6:00 PM
Nostos Coffee (St James's) - specialty coffee shop in St James's
Nostos Coffee (St James's) - specialty coffee shop in St James's
Nostos Coffee (St James's) - specialty coffee shop in St James's

Nostos Coffee (St James's)

St James's

Cosy, locally adored coffee bar with friendly service and a wide range of specialty brews.

Open until 5:00 PM
640East (Wood Wharf) - specialty coffee shop in Canary Wharf
640East (Wood Wharf) - specialty coffee shop in Canary Wharf
640East (Wood Wharf) - specialty coffee shop in Canary Wharf

640East (Wood Wharf)

Canary Wharf

Independent cafe and bar with specialty coffee from Caravan.

Open until 11:00 PM
Rosslyn (21 Royal Exchange) - specialty coffee shop in City of London
Rosslyn (21 Royal Exchange) - specialty coffee shop in City of London
Rosslyn (21 Royal Exchange) - specialty coffee shop in City of London

Rosslyn (21 Royal Exchange)

City of London

Specialty coffee destination inside the historic Royal Exchange building.

Open until 5:00 PM

Espresso Focused

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Calico - specialty coffee shop in Waterloo
Calico - specialty coffee shop in Waterloo
Calico - specialty coffee shop in Waterloo

Calico

Waterloo

Tiny specialty shop with rotation of top UK roasters and cult pastries.

Open until 4:30 PM
Nowhere - Dark Arts @ Aries (Soho) - specialty coffee shop in Soho
Nowhere - Dark Arts @ Aries (Soho) - specialty coffee shop in Soho
Nowhere - Dark Arts @ Aries (Soho) - specialty coffee shop in Soho

Nowhere - Dark Arts @ Aries (Soho)

Soho

Flagship collaboration café in Soho, reveling in creative coffee and street culture.

Open until 5:00 PM
Kiss the Hippo (Covent Garden) - specialty coffee shop in Covent Garden
Kiss the Hippo (Covent Garden) - specialty coffee shop in Covent Garden
Kiss the Hippo (Covent Garden) - specialty coffee shop in Covent Garden

Kiss the Hippo (Covent Garden)

Covent Garden

Carbon-negative specialty coffee shop with innovative brews and tasty pastries.

Open until 6:00 PM
Nostos Coffee (St James's) - specialty coffee shop in St James's
Nostos Coffee (St James's) - specialty coffee shop in St James's
Nostos Coffee (St James's) - specialty coffee shop in St James's

Nostos Coffee (St James's)

St James's

Cosy, locally adored coffee bar with friendly service and a wide range of specialty brews.

Open until 5:00 PM
640East (Wood Wharf) - specialty coffee shop in Canary Wharf
640East (Wood Wharf) - specialty coffee shop in Canary Wharf
640East (Wood Wharf) - specialty coffee shop in Canary Wharf

640East (Wood Wharf)

Canary Wharf

Independent cafe and bar with specialty coffee from Caravan.

Open until 11:00 PM
Rosslyn (21 Royal Exchange) - specialty coffee shop in City of London
Rosslyn (21 Royal Exchange) - specialty coffee shop in City of London
Rosslyn (21 Royal Exchange) - specialty coffee shop in City of London

Rosslyn (21 Royal Exchange)

City of London

Specialty coffee destination inside the historic Royal Exchange building.

Open until 5:00 PM
Calico - specialty coffee shop in Waterloo
Calico - specialty coffee shop in Waterloo
Calico - specialty coffee shop in Waterloo

Calico

Waterloo

Tiny specialty shop with rotation of top UK roasters and cult pastries.

Open until 4:30 PM
Nowhere - Dark Arts @ Aries (Soho) - specialty coffee shop in Soho
Nowhere - Dark Arts @ Aries (Soho) - specialty coffee shop in Soho
Nowhere - Dark Arts @ Aries (Soho) - specialty coffee shop in Soho

Nowhere - Dark Arts @ Aries (Soho)

Soho

Flagship collaboration café in Soho, reveling in creative coffee and street culture.

Open until 5:00 PM
Kiss the Hippo (Covent Garden) - specialty coffee shop in Covent Garden
Kiss the Hippo (Covent Garden) - specialty coffee shop in Covent Garden
Kiss the Hippo (Covent Garden) - specialty coffee shop in Covent Garden

Kiss the Hippo (Covent Garden)

Covent Garden

Carbon-negative specialty coffee shop with innovative brews and tasty pastries.

Open until 6:00 PM
Nostos Coffee (St James's) - specialty coffee shop in St James's
Nostos Coffee (St James's) - specialty coffee shop in St James's
Nostos Coffee (St James's) - specialty coffee shop in St James's

Nostos Coffee (St James's)

St James's

Cosy, locally adored coffee bar with friendly service and a wide range of specialty brews.

Open until 5:00 PM
640East (Wood Wharf) - specialty coffee shop in Canary Wharf
640East (Wood Wharf) - specialty coffee shop in Canary Wharf
640East (Wood Wharf) - specialty coffee shop in Canary Wharf

640East (Wood Wharf)

Canary Wharf

Independent cafe and bar with specialty coffee from Caravan.

Open until 11:00 PM
Rosslyn (21 Royal Exchange) - specialty coffee shop in City of London
Rosslyn (21 Royal Exchange) - specialty coffee shop in City of London
Rosslyn (21 Royal Exchange) - specialty coffee shop in City of London

Rosslyn (21 Royal Exchange)

City of London

Specialty coffee destination inside the historic Royal Exchange building.

Open until 5:00 PM

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Calico - specialty coffee shop in Waterloo
Calico - specialty coffee shop in Waterloo
Calico - specialty coffee shop in Waterloo

Calico

Waterloo

Tiny specialty shop with rotation of top UK roasters and cult pastries.

Open until 4:30 PM
Kiss the Hippo (Covent Garden) - specialty coffee shop in Covent Garden
Kiss the Hippo (Covent Garden) - specialty coffee shop in Covent Garden
Kiss the Hippo (Covent Garden) - specialty coffee shop in Covent Garden

Kiss the Hippo (Covent Garden)

Covent Garden

Carbon-negative specialty coffee shop with innovative brews and tasty pastries.

Open until 6:00 PM
Nostos Coffee (St James's) - specialty coffee shop in St James's
Nostos Coffee (St James's) - specialty coffee shop in St James's
Nostos Coffee (St James's) - specialty coffee shop in St James's

Nostos Coffee (St James's)

St James's

Cosy, locally adored coffee bar with friendly service and a wide range of specialty brews.

Open until 5:00 PM
640East (Wood Wharf) - specialty coffee shop in Canary Wharf
640East (Wood Wharf) - specialty coffee shop in Canary Wharf
640East (Wood Wharf) - specialty coffee shop in Canary Wharf

640East (Wood Wharf)

Canary Wharf

Independent cafe and bar with specialty coffee from Caravan.

Open until 11:00 PM
Nowhere - Dark Arts @ Aries (Soho) - specialty coffee shop in Soho
Nowhere - Dark Arts @ Aries (Soho) - specialty coffee shop in Soho
Nowhere - Dark Arts @ Aries (Soho) - specialty coffee shop in Soho

Nowhere - Dark Arts @ Aries (Soho)

Soho

Flagship collaboration café in Soho, reveling in creative coffee and street culture.

Open until 5:00 PM
Rosslyn (21 Royal Exchange) - specialty coffee shop in City of London
Rosslyn (21 Royal Exchange) - specialty coffee shop in City of London
Rosslyn (21 Royal Exchange) - specialty coffee shop in City of London

Rosslyn (21 Royal Exchange)

City of London

Specialty coffee destination inside the historic Royal Exchange building.

Open until 5:00 PM
Calico - specialty coffee shop in Waterloo
Calico - specialty coffee shop in Waterloo
Calico - specialty coffee shop in Waterloo

Calico

Waterloo

Tiny specialty shop with rotation of top UK roasters and cult pastries.

Open until 4:30 PM
Kiss the Hippo (Covent Garden) - specialty coffee shop in Covent Garden
Kiss the Hippo (Covent Garden) - specialty coffee shop in Covent Garden
Kiss the Hippo (Covent Garden) - specialty coffee shop in Covent Garden

Kiss the Hippo (Covent Garden)

Covent Garden

Carbon-negative specialty coffee shop with innovative brews and tasty pastries.

Open until 6:00 PM
Nostos Coffee (St James's) - specialty coffee shop in St James's
Nostos Coffee (St James's) - specialty coffee shop in St James's
Nostos Coffee (St James's) - specialty coffee shop in St James's

Nostos Coffee (St James's)

St James's

Cosy, locally adored coffee bar with friendly service and a wide range of specialty brews.

Open until 5:00 PM
640East (Wood Wharf) - specialty coffee shop in Canary Wharf
640East (Wood Wharf) - specialty coffee shop in Canary Wharf
640East (Wood Wharf) - specialty coffee shop in Canary Wharf

640East (Wood Wharf)

Canary Wharf

Independent cafe and bar with specialty coffee from Caravan.

Open until 11:00 PM
Nowhere - Dark Arts @ Aries (Soho) - specialty coffee shop in Soho
Nowhere - Dark Arts @ Aries (Soho) - specialty coffee shop in Soho
Nowhere - Dark Arts @ Aries (Soho) - specialty coffee shop in Soho

Nowhere - Dark Arts @ Aries (Soho)

Soho

Flagship collaboration café in Soho, reveling in creative coffee and street culture.

Open until 5:00 PM
Rosslyn (21 Royal Exchange) - specialty coffee shop in City of London
Rosslyn (21 Royal Exchange) - specialty coffee shop in City of London
Rosslyn (21 Royal Exchange) - specialty coffee shop in City of London

Rosslyn (21 Royal Exchange)

City of London

Specialty coffee destination inside the historic Royal Exchange building.

Open until 5:00 PM

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