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Specialty Coffee near Waterloo Station, London

18 specialty cafes within a 15-minute walk · London, United Kingdom

Waterloo Station is one of London's busiest spots, and there is excellent specialty coffee within easy reach. These are the 18 closest independent, specialty-grade cafes, no chains, all within about a 15-minute walk and ordered by distance.

2 min walk
Calico - specialty coffee shop in London
Calico - specialty coffee shop in London
Calico - specialty coffee shop in London

Calico

Waterloo, London

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

Closed for today
7 min walk
Origin Coffee (Southwark) - specialty coffee shop in London
Origin Coffee (Southwark) - specialty coffee shop in London
Origin Coffee (Southwark) - specialty coffee shop in London

Origin Coffee (Southwark)

Southwark, London

Tucked-away specialty coffee shop beneath railway arches with pastries, espressos, and more.

Closed for today
10 min walk
Scenery - specialty coffee shop in London
Scenery - specialty coffee shop in London
Scenery - specialty coffee shop in London

Scenery

Borough, London

On-site roaster with extensive single-origin lineup and multiple brewing methods including pour over

Closed for today
12 min walk
Saint Nine Coffee - specialty coffee shop in London
Saint Nine Coffee - specialty coffee shop in London
Saint Nine Coffee - specialty coffee shop in London

Saint Nine Coffee

Southwark, London

Artisanal specialty coffee in Southwark with skilled baristas crafting quality milk work and welcoming hospitality

Closed for today
12 min walk
Old Spike Elephant & Castle - specialty coffee shop in London
Old Spike Elephant & Castle - specialty coffee shop in London
Old Spike Elephant & Castle - specialty coffee shop in London

Old Spike Elephant & Castle

Elephant & Castle, London

Specialty coffee in a quaint cafe from Old Spike Roastery in Elephant & Castle.

Closed for today
13 min walk
Black Cowboy Coffee - specialty coffee shop in London
Black Cowboy Coffee - specialty coffee shop in London
Black Cowboy Coffee - specialty coffee shop in London

Black Cowboy Coffee

Elephant and Castle, London

Seven single-origin arabicas from Colombia, Ethiopia, Brazil, and Sumatra with Swiss water decaf and house blends

Closed for today
13 min walk
WatchHouse Somerset House - specialty coffee shop in London
WatchHouse Somerset House - specialty coffee shop in London
WatchHouse Somerset House - specialty coffee shop in London

WatchHouse Somerset House

Strand, London

In-house roasted coffee from South London lab with seasonal 1829 Espresso in Somerset House's East Wing

Closed for today
13 min walk
Nagare (Bankside & Bakery) - specialty coffee shop in London
Nagare (Bankside & Bakery) - specialty coffee shop in London
Nagare (Bankside & Bakery) - specialty coffee shop in London

Nagare (Bankside & Bakery)

Bankside, London

Specialty coffee shop with an adjacent bakery offering fresh pastries and breads.

Closed today
15 min walk
WatchHouse Covent Garden - specialty coffee shop in London
WatchHouse Covent Garden - specialty coffee shop in London
WatchHouse Covent Garden - specialty coffee shop in London

WatchHouse Covent Garden

Covent Garden, London

South London roaster with Coffee Lab developing seasonal espressos and specialty tasting flights with tasting notes

Closed for today
15 min walk
Marquise Coffee Shop - specialty coffee shop in London
Marquise Coffee Shop - specialty coffee shop in London
Marquise Coffee Shop - specialty coffee shop in London

Marquise Coffee Shop

Covent Garden, London

Independent specialty coffee spot in Covent Garden serving consistently well-extracted espresso and filter coffee

Closed for today
15 min walk
Qubic Cafe - specialty coffee shop in London
Qubic Cafe - specialty coffee shop in London
Qubic Cafe - specialty coffee shop in London

Qubic Cafe

Covent Garden, London

Coffee mixology meets specialty beans from Assembly Roastery in a minimalist space near Trafalgar Square

Closed for today
16 min walk
Page Common Coffee House - specialty coffee shop in London
Page Common Coffee House - specialty coffee shop in London
Page Common Coffee House - specialty coffee shop in London

Page Common Coffee House

Trafalgar Square, London

Assembly Coffee collaboration with rotating single origins for hand-drip in a West End hotel setting

Closed for today
16 min walk
Notes Coffee Roasters & Bar | Trafalgar Square - specialty coffee shop in London
Notes Coffee Roasters & Bar | Trafalgar Square - specialty coffee shop in London
Notes Coffee Roasters & Bar | Trafalgar Square - specialty coffee shop in London

Notes Coffee Roasters & Bar | Trafalgar Square

Covent Garden, London

In-house roasted single origins from direct producer relationships, small-batch roasted in East London since 2010

Closed for today
16 min walk
% ARABICA London Covent Garden - specialty coffee shop in London
% ARABICA London Covent Garden - specialty coffee shop in London
% ARABICA London Covent Garden - specialty coffee shop in London

% ARABICA London Covent Garden

Covent Garden, London

Kyoto-born specialty chain serving rotating single origins and precision espresso in a compact Covent Garden space

Closed for today
16 min walk
Alchemy Café - The City - specialty coffee shop in London
Alchemy Café - The City - specialty coffee shop in London
Alchemy Café - The City - specialty coffee shop in London

Alchemy Café - The City

St Paul's, London

Hand-roasting direct trade beans in-house, serving batch brews and espresso with Bonsoy and alternative milks

Closed for today
17 min walk
The Gentlemen Baristas - specialty coffee shop in London
The Gentlemen Baristas - specialty coffee shop in London
The Gentlemen Baristas - specialty coffee shop in London

The Gentlemen Baristas

Borough, London

London roastery & coffeehouse serving meticulously sourced single origins like Brazilian Pink Bourbon

Closed for today
17 min walk
Qima Café and Pâtisserie (Covent Garden) - specialty coffee shop in London
Qima Café and Pâtisserie (Covent Garden) - specialty coffee shop in London
Qima Café and Pâtisserie (Covent Garden) - specialty coffee shop in London

Qima Café and Pâtisserie (Covent Garden)

Covent Garden, London

London’s leading Yemeni specialty café—true tree-to-cup sourcing and vibrant patisserie.

Closed for today
17 min walk
Kiss the Hippo (Covent Garden) - specialty coffee shop in London
Kiss the Hippo (Covent Garden) - specialty coffee shop in London
Kiss the Hippo (Covent Garden) - specialty coffee shop in London

Kiss the Hippo (Covent Garden)

Covent Garden, London

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

Closed for today

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