Best Early-Morning Coffee Shops in London

City of London

Specialty coffee destination inside the historic Royal Exchange building.

Victoria

Speciality coffee shop in Victoria offering exceptional coffees and pastries.

Beckenham

Neighborhood cafe in Beckenham village serving cappuccinos and brunch near Kelsey Park

City of London

Caravan's City outpost serving their own specialty roasts in Bloomberg Arcade with globally-inspired all-day dining

Walthamstow

Early-opening neighborhood café on Wood Street serving coffee and snacks to the Walthamstow community since morning

De Beauvoir Town

Community-focused cafe with seasonal drink program, house-baked goods, and welcoming neighborhood energy

Wandsworth Common

High-end hospitality meets independent specialty coffee with grab-and-go convenience near Wandsworth Common

City of London

Independent specialty coffee near St. Paul's with award-winning hot chocolates and milk-focused espresso drinks

Hackney

Pioneering London roasters serving their own ethically sourced beans with skilled barista work and latte art

Shoreditch

Eclectic, vegan-friendly specialty coffeehouse focusing on sustainability and community.

Tower Hill

Specialty coffee and seasonal brunch in a relaxed Tower Hill setting with ample workspace, outdoor seating, and quality service

Kensal Green

Neighborhood spot serving carefully brewed coffee with attention to extraction and milk work

Parsons Green

Direct trade coffee roaster sourcing beans from origin with hands-on farm relationships and in-house roasting

Bermondsey

Original graveyard watch house home to WatchHouse's South London roastery and their 1829 seasonal milk espresso

City of London

South London-roasted coffee with seasonal milk espresso and rarities selection, V60 pours in City setting

Borough

Theatrical micro-batch roasting with Javabot™ system roasting single-origin beans to order in-store

West Hampstead

People-and-planet-first coffee with Gesha pour overs, guest espressos, and Ethiopian single origins

Hammersmith

Square Mile coffee by day, cocktails by night with rotating guest roasters and pour over options

Aldgate

Direct-trade roastery serving their own responsibly sourced beans with 65% of profits funding homelessness support

Battersea

Northcote Road neighbourhood spot delivering latte art and consistently praised milk-based espresso drinks

Borough

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

Barnsbury

Pour-over perfectionists in De Beauvoir Town with rotating international roasters and complimentary filter service

Haggerston

Owner-roasted beans and precision espresso craft in a welcoming Hackney setting with knowledgeable baristas

Dalston

Independently owned café pouring Ozone Coffee across three London locations with full breakfast-to-lunch menu

City of London

Charming specialty coffee shop in London’s historic market district.

Spitalfields

In-house roasted seasonal espresso from South London Coffee Lab with batch brew and thoughtful pour service

Archway

Brother-run neighborhood spot serving carefully selected coffee and signature breakfast baps since 2018

Battersea

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

Catford

Independent Catford spot serving expertly brewed coffee with standout latte art and quality pastries

Balham

Creative neighborhood hangout pouring SP9 specialty filter through pour over alongside wine and St John sourdough

Kensal Green

House Kensal Blend developed with Quarterhorse Roasters in a welcoming neighbourhood cafe near Kensal Rise

Ladywell

House espresso project with multi-year farm commitments and rotating guest roasters in a relaxed Ladywell setting

Greenwich

Rotating house espresso program with DAK beans on retail, knowledgeable baristas near Greenwich station

Tooting Bec

Passionate husband-and-wife operation serving sustainably sourced coffee with proper macchiatos and latte art

Southfields

Surrey-roasted specialty coffee with Japanese-inspired care, serving single-origin beans from Uganda and Colombia

Wapping

Aussie-inspired coffee bar offering latte art masterclasses and beach vibes in the heart of Wapping

King's Cross

In-house roaster serving specialty-grade single origins in King's Cross Underground, espresso and filter

Finsbury Park

Bright Finsbury Park cafe serving Ozone Coffee beans with full brunch menu and quality espresso-based drinks

Chiswick

Riverside refuge in leafy Chiswick serving smooth espresso and fresh-made food steps from the Thames

City of London

Charming specialty shop tucked in the financial district, known for espresso and soft serve.

Victoria

Colombian roasters crafting single-origin beans from smallholder farms, roasted on-site at this compact Victoria outpost

Battersea

Award-winning roastery serving meticulously crafted espresso with silky textured milk and ethically sourced beans

Holloway

North London favorite serving exceptional espresso and filter alongside house-baked pastries and toasties

Shad Thames

House-roasted coffee from their South London Lab, with seasonal 1829 Espresso crafted for milk-based drinks

Fitzrovia

Popular UK coffee chain with bold branding and accessible specialty-style drinks across 80+ locations

Barbican

Square Mile and rotating guest roasters fuel this Barbican favorite with efficient service and solid espresso

Borough

Assembly Coffee roasted exclusively for this independent espresso bar in The Shard Arcade

City of London

Award-winning specialty coffee bar putting service and bright flavors first.

Crouch End

Curators of world-class coffee featuring rotating single origins and roasters like Friedhats, Tim Wendelboe, and Dak

Stoke Newington

Community-focused cafe blending specialty coffee with creative chef-driven food in Stoke Newington

City of London

Specialty coffee served in a soaring Wren church with stained-glass windows and artisan snacks

St James's

Regent Street espresso bar where barista Mike crafts stellar milk drinks with consistently impressive latte art

Hackney

Global minimalist chain serving its signature house-roasted beans on high-spec equipment at bustling Broadway Market

Wood Green

Convenient Wood Green spot focused on quality beans and crafting approachable specialty drinks

Harringay Ladder

Harringay coffee bar pouring Ozone Coffee with specialty brewing alongside a vegan-friendly all-day menu

City of London

Efficient specialty coffee bar with quality espresso and light bites.

City of London

Award-winning high-volume specialty cafe known for quality coffee and service.

Bounds Green

Aussie-inspired coffee bar serving espresso-based drinks with latte art masterclasses and fresh bean focus

Wandsworth

Neighbourhood bakery-café focusing on consistent espresso and quality pastries in a welcoming Wandsworth setting

Mayfair

Thoughtfully sourced specialty coffee from Plot Roasting with rotating guest roasters in a considered Mayfair space

City of London

Premier specialty coffee destination with broad city reach and high volume.

Wandsworth

Great Taste Award-winning roastery in Wandsworth serving ethically sourced beans with quality filter and espresso

Belgravia

Sourcing-focused roastery and training academy serving their own ethically-sourced single origins and blends

City of London

Rotating guest roasters from Europe's finest including La Cabra, The Barn, and Nowhere with industry-forward techniques