The Best Coffee Shops in London

London is vibrant with so much to see and so much to offer. There are some view you might just not want to let go of in an instant. Why not explore the wonders of London while enjoying nice coffee at the same time?

Why go to a chain to get a refreshing coffee when you could explore the more unique coffee shops that London has to offer. They truly are a sight to see. Wondering where to start? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

For a unique coffee shop experience, there’s no place quite like Shoreditch. With many cafes varying in tones and vibes, you’ll definitely find the one that matches you best.

Cereal Killer Café

The Cereal Killer Café in Brick Lane is a truly unique place to grab a refreshing drink. The establishment is filled with unique cereals and nostalgia from the late 80’s, to the late 00’s. It’s full of vibrant colours and creative menu items. It’s a truly wonderful experience.

Cereal Killer is an experience to die for! If you’re desiring something more mature and sophisticated, then the next destination is only round the corner.

Close Up

Close Up is small independent cinema for hire that is based in a coffee shop. This is a place where you can sit down, play chess, and enjoy a traditional caffeinated beverage. However, by venturing downstairs, you’ll be met by by many packed shelves. All these shelves are packed to the brim with excellent vintage films for you to browse.

Pick a film, book a screening time, then sit back and enjoy with a coffee made to perfection.

Close Up is guaranteed to be the most unique coffee shop experience you’ll have in London.

Not all the best coffee shops are in East London, why not head down to Soho.

Bar Italia

Welcome to Soho! Known for its vibrant nightlife. However, it is also home to some of the most unique coffee shops around.

Bar Italia has been open since 1946, is full of unique events from performances, to a cheeky alcoholic beverage. It’s an artistic dream, and a bar that must be experienced while exploring everything the citadel has to offer.

For a beautiful view, head down to Covent Garden and take in the scenery by the market.

% Arabica

With a beautiful minimalist design, Arabica get straight down to it. Delicious Japanese inspired coffee instantly available so you can continue your exploration of the site London has to offer. Why not grab a sublime coffee and explore the beauties of Covent Garden and then head towards St Paul’s to watch the sun set by the monolith.

Looking for luxury? Never fear! Chelsea is the place to be.

Peggy Porschen

Head down to the Lanesborough Hotel for exclusive Peggy Porschen afternoon tea. Enjoy gorgeous cakes, tea, coffee, and even alcohol in a setting so stunning you’ll feel like you’ve travelled back in time. With floral arrangements surrounding you with a naturally illuminated domed glass roof above you. This is fairy tale in pink designed by Peggy Porschen that you’re bound to adore.

Farm Girl

With many locations to choose from around London, Farm Girl is never far from the beautiful sights in the city. From Soho to Belgravia, this is a luxurious and convenient option. Known for their unique interiors across their five locations, Farm Girl is well known for being a trusty worthy and brilliant healthy coffee shop experience.

Kiss the Hippo

With locations around the capitol, starting in King’s Road, Kiss the Hippo is both luxurious and affordable coffee. This is the best plant-friendly organic way to drink coffee, with a passion to help the plant one coffee bean at a time. You can’t go wrong, kiss the hippo!

Tree House

Enjoy a caffeinated beverage and feel like you’re in the sky. Feel like you’re part of the skyline with Tree House coffee shop and hotel locations. Built to give you the feeling of being in a gigantic tree of the wilderness, while surrounded by greenery. This is an experience located in the West End that is perfect for those nature lovers.

And now for our final favourite for today.

Sketch

Sketch is by far the most unique coffee shop London could possibly offer. Both quirky and indie, this is an 18th century townhouse tea room that transforms into a cocktail lounge every evening, with five very different locations. The Gallery, Glade, Parlour, Lecture Room/Library, and East Bar/Pods are all so vibrant and unique, they must be experienced to be believed. Make your sketch!

These unique coffee shops are only a few of our favourites that we’ve showcased. There’s so much more to explore around London, with an infinite supply of wonderful coffee shops to choose from.

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