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Best Specialty Coffee Shops in London (2026)
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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
Waterloo
Cozy specialty shop with rotation of top UK roasters and cult pastries.
Opens at 9:00 AM
Kiss the Hippo (Covent Garden)
Covent Garden
Carbon-negative specialty coffee shop with innovative brews and tasty pastries.
Opens at 9:00 AM
Nostos Coffee (St James's)
St James's
Cosy, locally adored coffee bar with friendly service and a wide range of specialty brews.
Opens at 8:30 AM
Nowhere - Dark Arts @ Aries (Soho)
Soho
Flagship collaboration café in Soho, reveling in creative coffee and street culture.
Opens at 10:00 AM
640East (Wood Wharf)
Canary Wharf
Independent cafe and bar with specialty coffee from Caravan.
Opens at 9:00 AM
Kiss the Hippo (Fitzrovia)
Fitzrovia
Light-filled café with a focus on sustainable coffee and ingredient sourcing.
Opens at 8:30 AMPour-Over & Filter Coffee
View all 182Calico
Waterloo
Cozy specialty shop with rotation of top UK roasters and cult pastries.
Opens at 9:00 AMNostos Coffee (St James's)
St James's
Cosy, locally adored coffee bar with friendly service and a wide range of specialty brews.
Opens at 8:30 AM
Rosslyn (21 Royal Exchange)
City of London
Specialty coffee destination inside the historic Royal Exchange building.
Opens Monday 6:30 AMNowhere - Dark Arts @ Aries (Soho)
Soho
Flagship collaboration café in Soho, reveling in creative coffee and street culture.
Opens at 10:00 AM640East (Wood Wharf)
Canary Wharf
Independent cafe and bar with specialty coffee from Caravan.
Opens at 9:00 AMKiss the Hippo (Covent Garden)
Covent Garden
Carbon-negative specialty coffee shop with innovative brews and tasty pastries.
Opens at 9:00 AMEspresso Focused
View all 282Calico
Waterloo
Cozy specialty shop with rotation of top UK roasters and cult pastries.
Opens at 9:00 AMNostos Coffee (St James's)
St James's
Cosy, locally adored coffee bar with friendly service and a wide range of specialty brews.
Opens at 8:30 AMRosslyn (21 Royal Exchange)
City of London
Specialty coffee destination inside the historic Royal Exchange building.
Opens Monday 6:30 AMNowhere - Dark Arts @ Aries (Soho)
Soho
Flagship collaboration café in Soho, reveling in creative coffee and street culture.
Opens at 10:00 AM640East (Wood Wharf)
Canary Wharf
Independent cafe and bar with specialty coffee from Caravan.
Opens at 9:00 AMKiss the Hippo (Covent Garden)
Covent Garden
Carbon-negative specialty coffee shop with innovative brews and tasty pastries.
Opens at 9:00 AMCafés with Food
View all 241Calico
Waterloo
Cozy specialty shop with rotation of top UK roasters and cult pastries.
Opens at 9:00 AMNostos Coffee (St James's)
St James's
Cosy, locally adored coffee bar with friendly service and a wide range of specialty brews.
Opens at 8:30 AMRosslyn (21 Royal Exchange)
City of London
Specialty coffee destination inside the historic Royal Exchange building.
Opens Monday 6:30 AMNowhere - Dark Arts @ Aries (Soho)
Soho
Flagship collaboration café in Soho, reveling in creative coffee and street culture.
Opens at 10:00 AM640East (Wood Wharf)
Canary Wharf
Independent cafe and bar with specialty coffee from Caravan.
Opens at 9:00 AMKiss the Hippo (Covent Garden)
Covent Garden
Carbon-negative specialty coffee shop with innovative brews and tasty pastries.
Opens at 9:00 AMFrequently Asked Questions
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