The Best Independent Coffee Shops in London
Discover the finest caffeine spots in the city, from espresso bar pit stops to leisurely afternoon lattes.
With climate change and supply issues affecting the coffee industry, bean prices are near an all-time high, leading to chain closures like Costa Coffee and Starbucks. However, London has seen a boom in indie coffee shops.
Some notable spots include Omotesando Koffee in Fitzrovia, where the team steeps cold brew coffees for 12 hours, and Batch Baby in De Beauvoir, which offers a living-room-meets-café vibe with vintage furniture and houseplants.
Here's a selection of the best independent coffee shops in London, worth visiting for your morning caffeine fix.
These are places worth a trek across town to get your morning caffeine fix.
Author's summary: London's indie coffee shops thrive amidst chain closures.