This New Zealand newcomer launched its first London roastery and café in Shoreditch a month ago. A huge space and a vast range of breakfast options. Read more.
Has a faithful north London following each morning who come for the quick espressos and fresh food including the epic chocolate tart. Read more.
Very comfortable little spot opened by an Italian family about a year ago. Chat to them, the resident bloggers or whoever you come across over a silky flat white. Read more.
A flat white is the thing to get here and you can drink it under a blanket. Go when you’re hungover and combine it with brunch. Read more.
A bustling joint that sets the standard for all coffee houses in London for its ability to serve excellent coffee to vast swathes of City workers every day. Read more.
Somehow these manage always to be open when it’s raining so just when you need warming up, a cup of strong espresso will land in your hand. Read more.
This has created the kind of café culture where there was none. Open in evenings (they also have an alcohol license), but the main business is during the day where the folk with laptops hang out. Read more.
Not for sitting around in for hours but a good spot for a quick one if you know you need to stay awake before a show. Read more.
Monmouth coffee, art to buy from all over the walls, crunchy biscotti and hearty organic muesli. Read more.
Coffee roasted by Nude around the corner and sourdough bread to die for. Read more.
If you're after something healthy, this trendy cafe-bar boasts an array of salads and specials that change daily depending on the season. If not, best opt for their now-famous Guinness cake. Read more.