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The Black Lab Coffee House

Coffee Shop££££

Clapham Town, London

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8.5^/10

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The coffee at The Black Lab Coffee House is a can't miss
"Best coffee in Clapham and lovely staff"(2 Tips)
"Filter coffee and spinach and herb frittata are so good"(6 Tips)
"cronut with Nutella!"(2 Tips)
"Best espresso ever."(7 Tips)

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Chris HainesOctober 31, 2015
A really cozy and friendly coffee shop just across from the common. They serve coffee more he the sizes than the types, but they do offer specific filter brews. Plenty of seats inside and out.
DanisMay 30, 2015
Really like the attitude of the staff: friendly, helpful and fast. The Ethiopian blend they suggested was nice and citrusy. Sandwiches and cake were also pretty good. 8.5/10
Jos JonesJanuary 2, 2017
Great place for coffee. Quite small but nice and cosy if you can get a seat. They don't have loads of food options available, but lots of cakes and treats.
MansourJanuary 5, 2017
Excellent filter coffee! I must say it is one of the best in London. Toasted banana bread was so good as well! Highly recommended.
John HobbsOctober 17, 2017
This is genuinely the best coffee in London: a definite three Michelin stars. Stylish setup and great staff and atmosphere to boot.
raf sanchezFebruary 1, 2015
bit hipster in here but very good coffee and superb pastries - try the cronut with Nutella!
Jalileh JellybellyMay 5, 2014
Gluten free options could be improved... And the wait for a take away isn't quick. But I they serve REALLY good ice latte. It tastes of real coffee :)
Arif AnsariJanuary 6, 2019
Great coffee, porridge and staff. Also you can get a table. I really liked this place.
ColmAugust 15, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Get a takeaway from here and head to the park. Nice to see they now offer v60 and Aeropress filter coffees.
Sebastian OstmanMay 3, 2015
Awesome coffee. Outside seating overlooking the Common, wifi and decent cakes. What more could you want?
Iain ClarkAugust 15, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Best coffee in SW. Great cakes too. But ultimately, this is coffee the way it should be. Brilliant local business.
Sachin MangalAugust 31, 2016
Really nice coffee and cakes. Like their cold brew and filter coffee as well.
Christopher JenkinsDecember 31, 2015
Super nice staff, great coffee made me up a vegan sandwich even tho they didn't have any on the menu.
Eve DaecheAugust 11, 2015
Filter coffee and spinach and herb frittata are so good
LamiaSeptember 28, 2014
Very nice atmosphere, great service and delicious coffee!
Dan WongAugust 16, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Good standard coffee. There no excuse for going to Starbucks when Black Lab and Brickwood are just opposite!
Sophie WilkinsonNovember 19, 2020
Best coffee in Clapham. Lovely family run business.
Matt DrambyFebruary 17, 2018
Great spot for coffee aficionados and people wanting to try something new.
Çağrı TurhanDecember 30, 2018
Good coffee, nice carrot cake, great music and vibes.
Deea VargaApril 3, 2013
Been here 25+ times
Great London Fog, Ice Latte and Oreo Milkshake! Great service too :)!
Jon MooreJanuary 27, 2018
Great coffee, want to try ALL of the cakes 😍
Jon BergerSeptember 19, 2015
Best espresso ever. And they do gluten free food.
Beauty SoulFebruary 28, 2012
Very nice and polite new girl, but the tall dark haired guy has got some attitude problem. Instead of barking he should try talking.
Stacey BeggNovember 5, 2014
The best coffee I've found in London. Little taste of home (Melbourne, Aus)
Cyndie Da RochaSeptember 19, 2015
Take the Salted Caramel Brownie with your Cup !
Daren WilliamsJuly 3, 2016
A range of espresso and filter options. Nice
ChuchojosApril 26, 2012
Excellent Coffee Chai. Only suggestion, they should have more than one size for coffees
Tom MansellMay 25, 2014
Get a Cronut (If they have any left). Yum!
Livvy A August 31, 2014
Been here 50+ times
Great for business planning #tripleshotespresso
Deborah PuiggaliJanuary 17, 2016
Fresh mint tea 👍🏻
Tom ParkNovember 16, 2013
Best coffee in Clapham and lovely staff
raf sanchezFebruary 1, 2015
great coffee
Ali BAugust 12, 2014
Amazing cakes (and coffee).
Simon RobertsMay 8, 2013
The wifi has just massively improved. Its the bt hub with vxp in it (i think). Pass: Coffee18
Ahuv 🇪🇺January 12, 2017
Try a smoothie or filter coffee
Tim EganJanuary 4, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Excellent sausage rolls.
Fabio BertoneDecember 6, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Secret not on the menu. London Fog.
Carmen LefevreApril 14, 2016
Excellent coffees
Endaf KerfootMay 26, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Good latte and a great front terrace
kerry morrisonApril 14, 2019
Coffee and treats.
BenJanuary 28, 2014
wifi password is blacklab101
Steven ShragoJanuary 31, 2014
WiFi: BTHub3-PPWZ blacklab101
Monika SouryaphanhAugust 18, 2011
Perfect coffee everytime!
Chris JenkinsAugust 31, 2011
Great flat white!
UminskiAugust 1, 2010
Best coffee shop in town, Matt & James will look after you!
Kevin McCulleyJanuary 10, 2016
Not pumpkin spice latte in sight

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