England

Best coffee shops in London

Our guide to specialty coffee in London: 6 verified shops, including Climpson & Sons, Dark Arts Coffee and Kaffeine. London has one of the deepest specialty coffee scenes anywhere, with independent roaster-cafes clustered across the East End, the City fringe, and the West End. Here are a handful of long-running spots that source carefully and brew with care.

6 verified shops · vetted, never pay-to-play

Verified means checked against our specialty criteria using each shop's own public information, not a visit. Last checked Jun 2026. How we choose

The City of London skyline above the Thames
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