Rediscovering things we took for granted before lockdown has been one of our biggest delights in 2022, reconnecting with friends and family in social spaces has never felt so good!
We wanted to share our top 5 coffee stops in London because we love them so much! Not just because of the coffee either, the architecture, people and general vibes of these caffeine junctions are something you must experience.
The Attendant [FITZROVIA]
Image / Text by the-attendant.com
Located in the heart of Fitzrovia and 5 minutes walk from Oxford Street, this former Victorian toilet has been lovingly transformed into one of London’s top speciality coffee & brunch cafes. Built around 1890 and mothballed in the 1960s, the Attendant was dormant for more than fifty years. After two-years’ of planning and restoration, the original Doulton & Co porcelain urinals have become an inspired line with green seating to match the original Victorian floor tiles.
Watch House [BERMONDSEY]
Image / text by watchhouse.com
Our original house, namesake and very own tardis, Watch House Bermondsey Street is a building with character like no other. This charming space only seats ten but accommodates hundreds more serving up fantastic coffees, sandwiches and sweet treats every day of the week. In the years since launching our first house we have been warmly welcomed by the surrounding community, and hope to be the pit stop of choice for years to come.
Ozone Coffee [SHOREDITCH]
Image / text by ozonecoffee.co.uk
Ozone Coffee is an international specialty coffee company. Founded over 20 years ago, our purpose is to lead enduring change in the way coffee is valued, grown, produced and enjoyed, responsibly for the future. We cultivate long-term relationships with coffee communities at origin, keeping in regular contact to ensure our producers are supported. With multiple eateries in the United Kingdom and New Zealand, we specialise in sustainable dining, great service and community building through our spaces, at home coffee experiences and partnerships with like-minded businesses.
Association coffee [CREECHURCH LANE]
Image / text by associationcoffee.com
The Association is all about coffee. We are progressive coffee makers and we are fastidious. We prepare every cup with careful attention and will only serve it when satisfied it meets our exacting standards. At The Association you should expect coffee at it’s very best.
Look mum no hands! [OLD STREET]
Image / text by Lookmumnohands.com
Founded in 2010 Look mum no hands! was a trailblazer combining a cafe, a bicycle workshop, a bar, and exhibition space to become one of the first "cycle cafes". All types of cyclists (and non cyclists) have visited 49 Old St. to enjoy our bike friendly combination of coffee, beer, wholesome grub and a well regarded workshop. A busy program of events such as Tour de France screenings, art and photography exhibitions, book launches, screenings, workshops, and lm premiers have put London’s cycling culture on the global map.