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Climpson & Sons
Hackney
Roasting its own coffee in London Fields, Climpson & Sons’ speedy service and Broadway-Market surrounds are an easy sell.
11 of the Best Cafés in East London
20 September, 2019
On the prowl for a great cup o' joe? Head to East London where independent boltholes, brilliant bakeries and in-house coffee roasters are serving up some of the capital's best beans.
Head to these East London coffee shops for your daily caffeine fix
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Look Mum No Hands!
Old Street
Part café, part bicycle workshop, Look Mum No Hands! is a frequent pitstop for East London cyclists. Sign up for one of its workshops – puncture repair skills prove particularly useful.
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Barbour & Parlour
Shoreditch
In the land of forward slashers working multiple jobs to support their side hustles, multi-tasker Barbour & Parlour blends in. Home to a cinema, barbershop and communal dining space, this spot serves up a lot more than just coffee.
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Ozone Coffee Roasters
Shoreditch
Coffee aficionados will leave this Leonard Street posting buzzing (and not from a caffeine overload). Ozone Coffee Roasters are experts in the coffee game – grab a couple of bags of its own blend before leaving the chic store.
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Shoreditch Grind
Islington
The original Grind, Shoreditch Grind set up at Old Street roundabout in 2011. It’s open 18 hours a day, and hang around long enough and you’ll see the menu to switch from coffee to cocktails (and in the interim, pay a visit to the recording studio upstairs).
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Brunswick East
Hackney
Aussie by name, Aussie by nature. Chill for the afternoon at Brunswick East amid books and local art work. Feast on vegan-friendly Nutella bakes and wash down with cashew-milk flat white – hipster heaven.
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E5 Bakehouse
Hackney
Ogle over an epic selection of baked treats – cinnamon swirl or bakewell? – and pair your chosen treat with an afternoon caffeine hit. Note to self: don’t leave without picking up a crusty, freshly baked loaf to take home.
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Haggerston Espresso Room
Hackney
Haggerston Espresso Room is a go-to spot for those looking to chill out (or thaw out) over their first cup of coffee. Take away its speciality cold brew for the office to eke out those cool vibes.
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Origin
Shoreditch
Despite its chic, urban surrounds, Origin maintains a strong neighbourhood feel. Break from busy city life in a place where the baristas greet most people by name and the blend is among the best in its postcode.
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L'atelier
Hackney
No sign, no matter. You’ll smell L’atelier’s signature aromatic blend before you reach its unmarked entrance. A cosy, slightly ramshackle café, interiors are eclectic and staff or cheerful. Its long list of toasties has also been known to bring people back from the brink after a hard night of partying.
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Hara
Hackney
Warning: piles of plump, fresh pastries from neighbouring bakery, The Dusty Knuckle, make cloud your judgement when ordering your tumeric latte, but don’t be dissuaded from ordering something more substantial (in addition to, not instead of) from the veggie-focused brunch menu. The cacao porridge and buckwheat pancakes feel like a balanced decision.
