BB Afternoon Tea Tour Bus

Chanced upon this place via Yelp when I was in London over the weekend and was staying near Collier…read morestreet. It's an authentic, quaint little place with lots of cool vintagey memorabilia. Barista (nice lady!) is friendly in a non-overly chatty sort of way (which is great when you're not caffeinated in the morning), just amazing. Clearly she has a rapport going with the regulars, which is great to watch. Food is good, nothing fancy but I like it like that. I'm no coffee connoisseur, but I think coffee is fantastically made. With nice coffee art and all. After submitting this review, I'll probably get another coffee!

A nice quiet place to get some work done…read more This place is a stone's throw from my house and is totally essential to my weekly productivity. Coffee is a bit expensive but there's plenty of room to sit and listen to nice music while attempting to get some work done. Baristas are friendly and helpful. Drinks and food are all delicious. hint: the wifi password is written on tags attached to the necks of jugs on all the tables.

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Black Sheep Coffee

4.4(8 reviews)

2.7 km•King's Cross

The drinks were amazing and my daughter loved her waffle. We had a pistachio latte with almond milk…read moreand a chai tea latte. We ordered at the kiosk. The drinks came out pretty quickly. The guys working were friendly. It was quick service so grab and go with a few tables outside but it was pretty cold to sit outside. It's near the station so there was loads of hustle and bustle.

A solid operation just by King's Cross Station and St. Pancras International Station, Black Sheep…read moreCoffee serves solid coffee options for the daytime goers hustling and bustling along the streets and the underground to various destinations. Depending on the time of day, the queue can be long, so patience is needed. This isn't a spot to sit and enjoy your coffee. You're there to grab your caffeinated fix and be on your way. We had a long day of sightseeing and walking about Central London, so the iced Americano came in handy for me at Black Sheep. Being an American, it's always a slight adjustment. Serving coffee drinks with ice, like those at Starbucks back home, is not a thing. And cold brew is not as prevalent, if at all, at some spots like it is in the States. But Black Sheep produces good coffee and their Americano hit the spot before I set off on our adventures.

Pistachio almond latte without whip.

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Bloomsbury Coffee House

4.1(62 reviews)

2.0 km•Bloomsbury

It's a great place to hang out, meet new people and catch up on the latest hot news. Coffee is good…read moreand the variety of sandwiches is great!

One of the many nice cafes tucked away in Bloomsbury. I love stopping here for a quick snack after…read moreclass. They have a selection of salads fresh everyday and pastries. My favorite are the blondies - chewy, crumbly, and not too sweet if paired with a black coffee. The first time I stumbled upon this cafe, it was admitted the color mosaic stair fronts along many doorways on Tavistock Street that caught my eye. Bloomsbury Coffee House is actually downstairs, below street level. There is probably two tables in the outdoor downstairs. There is more seating indoors that spans two rooms. Overall, how would I describe the ambiance? Sweet and cozy. Perfect for discussing schoolwork over a cuppa.

Seating inside

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Outdoor seating

Origin Coffee Roasters

3.9(11 reviews)

2.4 km•Euston

Located on the street level of the British Library, Origin allowed us to find a quick coffee fix…read morefrom our hotel at St. Pancras, especially after just arriving and checking into our hotel in the morning from our transatlantic flight. I was pleased that they had cold brew available. I enjoyed a cold brew with cherry foam that helped perk me up and kept me from falling into deep coma. The location is small and narrow. They do have counter seating overlooking Marylebone Road with traffic bustling at all hours. The queue tends to be manageable depending on the time of day. Our drink orders were done quickly where we had ours within a couple of minutes. The baristas were friendly and patient as we determined on our orders, so all in and all we were pleased.

This is a small coffee shop right in front of the British Library. The coffee is really fresh,…read morestrong and good, like true Barista coffee. There are a few bar style seats inside and also two tables outside. They didn't have soya milk in terms of non dairy, instead they just have oat or almond neither of which I like, otherwise I would have given 5 stars. Overall a nice small coffee shop. It is also right near the train station.

Los Altos. Delightful in a single-shot oat milk latte.

Cold brew with cherry foam. It was lovely.

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Pompidou Cafe

4.2(50 reviews)

2.7 km•King's Cross

First time everything was great service was good. Food was good leisurely breakfast. Second time a…read morefew days later waited over 40 minutes for my breakfast never arrived. Left without eating. Could tell the staff were arguing amongst themselves. Would I give it another shot on a different day probably.

I enjoyed my scrambled eggs and smoked salmon breakfasts with tea. Super friendly service, good…read moreprices, nice little place. I'd go back if I needed a quick bite near King's Cross!

Coronation Chicken Jacket Potato

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Avocado toast with eggs, and match green tea latte

Noble Espresso

5.0(7 reviews)

2.8 km•King's Cross

Excellent Flat white . Nice to enjoy a very good coffee waiting the Eurostar…read more Very friendly staff .. So I told you forget Nero znd the others .....

Noble Espresso has opened on the same pitch previously operated by Beanstalk and I am pleased to…read morereport that the coffee is just as fine (not surprising as the baristas are the same). First, the coffee. My espresso was wonderfully dark and strong while maintaining a smooth flavoursome overall profile in a machiatto which, for once, did not come served with far too much milk. At the moment they are using a home machine while they get themselves set up but that has not impacted the quality of brew. A proper machine should arrive next week. Second, the staff. Super friendly and helpful - I was given recommendations for places to visit in Leeds (my second home) and are generally good natured and a pleasure to talk to. Third, the location. Just outside the north side of King's Cross. Just to spot for a quick post/pre train journey brew. In short. Pretty much perfect.

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Casa Tua

4.6(59 reviews)

2.3 km•Bloomsbury

Food was great, no complaints about taste, but a bit pricey for not such extravagant food. I've…read moreonly been for the brunch menu and I got the scramble on a croissant and I can't be upset, it was exactly that...but for a nicer and cuter restaurant I wish it was a bit more.

I didn't expect much. We were seated in a cramped little table in an awkward basement location. My…read moredaughter picked this for our evening dinner so I didn't want to make her feel bad about her selection. Fast forward 10 minutes and we are served what may have been the best Carbonara I have ever enjoyed in my long and miserable life. No cream, no peas, just fresh eggs, crisp bacon and cheese. For your sake, just order it. Now. Then, I was served Sagne Ricce alla Bolognese. This dish consists of an irregular shaped pasta served in an amazing Beef Ragu. I was in pasta heaven. The service was friendly and efficient, the prices (considering the top quality) were very reasonable. My stomach is growling as I write this review and I honestly cannot wait to return to Casa Tua.

Sagne Ricce alla Bognese. The Best.

Eggs Benedict

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Eggs Florentine

Redemption Roasters

4.2(5 reviews)

3.2 km•King's Cross

Almost hidden in the back of a courtyard and basement of a church, but glad to have found them…read more Their coffee drinks are made to order and done well, with fresh pastries to choose from. There is the added bonus of having bags of coffee to take home for that nice flavor at home. There is comfortable seating inside and outside, and everyone who works there is friendly. Add it to your list of places to drop in.

We walked from our hotel wanting to love this place, and the mission, but it was a huge…read moredisappointment. The service was uninviting and surprisingly rude when we asked about the coffee roast and the morning special- buy a pastry and receive a cold brew. One small example, I had already ordered a pastry but the main hostess denied that I should receive a free cold brew. The main issue though was "tone" and "unfriendliness". The espresso and pastry were good, not great. As we know, customer experience is everything and Redemption missed by not understanding that.

Alleyway

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Vegan brownie

Sandwich Street Kitchen

4.7(37 reviews)

2.3 km•Bloomsbury

We arrived to a long line and we didn't know if we would stay…read more.. Thankfully, we made the right decision, stayed put and within 10 minutes we had a FANTASTIC Breakfast!!!!! The Hostess connected with each party, made jokes, smiled, took orders, laid down the 1 hour table rule and seated us upon taking our orders. The entire team worked seamlessly, were attentive, the cappuccinos & food spoke even more highly to the overall Joy of dining here. You need to be patient, receive the full experience of the happy (efficient) gregarious team. You WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!!!

From an American perspective alone, we were disappointed with Sandwich Street Kitchen. It's in a…read morepopular area with a few outdoor tables and a small indoor area. The service is nice and accommodating, but the food was wasn't very appetizing. We ordered breakfast sandwiches, which were piled high with undercooked bacon and sausages. We pulled them apart and ate the eggs and brioche. It was kind of like eating a $15 bagel.

Full English breakfast

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Lever & Bloom Coffee

4.8(11 reviews)

1.8 km•Bloomsbury

My friend and I stumbled upon this tiny gem after spotting an overwhelming line at a popular brunch…read moreplace nearby. Best detour ever. We ordered one cinnamon bun and one cardamom bun--both absolutely delicious. I loved it so much that I went back a second time to grab another bun for the plane ride home. There may be a line, but it moves quickly. There's no indoor seating, but plenty of outdoor seating.

The people working here are so friendly! They gave me an extra bun after I bought one because they…read morewere closing soon. The coffee was also delicious! Great place to get a pick me up.

Storefront

Chillin' like a real English local, even has the double-decker red bus in the background.

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