A little pre-theater cuppa, you say? Double Shot, on the double! We were a bit early to our matinee performance (go see Kinky Boots, so fun!) at The Adelphi -- and thus in search of a little coffee and comfort. A quick Yelp app search led me away from the multiple chains on The Strand (Pret, ew) -- and just a 2 minute walk to Double Shot Coffee. Perfect. Within minutes we were nestled on a nice leather sofa with peppermint tea and a flat white, watching the hustle and bustle of the area. As it was raining and a Saturday afternoon it was very busy, but not chaotic. The guys behind the counter were efficient and friendly and everyone was getting what they needed. They have a great assortment of toasties, pastries, cookies, bottled drinks, etc as well. I was very tempted by those chocolate tarts but abstained, please don't make the same mistake. They looked amazing! *cards accepted. *good for a catch-up/date. *toilets downstairs. *free wifi. read more

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This place does exactly what it says on the tin good strong coffee, plus a good selection of other soft drinks and snacks. The shop is the perfect backdrop for a more casual business meeting which seems to be its main use, at least mid-morning when it is hiving with laptop wielding types. read more

Double Shot Coffee Company - Coffee & Tea Near Me - London, XGL

At £2.00 for a big huge delicious Mocha served in a proper round mug, they're hearty competition for Nero and all the other chains out there. The decor is simple. White walls with turquoise boiserie, a chandelier, gilted golden mirrors, and dark brown leather couches and armchairs. It's the Mediterrannean goes to Versailles. Or vice versa. Either way, it's perfect for me! They have bakery-made brownies and other goodies at the till (I was very tempted) and they said that on occasion they make their own brownies. Those, apparently, are huge. They're the ones who said it'd be best to share them or consider them a full meal. Now that's a REAL muffin :) I'm happy to recommend them as they also have those lovely firefly drinks, the innocent smoothies, and other healthy yummy things to drink and eat. Overall I loved the quietness, the warmth, the light, the colours, and, of course, the COFFEE!! I now have a favourite coffee shop in Covent Garden!! And I'm picky about my coffee... Definitely going back there to meet friends or read a book. I wish my living room was like that... read more

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Double Shot is unusually spacious with a relaxed atmosphere for being so near Covent Garden. I've scouted work-friendly cafes all over London as I often work remotely and have a startup. Double Shot scores in all areas - chill vibe, reliable wifi, plenty of seating, clean bathrooms, friendly staff, and oh....great tea and coffee options! They've got a few outdoor tables as well, for you people-watchers. I opted for the cosy window nook and I was so comfortable I never wanted to leave! They even have an extensive magazine selection at the entrance, so this is definitely not a cafe that will rush you out the door, which I love. They also have downstairs seating with sofas and tables. Love this place. read more

Decent flat white, dry but tasty cake. Service was brusque. Wifi was plentiful. I curled up in the window and researched my next stop and how to get there. I suppose one could do worse (it was very quiet on a weekday afternoon). read more

Double Shot Coffee Company - Flat white and cake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - London, XGL

Small coffee shop in the theatre district. Which had a blackboard out the front which advertised the "Best coffee in London" which is a tall order to match. Whilst the coffee was fine I would hardly validate their claim of the best in London. I could tell going in that that only offered light bites and no hot food past pannini's etc. I asked at the counter what pannini's they had to which the guy simply pointed behind me without even talking, which I found quite rude. Then I saw a big fridge with plastic wrapped pannini's so clearly not made on premises and lacking a little personal touch. I'd expect this from Costa or Starbucks but not a little independent. Also the prices were a little over the top £4.85 for a hamd and cheese, yes I know London is pricey but still for a simple sandiwhc like that I would struggle to justify the price. The cafe itself is pleasant, but nothing astounding. Coupled with the service I wouldn't return in a hurry next time I take a trip to the city. There are far better cafes about. read more

A very comfortable and cozy place to simply chill by yourself with a good book, nice tea and tasty treats or chat with some friends. Nice staff and a relaxed atmosphere make this small neighborhood café a nice little place to hang out while not being far away from the action of downtown London. read more

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My favorite study/catch up/reading cafe in Covent Garden! I love the intimate mom and pop feel it has, especially when in London you are constantly surrounded by Pret and Nero. Adorable couches and chairs arranged in the cafe as well as table space. There is also seating downstairs, but I've never sat there as the ground floor was never packed or filled. They have excellent quiches and sandwich assortments as well if you want to grab a light lunch with your coffee. read more

Cozy, friendly. I really liked this place. Had a fantastic Americano outside. My pastry was a bit underwhelming (dry), but still a great coffeeshop. read more

Double Shot Coffee Company - Coffee outside. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - London, XGL

Lovely shop, quite spacious and good value. Coffee-wise I don't think it's as good as the likes of Notes, Vergnano 1882, Flat White and Lantana but it's still good, and the cakes are lovely. You can spend more time here than at the other local gourmet coffee shops as they also do toasted sandwiches. read more

Good latte and hot chocolate. We didn't spend much time here, as we just needed a quick drink fix before heading on our way. Nice decor and friendly staff, so recommend checking it out if you are in the area. Could definitely see myself chilling there longer if we had more time. read more

Ok so this is a place that will split opinions. The coffee is fine as opposed to great and the food is much theb same mediocre. The place is cozy and nice to be but you have to be upstairs as if you are relegated to down stairs (and yes there is one) it is by the toilet and the free Wi-Fi signal doesn't reach down there so not very good. All in all it is a fine place to take a quick break but the thing is there are many others in this area so why compromise? Very much a "-B" place. Could be great but only if it's not crowded and you get to sit upstairs. Alternatively just take out but the coffee and food isn'tb really worth it. read more

Ah ha my friend Eurydice loves this place too! Have we met there for coffee?... It is lovely, though Eurydice did fail to mention the awesome Union Jack cushion, but we have to forgive her she is a furriner after all. I particularly recommend the toasted teacakes bargin at £1.50 and the tea which comes in a proper pot. If there's a small group of you and its not one of those amazing sunny days in London I recommend going downstairs, there are two discreet areas with cosy seating where you are set away from the rest of the world. They also do a buy 5 coffees get one free card which is a lovely incentive to go back, especially when they are so much nicer than Neros! read more

My new fave coffee spot in London. Quiet, plush, beautiful, incredible waitstaff (not to mention good looking) and most importantly, superb REAL coffee. Being Australian, I headed out to Flat White in Soho, that was a waste of time! Skip the hype and head to Double Shot. They also have a "loyalty" card where your 5th cup of coffee is free. Brilliant! read more

As an American who has permanently settled in the UK, I am constantly frustrated at the lack of late night coffee shop options to sit and chat and chill, particularly as I have friends who just aren't comfy in pubs. This place isn't open super late, but it is later than a lot of the usual coffee chains, which is nice. It has a great vibe to it, with the option to sit upstairs or downstairs in rooms with small nooks and crannies. It has a good feeling to it, and the people running the show always seem cool and relaxed. One night we lost track of time and didn't realise they were trying to close. They were quite nice about not trying to push us out since they were cleaning anyhow and weren't in a hurry to lock the doors, which was really nice of them. It felt warm and comfy and I will definitely be back, not only because it's close to me, but because it's a nice place for a chat. read more

As a coffee lover and former coffee-shop employee, I would definitely NOT recommend Double Shot Coffee. While the location is great, and close enough to my flat/uni that I've been a return customer, after today's experience I have NO interest in supporting the establishment. The coffee is just ok, and both the drinks and the food are overpriced and poor quality. After sitting in an empty downstairs area for about 3 hours on a bill of GBP 20 - a friend and I occupied one 4-seater table while 3 tables with seating for 6-8 lay vacant in the adjacent room, along with others upstairs- the owner breezed into the room with a scowl on his face, grabbing things off the table before asking if we had finished. He then informed me that he would need the table back since the place was filling up upstairs. After noticing the plethora of empty seats both downstairs and up, and feeling resentful of his unpleasant tone, my friend and I approached him to inform him that we were leaving, and that we were slightly offended by his conduct. His response was defensive and rude, he offered no apology and told us not to come back, after accusing us of occupying a table for 5 hours on one pot of tea. Perhaps the customer isn't always right, but rudeness is NEVER acceptable in the service industry. There are polite ways to ask customers to leave, and nothing about this situation was polite or correct. DONT COME HERE UNLESS YOU WANT TO BE TREATED LIKE CATTLE AND OVERPAY FOR SHITTY COFFEE AND FOOD read more

Starbucks, the British style. We were looking for a nice tea place and we found it. Various kinds of tarts, scones, and other bakeries alongside with coffee and see. read more

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Lovely place, always happy if we can get a table here (which is not always as its popular!). Homely, genuine, good food, nice selection of teas, coffees and others. We had lovely sandwiches and the most amazing dark chocolate tart thing with a disk of chocolate in the middle.omg I don't even have that sweet a tooth but this was goooood. Try it if you see it. read more

Open at 9 according to their schedule, but still closed at 9:40, and there was a clerk inside who waved us away! Ain't nobody got time for that! read more

With excellent chai latte (I'm not a coffee drinker) and free wifi, Double Shot Coffee Company provides a great escape from the rush in Covent Garden and the Strand. It's kinda got a Central Perk-feel with the Persian area rug, couch and comfy-cushioned seats scattered about. A great spot to stop and recharge after a long day of shopping or to buckle down and get some work done. read more

Lovely little shop with tea in teapots and everything, and comfy chairs :-)

Lovely cafe for a quick lunch. The coffee was great, the sandwiches were delicious and the waitress was lovely. They also have some homemade cakes but we didn't try them. We'll definitely go again if we're in the area. read more

At a whopping £3,10 for a takeaway mocha I was expecting something decent. Yes, there is a price premium for the location but still, I'd hoped for more. It wasn't bad but wasn't great either. Mediocre. Pretty shop so maybe sitting would have felt better value but despite officially closing at half six, I was told they really shut shop at six so I'd need to be out by quarter past. Hence the takeaway. Next time I'll head to Notes. read more

Comfortable ambience with wide selection of baked goods and drinks. Coffee is fresh and tasty!

This is literally the WORST coffee shop I have ever been to. The coffee tastes terrible, the pastries are flat and old, and everything is overpriced. All of this pales in comparison to the rudeness of the owner, who absolutely ruined my experience on what was supposed to be a relaxing Easter Monday. I went into the coffee shop at 3:15 with a friend, spending about 20 quid total throughout the next 3 hours on tea, coffee, fruit and pastries. Sitting downstairs in the basement, there was nobody around. The upstairs was vacant as well. The owner came downstairs at 6pm, rudely "tsked" at us, demanding we leave and "give him his table back." Shocked, we picked up our things and went upstairs to leave. I went to him to explain that we felt we were treated rudely and he claimed we were there for 4 hours buying nothing but a pot of tea. I explained we'd been there for 2 and a half hours and more than bought our way in at about 20 quid. I also explained that we are fine to go but would prefer he treat us respectfully and speak kindly. He went on the offensive, demanded we leave the coffee shop and never come back. DO NOT EVER GO TO DOUBLE SHOT. RUDE RUDE RUDE! read more

Very nice guys, but the wort coffee I've had in a long time... £2.90 for a long black... bleugh!

Gem of a place. perfect food and drink and a great place to meet in this part of london. superb portuguese Nata cales. would certainly reccommend this place. excellent service,very friendly Brazilian staff. http://www.doubleshotcoffee.co.uk read more