Cute space, ample parking on a quiet street, friendly staff and a great bar setup. Happy to of tried out this space. Ordered a flat white. read more

Locomotive Espresso - Flat white - Coffee & Tea Near Me - London, Ontario

South London location at Chester street Toast and jams and cafe Americano was great There's a large common table but many smaller tables to relax at and review iPhone and wifi Youthful staff were very accomdating every time read more

Staff were a delight, plenty of seating, fun aesthetic, and good coffee. Montreal style everything bagel with cream cheese and pumpkin bread were tasty. The interior is clean and well lit and the wifi was strong. Kind of a local gem in a chain dominated area. read more

Best espresso and coffee in town, great service and chilled ambience. Special note to the espresso based drinks ratios. They know the difference of a cortado, flat white, late, and cappuccino. Which is a good sign that they really care. read more

Good expectations confirmed!!! This place has an attractive personality, which may influence in the fact of interesting people hanging out there. The smell of good coffee instantaneously set me in a good mood. We were lucky to find an empty table, there was a constant affluence of people, even a small line up. They had backed goods, attractive paninis, coffee to go... I ordered a capuchino and a mushroom with cheese panini. The coffee was picture perfect, as the smell dictated, the flavour was remarkable. The panini was big, crispy, with arugula and tomato as well, I liked it. My friend ordered a double espresso and the egg sandwich. My friend is very picky, so seen the approbation face while sipping and chewing made me confirm that the place rocks, the bite I had of those creamy eggs made me kind of jealous tho. Funny fact is that laptops are forbidden (just in the back area where the benches are). Cool thing, a woman on the side was working while hand writing a lot... She made me want to start writing again so I improve that horrible letter of mine. read more

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Good venue, coffee and treats. Staff generally ok but occasionally snarky. On a cold winter day, after paying for my coffee and desert and sitting down, I was only then told they were at their Covid seating limit and I'd have to leave and drink it outside. I stayed away from it for a few months. On a cold winter day, after paying for my coffee and desert and sitting down, I was only then told they were at their Covid seating limit and I'd have to leave and drink it outside. I stayed away for a few months but today I decided to give them another chance. But today, I was reprimanded for leaving a snotty napkin in my coffee cup after I'd used it. I had looked but couldn't see the "hidden" garbage disposal. " Now I'm going to have to pick it up and dispose it" he said. Reminds me of the Seinfeld Soup Nazi episodes. read more

Definitely give it a 4.5 It's super cute and a nice place to meet with a friend or get work done. Not much to each on them menu, but the drinks are good. Sweet service and free wifi. :) read more

Locomotive Espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - London, Ontario

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My boyfriend is an avid coffee drinker so when he heard about a new coffee place opening up in downtown London, we had to check it out. While I'm more of a hot chocolate kind of girl I'm down for enjoying a warm treat on this extra chilly day. First off it is a plus to see that this place has parking. While limited, there were many open spots on the street. Inside has quite a few spaces to sit but it did fill up quickly. Free wifi of course. The decor was really nice with train sets and suitcase-shelves along the back wall. Their prices are very affordable. I'm used to paying at least $4.00 for a hot chocolate. In this case, it was only about $2.00. The woman behind the counter was very knowledgable about the two espressos they had available that day, giving a great description of the different notes and flavours. When my hot chocolate arrived it looked beautiful and it tasted just as good. While not as sugary as most hot chocolates, the thick creamy texture was wonderful. My boyfriend drank an Americano and enjoyed the flavour. He would come here again for the coffee. They have a few different sandwich options, soup of the day, a toast bar with different butters and jams, and lots of chocolate. They have bags of Pilot Coffee for purchase and various teas. I did notice they had for sale the Aeropress. My boyfriend uses this contraption to make the best at-home cup of coffee he's ever tasted and this is the ONLY place he has seen it for sale offline. This place knows their coffee and all that goes with it. I will definitely be visiting again soon. If I worked downtown, I would be making my coffee runs down the tracks to Locomotive Express. Choo choo! read more

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I love the location of this place, nestled away from the traffic! I would recommend the iced Chai Latte. I got mine with almond milk and it was refreshing! It would have been even better with a bit more bold and spicy. It's a nice, relaxing place to read or catch up with a friend (or yourself) except the occasional time when 90's punk pop is blasting. The also sell some pretty fantastic merchandise, including those colourful reusable keepcups. read more

Locomotive Espresso - Iced almond milk Chai latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - London, Ontario

Always excellent well trained Baristas and it shows. They are masters of the latte! They use Pilot coffee which is one of the better artisanal coffees sold in London. Very busy! Extra thumbs up for the Toast Bar! Note: they only take cash or credit card read more

Locomotive Espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - London, Ontario

TLDR: They charge you more than they say. Forced tip. Good coffee. It's a super cute place but man what an uncomfortable experience. I went to buy 2 very small coffees and they were $2.50 each. Personally I thought was pricey for the size, but anyways, it's a Square purchase set up and before I went to pay/tap the square, the staff quickly puts an iPad in front of your face to select a tip option. I found this very forward/forced. I had no intentions of tipping as I was only ordering the 2 coffees then walking out.. but having that quickly flashed in my face I felt so weird, I felt like I had to tip. So I tipped $1, so my order SHOULD HAVE BEEN a total of $6. My capital one app notifies me after every purchase and right as I walked out notification came through that my $9.25 purchase at locomotive espresso was approved.... Decent coffee, but not for that outrageous, hidden price. read more

Locomotive Espresso - Small coffee. $2.50 each (ordered 2) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - London, Ontario

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This place is incredibly busy. It was quite difficult to find a table here. The coffee shop is great for groups and has a great atmosphere. It is out of the way from the downtown core, just in case you wanted some place away from bustle of downtown London. I've been meaning to come for a long time. I'll definitely return again. read more

Locomotive Espresso - Coffee and skore bar. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - London, Ontario

Went in to get iced oat lattes and they had 4 ice cubes. We then asked for hot honey oat lattes, they gave us whole milk lattes with no honey. I didn't realize it at the time but my stomach and my niece's stomach did a few mins after we left. The staff wasn't really welcoming, kind of odd since my first impressions of Canadians are that they are extremely genuine and nice, very different from the US. Really bummed of this experience read more

Pros and Cons. Coffee is good, the location is perfect. Someone else had mentioned that the baked goods are stale and overpriced and that the hours are crappy and everything is overpriced. I do somewhat agree that the baked goods are stale. They are expensive, but I will pay for quality so that's not a problem. However, all of them are left out, uncovered the whole time. things like donuts, etc, with air exposure lose freshness almost immediately. So I thought it was weird, that there wasn't a glass cover or plastic cover, over them so we could still see them, but that it would keep it's freshness. The ambience is amazing, so I'm willing to forego the treats and just enjoying the beverages. The location is central, has parking and the neighborhood is so lovely, it's quiet enough to feel like you are outside the city. There is a spot designated for people with laptops or who intend on staying long. Which is nice and reasonable. The opening hours during the weekdays are way too late for me. I start work at 7:30 am west london, and they don't open until 7:30 am. That rules out all the secondary school, employees like me who work for school board, who can't come in for a pick me up or treat during the work week! Also donuts are only on fridays. Again, too late of an opening time for me to snag one or to have a coffee before work! I feel like donuts, should be a weekend special for all of us to enjoy! The strange hours, and such, don't work for me. But in the end, if you own your own business, you have every right, as do these owners, to decide how you want to run your business. The employees, are really nice and friendly. Although, I can't make this place a daily ritual, it remains a once in a while weekend indulgence. read more

Stopped in here the other day for a cappuccino and a ginger molasses cookie. The coffee itself is amazing! The prices are higher than some other places and the coffees we ordered were small so I guess value for money isn't fantastic. But they use great beans so..! There are quite a few places to sit but it seemed quite loud. A good place to grab and go but maybe not stay for long. read more

Locomotive Espresso - Cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - London, Ontario

I think if i had free reign to put a coffee shop anywhere in London, the location of locomotive would be one of my last choices. It's far away from the downtown traffic yet equally distant from the university crowd. In addition, the parking lot is very odd. It's filled with big yellow pillars and no parking signs so I can only hope I left my car in the right place. Until now, London has been devoid of a coffee shop that meets big city criteria. Locomotive has burst into the London scene with the following features: 1. Hipster staff- Instead of getting the classic "What can we get started for you?" line, you get just a sniff of hipster angst when placing your order. It's not uncomfortable but reminds you that making an Americano for you is not a right but a privilege. 2. A chalkboard- Artsy writing on a blackboard is paramount and Locomotive doesn't let you down. The price of an Americano is clearly list in calligraphy synonymous with your grade 2 teacher. 3. Random Sundries- Urban coffee shops need to display random foodstuffs for sale. In the case of Locomotive, you can buy things like Manitoulin island Banana Cream spread to compliment your caffeine fix. I ordered a reasonably priced decaf Americano which was very comparable of anything you will get in Toronto. I also ordered an artisan rhubarb tart which was a little flimsy but tasty enough. In the end, I'd sit here and do some computer work while enjoying a good coffee. Let's get a few more of these places in London without the Lego parking in the middle of nowhere. read more

This place has the best tasting coffee in London. Even at Starbucks I put cream and sugar in it. But the coffee at Loco is too good to fuck with the flavour. AND the refills are super cheap which makes the small cups forgivable. Pro tip: don't come here to get much work done. Great environment for hangouts and seeing a familiar face but that's what makes this place buzzing with energy (and therefore noise and crowds). read more

Fantastic, fantastic coffee. Comparable to Cafe Myriade in Montreal - my personal favourite. Stopped by for some breakfast and was surprised to find that this place takes coffee very seriously but is not pretentious about it all. Really enjoyed hearing about their beans and how the staff is so strictly trained externally. Great latte, good toast, definitely a spot to get some grub and get some work done. read more

First of all, great coffee. Has a very comfy feel to the set-up, its not a very big place, so getting a table might be tricky sometimes, even though I must say I have always found a place the couple of times I have been there. They also seem to have a very decent selection of sandwiches & munching options. The hours are a little restrictive, especially if you are looking for someplace to stop-by during the evening or early morning (before 7:30am). But I guess it depends on the size of the staff and their operating preferences. But overall, would definitely keep them as a priority whenever I am in the vicinity & looking for a strong cup of cappucino. I would recommend having a phone app set up so that people can order ahead, & it might cater to a bigger audience who are not necessarily looking to sit-in. read more

As an avid coffee drinker, I can be very particular on what kind of coffee I like, and how I like it. I've been to Locomotive Espresso a few times now, and every time I've been; the coffee's been excellent, smooth, and delicious, and the café itself gives you a place to read, study and some visuals around the ceiling with their trains and luggages on the walls. I'm usually a black coffee drinker, but on occasion, I've had the latte and it's sweet, delicious and the latte art is impeccable. The price is also reasonable, when you expect to pay at least $3 or more for a coffee and/or a latte at other locations. If you're driving, the parking spaces are minimal due to the small parking lot, but there is street parking available if you're driving. If you live downtown, it's a quick walk down the street. A wonderful, local coffee place to enjoy the company of your friends, family and of course, coffee! read more

Locomotive Espresso - Mmm...coffee. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - London, Ontario

Excellent baristas (friendly not coffee snobs) Delicious coffee and now an artisan toast bar??? GET OUT! Great little spot to hang with a cuppa and hang with friends. read more

A personal favourite. Had the pleasure of visiting Paris last summer and this place would easily fit in. Quite honestly felt great to come home to Locomotive Espresso. Be sure to say Hi to those wonderful Baristas... they are Marvellous! read more

I really love this place. It has a hipster-ish vibe and is great for doing homework. Everyone is welcome, even if I am the only one without an apple laptop lol. My only complaint, and it bugs me, is the prices and portion sizes. It's just crazy. Tiny little cappuccino and tiny sandwiches for way to much money. If I was rich I'd go every day. I really dislike places like Starbucks and anytime I can support small business I do. But it's hard when they charge so much. The food is absolutely delicious btw. They don't have much, it's just a cafe, but what they do have is definitely good. I'm not talking about the coffee, I haven't tried it but I'm sure it's good ($2.00+tax). I usually get a cappuccino which is in a tiny cup which they say is traditional but I've been to Italy and I never drank cappuccino out of a tiny cup there (espresso or coffee yes) . But regardless of traditional or not, for over $4+ with tax it better be huge. I love you locomotive Espresso, I do. And I'll continue to stop in now and then. I wish it could be more but I'd be broke in no time. It's kind of funny, considering some of the staff look homeless haha. I'm kidding. They r lovely. And make cool pictures in my cappuccino. :-) Also, just an FYI to anyone with little ones, I've seen tons of people bring their babies and kids here. It's really cute and so far no screaming ones! It's great. read more

Locomotive Espresso - Spooktacular - Coffee & Tea Near Me - London, Ontario

This is my go-to coffee spot in London. The location isn't too far from downtown, but far enough that you don't have to worry about parking or a morning rush. There is plenty of available parking on the street, and sometimes you'll be able to catch a spot in their parking lot if you're planning on staying a while. Their service is excellent. Their baristas are knowledgeable on the beans / roasts they currently have available. They are quick to provide a recommendation based on your preferred flavour profile. This is a unique and welcoming experience whether you're a new or seasoned coffee drinker. I usually order an Americano and these prices are reasonable and on-par with other cafes around town. Based on the quality of the drink, I would almost consider it a bargain. The friendly barista behind the counter is generally quick to spark up a conversation while making my drink. You can immediately sense that these folks are passionate about their trade and this is represented by the quality of their product. I have yet to walk away unsatisfied - they offer consistency and quality. Other similar coffee spots around town have not fared as well in this department. On a side note, their hot chocolates are the best I've had. I don't order them myself, but this is the only drink my girlfriend will order (she isn't a coffee drinker). It's a must that I have a sip every time we visit because it truly is amazing. read more

Locomotive Espresso is quite simply a neighbourhood gem. All their coffees are great but I'm a HUGE fan of the 'Flat & Whites." And I also love the toast bar, which is a little surprising as I never make it at home, but their selection makes it a must have. The staff is super friendly and the place is comfortable and very welcoming. It seems like it would be the perfect spot to get some work done but the number of familiar faces I see make this a seemingly impossible task. I can speak from experience that they are quite giving to a number of local charities and that vibe is certainly present as soon as you walk in the door. There is not a lot of parking but for those of us lucky enough to live nearby it is a perfect location to stroll to and weather permitting there are often outdoor seating available. A truly amazing spot filled with friendly faces, delicious baked good and perhaps most importantly ... awesome coffee. read more

Locomotive Espresso - coffee. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - London, Ontario

SO STOKED for a new coffee place in London! Their coffee is really really good and you can tell the staff really love and know their coffee. Excellent selection of beans to take home, friendly people, nice atmosphere. I'll be back regularly! Just a warning they don't take interact only credit card or cash. read more

Neat little coffee shop. It can get pretty loud when it fills up so not the best place for a quiet get together or study time. The hot chocolate is so yummy. Also tried the iced coffee which I really enjoyed in the summer. read more

Locomotive Espresso - Hot chocolate art. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - London, Ontario

Nice coffee shoppe in old north area I enjoyed the toast choices and jams and butters I'm not into really fancy coffee but many are and this shop does many cafes like Capp. Expressing etc Parking is limited but there is on street parking on the streets immediate around this corner read more

wonderful atmosphere, cute staff, and great coffee. what more could you ask for?! great breakfast sandwich made on day of croissant, and bangin americano with choice of bean. friendly staff who care about the experience definitely a must for the coffee lover read more

Locomotive Espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - London, Ontario

Right now this is my favourite coffee spot in the city! They have these coconut oatmeal cookies that are to die for! My only complaint is the parking. With that said, the location is great, but I would recommend parking on the road during peak hours to avoid frustration. read more

Locomotive Espresso - My Saturday morning coffee bought for me by Yelp!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - London, Ontario

had this small coffee the other day while the place was cute to sit in the coffee was not up to par. at first the coffee seemed ok but as i kept drinking it i found it had a very gross after taste. I do have to say the price was good for the item just wasnt a great cup of coffee I likly will not return read more

Locomotive Espresso - coffee time - Coffee & Tea Near Me - London, Ontario

Great spot. Loud but cozy. Had Yerba Matte tea. Staff are direct and not that friendly but could be that I'm from LA. If you need wifi I would avoid this spot. I was on Mac but could not get on even though I could see the router. Then it just disappeared. Reset wifi and still nothing. It's clearly a problem as the staff said just to keep trying until it came up. I did for 10 mins and nothing. Went to Starbucks down the road. ;-( read more

I love the interesting food options. Definitely a cool little place that keeps it local. This is one of my favourite places for a quick lunch-time study session. Good vibe. read more

The perfect spot to curl up with a hot cup of coffee on a rainy day. The niche London study spot even offers games like Bananagrams to give you a break. Nestled in the heart of the London community, Locomotive Espresso is the perfect spot with friendly staff to grab a coffee to go and start your day on the right foot. read more

Great atmosphere, even better espresso. Makes you think that you're in Italy, without leaving London. Highly recommended.

An ACTUAL espresso bar in London, On?!! Staff was super knowledgeable about their espresso and direct trade. I bought a bag of Ana Sora on recommendation and I'll be back for more! Was nice to have a conversation about coffee & the city as I've recently moved here. Great espresso from cool ladies! Yes please! read more

Holy crap... so expensive for a small little cafe in a cute neighbourhood I got an ice coffee(which I was as cool with paying $5+ dollars for but to get a small chocolate bar and a brownie that added up to $17.50 I don't know if it was worth it. I like that they ha free wifi and that the service was fast... just said to look at my bank account and see that I spend almost $20 bucks on coffee and a brownie read more

I've had the drip coffee and espresso and found both excellent. I had largely given up on espresso in this town, but Locomotive has renewed my faith. These people know their stuff. read more

Overpriced....way overpriced. $10 for a basic sandwich. Snobby employees....extremely snobby. I don't know what else to say. For employees who try to give the hippy peace loving vibe they certainly are rude and condescending. Never going back. Seems to be popular based on other reviews but sadly that was far from my experience. read more

This place is so cute! The coffee is great and the atmosphere is INSTA worthy. I really enjoyed my coffee and felt comfortable to just hangout and chat with my friends for awhile. I would definitely return! read more