Really a nice place, located in Soho. Not as light and woody-pure as Kaffeine - but that's a matter of style and personal preference. The bread is not as good as at Lantana, but still it tastes good. Milkbar is definitely a great place to stop for a coffee and a snack! read more

"MILK BAR' is the place to go for a great coffee, adorable little cup cakes (or a bigger slice of something yummy if you're me), served with a smile. They also do great sandwiches - but I usually opt for something sweet with my coffee Once discovered you will be hooked. It's small but they do get to put some seating outside in the warmer weather to cater for their many fans, Interesting art on the wall, and mags to pore over are also a drawcard. read more

I visited this for the first time yesterday and loved it. It was about 10am and I wanted a little bit of piece of quiet and some breakfast. The day was grey and cold outside and 'Milk Bar' had a calm, welcoming vibe that is not often present in sister cafe 'Flat White' (Which is usually busy and a little cramped). Milk Bar is beautifully but subtely styled - like an old Aussie Milk Bar from the 50s complete with little wooden stools outside, multicoloured plastic door ribbons and dark wood flooring. I was recommended the scrambled eggs. Whilst they were being cooked I sat down at the back on one of the leather banquettes and just totally relaxed (rare for me), checked my emails and just felt right at home. My food arrived - perfectly cooked buttery scrambled eggs, grilled toast (lovely bread), some butter and an avocado. Everything was just totally spot on and made me miss Melbourne! Why is it Aussie and Kiwis know how to get food so right whilst we in the UK have no clue!? After my fantastic breakfast I ordered a strong flat white which was great. In general the coffee at both Flat White and Milk Bar is very good but not the best and I'm not sure on Monmouth for an espresso blend as their specialty is really filter coffee. However, it's good and light years ahead of most other cafes in town. Because the coffee didn't blow me away completely that's why Milk Bar only gets 4 stars but I'll go back again - there's more space than Flat White and I found the staff a little less loud!! In summary just the perfect place for a quiet early breakfast and reflection. Brilliant! read more

With Australia and New Zealand leading the way in independent coffee these days, this is a good example of getting it right from your flat white to your latte. But the best, with summer almost here, is the ice coffee! A good strong exspresso with not crushed ice but a dollop of real ice cream. Fan- bloody-tastic! You could also try Flat White (MilkBars big sister) on Berrick St but I personally think FW doesn't have the charm of MilkBar. read more

Fantastic coffee and food! Soj Milk capuccino is possible and tastes very good. We took the scrambled eggs with avocado en spinach and the granola read more

Quite lovely avo smash toastie for breakfast. Really chill place. Maybe a little too chill haha. Staff is great. Minus one star only because for some reason, that day, there a couple of fruit flies that I had to shoo off during my meal. Other than that, lovely! read more

I'm a Canadian girl who got addicted to flat white's a few years back. I LOVED flat white on bateman but now Milk Bar has my heart. The guys know my drink and I'm not even there that much. The area is relaxed and chilled out. They are friendly, make good coffee and keep the place clean. I take EVERYONE who visits me here. I recommend it wholeheartedly! read more

Due to a dairy-free promise for Lent, I've been sampling soy milk lattes across the city & had high hopes for Milk Bar. The price was a little steep (2.30 + 50p soya tax, for just a tiny takeaway cup?) and the staff were lovely (even matching in their hip checkered shirts) but... What kind of soy milk are they using? The latte was smooth & silky yet the taste was rather nasty, a little woody & with a bitter aftertaste. I will return after Easter to try one with real milk before I cast my final judgment, but in the meantime, I'm rather disappointed. read more

I don't really get the hype. It was good...but nothing crazy outstanding. I had a chai latte and avo eggs with bacon. The chai latte was basic and very small. The best thing was the bacon...crispy and delicious. I think there are better options in the SOHO area for a better price. read more

as a huge fan of their sister cafe, Flat White, i was curious to see how Milk Bar would stack up. ladies and gentlemen: it is rad. the staff is super friendly and chill. i want them all as my friends. the 'kitchen' is super good too. i went for brunch and had the french toast with carmelized bananas, which were - get this - VEGAN. ***disclaimer: I AM NOT VEGAN. i was a chef and am a avid meat eater. alot of my friends are various ways of veggie, so ive had alot of vegetarian and vegan meals- alot of them not really tasting much like actual food. THIS WAS REALLY GOOD. like i was complely miffed as to how it was made. they used some kind of tofu, bannan puree and molasas thing instead of egg and i was totally blown away. the Chef, Tim was really helpful in explaining it all for me. they also have these awesome sweet bar/biscuit things that are yum. music is random but generally great. even on a hot day, the fans really keep it nice and cool. one sad thing: they only stamp their loyalty card if you get coffee, which i dont drink. its a reason to keep going to Flat White, where they accept it for both. read more

Excellent little independent coffee shop in Soho. Coffee is quick and tasty and the pastries and breakfast is fresh and well prepared. Best if all the staff is super friendly and helpful. read more

Probably the best coffee shop in London. The food is tasty, the music off-kilter (in a great way), and the coffee is fantastic. As a transplanted kiwi, Milk bar rekindles a longing for the wind-swept majesty of Wellington. The only downside is the price, especially for coffee. That said, you get what you pay for, the best latte around. read more

I stayed in london for two weeks in soho and definitely needed my coffee fix. I'm not usually a drip coffee person, even though I'm a yank, so I love a good shot of bitter espresso. Milkbar was my go to place for great coffee, and they also have a great cold brew! The breakfast is good too, eggs on toast, etc. Good coffee is essential for me, and milkbar did not disappoint. read more

A milk bar in Australia is our local corner store where you can buy milk, newspapers and the like. The Milk Bar is a lovely cosy coffee shop. A good place to hang-out, and relax, read the paper and enjoy a hot brew. I wasn't as impressed by the coffee as everyone else; I personally thought it was a little burnt/over-roasted, but perhaps that's just me. The vibe and decor are great; though perhaps the seats a little hard for extended sitting. Definitely worth a visit. The best coffee house I know in Soho. read more

Decent coffee; it seems like Milk Bar and Flat White enjoy the more acidic aspect of coffee. The decor is also really lovely. However, I felt like I was being judged by the other customers... lots of hipsters. Kind of scared me. read more

Another cute and hipster-esque coffee shops in London. We went there for a quick coffee fix, and indeed it was quick. Our flat whites and soy latte got us started on our Sunday. The servers were friendly to the point where we were discussing about punctuation (is it goat cheese or goats cheese or goat's cheese?). Sadly, no wifi. read more

THis place does one of the best soy hot chocolates in London. And the coffee is great. I only started drinking coffee this year because of a flat white I had here. Bloody delish. I feel like standing outside Pret in the mornings and shooing people a little further down the street. Maybe some fly posting needs to be done. I've started buying their beans too. read more

Don't you love a place where you stipulate that what you mean by a long black is that it's an espresso shot on top of about an inch of hot water, and they say "that's how we do it." I don't care if they're not the friendliest bunch, I'm not without my coffee, either. Good milk texture in cappucino and flat white, and as per mentioned long black was excellent. What is it with the best coffee joints in London being Aus/Kiwi? Fab, I say. read more

Sister establishment to Flat White on Berwick Street. It's like walking into a 1950s style coffee bar, with professionally made drinks and quality snackage. My one and only gripe is the music they play on the speakers; horrible Oz rock that makes your ears bleed. But if you're tone deaf, that shouldn't be a problem. read more

Great! I've been going to Milk Bar since their opening. Doing what Flat White couldn't do because of space and what others are only catching up on now. Scott, maybe the Barista 'ignored' you because he or she was busy extracting a coffee and concentrating on a product for another customer who was there before you? If you want fast service get a 'full bean' coffee at a McDonalds. Ignore that guy Milk Bar kids and keep texturizing and extracting! read more

Great Breakfast! I had baked beans on toast (could have done with seasoning) Wife had French toast and the best coffee she had in London. One suggestion - would be nice to be able to order a second coffee from your table rather than having to get up and re-que, especially if you're halfway through your breakfast. read more

The sister store to Berwick Street Flat White, this shares all of the same attributes - great music, friendly staff and FANTASTIC coffee! It's slightly off the beaten track location, combined with its ample seating makes it slightly more comfortable to 'hang out' in than the more compact Flat White. Well with the search - and they do milkshakes too! read more

This place is fantastic. The coffee is the best ever. I love this place so much. Just went in again today and chill there for a bit even thought it's raining today but there is nothing could stop me going to milk bar for a cup of flat white. read more

Love London but let's face it - not known for it's good coffee! We were visiting for a week and after listening to my complaining a colleague told me about the Milk Bar. Wandered a bit until we finally found it but it was well worth the search! Cute and welcoming the coffee was terrific and made to order. For a coffee snob like me it was a real find. The folks that served us couldn't have been more helpful or accommodating. Between the personal connection and the great coffee it was a perfect way to start the day. Definitely on my places to visit again next time I'm in London! read more

Milk Bar is the newest coffee shop opened by the Flat White guys. The coffee is of a similar extremely high quality, and the staff, mostly Kiwis, are friendly as ever. There's a good amount of seating space inside, and most of the front opens up, which keeps it nice and cool when the weather's hot. Highly recommended! read more

Sister coffee shop to Flat White just a couple of streets away. Just like flat White it has a great reputation and when I've been it has always been busy. Their latte art is second to none and the staff are always friendly and welcoming. It seems to have more of a bohemian clientele than flat White. read more

The coffee may be above average, but that doesn't make up for the appalling customer service I received when ordering a takeaway coffee on a Sunday afternoon. Despite an almost empty café, the barista ignored me for almost a minute when I arrived. His attitude was so sullen, it made me feel my very presence was a personal insult to him. There are far too many options for good coffee in Soho to put up with this sort of attitude. So long, Milk Bar. read more

Good Music great people and great Gluten free food. I wish this place was by my work I would go every day :)

Thought I should do a review having virtually done one as a comment on Tristans very negative review. I spend a lot of time in Melbourne & miss my coffee when back in England. It's great to be able to get fantastic coffee in a few places in London most of which appear to be Aussie owned or run Milk Bar was recommended by a Spanish waiter to whom I would say " Muchas Gracias !" coffee was awesome, staff were friendly . Loved it. Please open in Birmingham read more

Last Saturday I was here with a friend for a meeting. We got a good table and had some really delicious coffee and some muffins for breakfast. read more

One thing I would like to make clear right away Milk Bar's coffee is superb. I find the clean very pleasant and appealing. The staff is really welcoming and they put a lot of effort in pleasing the clients. And keep in mind that Milk Bar and Flat White are pretty much one and the same so don't forget about the loyalty card you can acquire if you frequently visit them as stamps are provided at both locations. read more

Consistently good coffee, been a few times. Warm, good music and low key. The customer service ranges between friendly to rude, which makes me less and less likely to stop in when I am in the area. read more

My girlfriend and I had breakfast at Milk Bar last week. My girlfriend is vegan, so it's not always easy to find a good place to eat, but she was really happy with her toast with avocado. I had a great BLAT (sourdough bread) which was fantastic. Also the fresh ginger + lemon and fresh mint tea were great. Would go here again in the future! read more

I was first attracted to this place because of its name. Milkbar, it's cute and has a nice ring to it. It's located in this deserted-looking street, and it's seriously a hole-in-the-wall. The decoration inside is quite pleasant, comparable to those hipster cafes in San Francisco I'm used to. If only it offered free wifi for its customers, this place would be an amazing place to do some revision for uni students. Additionally, the way their food was laid out was not very appetizing. Nothing looked fresh and inviting, and their service was "meh" also. I got their iced chocolate (which i assumed was what frozen hot chocolate in serendipity3 in NY is... i still don't know if they're the same thing) in a to-go cup, which was pretty good. I would definitely come back to try the real food, though. By that I mean their scrambles and sandwiches. Also, I will definitely make sure to check out their sister cafe Flat White down the road. read more

Lovely place to sit and chill -- good rock'n'roll photos on the walls when I went and the coffee is wonderful. Limited food but done well. Ditch Starbucks, Pret and Nero and check it out! read more

Cozy indie vibe, wifi, pleasant service, and a delicious eggs, bacon, and avocado breakfast. Wasn't serving cold brew or filtered coffee on the Saturday we came though, and the espresso I got as substitution was so sour as to be undrinkable. read more

Having lived in Sydney for 4 years I am always on the look out for a proper latte and this place has them. It's a bit pricey and the music is a bit loud but I still go there just for the coffee. The muffins are pretty tasty too read more

Refurbished by 'new owners' at the beginning of August, the Milk Bar is effectively no more. Ill-designed, with huge overly bright lights hanging down over the tables, the menu obscured by new units, the walls a gharish colour, the food overpriced and unappealing. It looks like a bog standard cafe. The lovely laid back vibe has gone. the new owners huddle together behind the counter surveying their now empty tables. read more

The coffee here can be pretty much perfect, but there is quite a bit of variation depending on who the barista is. One guy in particular makes very average coffee. Shame. read more

great to sit down and people watch over a latte!!!!!