Best Midrange Cafes in London
1. Sister Jane Cafe, London
A stylish cafe hidden in Sister Jane’s showroom. A gem with a modern 70s aesthetic and live DJs from time to time. The food and cocktails are as enticing as the decor ✨.
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A stylish cafe hidden in Sister Jane’s showroom. A gem with a modern 70s aesthetic and live DJs from time to time. The food and cocktails are as enticing as the decor ✨.
Café by day, Oto turns into one of the best ways to enjoy live music by night. Expect alternative line-ups and experimental set lists. Open seven days a week - so turn up at random, or keep an eye on the event calendar.
Specialty espresso bar and café influenced by Aussie and Kiwi coffee cultures. A rotating menu of pastries, salads, and sandwiches pair well with any artisanal brew. Order a coffee flight for a more refined tasting experience.
Café space serving barista-style coffees and international dishes - think Scandinavian pastries, classic sandwiches, and udon bowls. The space offers cozy seating as well as as the latest Monocle magazine.
Bohemian cafe and bar operating from a removals yard. The counter serves coffee and sourdough toasties by day, shifting to local beers and gigs at night.
Small coffee bar off Fleet Street pouring its own Penelope roast and guest beans for a weekday commuter crowd. Service is fast and takeaway-focused, with a tight selection of in-house pastries on the wooden counter.
Minimalist, Aussie-style cafe pouring specialty coffee and plating brunch classics for locals and embassy visitors. Its bag storage service has become a ritual for those with appointments next door.
Minimalist coffee shop focused on single-origin brews and simple pastries. The space is deliberately low-tech – no Wi-Fi, no power outlets – creating a quiet escape from the surrounding city streets.
Minimalist coffee shop focused on ethically sourced, single-origin beans. The atmosphere is deliberately calm and quiet, with light wood interiors and award-winning baristas pulling shots behind a long counter.
Minimalist Japanese coffee bar centered on a custom Slayer espresso machine. Expect queues for its globally sourced beans and signature drinks like the Spanish and Kyoto lattes – this is a spot built for takeaway.
Specialty Korean tea house serving nutty matcha and signature salt breads. Drinks are whisked to order at individual bars in a tiny space – a strict one-in-one-out policy means there's always a queue.
Danish-inspired espresso bar tucked away in a quiet alley, pouring single-origin coffee. A few outdoor tables offer a welcome escape from the nearby crowds.
Modern Australian restaurant in a Soho courtyard, serving multicultural small plates like prawn toast and BBQ pork dumplings. The large, heated patio creates a coastal-style retreat, pouring specialty coffee and natural Australian wines.
Specialty coffee roaster pouring house blends and single-origin espressos from directly-traded beans. The entire operation is a social enterprise, using coffee to train and employ people experiencing homelessness.
Minimalist cafe focused on creative layered drinks made with specialty coffee and matcha. Signature 'Cloud' lattes are finished with thick, flavored cold foam – tiramisu or pistachio – alongside fresh pastries and bagels.
Minimalist Japanese coffee shop centered on a single cube-like counter. A barista in a white lab coat serves each customer one-on-one – a precise ritual for making matcha lattes and signature custard cakes.
Modern Turkish cafe built around traditional Adana-style börek, a flaky pastry served hot from the oven. The main ritual is the sprawling Turkish breakfast platter, a shareable feast with bottomless tea.
Daytime cafe with an industrial vibe, serving seasonal brunch and specialty coffee from top European roasters. On Thursday and Friday nights, the space transforms for a dinner service with a curated menu and natural wines.
Destination coffee shop pouring a constantly changing lineup of single-origin beans from international guest roasters. The owner is usually behind the counter – pulling shots on a La Marzocco and talking coffee with a welcoming crowd of reg
Light-filled cafe at the entrance to a creative workspace, serving French pastries and specialty coffee. Locals settle in at the industrial tables for remote work, fueled by crêpes and croissants.
