Best Coffee Shops in London 2025

London has one of the world's great coffee scenes — a city that largely skipped the chain-coffee era and leapt into specialty, with outstanding independent roasters and cafes across every neighbourhood. Monmouth Coffee in Borough Market is iconic; Shoreditch's coffee culture is world-renowned; and neighbourhood cafes from Peckham to Notting Hill offer excellent espresso in beautiful spaces. This guide covers the best coffee shops in London.