Cafes in London

Browse popular tours and discover 45 tips recommended by our locals

London is the gastronomic capital of the globe, according to France's most famous, and 19 Michelin Star decorated chef Alain Ducasse, not to mention the most important city in the world for restaurants. The local Londoners agree, an...Open the full description

London is the gastronomic capital of the globe, according to France's most famous, and 19 Michelin Star decorated chef Alain Ducasse, not to mention the most important city in the world for restaurants. The local Londoners agree, and have recommended some of their favourite places where they like to practice eating out more than in. From the humble street food, to the Cinnamon Club's 'Bollywood burner', to the 3 Michelin Starred Ducasse Truffle Degustation Menu, this city allows culinary indulgence of astronomical proportions.

The Book Club

The Book Club

Younger sibling of the Queen of Hoxton

The Book Club

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It's edgy and artsy place where the coolest people meet to a) have a nice meal b) have drinks c) play ping pong d) play snookers e) listen to wonderful live music f) dance after the best DJ-s. Menu has good variety. Prices are not the cheapest but I think this place's atmosphere is worth every penny. Read more ›

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Monmouth

Monmouth

The Bean Supplier

Monmouth

12

If you want the best, you go to the source. Monmouth Coffee is supplying some of the best coffee shops across the capital and the reason is quite clear, they know every last detail about the bean they are providing. Read more ›

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The Boundary

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The Boundary

East London skyline!

The Boundary

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The Boundary Rooftop is the ultimate meeting place for everyone where you can feel and see Shoreditch at it's finest. It is one perfect first date location.. or for any occasion, really! Romantic and stylish place where time flies! Read more ›

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Venn Street Market

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Venn Street Market

Something we all have in common

Venn Street Market

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This under-appreciated gem of Clapham is the 'corner shop' of weekend markets, a cozy and compact operation where compared to its larger counterparts a relatively limited choice is actually a good thing. Held every Saturday right beside Clapham Common, the Venn Street market's charm has established it as a necessary pit-stop for the Clapham locals. Read more ›

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Street Feast

Street Feast

Tastes with buds

Street Feast

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As an international melting pot of diversity, it comes as no surprise that London’s pantry is stocked with flavours and fusions from all of Earth’s lands as a result. Street Feast showcases budding chefs and restaurateurs, giving them a platform to share their gifts with locals who are only too happy to accept. Read more ›

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London Borough of Southwark

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London Borough of Southwark

Slow walking view of the city

London Borough of Southwark

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It's my favourite, you can do it in 2-3 hours and see almost all the best sightseeing of the city. Easily you can pass at the Borough Market for the lunch, sit out of one coffee shop in front of the Thames, watch a show of artists and pop in the Museum of Modern Art, the Tate Modern. London Eye, Big Ben, London Bridge, Tower Bridge and others. Read more ›

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Local Experience

Eat the best British foods & See 20+ Top London sights!

Eat the best British foods & See 20+ Top London sights!

We will guide you on an exploration of London’s major landmarks & best of British foods. This will give you a good idea of the history & tastes of Europe’s best-loved city. 20+ sights in 1 tour, followed by the best British foods (Fish & Chips, Pies, Scotch Egg and more!)

Prices from

67 GBP

Duration

6 h

Languages

English

Brixton Village

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Brixton Village

International Food Labyrinth

Brixton Village

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You'll be spoiled for choice here, there's everything, it's quality, and it's reasonably priced. The only downside is having to decide. Grab a drink while you explore the winding lofty arcades and find something that takes your fancy. Sit in the market rows and enjoy the live music while you eat, then walk it off to Federation for a coffee after. Read more ›

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Borough Market

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Borough Market

Cripple your friends with jealousy

Borough Market

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Take the long route and walk there over London Bridge for some mean views of Tower Bridge. Once there, you can buy yourself lunch and then simply peruse through the various stalls, taste-testing the other treats on offer. Finish it all off with a pint at The Rake. It may be the smallest pub in London but it's more than a little bit awesome. Read more ›

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E Pellicci

E Pellicci

Iconic East End cafe

E Pellicci

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Make like a proper Londoner (and by that I mean a Cockney) and head to E Pellicci for a taste of the real East End. While the portions are cheap, tasty and plentiful, it’s the down-to-earth atmosphere and friendly service that the regulars truly love. Read more ›

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Whole Foods Market

Whole Foods Market

Organic. Tasty. Hipster.

Whole Foods Market

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This place has quick and easy buffet style hot food suitable for lunches and dinners, integrated into a huge organic supermarket for any other bits and pieces you fancy. Eating here is a treat for the ego because it makes you feel so good about yourself – particularly with all the recycling options after you've finished! Read more ›

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The Ginger Pig

The Ginger Pig

Best Sausage Roll in London

The Ginger Pig

5

Famous for their organic produce, this butcher delivers some of the finest meats London has to offer. This represents the UK farming industry at its best, where caring for the animals is no1 priority, and is reflected in the flavour. This is a true reflection of British produce. Read more ›

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The Big Chill House

The Big Chill House

Chill!

The Big Chill House

5

As they say themselves they are pretty much everything you could want for... delicious food and drinks, events, weekly amazing DJs, two-step dance floor, free Wi-Fi, all-year-round terrace and guaranteed good vibes! Read more ›

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Wild & Wood Coffee

Wild & Wood Coffee

The Communion of Coffee

Wild & Wood Coffee

5

Wood panelling, church pews and intimate spaces- you wouldn't be wrong for thinking they could turn water into wine at this hidden gem of a coffee shop. Serving up Monmouth beans, you know these passionate baristas have a true love for great coffee and it shows in the flat whites. Read more ›

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London Landmarks Professional Photo Shoot

London Landmarks Professional Photo Shoot

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Sign up for a private 1-hour photo session with a professional photographer, and take home 15 captivating shots of you and London’s most famous landmarks: Big Ben, Westminster Bridge, Parliament, the London Eye, and a red phone box. Candid or posing, it’s up to you!

Prices from

25 GBP

Duration

1 h

Languages

English

Regency Cafe

Regency Cafe

What's a Greasy Spoon?

Regency Cafe

7

The humble greasy spoon, a small cafe or diner specialising in fried food, has been an institution in the UK since the 1920's providing nourishment for the hungover. Regency Cafe is London's finest and most famous example of such establishments and this well preserved 1940's Art Deco gem is still serving up all-day breakfasts today. Read more ›

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Lisboa Patisserie

Lisboa Patisserie

Best Pastel de natas in London

Lisboa Patisserie

5

Great local bakery which has been there for what seems like years. My family have been going here since before I was born (so some twenty-five years prior). Stunning selection of baked goods which are both sweet and savoury. Best thing to get is a Pastel de nata. You won't regret it! Read more ›

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Barge House

Barge House

Fancy Breakfast in Bread?

Barge House

6

If the canals are the veins of East and North London than this modern canal-side refurbishment is part of the DNA that makes this area of the capital so unique. And if the food and waterside location aren't enough of a draw already, the café forms part of a larger operation; including bar, private room hire, local art displays and comedy nights. Read more ›

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Herman Ze German

Herman Ze German

Top Class Sausage 'our wurst is ze best'

Herman Ze German

7

It's quite hard to beat a sausage, no pun intended. The simplicity is the best thing about this place. Order from a range of top quality sausages, stick it in a bun (pastries and breads baked fresh on site) with some fried onions and a selection of sauces and you will leave with a smile on your face. Read more ›

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St. Christopher's Place

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St. Christopher's Place

Escape from the crowds

St. Christopher's Place

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Turning down a very narrow path (just after H&M) after Bond St. tube station you'll find countless restaurants and cafes, many shops including the likes of iconic British designer Mulberry and women's labels Whistles, Jigsaw and Reiss, traditional pubs and quirky independent stores. Read more ›

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The Roastery

The Roastery

Antipodean Aromas

The Roastery

7

Aussies and Kiwi’s have long settled in London and brought their contagious outlook on life with them. Their take on the café brings a freshness to this global obsession with the décor and mood given as much thought as the coffee itself. The local Clapham contingent touch base with their homeland by making The Roastery part of their daily routine. Read more ›

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Delauney

Delauney

Not Your Average Slice of Toast

Delauney

7

The traditional English decor here is a touch of class, littered with green brass bankers lamps, this place certainly attracts enough of them for breakfast. With more Financial Times and belt braces flapping about than in The Wolf of Wallstreet, the clientele here appears of a specific genre. Read more ›

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Professional Photo Session at London Tower Bridge

Professional Photo Session at London Tower Bridge

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Enjoy a photo session with great iconic places, such as the Tower Bridge, Tower of London, the Gherkin, the Shard, HMS Belfast, City Red Phone Box, Shad Thames.

Prices from

17.86 GBP

Duration

1 h

Languages

English

La Fromagerie

La Fromagerie

This isn't the Tesco cheese aisle!

La Fromagerie

2

Until finding this gem, I thought that to find a truly wonderful array of cheeses required a trip across the channel. This little business has grown and expanded over the years, and they now boast THREE cafes (in Marylebone, Bloomsbury and Highbury), and a truly delicious menu (inc. takeaway). They've gone way beyond simply fromage! Read more ›

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Pembroke Lodge

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Pembroke Lodge

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The perfect combo: cream tea and deer

Pembroke Lodge

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This is a real local gem where you can enjoy deliciously homemade cream tea inside a quintessentially British Georgian mansion, surrounded by nature and a jolly bunch of local deer. Summer is the season for a trip to this serene spot in Richmond Park, but any time of the year will offer new perspectives. Read more ›

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Kipferl

Kipferl

Stunning Viennese patisseries & coffee

Kipferl

4

Locals love this place because it is a more recent addition to the Notting Hill family in the past couple of years. It offers Viennese coffee specialities and a wonderful range of traditional Austrian patisseries/cakes which are to die for. Nice open space on the market too, which is great in the summer! Read more ›

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Fabrique Bakery

Fresh and Home made Bread and Pastries

Fabrique Bakery

2

This bakery has turned part of it place to a little cafe. Delicious pastries and bread, with a few sandwiches to choose from. Outside seating, spacious. Next to a restaurant with good brunch. Vibrant neighborhood Read more ›

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Department of Coffee and Social Affairs

Department of Coffee and Social Affairs

Best speciality coffee shops in London

Department of Coffee and Social Affairs

4

Coffee lovers would rather spend 10 minutes queuing for Department's coffee than buying an ordinary Flat White at Pret or Costa nearby in the next 20 seconds. Coffee lovers like to drink great coffee even while on holiday, and for me the Department is worthy a visit. There are shops in Piccadilly as well, so no need to travel a lot :) Read more ›

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Waterstones

Books and treats!

Waterstones

3

Waterstones is one of the leading book retailers in the UK. In most of their bigger stores they now ask local cafés to open in the upstairs of their shops. The food is always delicious and there's normally a large range of coffees and teas. All the ones I have visited have had friendly staff (as are the book sellers!). And there are books!!! Read more ›

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Tanner & Co

Tanner & Co

Brunch Big in a converted warehouse

Tanner & Co

2

This historic area has a secret gem in Tanner & Co, who offer an all-you-can-drink brunch (booking essential) that's hugely satisfying and puts you midst their quirky restaurant (atyipical / retro / gymnasium style ... you have to see it!) and does not scrimp on your one-cost food and drink portions Read more ›

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Local Experience

Private, Professional & Fun Photo Shoot in London

Private, Professional & Fun Photo Shoot in London

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Take home some extra special souvenirs of your time in London! Your personal photographer will capture stunning photos of you as you explore the city’s local charms, with memorable London locations as backdrops.

Prices from

23.27 EUR

Duration

1 h

Languages

English

Coffee Plant

Coffee Plant

Organic local cafe with amazing coffee

Coffee Plant

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Located in the heart of Portobello Road, this coffee shop has been going on for years. It is a staple for all locals who live in the area (especially on market days). There is always a wonderful smell coming from the cafe as a whole. It is most popular for the breadth of coffee they offer! Read more ›

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Local Hero

Local Hero

Dreamy coffee in cosy Fulham

Local Hero

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As a local, this is a totally fantastic coffee shop which I hold in high esteem. The Local Hero is definitely my hero! Good quality coffee, good selection of food, quintessentially local feel (lots of locals families and couples come here) and you have a general feel of community! Read more ›

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The Cafe at Foyles

The Cafe at Foyles

A Tea & Cake Break?

The Cafe at Foyles

4

Foyles is London's historic and classic bookshop which was founded in 1903. If you fancy a tea and cake, it the perfect setting! Enjoy a slice of Victoria Sponge and browse books. It was also once listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the world's largest bookshop in terms of shelf length. Read more ›

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Mouse Tail

Amazing coffee!

Mouse Tail

1

The coffee here is delicious! The best in the area which is unfortuantely slowly being taken over by the big chains. It's a cute little coffee shop within the local library, so you can read to your hearts content while you drink. Lovely big wooden tables, and window seats to watch the world go by The food here always looks lovely too! Read more ›

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Fleet River Bakery

Fleet River Bakery

Lazy Luncheon

Fleet River Bakery

2

I once rang up this place and asked them to make a lemon meringue pie for the following day as a request and they did. It was the best I've sampled in the City. The staff are accommodating, the salads are sensational and the daily hot special is usually an excellent lunchtime treat. Read more ›

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Dum Dum Donutterie

'Healthiest' Donuts in Town

Dum Dum Donutterie

2

Donuts and Cros (croissant donuts) that are baked and not fried!?! YES! Their famous Zebra Cros is yummy layers of chocolate, chocolate, and chocolate! The perfect treat for when you want to cheat! You can even special order Cros cakes! Read more ›

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The Kati Roll Company

The Kati Roll Company

Curry Sandwich?

The Kati Roll Company

2

The closest Londoner's can get to the authentic Kati rolls from Kolkata, India. These delicious parathas come stuffed with tender spicy fillings that melt in the mouth. The queues around lunchtime confirm its popularity. Read more ›

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Local Experience

Harry Potter London Tour

Harry Potter London Tour

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This walking tour of London unfurls the movie set locations of the world's most famous Wizard. Discover the inspirational book & film locations. We will visit actual filming locations in London! Leaky Cauldron, Knockturn Alley, Ministry of Magic, Diagon Alley & Platform 9 3/4

Prices from

6.67 GBP

Duration

3 h

Languages

English

Udderlicious

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Udderlicious

Best Ice Cream in Islington!

Udderlicious

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In my opinion, Udderlicious is the best ice cream in the angel, Islington area! no bland flavours and there is a swing inside the shop! (also very aesthetic so good for photos) great for families (or dates) also cool drawings on the walls! Read more ›

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Café Rafaello

Café Rafaello

Budget bliss

Café Rafaello

2

Rafaello's does the small things right first, making it a fantastic example of how a café should run. Centrally you’ll find chains on every corner offering less food for a larger cost, so if you’re out staying West and you don’t enjoy being financially stung then including Rafaello’s in your daily pilgrimage will satisfy more than your hunger. Read more ›

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Bageriet

Bageriet

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Cosy Swedish bakery in the heart of LDN

Bageriet

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You can expect to find the classics, such as Kanelbullar (cinnamon buns) and Mazarin (almond tart), as well as heart-warming hot chocolates, lattes, and teas placed next to cute, Swedish-themed sugar pots for a picture-perfect Swedish fika (coffee break) scene. Read more ›

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Fu*koffee

Fu*koffee

Loud, fun, gently offensive coffee house

Fu*koffee

1

Visit fu*koffee and expect busy illustrations all over the place, statement wall art, bitcoin terminal, slouchy sofas and great, great coffee! oh and it's dog friendly too, which only adds to the local popularity plus it's location is opposite a key Bermondsey Art Gallery Read more ›

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Bake 麵包屋

Baked Asian goodies & ice cream!

Bake 麵包屋

2

The service can be quite abrupt, and the shop is relatively unassuming, but for what it lacks in looks, it makes up for ten-fold in taste. Note, there aren't any tables or seats, so it's take-away only. It also has a sister branch, but that one doesn't serve the ice-cream! Read more ›

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Bar Music Hall

Bar Music Hall

Belgian beer & other stories!

Bar Music Hall

2

Full English Breakfast for brunch, burgers for lunch and Beef Chilli Con Carne for dinner.. and don't you dare to forget about Hot Belgian Waffels for dessert. Don't worry if you are not that hungry you won't miss the fun - you can always chill out, enjoy the music and have a beer..or two. Read more ›

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Shepherdess Cafe

Award Winning Burgers!

Shepherdess Cafe

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Situated on 221 City Road, this cafe serves perhaps the best Veggie Burgers (secret tip: add onions and cheese) in the whole of City Road and probably One Square Mile. Try their breakfasts and the burgers, and their lasagna is sure to give you a mouth-gasm! Icing on the cake? It is extremely pocket-friendly & its hosts are a bunch of great people! Read more ›

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Local Experience

Rock 'n' Roll Camden Walking Tour

Rock 'n' Roll Camden Walking Tour

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Take a walk on the wild side through Camden’s music history with Alison, Camden local and girl about town. The official rock ‘n’ roll tour of Camden.

Prices from

15 GBP

Duration

2 h

Languages

English

Il Pampero, Napolitea

Il Pampero, Napolitea

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The Italian British afternoon tea

Il Pampero, Napolitea

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If you're excited about the idea of an afternoon filled with Italian delights, then this is for you! From creamy burratas to ricotta chocolate cannoli, this afternoon tea will not disappoint when it comes to sweet and savoury treats. Read more ›

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Sampa Coffee

Sampa Coffee

Where Brazil comes to London

Sampa Coffee

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It is a special place because the owners have tried to bring the São Paulo vibe to London - and it has worked! Very open plan cafe, great staff, lovely food and brilliant coffee on tap. The location means that it has gained a local cult following with regulars often popping in for breakfast and lunch everyday! Read more ›

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Beany Green Coffee

Beany Green Coffee

Bold, fresh & healthy food!

Beany Green Coffee

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You will be able to feel like a local - as customers who go here are normally living in the area / or work close by. Very personable service and wonderful location. Tasty food options and the coffee is absolutely great! You will feel lively after visiting! Read more ›

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Proud Mary's

Proud Mary's

Brunch like a local in Shepherds Bush

Proud Mary's

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Nestled in Shepherds Bush, Proud Mary's draws out all the locals on a weekend morning to enjoy their delicious brunch, artisan coffee and cocktails. They serve up a healthy blend of brunch classics including all kinds of eggs, granola and pancakes as well as house specialties. On a sunny day, you can sit outside and watch the world go by. Read more ›

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