Best Early-Morning Coffee Shops in London

City of London

Specialty coffee destination inside the historic Royal Exchange building, set in London's financial core with a welcoming atmosphere.

Victoria, London

Specialty coffee shop in Victoria serving expertly brewed coffees, pastries, and sandwiches in a cozy, stylish atmosphere with great views.

City of London

City of London outpost of Black Sheep Coffee, the UK-born chain, with a reputation for friendly, fast counter service near Fenchurch Street station.

Shoreditch, London

Principal Place outpost of London's Black Sheep Coffee chain, near Shoreditch, with matcha, customised drinks and fast, friendly baristas.

Chelsea, London

Danish-inspired espresso bar bringing Copenhagen café culture to King's Road with premium specialty coffee and old-school class.

Covent Garden, London

Covent Garden outpost of the matcha-and-espresso chain, with app pre-ordering and a team reviewers praise for fast, friendly service.

Battersea, London

Battersea's Northcote Road outpost of Black Sheep Coffee, a London roaster-café chain, serving bold, strong espresso drinks and oat-milk matcha lattes.

Bishopsgate, London

One of London's early specialty pioneers since 2010, pouring Square Mile coffee alongside rotating guest roasters at its Bishopsgate shop.

Camden Town, London

Camden High Street outpost of the matcha-and-espresso chain, with flat whites, seasonal menus, and baristas who walk newcomers through the list.

Bankside, London

Black Sheep Coffee's Southwark Bridge Road outpost near the Thames, with self-order kiosks for fast service and views over the street.