Small cosy coffeeshops in the centre of London?

Question

With tables set aside far from each other - or in 'corners'...Relaxing music.. Nice interior.. Good coffee.. Can anyone recommend a couple and give addresses? Am planning to be in London for some time and would really appreciate knowing such places! thanks a lot

Answer 1

starbucks is quite good , but i guess that you are looking for something differences.

Answer 2

I would highly recommend the Monmouth Coffee House, which is located (funnily enough!) on Monmouth Street, which is off Seven Dials near Covent Garden. They also have a branch down in Borough Market (London Bridge tube) which is stupidly busy on a Saturday when the market is on.

The Monmouth Street shop has seating at the back and downstairs so dont be put off by the small frontage. They roast their own beans, which you can buy ground or whole, and also sell pastries and some fantastic fairtrade chocolates! Staff are fast and friendly. At least one visit a day from me!!

Have a read of the review here:

http://www.londontown.com/LondonInformat...

And to find it check out this map:

http://uk.local.yahoo.com/England/Greate...

There are also a couple of decent coffee shops off Old Compton Street in Soho, but I still favour Monmouth.

Please avoid Starbucks and all the other chains as they are killing the small traders as well as probably killing quite a few coffee farmers!

Hope this helps!

Answer 3

The Cafetaria in Piccadly Circus and Sapna in Harrow is the best in London.