Specialty coffee in London.
London is one of United Kingdom's deepest specialty coffee cities — 648 cafés and roasters mapped by the Roasters community, spanning third-wave bars, neighborhood roasteries, and the local spots worth walking across town for.
Best coffee in London
The best coffee in London isn't a chain. It's the small United Kingdom café where the barista dials in espresso every morning, the roastery that names the farm on the bag, the brew bar that takes its filter program as seriously as its espresso. Roasters maps 648 of them — every café and roaster in London that meets the specialty bar, curated by the people who actually drink there.
What to look for: a short menu, light-roasted single-origin beans, a real grinder behind the bar (Mahlkönig, Mythos, EK43), and someone who can tell you the origin and process of what you're drinking. If a café in London ticks those boxes, it's on Roasters — and the community has ranked it by reviews, photos, and check-ins.
- Single-origin or light-roasted blends
- Pour-over and espresso both on the menu
- Origin and process on the bag
- Community reviewed, no paid placements
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About specialty coffee in London
How many specialty coffee shops are there in London?
Roasters currently lists 648 specialty cafés and roasters in London, United Kingdom, added and reviewed by the community.
What counts as specialty coffee?
Specialty coffee is graded 80+ points on the Specialty Coffee Association's 100-point scale. In practice it means single-origin or carefully blended beans, lighter roasts that preserve origin character, and baristas who dial in espresso and pour-over with real precision. Every café on Roasters meets that bar.
How do I find the best specialty coffee in London?
Download the Roasters app for free on iOS or Android. Open the map in London, filter by what is open now, what's nearest, or what's newest, and save your favourites to your own lists.
Is Roasters free to use in London?
Yes. Roasters is free to download and free to use everywhere, including London. A Pro tier is available with advanced filters, unlimited list creation, Forums access, and other power features.
Can I add a café in London to Roasters?
Yes. Anyone in the community can submit a café or roaster. Submissions are reviewed before going live to keep London's listings focused on specialty coffee.
Are reviews of cafés in London written by real people?
Every review on Roasters is written by a community member who has visited the café — baristas, roasters, and people who actually drink the coffee. No algorithmic ranking, no paid placements.
Can I claim my café in London on Roasters?
Yes. Café owners, managers, and employees in London can claim their listing to manage hours, photos, menu, and equipment, reply to reviews, and post events. The app also includes a dedicated job board for specialty coffee roles.
