Cafes in London

193 venues
  1. 1
    5.0 (406)
    1 Hanson St, London W1W 6TA, UK
  2. 2
    5.0 (259)
    17 Whitcomb St., London WC2H 7HA, UK
  3. 3
    5.0 (113)
    Unit A, 111 Seven Sisters Rd, Finsbury Park, London N7 7FN, UK
  4. 4
    5.0 (71)
    The Fulham Centre, 20 Fulham Broadway, London SW6 1AH, UK
  5. 5
    5.0 (3)
    Great Suffolk Yard, 127-131, Great Suffolk St, London SE1 1PP, UK
  6. 6
    5.0 (1)
    4 N Wharf Rd, London W2 1NW, UK
  7. 7
    4.9 (837)
    222 Shaftesbury Ave, London WC2H 8EB, UK
  8. 8
    4.9 (581)
    Maida Vale Station, Forecourt, Randolph Ave., London W9 1JS, UK
  9. 9
    4.9 (336)
    St Georges Court, Bloomsbury Way, London WC1A 2SE, UK
  10. 10
    4.9 (312)
    67 Southwark St, London SE1 0HX, UK
  11. 11
    4.9 (209)
    96a Leather Ln, London EC1N 7TX, UK
  12. 12
    4.9 (148)
    56 Middlesex St, London E1 7EZ, UK
  13. 13
    4.9 (82)
    27-29 Long Acre, London WC2H 9JG, UK
  14. 14
    4.9 (46)
    Waverley House, 9 Noel St, London W1F 8GQ, UK
  15. 15
    4.9 (38)
    42 Newman St, London W1T 1QD, UK
  16. 16
    4.9 (37)
    The Castle centre, 2 St Gabriel Walk, London SE1 6FG, UK
  17. 17
    4.9 (15)
    Providian House, London EC3R 8AJ, UK
  18. 18
    4.8 (6388) €€
    5 Coptic St, London WC1A 1NH, UK
  19. 19
    4.8 (3715) €€
    188-189 Drury Ln, London WC2B 5QD, UK
  20. 20
    4.8 (1676) €€
    Unit UG12, Upper Ground Level, The Sidings, Waterloo Station, London SE1 7BH, UK
  21. 21
    4.8 (1237) €€
    78 Queen Victoria St, London EC4N 4SJ, UK
  22. 22
    4.8 (1205)
    7 Farrier's Psge, London W1D 7DP, UK
  23. 23
    4.8 (1148)
    52 Old Compton St, London W1D 4QE, UK
  24. 24
    4.8 (549)
    1 Marlborough Ct, Carnaby, London W1F 7EE, UK
  25. 25
    4.8 (521)
    68 Tavistock Pl, London WC1H 9RW, UK
  26. 26
    4.8 (512)
    12 Regent Street Saint James's, London SW1Y 4PE, UK
  27. 27
    4.8 (472)
    9A Rathbone Pl, London W1T 1HW, UK
  28. 28
    4.8 (454)
    10 Shepherd St, London W1J 7JE, UK
  29. 29
    4.8 (442)
    Unit 3, One Thames City, Nine Elms, London SW8 5GZ, UK
  30. 30
    4.8 (240)
    54 Dean St, London W1D 6AE, UK
  31. 31
    4.8 (194)
    156 Blackfriars Rd, London SE1 8EN, UK
  32. 32
    4.8 (118)
    RSA House, 8 John Adam St, London WC2N 6EZ, UK
  33. 33
    4.8 (116)
    1 Long Ln, London SE1 4PG, UK
  34. 34
    4.8 (110)
    27 Maiden Ln, London WC2E 7JS, UK
  35. 35
    4.8 (67)
    25 Effie Rd, London SW6 1EL, UK
  36. 36
    4.8 (45)
    5 Spenser St, London SW1, UK
  37. 37
    4.7 (13090) €€
    203-206 Piccadilly, London W1J 9HD, UK
  38. 38
    4.7 (7398) €€
    193 Wardour St, London W1F 8ZF, UK
  39. 39
    4.7 (4668) €
    17-19 Regency St, London SW1P 4BY, UK
  40. 40
    4.7 (1678) €€
    27A Foley St, London W1W 6DY, UK
  41. 41
    4.7 (1270) €€
    15 Eastcastle St, London W1T 3AY, UK
  42. 42
    4.7 (1105) €
    29 Lamb's Conduit St, London WC1N 3NG, UK
  43. 43
    4.7 (1059)
    80 Kingsway, London WC2B 6AG, UK
  44. 44
    4.7 (954)
    3 Slingsby Pl, London WC2E 9AB, UK
  45. 45
    4.7 (899)
    4 Butler Pl, London SW1H 0QD, UK
  46. 46
    4.7 (776) €
    St Mary Aldermary, Watling St, London EC4M 9BW, UK
  47. 47
    4.7 (765) €€
    Great Portland Street Tube Station, London W1W 5PW, UK
  48. 48
    4.7 (534) €€
    114 Queen Victoria St, London EC4V 4BJ, UK
  49. 49
    4.7 (512)
    6 Orchard Pl, London SW1H 0BF, UK
  50. 50
    4.7 (500)
    28 Bow St, London WC2E 7AW, UK
  51. 51
    4.7 (397) €€
    20-22 Toynbee St, London E1 7NE, UK
  52. 52
    4.7 (327)
    51 Piccadilly, London W1J 0QJ, UK
  53. 53
    4.7 (269)
    112 St Martin's Ln, London WC2N 4BD, UK
  54. 54
    4.7 (237)
    19 Embankment Pl, London WC2N 6NS, UK
  55. 55
    4.7 (213)
    44 Tower Bridge Rd, London SE1 4TR, UK
  56. 56
    4.7 (190)
    15a Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5LU, UK
  57. 57
    4.7 (161)
    5 Air St, Piccadilly, London W1J 0AD, UK
  58. 58
    4.7 (93)
    Buckingham Gate, London SW1E 6BS, UK
  59. 59
    4.7 (85)
    44 Wharf Rd, London N1 7UX, UK
  60. 60
    4.7 (53)
    Level 2, 180 Strand, Surrey St, Temple, London WC2R 1EA, UK
  61. 61
    4.7 (33)
    32 Cubitt St, London WC1X 0LR, UK
  62. 62
    4.6 (2594) €€
    23-25 Leather Ln, London EC1N 7TE, UK
  63. 63
    4.6 (2221) €€
    66 Great Titchfield St., London W1W 7QJ, UK
  64. 64
    4.6 (2216) €€
    100 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4AG, UK
  65. 65
    4.6 (1332)
    21 Warren St, London W1T 5LT, UK
  66. 66
    4.6 (1165) €€
    5-7 Goodge St, London W1T 2PD, UK
  67. 67
    4.6 (888) €€
    84 Scoresby St, London SE1 0XN, UK
  68. 68
    4.6 (877) €
    160-164 Goswell Rd., London EC1V 7DU, UK
  69. 69
    4.6 (727)
    2, 65-72 Strand, London WC2N 5LR, UK
  70. 70
    4.6 (614)
    47 Brick Ln, London E1 6PU, UK
  71. 71
    4.6 (547)
    22 Greek St, London W1D 4DY, UK
  72. 72
    4.6 (278)
    G/F, 8 St. Martin's Pl, London WC2N 4JH, UK
  73. 73
    4.6 (238) €€
    Unit 1, One, 182-184 Smart's Pl, High Holborn, London WC1V 7AP, UK
  74. 74
    4.6 (227)
    13 Great Russell St, London WC1B 3NH, UK
  75. 75
    4.6 (225) €€
    13 Tottenham St, London W1T 2AH, UK
  76. 76
    4.6 (192)
    11 Warwick St, London W1B 5NA, UK
  77. 77
    4.6 (138)
    15, 16 Sherwood St, London W1F 7BJ, UK
  78. 78
    4.6 (85)
    448 Strand, London WC2R 0QU, UK
  79. 79
    4.6 (51)
    314 Walworth Rd, London SE17 2NA, UK
  80. 80
    4.6 (42)
    81-87 High Holborn, London WC1V 6DF, UK
  81. 81
    4.6 (37)
    34 Blackfriars Rd, London SE1 8PB, UK
  82. 82
    4.5 (10893) €€
    36-44 Brewer St, London W1F 9TB, UK
  83. 83
    4.5 (3956) €€
    2 London Brg, London SE1 9RA, UK
  84. 84
    4.5 (3652) €€
    38 Berwick St, London W1F 8RT, UK
  85. 85
    4.5 (3640) €€
    27 Monmouth St, London WC2H 9EU, UK
  86. 86
    4.5 (3150) €€
    11 Leonard St, London EC2A 4AQ, UK
  87. 87
    4.5 (1151) €€
    40 Store St, London WC1E 7DB, UK
  88. 88
    4.5 (1117) €€
    Somerset House East Wing, London WC2R 1LA, UK
  89. 89
    4.5 (1099) €€
    132 Lower Marsh, London SE1 7AE, UK
  90. 90
    4.5 (1087)
    2-3, Medici Court, London W1S 1BR, UK
  91. 91
    4.5 (994) €€
    7 Upper St Martin's Ln, London WC2H 9DL, UK
  92. 92
    4.5 (839) €€
    161A Whitecross St, London EC1Y 8JL, UK
  93. 93
    4.5 (697)
    9 Russell Sq, London WC1B 5EG, UK
  94. 94
    4.5 (686)
    3 Shepherd St, London W1J 7HL, UK
  95. 95
    4.5 (601) €€
    3 Fleet St, Temple, London EC4Y 1AU, UK
  96. 96
    4.5 (596) €€
    49 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E1 6LA, UK
  97. 97
    4.5 (459) €€
    40 Drury Ln, London WC2B 5RR, UK
  98. 98
    4.5 (450)
    25 Dockhead, London SE1 2BS, UK
  99. 99
    4.5 (311)
    154 Brick Ln, London E1 6RU, UK
  100. 100
    4.5 (296)
    70 St Mary Axe, London EC3A 8BG, UK
  101. 101
    4.5 (182)
    45 St Martin's Ln, London WC2N 4HX, UK
  102. 102
    4.5 (167)
    22a Hanbury St, London E1 6QR, UK
  103. 103
    4.5 (52)
    253 Well St, London E9 6RG, UK
  104. 104
    4.4 (2122) €€
    18 Chiltern St, London W1U 7QA, UK
  105. 105
    4.4 (2051) €€
    4 Lower Grosvenor Pl, London SW1W 0EJ, UK
  106. 106
    4.4 (2010)
    69-71 Dean St, London W1D 3SE, UK
  107. 107
    4.4 (1923) €€
    4b Upper St Martin's Ln, London WC2H 9NY, UK
  108. 108
    4.4 (1817) €
    163, 167 Bermondsey St, London SE1 3UW, UK
  109. 109
    4.4 (1687)
    8 Newman St, London W1T 1FB, UK
  110. 110
    4.4 (1221)
    5 King St, London WC2E 8HN, UK
  111. 111
    4.4 (1094) €€
    17 Berwick St, London W1F 0PT, UK
  112. 112
    4.4 (893) €€
    135 Brick Ln, London E1 6SB, UK
  113. 113
    4.4 (586)
    31 St Petersburgh Pl, London W2 4LA, UK
  114. 114
    4.4 (432) €€
    136-138 New Cavendish St, London W1W 6YD, UK
  115. 115
    4.4 (364)
    64 Marchmont St, London WC1N 1AB, UK
  116. 116
    4.4 (249) €€
    425 Strand, London WC2R 0QE, UK
  117. 117
    4.4 (184)
    10 Upper Tachbrook St, Pimlico, London SW1V 1SH, UK
  118. 118
    4.4 (13)
    4 Old Compton St, London W1D 5JB, UK
  119. 119
    4.4 (7)
    109 Borough High St, London SE1 1NL, UK
  120. 120
    4.3 (4203) €€
    33 D'Arblay St, London W1F 8EU, UK
  121. 121
    4.3 (3027) €€
    213 Old St, London EC1V 9NR, UK
  122. 122
    4.3 (1319) €€
    42 Maiden Ln, London WC2E 7LJ, UK
  123. 123
    4.3 (1213) €€
    351-353 Strand, London WC2R 0HS, UK
  124. 124
    4.3 (876)
    190 Strand, Temple, London WC2R 3LL, UK
  125. 125
    4.3 (698)
    Ground Floor, 79 Dean St, London W1D 3SJ, UK
  126. 126
    4.3 (690)
    21-22 New Row, London WC2N 4LE, UK
  127. 127
    4.3 (571) €€
    55 Dalston Ln, London E8 2NG, UK
  128. 128
    4.3 (382) €€
    200 Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7UT, UK
  129. 129
    4.3 (321)
    35-36 Rathbone Pl, London W1T 1JN, UK
  130. 130
    4.3 (278)
    60 Caledonian Rd, London N1 9DP, UK
  131. 131
    4.3 (257) €€
    75 Leather Ln, London EC1N 7TJ, UK
  132. 132
    4.3 (181)
    56 Fortis Green Rd, Muswell Hill, London N10 3HN, UK
  133. 133
    4.3 (148)
    Caxton House, London SW1H 9NA, UK
  134. 134
    4.3 (76)
    28 Vauxhall St, London SE11 5LG, UK
  135. 135
    4.2 (4023) €€
    4-5 Northumberland Ave, London WC2N 5BW, UK
  136. 136
    4.2 (2590) €€
    Trafalgar Sq, London WC2N 4JH, UK
  137. 137
    4.2 (1019) €€
    3 Lowndes Ct, Carnaby, London W1F 7HD, UK
  138. 138
    4.2 (906) €€
    1a Central Saint Giles Piazza, St Giles High St, London WC2H 8AG, UK
  139. 139
    4.2 (742) €€
    2-4 Lancaster Pl, London WC2E 7EA, UK
  140. 140
    4.2 (403)
    126 King's Rd, London SW3 4TR, UK
  141. 141
    4.2 (283)
    136 High Holborn, London WC1V 6PX, UK
  142. 142
    4.2 (230) €€
    Unit G, Waterloo Station, 01 The Sidings, London SE1 7BH, UK
  143. 143
    4.2 (154) €€
    30-33 Jermyn St, London SW1Y 6WW, UK
  144. 144
    4.2 (119)
    15 Whitcomb St., London WC2H 7HA, UK
  145. 145
    4.2 (10)
    47-51 Great Suffolk St, London SE1 0BS, UK
  146. 146
    4.1 (2097) €€
    50 Shaftesbury Ave, London W1D 6LW, UK
  147. 147
    4.1 (1488) €€
    31 St Martin's Ln, London WC2N 4DD, UK
  148. 148
    4.1 (1363) €€
    Unit G4/G9, Oxo Tower Wharf, Barge House St, London SE1 9PH, UK
  149. 149
    4.1 (1255) €€
    26 Southampton St, London WC2E 7RS, UK
  150. 150
    4.1 (1042) €€
    Retail Unit 2 Regent Street Retail Unit 2, Unit 2, 2 Regent St., London SW1Y 4PE, UK
  151. 151
    4.1 (958) €€
    31-33 Warwick Wy, Pimlico, London SW1V 1QS, UK
  152. 152
    4.1 (920)
    1 New Bond St, London W1S 3RL, UK
  153. 153
    4.1 (537) €€
    Unit B, Portcullis House, 1-2 Bridge St, London SW1A 2JH, UK
  154. 154
    4.1 (224)
    48 Chandos Pl, London WC2N 4HS, UK
  155. 155
    4.1 (119)
    33 Earlham St, London WC2H 9LS, UK
  156. 156
    4.1 (47)
    60 St Martin's Ln, London WC2N 4JS, UK
  157. 157
    4.1 (42)
    Ingestre Court, Ingestre Pl, London W1F 0JL, UK
  158. 158
    4.1 (8)
    20 Glasshouse St, London W1B 5AR, UK
  159. 159
    4.0 (3732) €€
    Horse Guards Rd, London SW1A 2BJ, UK
  160. 160
    4.0 (2103) €€
    77-78 St Martin's Ln, London WC2N 4AA, UK
  161. 161
    4.0 (2082)
    32-34 Monmouth St, London WC2H 9HA, UK
  162. 162
    4.0 (1853) €€
    273 Regent St., London W1B 2EZ, UK
  163. 163
    4.0 (1486) €€
    49 Tothill St, London SW1H 9LQ, UK
  164. 164
    4.0 (1090) €€
    43 Frith St, London W1D 4SA, UK
  165. 165
    4.0 (965) €€
    10 Bedford St, London WC2E 7HE, UK
  166. 166
    4.0 (811) €€
    15 Regent St., London SW1Y 4LR, UK
  167. 167
    4.0 (607) €
    First Floor, 3 Macclesfield St, London W1D 6AU, UK
  168. 168
    4.0 (511) €€
    27-28 Great Marlborough St, Carnaby, London W1F 7HY, UK
  169. 169
    4.0 (447) €
    Ground, Waterstones, 82 Gower St, London WC1E 6EQ, UK
  170. 170
    4.0 (264)
    Café Leon Dore, 32-34 Broadwick St, London W1F 8JB, UK
  171. 171
    4.0 (104) €
    136 Gower St, London WC1E 6BT, UK
  172. 172
    4.0 (57)
    183 Euston Rd., London NW1 2BE, UK
  173. 173
    4.0 (47)
    100 Shoreditch High St, London E1 6JQ, UK
  174. 174
    4.0 (23)
    92 Mile End Rd, Stepney Green, London E1 4UN, UK
  175. 175
    3.9 (1336)
    10A Berkeley St, London W1J 8DR, UK
  176. 176
    3.9 (1125) €€
    62-65 Trafalgar Sq, London WC2N 5DS, UK
  177. 177
    3.9 (829) €€
    104 New Oxford St, London WC1A 1HB, UK
  178. 178
    3.9 (791) €€
    46 Dean St, London W1D 4QD, UK
  179. 179
    3.9 (493) €€
    7-8 St. Martin's Pl, London WC2N 4HA, UK
  180. 180
    3.9 (430) €€
    32 Cranbourn St, London WC2H 7AD, UK
  181. 181
    3.9 (268) €€
    Charing Cross Station, Strand, London WC2N 5DS, UK
  182. 182
    3.9 (164) €€
    39 Coventry St, London W1D 6BZ, UK
  183. 183
    3.8 (642) €€
    97-99, 99 Charing Cross Rd, London WC2H 0DP, UK
  184. 184
    3.6 (83)
    107 Charing Cross Rd, London WC2H 0DT, UK
  185. 185
    3.5 (204)
    3-4A Little Portland St, London W1W 7JB, UK
  186. 186
    2.0 (422)
    101 Charing Cross Rd, London WC2H 0DT, UK
  187. 187
    1.0 (1)
    Shop 71, ALG, ID Cards t/a The Lanyard, 75 Shelton St, London WC2H 9JQ, UK
  188. 188
    Fresh as a Daisy
    11, Mulberry Way, London, E18 1EB
  189. 189
    8th Floor, 22 Upper Ground, London SE1 9PD, UK
  190. 190
    London EC1V 1NR, UK
  191. 191
    10 York Rd, London SE1 7ND, UK
  192. 192
    19A Goodge St, London W1T 2PH, UK
  193. 193
    Labs House, 15-19 Bloomsbury Way, London WC1A 2TH, UK

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Guide to Cafes in London

London's cafe culture is a highlight for digital nomads, freelancers, writers, and travelers who need a reliable spot to work, reflect, or simply enjoy a great coffee. The city's cafes range from specialty third-wave coffee shops with precision-brewed single origins to neighborhood spots with free WiFi, generous opening hours, and a welcoming attitude toward laptop workers.

Traveler Tips for Cafes in London

  • WiFi etiquette: In popular London cafes, it's courteous to buy something every couple of hours if you're working for extended periods. Most cafes appreciate the business.
  • Power outlets: Check whether your chosen cafe has accessible power outlets before settling in — this varies widely in London.
  • Peak vs off-peak hours: Mornings (7–10am) and late afternoons (3–6pm) tend to be the best times to find good seating in busy London cafes.
  • Specialty coffee scene: London has several world-class specialty coffee roasters with cafes. Look for those using local or single-origin beans for the best cup.
  • Neighborhood gems: Some of the best cafes in London are tucked away in residential neighborhoods, away from tourist zones. Explore beyond the center.

A cafe in London is often where the best conversations happen. Solo travelers, writers, programmers, and entrepreneurs all share these spaces. Use Nomax to find other travelers who are also working from cafes in London — you might find a coworking companion, share cafe recommendations, or discover a new favorite spot together.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best cafes in London?

London has 193+ cafes tracked by Nomax. The top-rated options are listed on this page, sorted by rating and traveler reviews. Use the interactive map to explore venues by neighborhood.

How do I find cafes in London on a map?

Use the interactive map on this page to see all cafes in London as numbered markers. Click any marker to see ratings, opening hours, address, and contact details. You can also search and filter venues in the left panel.

Are there any tips for solo travelers visiting cafes in London?

Yes. Solo travelers in London recommend arriving at cafes during peak social hours to meet other travelers. Download Nomax to connect with fellow travelers before you arrive — many users coordinate meetups at specific venues.

What is Nomax and how does it help travelers in London?

Nomax is a free travel companion app that helps solo travelers find each other in cities around the world, including London. You can see who else is traveling in London, join group activities, and chat with travelers at the same spots you visit.

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Yes, Nomax is completely free. Download it on iOS or Android to instantly see travelers near you in London, join activities, and make travel friends without any subscription or fees.

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