Best places: Espresso bars in Greater London

Small, industrial-style coffee shop with window seating for espresso drinks, tea and baked goods.

👍👍 Had a lovely cup of coffee here two days running, it was excellent and not expensive, served by efficient and friendly staff. There is a lovely basement room as well as upstairs and outside seating so it's bigger than it looks. We'd already eaten so didn't try the food but it looked amazing.

👍👍 Wonderful cute little local cafe to work from, grab a coffee or some lunch. Quiet, spacious and really nice and friendly staff. Sandwiches toasted are great and coffee options are good and well priced.

Mellow cafe featuring outdoor tables, artisanal coffee & baked snacks, including homemade sourdough.

👍👍 What a gem of a small place. To be subjective and hypocritical, it's small and cozy but probably would appreciate more distance between tables. Service is tad slow but that's what happens when the cafe is buzzing. The food tastes 3Fs. Flavoursome, fresh and fine! In pictures please see cibir, sha...

Serving speciality coffee, organic soup and locally baked cakes in an ornate Gothic church building.

😠 Being new to the area I've been keen to try places out, this place comes highly recommended but doesn't live up to the hype, vegan cinnamon rolls for a start to cover up its inadequacy, the sweetness has been turned up to 3,000,000 which takes away from what could be a nice pastry, one particular me...

Coffee shop with high stools and copper-clad counter, for espressos, breakfasts and baked goods.

👍👍 NOTE: This place no longer serves food! Absolutely delicious coffee, batch brew was like a dark strawberry cream quality street chocolate in a cup, friendly barista and nice vibe. We did go thinking we could get brunch going by the pictures on Google maps, but alas they no longer have that service...

😠 Not all customers are equal: I've allowed myself sometime to measure my review lest I write unfairly. I have been a casual Patron for nearly 3 years being a local however during the last 3 months I started visiting around once a week for remote working for around 5 hours sometimes less. I have alw...

Independent Aussie/Kiwi-owned coffee shop with deli-style breakfasts, sandwiches and salads.

Responsibly-sourced coffee including guest blends, plus breakfasts, pastries, sandwiches and salads.

👍👍 Hidden gem in Chelsea! Barista helps you craft your drink, as there is no set ordering menu, based on your personal preferences (caffeine levels, milks etc.) Be sure to order a cinnamon roll as well; pairs perfectly with the coffee and one of the best I have had!

Small, bright neighbourhood coffeehouse with espresso drinks & cakes, plus seasonal cafe fare.

Cosy coffee shop with outdoor seating for speciality coffee with a Danish twist.

Gourmet coffee, pastries and light bites in a quirky brick and wood cafe beneath the station arches.

👍👍 Absolutely best coffee in Lewisham (not hard given the standards!) Serving up some great espressos for the morning commute. V conveniently placed just outside DLR exit and served with a smile. I always head here if I have missed my fix at home. Milk is really creamy actually - said it's from some fa...

Espresso bar & showroom with a handful of tables surrounded by shelves of coffee beans & machines.

Trendy coffee house offering specialty brews & juices, plus an eclectic menu of brunch dishes.

Country-chic nook providing artisanal coffee, beer & wine, plus British light fare & weekend brunch.