Best Cafes in London

A gorgeous cafe in the heart of Belgravia, Chestnut is a brand new bakery specialising in indulgent pastries and fresh sourdough. Head over to the pretty spot for lazy brunches and lowkey coffee dates.

Head over to Notting Hill where this pretty cafe is bringing you sweet treats and a whole heap of fun activities. Join them for picture-perfect afternoon teas, interactive biscuit-icing classes or a relaxed treat of yummy cakes and hot coffee.

One of the best cafes in London, thanks to its lineup of live jazz and piano, Fidelio Cafe is a lovely place to head to. With a variety of spaces available to settle down in, including a mezzanine restaurant and basement lounge, it's pretty easy on the eye too.

If you're hunting for a pretty café, Dotty's Teahouse in Croydon serves up a fabulous afternoon tea, complete with scones and sandwiches. Or opt for their warming drinks such as their Insta-worthy rose lattes or s'mores hot chocolate.

On the hunt for cute cafes in East London? The Dixon Hotel is decked out with beautiful decor and avant garde artwork. The venue slings out a wide range of international loose leaf tea, fruit smoothies, and freshly brewed coffee.

Nestled within a Grade II listed building just by Russell Square, Burr & Co. offers you breakfast bowls and all day plates alongside classic cocktails, tasty beers and freshly roasted coffee. The cafe is a great spot to catch up with friends over lunch.

The Skylark Café is one of the best in London, thanks to its pretty interiors and prime location in Wandsworth Common. Open seven days a week, this charming spot serves an all-day brunch menu, fresh coffee and alcoholic sips in a Victorian farm house setting. 

Head down to Stratford where this eco-friendly cafe and restaurant offers a stunning spot to enjoy some fresh coffee and a bite to eat. Whether you're looking to tuck into a hearty fry-up or a homemade sandwich from their deli menu, they've got some excellent food options and gorgeous surroundings to enjoy them in.

If you're looking for a fabulous spot for a bite to eat and coffee (or, perhaps a few cocktails), then Dear Grace just a short distance from White City station is a top choice. Touting a fabulous space adorned with plants and cool prints along with a range of crackin' menus.

With a queue lining D'Arblay Street on most days, it's safe to say that The Breakfast Club is one of Soho's hottest spots. Sporting charming interiors, zesty bloody mary's and delicious breakfast dishes all day long, this is a must visit.

Be transported to Puglia, Italy thanks to yapix and their Veronero coffee, as they're serving the perfect cup to every guest. Better yet? You can can chow down on Italian sandwiches, fresh pasta and traditional pinsa - an Ancient Roman recipe that makes a healthy alternative to pizza.

Smith's relaxed and inviting nature makes it one of the top cafes in London to study. Immerse yourself in these Grade II listed surroundings and hit the books, the comfy leather seating, raw brickwork and industrial touches exude a super chilled out feel. The caf serves up a mean cup of coffee as well as a menu that features all-day breakfast and several lighter bites.

Touting white walls and chic wooden tables, Lantana Cafe Fitzrovia is a great spot for lunch with pals or date nights alike. Located just a stone's throw from Goodge Street, this restaurant is whipping up grub from fish tacos to poke bowls, alongside a crackin' selection of drinks.

Situated in the heart of the city, 21Soho is your one-stop-shop for delicious scran and drinks. Boasting a sunny terrace, large main bar, and intimate cocktail lounge, the venue also has a cafe which slings out pastries, bagels, and coffee from Climpson & Sons.

If you fancy sipping your favourite coffee inside the former art bunker of Feliks Topolski, one of World War II's official artists, then we know just the spot for you. This quirky cafe is named after the man himself and hosts a carefully curated calendar of live music, film screenings and DJs in the evening.

Located in the City, Artigiano St Paul's is an atmospheric cafe that's decked out with bare-brick walls and sultry lighting. Head on over for artisan coffee and scrumptious food, as well as a whole host of boozy beverages and even live music sessions.

If there was ever a cafe to get your day off to a flying start, The Breakfast Club is it. Renowned throughout London for their exhaustive breakfast menu (you can get everything from a breakfast burrito to stacks upon stacks of pancakes), this Battersea gem is inspired by a 50s kitchen and an 80s launderette. Pop in for a coffee any time of day and don't forget to ask for a date with the King of Ladies Man...

One of the best cafes in London, this venue is the original Caravan site in London. With tasty food, coffee and superb cocktails, it's a great spot for a bite to eat any day of the week.

Jack And Beyond is the award-winning cafe and bakery in Fulham serving up cheesecake crumble, classics like red velvet and novelty options such as Boris Johnson cookies. Best of all? There's afternoon tea, bubbles and brunch (bottomless cake, anyone?) aplenty.