If you're anything like us, you adore a swish day spot in the city. Caffeine fanatics, Instagram lovers and Londoners often frequent these plush coffee havens for all types of gatherings, whether they're having a catch-up with friends or simply grabbing a pretty latte. Whatever your reason might be, we're breaking down the cutest cafes in London, so you can have your pastries in a picturesque backdrop.
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Last updated on 12th March 2025
One of many pink cafes in London, Brigit's Bakery is decked out with botanical decor, fuschia seating and gorgeous plating - that's right, you'll want to take pictures of everything right down to the bright green macaroons and animated walls.
Spanning across London, from cafes in Holland Park to canal boats in Paddington, riverboats in Richmond, and Surfers Paradise-inspired locations in the City of London, Daisy Green brings the best of Aussie café culture to the city. With interiors inspired by beaches and neighbourhoods from down under, it offers an all-day brunch menu featuring sweetcorn fritters, banana bread sandwiches stuffed with mascarpone cream and berries, and more.
To complete the experience, enjoy health-conscious lunch options, along with coffee or cocktails to pair perfectly with your meal—how about a margarita to wash it down?
A cute cafe in Central London, Aubaine offers chic interiors and a relaxed atmosphere so you can get nestled in for the evening with a macchiato or good book. You can also check out the Brompton Cross, Marylebone, and Mayfair locations.
A must if you love coffee shops with a view, The Skylark Café fulfills your caffeine needs with drinks from Roo Roastery. Offering up delicious eats and 170 acres of greenery, it's the perfect spot in Wandsworth to relax.
Taking inspiration from Puglia, Yapix is a coffee place by day and a stunning wine bar by night. With gorgeous green walls, pretty lattes and friendly ambience, it's a great cafe for pictures and Insta-stories galore.
Looking for one of the cutest cafes in London? Chestnut is a fab place for beautiful baked goods - we're talking the best sourdoughs and twice-baked croissants. It also features a fancy lamination room so you can watch your decadent pastries being made right in front of you.
Cooking up a storm with kitchens on two separate levels and live classical music, Fidelio Cafe exudes chill vibes. An airy salon-like cafe complete with a mezzanine, a cosy basement lounge, and a library space, this Farringdon haunt is a coffee-lover's dream.
Although Biscuiteers Notting Hill is known for its cute location and pretty interiors on Kensington Park Road, it also is serving up more than coffee and cakes. This popular spot is touting epic masterclasses along with the food, that are sure to teach everything about icing goods.
With tasty dog treats and pastel seating, Pawsitive Cafe is a fabulous place for you and your four-legged friends. Along with stylish interiors, the venue has beaut brunches and therapeutic activities for your own mental health.
The adorably named Whiskers & Cream is a lovely cafe in Archway that's home to 10 beautiful, friendly cats who are just waiting for a cuddle. While you adore the kitties, you can enjoy award-winning hot drinks and savoury treats, as well as a bottomless afternoon tea.
Whether you're seeking a cute spot for a catch up with friends or a romantic date, then Dear Grace is a firm choice. Delve into their fabulous menus, from weekend bottomless brunches to their all-day classics, this haunt really knows a thing or two about tasty bites.
If you've ever been to Burr & Co during the day, you probably saw plenty of Londoners nestled into cosy booths and working away on their laptops. Serving steaming pots of tea and an assortment of coffees, this is a prime spot for some gorgeous-looking plates and a sleek cafe bar.
With gorgeous blue interiors and hanging plants, The Riding House Cafe makes for the perfect place for getting some work done while sipping a delicious latte. And for when you get a bit hungry? They also feature equally Insta-worthy plates of food.
Located in the heart of Westminster Abbey, this heavenly haunt is great for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea. Grab one of their miniature cakes and kick back on their scenic terrace for one of the prettiest cafes in London.
With small plates, a sleek bar and flamingo portraits, it's no wonder why The Ivy is one of the most Instagrammable cafes in London. Period. The venue also offers delicious coffee, rosemary lemonade, and freshly-made smoothies so you can tuck into light bites and tipples.
One of the most famous cafes in London for its bottomless cake and fizz deal, Jack And Beyond serves a picturesque display of miniature sweet treats, scones and fancy bubbly. Enjoy loading up on pretty nibbles while snapping shots at every opportunity.
