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    Alchemy

    4.8 (29 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea, Cafes
    Closed 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Robert Elijah Pearce F.

    This place is bitchin', if anything's ever been. We stumbled upon it when we were seeking a cold drink to slurp down. We ordered the milk and honey over ice. It was delicious--smooth, creamy, and fresh. We could tell it was high quality because the coffee maker was dripping like, one drop into the pot at a time. We also got a slice of carrot cake, which was amazing. Not too sweet. The interior was sleek, minimalist, and generally fleeky. Outside, there was a quiet cobblestone alleyway. Everyone who worked there was male and had a beard, so I wonder if they only hire bearded men. The guy who made our drink was super cute--kinda a young-dad type of cute. He had a great beard and was so friendly, and when we left he gave us the biggest smile ever. I tried to convince my wife, April, to take a picture of him but she said that would be too weird.

    Glen P.

    This place is so new it doesn't open for two more weeks, but they already have their business model sorted -- the best coffee in London, in a fantastic location. The fit-out is perfect, with stools on benches facing outward on both sides of the corner location. It's right near St Paul's and Blackfriars, down a cute lane, so there's no shortage of people to watch. There's a small selection of pastries, cakes, and sandwiches, but coffee is the. speciality. These people are experts, but they're not stuffy. In fact, they're super friendly.

    Just the right temperature and has a distinct taste of coffee bean - not an expert but I love this cafe latte a lot !
    LaiSun K.

    Really good coffee. Highly recommended! We had a cafe latte, espresso with milk and an assorted pastries. We requested an iced chocolate which they kindly made for us even though it is not on the menu. Top notch service!

    Robert D.

    Visiting from Boston. A near-perfect latte. A bit bolder and darker than I'm used to, but I like it even better! Love the presentation too- small glass. I hope to be back soon!!!

    David K.

    Great coffee - good temperature and taste...plus good simple breakfast ...small location tucked away in blackfriars

    Stephanie R.

    Great-tasting, artisanal coffee. Nice corner location with windows on both sides, good for sitting and people watching.

    The most delicious coffee

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    Amazing coffee shop. Best coffee. Great food. Seating isn't so much comfortable. Service is friendly.

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    9 years ago

    Fabulous place. Awesome coffee, super sandwiches, and even interesting beers. Top notch. Will return asap.

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    The best small coffee shop in London. No loyalty card. No gimmicks. Just 'effing good coffee.

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    Great coffee from people that really care about their product and want customers to experience their coffee in the perfect conditions.

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    Review Highlights - Alchemy

    Simply gorgeous coffee, made with expertise and pride, and served with warmth and passion.

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    Saint Espresso - Stuffed croissant and latte

    Saint Espresso

    4.4(41 reviews)
    1.3 miIslington, Angel
    £

    -_____- . I'm gonna be real, the matcha drink that I had here tastes way better than more than half…read moreof the matcha drinks that I've had back home in California LOL. I had the iced matcha cloud with raspberry syrup. Quality matcha powder used *and* the added fruit sweetener (raspberry here) is subtle but still tasteful actually complementing well with the matcha (unlike fruit sweetener that tastes like straight jam overpowering the whole drink.....). A matcha drink that actually makes sense lol. I also tried the iced Japanese cold brew. Pretty strong in brew taste but still smooth! Polite barista. Low-key, chill vibes at the cafe on a Monday late afternoon. Definitely a nice spot for a pick-me-up drink while venturing London. :)

    We've gone here twice now and both times have been pretty great! We really enjoy their croissants…read moresandwich. The one we have had has a delicious and flaky seeded croissant and it has a really nice portion of cream cheese and prosciutto and arugula. It's really savory. I ordered a latte on both visits. The art on it is very nice, but it also tastes as good as it looks! It's smooth and creamy and the perfect temperature to enjoy it right away. The cappuccino my brother ordered also looked pretty good. The staff working here are really friendly and welcoming as well. She was very attentive and asked us if everything was good and if we needed anything else. Unfortunately, we're just visiting the country, but would definitely love to come back to this cafe in the future!

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    Saint Espresso - If it's sunny outside, why not grab a table on the pavement ? Food and drinks will be brought to you

    If it's sunny outside, why not grab a table on the pavement ? Food and drinks will be brought to you

    Saint Espresso - Iced matcha cloud w/ raspberry syrup (highly recommend!) & iced Japanese cold brew (pretty good as well)

    Iced matcha cloud w/ raspberry syrup (highly recommend!) & iced Japanese cold brew (pretty good as well)

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    Bloomsbury Cafe

    Bloomsbury Cafe

    4.0(23 reviews)
    1.1 miBloomsbury
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    So my mother and I ate at a lot of eateries while we were in London last year. Only Bloomsbury Cafe…read moreleft us declaring defeat: we just couldn't finish our meals here. Their servings are HUGE, and are so affordable too! I left wishing my mother and I had the ability to save our leftovers for later, because we hated wasting any of the delicious food that we ordered. Even before we got our food we were pretty excited. When you walk in you're greeted here with a beautiful sight: fresh sandwiches, bread, and pastries, all on display right at their main counter. Once we were seated I noticed little flower pots line the window, too. Fresh food and flowers - what more can you ask from a cafe for a first impression? We also loved the owner and his wife: they were very kind and they constantly kept us up to date on our food order, just to mention what was done and what they still needed to do or cook. They clearly work hard to provide fresh fast meals - and we learned quickly as people came in and out of the place that takeaway is available here. But we wanted to enjoy a sit down meal, and enjoy we did! I started mine with fresh squeezed juice - we're talking so fresh you'll want to add sugar to it if you're used to the juice that comes in stores. And when our English breakfasts came out? Just, wonderful. My mother and I each received SO much food. Both meals came with amazing buttered bread (like, I would have happily eaten an entire plate of bread and only bread), hash browns so fresh that they may as well have given us the original potatoes (yum), and what I can really only describe as a mountain of beans, eggs, and meat (well, on mine anyway - not so much on my mother's vegetarian breakfast order). All of it absolutely delicious, and every single bite made me smile wider and wider. Definitely walk on in if you're near this little shop. Don't be afraid to order one meal and share it if there's only two of you, either - you'll likely both leave well fed, and you can always order a little more food if you want too from that great looking counter of theirs...

    Had the New Yorker. Hit and fresh bread, what you want in a panini. Staff was friendly and…read moreefficient. I'd eat here again if you just want a quick sandwich and not in the mood for pub food. Though I did not have any, their desserts look really good too.

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    Bloomsbury Cafe - Neapolitan pasta

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    Bloomsbury Cafe - Freshly baked Fugasun is only 168 calories, light and perfect for a quick lunch that won't give you food coma.

    Freshly baked Fugasun is only 168 calories, light and perfect for a quick lunch that won't give you food coma.

    Bloomsbury Cafe - Full breakfast!

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    Alchemy - coffee - Updated May 2026

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