Such a great coffee spot to visit while you're at Borough Market. I love their takeaway cup concept--you pay £5 for the cup, and you get a refund when you bring it back. Such a smart idea to help reduce waste! The lattes were lovely. I didn't get a chance to try the pastries, but the café was absolutely packed--there wasn't an empty seat in sight! ENJOY! read more

I just read my scathing 3-star review of this place from 10 years ago. The fact that this place is still standing means they did something to improve. The hype, in my opinion, is still a bit overdone, but I have to say, the coffee has only gotten better over time, and it's not the worst place for people-watching if you manage to snag a seat. Their espresso is now perfectly balanced and blends well with your choice of cow, oat, or nut juice. Their pastry selection has also expanded, and now carries a modest artisanal spread, from Pistachio Financiers to sugar-coated brioche. Croissants also abound, and in the colder months, they carry Italian Panetone, which soaks up that coffee brilliantly. The space is still small, and during the busier hours, your only probable choice will be to stand at one of the back counters with your tiny spread. They still don't offer take-away cups, unless you're willing to shell out £5 for one of their reusable cups. The bright side: You get those £5 back if you return the cup. Being one of London's finer purveyors of coffee, they also sell pricey beans with a little something for every coffee lover to take home with them. If you happen to come during the Winter Holidays, try to snag one of their cozy seats in the corner of the shop beneath the window facing Borough Market; you won't be sorry. read more

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Maybe I just caught a bad batch, but for a latte, it was quite bitter, like drip-coffee-tier. Sweetness/milkiness level was totally fine. Just the brew itself tasted a bit off. Overall lukewarm service; front counter lady was very friendly and informative, but cold-shoulder vibes from the lady operating the cashier. Eh, I'd say that if you *really* need a quick pick-me-up before venturing deep into Borough Market, this isn't a bad spot for one. read more

Great coffee at Borough Market and possibly the busiest coffee shop too. Just got a black coffee with their house blend of the day which was a fruity, fragrant coffee from Guatemala. It smelled really lovely, but not like sweet in a sickly way. Perfect way to start the morning on a dreary day and we liked the blend so much that we bought a bag to take home. They also have reusable take-away cups that you put a deposit down for. You can then go explore Borough Market with your coffee and return the cup to get your deposit back. read more

First off, the coffee latte I got there was great. The review could be a 4 but since I got sniped at...I'm removing one star. We started our Borough Market exploration with a nice latte. We were there in the morning before the crazy lunch rush and on a weekday so while all the seats were taken, there was no line. I would not wait in a line longer than 4 or 5 people for this place. Unfortunately we had stopped off at the Ginger Pig right across from them and had it cut into thirds and were going to enjoy sipping our coffee and nibbling on our sausage roll...but...thats not what Monmouth coffee wants you to do. They want you to buy their pastries and eat those with your coffee...even though they don't have any signs to that effect...I just had some person come by and chastise me about not eating other booths food in their space...mind you...they don't make their pastries....they get them from somewhere else and sell them as their own. Anyway, I get it...just wish they could have notified me before I had to snap at the person. Warning to Monmouth Coffee potential customers....don't bring your Ginger Pig sausage rolls in and eat them on the premises. read more

The cappuccino was amazing! Really loved the concept of bringing back the cup to be environmentally friendly! Enjoyed the drinks and atmosphere very much! Service is quick and super friendly! read more

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Ordered: Flat White (~£4) Aya's take: Monmouth Coffee has tons of great reviews and seems to be well-known in London, so we decided to give it a try. This one is located inside Borough Market so you can imagine how chaotic it was to get a simple coffee. They do work quick as people come and go every few minutes. Upon entering, we were told they don't have any takeaway cups unless you buy one of their ceramic cups (I believe they were £5 each). I've never heard that before at the hundreds of cafes & coffee shops I've been to but regardless, we were planning to drink our coffee there so it didn't affect us. The Flat White was decent but not exceptional. It was smooth and bold but fell flat (no pun intended) as it was a bit watery rather than creamy. Nonetheless, it gave me the caffeine kick I needed to get through my day. Decent try and would recommend checking them out! read more

Monmouth Coffee - Flat White (~£4) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - London, XGL

Great coffee spot opposite the borough market in London, @monmouthcoffee serves great cappuccino and pastries and has a cosy space inside. Service was great and quick. read more

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Great little spot on Borough Market to grab a coffee and attempt to work as the London bankers head to the pub on a sunny afternoon.

Delicious Iced Latte in takeaway cups, which can be returned or kept as souvenirs. I got an Iced Latte and my husband got a hot cappuccino. Very smooth coffee, not bitter, balanced flavors, will come back. Service was quite quick given the long line Ambiance is set in a gorgeous blue building right across the Burrough Market. read more

I'd say I have to be disappointed with the care given to the pour over. It's a production yes but when you are selecting expensive beans, at least pour from a spouted kettle versus a pitcher and weigh the output! It's a little sloppy, as the ceramic is similar to a melitta, which is linear and they place your cup right underneath so the coffee ends up dripping over the sides. I've only had the espresso based drinks before so this foray into sampling other offerings was disappointing. The beans were good and forgiving of the technique but I was a little taken aback. If you have to choose, I'd select gentlemen baristas which is just a little bit over, past the cheese mongers. read more

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Much too crowded for my liking.. But I admit, the espresso is excellent! It's way too busy to have a relaxing coffee break so my preferred option is to get a coffee to go while I walk around the market stalls. read more

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Amazing cortado here! Small spot off the entrance to Borough Market. You pay a refundable deposit for your cup. Coffee was so good I was tempted to keep it as a souvenir. read more

Mentally prepare yourself for the line if you're desperate for some coffee. This line wrapped around the corner and took around 20 -25 minutes to get through. They're known for their drip coffee but also offer up other traditional coffee drinks like flat whites and cappuccinos. Note that they are container free meaning that you'll have to make a 5 point deposit for your drink container and return it upon finishing. Why such a kind? Believe it or not, there's only one coffee stand in the market/district. It seems that they could use a second. My drip coffee was tasty and strong. read more

Really cool experience. Several coffee beans to choose from for pour over / filter or espresso style. I tried the Kenya by filter (bee house pour over) and it's really nice. Several of the other options looked fantastic as well. Also a really neat set up and cool spot to hang. Highly recommend it read more

Pretentiousness. Sorry but 3,10 for a cup of drip coffee is just too hoity toity for me, and they don't bother with soy or almond milk, as I am sure they think we should be drinking the coffee black as the way they prepared it. The place is tiny, the line is out the door, and they're charging a King's ransom for coffee that will be consumed in 2 or 3 sips. Sorry but too many great places in London that I can afford to drink at. Not impressed. read more

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Stumbled upon here around 9:15am on a Saturday after taking a stroll through Borough Market to have a sit before my next destination. It was pretty busy when I got there so I was happy to have gotten a seat. I ordered an iced latte with oat milk and it was good, but nothing special. Took off a star because of general health concerns - the pastries are set up to the side for people to self-serve but when it's bustling (which it was when I went), there's nothing protecting them from getting contaminated with who-knows-what. read more

Coffee so good that joe-hounds make a pilgrimage here for their espresso pours. After quaffing one then following it with a flat white (well, it was almost 2:00 p.m.) it's easy to see the deserved reputation. Want some competition? There's a stand or stall about every 10 yards in every direction around here but only Monmouth has the kind of line that shouts "we're the tops." Now HOW did my barista make the pour dark on one side and light on the other in the creama???? read more

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Quite possibly the best cortado I have ever had, and an amazing pain au chocolate to go along with it. Worth lining up for (didn't take long) and having to stand while we consumed our beverages and food. read more

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Cool place for sure but I gotta be honest here, after all the reviews I was expecting super excellent coffee! Alas it was just solid, not among the best we had in London by far. Service was v good and I did like their no disposable cup policy (you can pay a refundable deposit on a reusable cup that looks like a typical disposable. It's easy to finish your coffee while perusing the market & return the cup before leaving the area.) read more

Foodie 101: when you see a long line, get in it. This has been my policy for decades and after years of traveling the globe, it has never once let me down. When I saw a line about 3 dozen deep for a coffee shop, I knew I had to queue up. Thankfully the line moved quickly, and you get free entertainment by watching the pour-over coffee being made which helps to pass the time. I asked the friendly baristas what the local favorite was and I was told "everything." That wasn't too helpful so I decided to go for a traditional macchiato. It was pretty good (not up to Italian standards but still had a nice frothy crema and a delicious bold nutty / chocolate note in the beans). If you like the roast you tried, you can buy beans in their shop. The have limited seating inside but it was unclear how you could secure one of the tables. You could pay around 5 pounds for a seat at the communal table -- but how and where do you do it? I just wanted my coffee to go and there are a few crowded benches out front (most people sitting weren't even customers but whatever, I can drink my espresso standing up with no issues). I wouldn't go so far as to recommend that coffee lovers make a special trip to try this place out, but coffee nerds (or those who simply love to revel in the artistry of coffee being brewed) should make a point to stop by. Monmouth Coffee is located in the busy Borough Market and is open Monday - Saturday from 7:30 am - 6:00 pm. CLOSED SUNDAYS! read more

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As a New Yorker visiting London, I've found coffee here disappointing on average, not to mention there just aren't many non chain cafes period. Granted I've maybe done a random sampling in City of London, so maybe I missed out on the great ones? But to be fair in any high traffic area in NYC, you'll find decent coffee so *shrug*. Anyway so thank God for Monmouth Coffee. That first sip of their filtered coffee (Costa Rica beans today) was such a relief... so smooth and perfect. Definitely agree with all the reviews that compare them to Blue Bottle. I would say it's in the same league as good coffee places in NYC, at least based on my sample point of one today. (I liked the cappuccino a little bit less so just speaking about the filtered.) It is a small cup and a bit expensive, but you're also in a major city that doesn't seem to have that much great coffee, and in a touristy area. So I don't know if all the comparisons to " coffee back home" are fair. Pro tip: There's usually little to no wait to buy beans (smallest unit is quarter kilo), and you can also order coffee with your beans purchase. But to be honest the line I saw on a weekend afternoon, in such a touristy area is really not bad compared to any respectable coffee place in NYC. (For instance Stumptown in Ace Hotel seems to have a 20 people deep line any time of day..) read more

Right near Borough Market. There's a few stores around London. Their coffee is fresh and strong! This cafe has two sides open so it makes the place seem much bigger. There was a line but it moved quickly. I ordered a flat white and the barista added the milk and art right in front of me before giving it to me. Great espresso to milk ratio. I totally understand the appeal to this coffee chain. read more

There was a long line when I arrived at the Borough market store but the line moved quickly. One staff went down the line taking orders. She was friendly and efficient! I ordered the Filter coffee of the day - Finca Chico from Costa Rica. It was mildly acidic with a nice body. It was definitely worth the hype! read more

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Don't be fooled by the long lines on the weekend. It's just coffee so they move through the line pretty quickly, often pre-taking orders in line so that your order is ready for you when you are paying. Good, flavorful coffee. read more

I don't really like coffee but this is the first time I've actually enjoyed the coffee itself. My review might be a little unsophisticated in that I got an iced latte (purists will look down at me), but who cares(?)? When I went today the day's selected coffee was the Hipolita from Bolivia. It did have a peachy taste, which I found pleasant! (Usually, I hate mixing fruity with something not fruity.) While the coffee was awesome, I have to point out the star of the show: the cane sugar. I like my coffee very very very very very sweet. So I added literally ten tiny spoonful of sugar. Obviously, my ICED latte didn't melt the sugar but when the chunks of sweet sweetness shot up the plastic tube into my coffee-hole, I was amazed! It wasn't grotesquely saccharine!!! My eyes became hearts and after my trek around Borough Market, I came back to buy a package of the cane sugar (£3.5). And I lived happily ever after with my newly discovered cane sugar. The End. read more

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Finding a decent cup of coffee in London's been rough. It's currently my 7th day in London and every single coffee I've tried here has been really bad lol. Hence, I was super excited when I bumped into Monmouth. However, that excitement fell flat rather quickly - the coffee just wasn't good for me, only slightly better than the average cafes in London. I'm confused why this place's rated so high on yelp... read more

I was having lunch and shopping nearby at the borough market when I had a hankering for coffee. I saw this place and the line out the door and thought, "this place must be good." The line moved quickly, and as I approached the till I noticed that it's quite small inside with limited seating. It's probably not an ideal place to work from since getting a seat is difficult. I ordered a latte. It was good. Small, but good. (Take that with a grain of salt - I'm from America and coffees tend to be a lot bigger, so for £3.10 it didn't seem like much.) Price aside, the barista was kind of snobby to me. Perhaps the reason for the 4 star rating versus 5 stars. When I ordered the latte she asked me if it was what I really wanted. Not sure if it was about my American accent or something else, but it was just an awkward exchange. It wouldn't stop me from returning since the coffee was so good. read more

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Very good coffee shop for a take-away coffee in Borough Market. I had a filter coffee (that day it was Malacara A from El Salvador) that was really delicate yet flavorful. read more

Okay, first off, I am from San Francisco. If you know anything about San Franciscans, I would describe them as true coffee snobs. Come on! We have Blue Bottle, Sightglass, Four Barrel, and many others. We are spoiled. I was at Borough Market when Monmouth Coffee caught my eye. When I first saw it, there was a line out the door. I opted out to wait to visit after lunch. I'm glad a decided to wait. I guess the lunch crowd went away and only a few people were at the shop. At first, I just wanted to grab a cup on-the-go, but the interiors were so cute that I decided to stay! I ordered a latte and it was delicious! I have to be honest though, the first sip was a bit too bitter. But as I kept drinking the latte, it grew on me and I really enjoyed it. The latte was made it well and they seem to ground the beans right in front of you! Awesome job! 10/10 would recommend this place. read more

Monmouth Coffee - Cute interior and view from the window. I ordered a latte. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - London, XGL

There's clearly a reason why Monmouth has a line down the block. I've only been once, so I can't yet put them in the same league with Blue Bottle, Stumptown, Fourbarrel, or Cafe Grumpy, but the coffees we had were strong, flavorful, and well-made, if a bit small. The pastries were very good, the seating area was packed but laid out well and nicely designed, and the staff were friendly despite being in a hurry to keep up with all the customers. The line definitely gets out of hand very quickly - we arrived around 8:30 on a Saturday and only waited a few minutes, but by 9am it was 20 people deep. I'd say you should get there early and double order! read more

Monmouth Coffee - Typically massive line at Monmouth in Borough Market. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - London, XGL

It shouldn't come as a surprise that this place with so many great reviews is one of the BEST coffee places in London. On any one day, even when it's not so nice and sunny outside, there is a giant line wrapping around the corner and people cranking out coffees inside in a perfect assembly line order. Although it seems mass produced, this coffee is anything but. The smooth creamy lattes have that perfect balance of nutty flavor and frothy foamy top. This place is good, it's beyond good, it's delicious. The wait is actually not too bad, definitely better than Blue Bottle in SF on some days (I've waited for over 40 min before!). Definitely come visit! read more

Definitely as good as it gets in the London coffee scene. And the locals know it! This spot was packed midday, but don't get discouraged - the line moves quickly. If you want beans, go toward the right side. The woman working here was super helpful in helping me pick beans to bring back to my friend. There were over 10 varieties! (They'll grind the beans for you if you want.) The drip coffee is super smooth and gave me just the right amount of jolt. It has the perfect balance of sweetness naturally. read more

Had the most delicious, smooth cappuccino here. Finally understand what the hype is all about. Yes, the coffee is divine - it had a strange soothing effect on me after a long day out and about. If I didn't know better, I would say it had medicinal properties! ;) I was lucky enough to snag a seat and didn't have to wait in a long line to get my fill of the beans. This was on a Wednesday afternoon around 4 pm ...so I would say odd hours work best if you want to sample their brew without a struggle. read more

Monmouth Coffee - Best cappuccino ever! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - London, XGL

I'm allergic to coffee (tragic, I realise) but I am happy to accompany my friends here. To one visiting San Franciscan I said, "I think this is the Blue Bottle of London." To which he replied, "This is way better than Blue Bottle." My most coffee-savvy pal was not as impressed but I'd say if you're less an aficionado and more a coffee fan you'll dig Monmouth. read more

I like this place on weekday. There's enough staff to keep the wait short and sweet. On weekends, however, it can be sheer mayhem; a line can be seen wrapping around half a block on a Saturday afternoon. Coffee is brewed per serving, not en mass. Not that I require my coffee to be so gingerly prepared or regard anything not brewed in my witness as being past its prime, but I wouldn't expect anything less from such a proud boutique establishment. On that note, do remember to check out their pastry and quiche presentation in the rear of the store - it's lots of fun. read more

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The BEST coffee spot in London!! Wish they had these on every corner! I had the cappuccino and it was so delicious, smooth & velvety! I normally take 2 sugars, but opted for only one to savor the nutty taste. It was that good!! Definitely worth the long line and wait & I see what all the hype is about. read more

Popped in for a quick latte and enjoyed it very much. I love that they have bowls of brown sugar for you to easily scoop with a spoon. The staff was friendly and fast, and the vibe was warm and energetic. No surprise this place is super popular! read more

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Love the latte here. So good I had it a couple of times during my stay in London. Very popular so be prepared to wait. read more

Monmouth Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - London, XGL

If exceptional and ethical coffee is your thing you needn't look any further than Monmouth at the epicentre of S.E.1's Borough Market. Artisan coffee at its best, Monmouth Borough is a rustically small but perfectly formed café whose winding queues on Saturday - Borough Market's busiest day - are testament to just how good its coffee is. Not for nothing do those seated at Monmouth's central table look like the cats that got the proverbial cream. With limited seating most customers perch outside or have their coffee to go; however for the true Monmouth experience get to the café early and nab the star central table where you can tuck in to unlimited homemade bread and jam for £2.50. My one gripe is the lack of soya milk despite the myriad varieties of fairtrade coffee and chocolate on offer. Regardless, Monmouth remains the go-to place for consistently high quality coffee with an entertaining dollop of Guardianista chit chat for those who like their caffeine with a little voyeurism on the side. The friend I took to Monmouth likened her artfully made latte to a pair of 'velvet pyjamas'. Slightly strange simile aside, I don't think it gets much better than that. read more

Monmouth Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - London, XGL