Average experience... technically 3.5 stars. Our Order: scrambled eggs with feta and whole wheat toast, avocado smashed toast, grilled cheese and tomato, green tea and a latte. Environment: cozy upstairs area with a bigger downstairs. Easy to find a seat. They even have WiFi and some laptop charging stations. Verdict: food and drinks were just average. The tea was served in a very beautiful teapot and the latte had a beautiful flower design, but the tea was weak flavored and the latte had an overwhelming milky taste. The avocado toast was the best thing (fresh avocado) and perfectly toasted bread. Eggs were too salty. Tips: they don't have any hot sauce, only ketchup. They also only take cash or non-signature cards (travelers beware). They voided my charge and the. We had to pay cash - luckily we had it. Next Time: don't think we will be back, but I'd probably try a read more

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Definitely my favourite coffee shop in Central London. Carrying on the theme of my brother's visit, I took him to Sacred after some shopping on Oxford & Carnaby street. Initially, we thought the shop was full as the immediate area was full; but a crude sign to the right informed us of the lower seating area. This lower area is how a coffee shop should be - warm with plenty of seating by lamplight. The intimate little room was the perfect place to drink our tea (from a gorgeous teapot might I add) and meet a friend who'd come over from Chicago and was briefly in London. An added bonus was that the waiter, whom I think was called Matt, let us charge our phones using the plug socket - that's like trying to find rocking horse poo in major chain coffee shops - which was life-saving as said American friend was trying to call us. Overall, a busy but great place in a handy location. read more

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A coffee oasis in soho. Rarely a fortnight goes past in which I don't end up in this Cafe. The barista is on a raised pulpit looking over the cafe as if to emphasize (and rightly so) the importance of the position. They seem to have 3 or four regular baristas on the weekend and each can make an excellent coffee. My choice is usually a double cortado which is a Spanish formulation, roughly equal proportions of espresso and milk and excellent for the mid afternoon. I've never been served a better one. They are busy so you might have to wait a few mins, but as all of us who appreciate good food/drink, it's worth it. Food and drink is ordered and paid for in Australasian style so head to the counter to order and pay up front. (cuts out a lot of the hassle in my opinion) read more

Sacred - Double cortado and lolly cake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - London, XGL

A hip place near Carnaby Street, take a seat by the window and look att the surroundings. I had the sandwich with brie, cranberrys and chicken. It was soooo delicious! I will definitly go there again read more

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Sacred, oh Sacred! Praise be! Popped into Sacred while waiting on a friend. After negotiating the hectic hustle and bustle of Oxford Circus at rush hour, it was a welcome reprieve. A chilled out, blissful, oasis of calm. Now remember, for the wellbeing of all it is best I do not drink real coffee. So, I had a decaf americano with milk and their food looked so appetizing, I had a savory muffin of spinach and cream cheese. There's seating outside, inside and downstairs. So, despite the first impression of a pokey little coffeeshop it's actually quite roomy! Food and drinks are brought to you. So, I went and found myself a perch downstairs. Coffee and muffin arrived. Coffee was a really good decaf, not some lifeless, watery effort. The muffin was delish! Toasted, warm, fluffy and light - Yum! Add to that they were playing some nice, chilled out, soulful tunes. I'll definitely come here again. read more

Sacred - Now that's what I call tea! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - London, XGL

OK, I'm biased being from down under and all but there is just something ineffably great about New Zealand cafes, and Sacred, just off hip Carnaby Street is no exception. I usually pop into Sacred for a quick coffee - great - or a light meal like a bagel or soup. The staff are lovely, the quality of the food great and the atmosphere so relaxed that everyone is almost horizontal. Being central London you've got to be careful though. I was sat outside with my brother one day putting the world to rights when the people at the next table had their bags stolen by a deceptively upstanding looking fellow. Other than that, top marks all round, a good alternative to nearby Flat White with considerably more seating, making Sacred the perfect place to while away a cold afternon. read more

Sacred - Coffee & Tea Near Me - London, XGL

Imagine wonderful old world charm remixed with a local coffee shop and Sacred is born. This rustic place for coffee, tea and light fare brings you back down to earth in an area surrounded by glamour and bright city lights. Each visit causes me to try something new as I am lured into probably the only coffee shop in town that serves espresso from a church pulpit. Amoung my favourite fare is the organic cakes and muesli with yoghurt... yum! My advice to you is sit back and relax! Enjoy a cup of tea grown on Sacred's plantation in Sri Lanka or fair-trade coffee. read more

Sacred - Coffee & Tea Near Me - London, XGL

This is such a quaint place to visit and have your coffee,because they make the best Espresso Coffee in London and you have to try it and I promise you won't regret it. In Sacred the Espresso machine stands on 19th century Welsh wooden pulpit which is just one of the few archaic religious motifs they have in this place. The owners who are from New Zealand where coffee-making seems to be a religion- apparently they take it very seriously over there. Sacred occupies two levels of a small ground floor room and has a dark attractive basement with plenty of seating and artworks for sale. The Coffee beans used to make the Coffees are all from Fairtrade and my Espresso was just perfect: lovely crema (foam) beautifully balanced;it needed no sugar. Tea drinkers are well catered for as well with greenfruit,Ayurvedic and classic Black teas as well. The food was good,there was a selection of sandwiches made with tasty fillings-the smoked Salmon with Mascarpone Cheese was excellent as was the tangy Lemon Tart with a crisp biscuit base. There were also generously portioned salads to choose from as well. Sacred is an ideal place for a quick snack or lunch, mind you it does get really busy. Be sure to visit the place at less busy times. read more

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This is a cute place to take five and escape without having to go far. You can chill and people watch over some food and a drink. I think it fits in well to its surroundings near Carnaby Street. I stopped by in between job interviews to regroup and relax. Found myself drinking a very good coffee while some yummy mummies were having prosecco (and juice for kids) as they also serve alcoholic beverages. It was just after lunch hour and although they were still busy, staff were friendly and service quick. read more

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Best flat white I've EVER tasted. The Kiwis sure know their coffee!!! Downstairs is super chill too, adorned with Buddhas and low lighting which makes a great ambiance. Free wifi too, which is always a bonus if you're a traveler like me :) read more

I really liked Sacred's modus operandi. The atmosphere was low-lit, dark and saturated with deep reds. Elliott Smith's XO pumped out of the speakers, which probably made everyone else in the cafe want to slit their wrists but made me supremely happy. The downstairs area was even darker and more sultry, with comfy-looking seating and low tables. It would be a great place to go if you like your coffee with a side of broody and misunderstood, if you were the kind of person to lock yourself in your bedroom with the lights out while listening to the Cure loudly when you were a teenager. Otherwise, the espresso drinks were just all right. read more

Pretty bad cup of coffee. Ordered our favorite: a standard flat white. Brewed far too hot, coffee flavor was virtually non-existent, no foam. Grumpy, slow service. Go elsewhere! You will not be satisfied by your cup at Sacred. read more

Definitely my favourite coffee chain in all of London - not one of the main High Street chains; a good old independent coffee place, with a Kiwi vibe, that happens to have a couple of locations. I think they are my favourite because they do my usual coffee pick (large cappuccino) exactly the way I like it. Milky, smooth, topped with chocolate, and yet full of flavour: the coffee taste is not burnt beyond recognition (Cafe Nero), nor watered down completely (Costa), nor topped with more foam & air than you know what to do with (Starbucks). Probably my favourite thing about this particular location however, and the reason I miss working nearby, is the service-with-a-smile attitude. I have trudged in for my morning fix countless times, and without fail am perked up by cheery staff eager to discuss your morning. Great Kiwi charm! They also have nice brownies & cakes, but I have yet to try sandwiches and such - they do look delicious though! I tend to take away, but there's usually a good atmosphere from folk sitting-in, and they tend to play really great music. Overall, a great spot to pop into and have a really good coffee for once! read more

I was wondering around SoHo and decided I needed some coffee. I saw all the amazing yelp reviews for Sacred so I decided to visit. I ordered a small flat white with almond milk. The coffee itself was fine, but I felt like the service was somewhat unfriendly. I was there at around 10 AM on a weekday, and everywhere was mostly empty at that time. I sat outside, which was quite nice with all the lights strung in the street when you look up. When someone started smoking, that was my cue to leave. read more

As much as I wanted to love it, I just wasn't really feeling the vibes at Sacred. I was wandering around Soho yesterday, hoping to find a coffee shop with cute decor, good chai, yummy pastries, and free wifi. Armed with my Yelp app, I found Sacred amongst the bubbling tourists and shoppers of Carnaby Street. After finding a tiny corner table to park my laptop, I ordered a chai latte and a blueberry muffin. The muffin was ok; nothing to write home about but certainly good. But the chai was watery. Oh, how my soul wept! I should have returned it, but the cafe was packed and I was comfortably seated so I just gulped it down. Then I got an awful surprise at the bottom of cup: a mouthful of what tasted like syrup! I would like to assume that it was goopy melted sugar... but I know that taste/feel/look, and this just wasn't it. Also, all of the religious symbolism felt gimmicky. On one end of the downstairs seating area, there's a portrait of the Virgin Mary. Juxtaposed on the other side is a giant Buddha holding burning candles. I totally understand that these are "sacred" figures, but they're so grossly mismatched that what could have been a coy play on religion is just a poor interior decorating scheme. Like I said, Sacred is alright, but I don't think I'll be busting down the doors to return again. read more

I love when friends suggest going somewhere and it ends up being some place that I have bookmarked and just haven't tried yet. yay little fun surprise party for my brain!...ahem Nice kiwi barista answers my questions about unknown drink names (according to him the cortado is like a teeny tiny latte). Immediately offers me a flat white. End up going with my friends order of a soy chai latte. Which although sounds pretentious as hell, ended up being quite delicious, but I should have added sugar. I should have tried to order my usual capp just to see how things measured up but oh well. next time. The treats in the case looked delicious and the decor was cute and dark and intimate. But we got ours to go to continue exploring the neighborhood and chatting without background music and close quarters to others. oh and we did all this after having dinner. It was open fairly late for the usual coffee shops I've encountered. yay! read more

If you are getting bored of always going to Starbucks and having a weak coffee, wandering around London looking for somewhere new to go and sit down that's a bit cosier? then Sacred Cafe is where you should come. Sacred Cafe isn't very big. Upstairs is quite small with tables and chairs. Downstairs has some sofas and other tables and chairs. This is one of my favorite coffee shops in London, it is so charming and you can go in and totally forget you are in a city. They use quirky teapots and the coffee is fantastic. The washroom has incense and the design flows throughout the coffee shop. Oh they also have a card system where you can get a free coffee :) (Everyone loves something for free) :P read more

Here for a coffee in the morning. Latte is up to standard and place was quite chill. Perfect for a small group gathering . The staff was friendly and attentive when prompted. Oh and they have very lovely design of teapots ! read more

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ok so ive been dying to check out a Sacred cafe.l i was impressed by the decor and how the front of the shop just spills out on to a not so busy, pedestrianised side street. Its almost like youre on the continent. There was a strange architectural feature - the barrista stands in a Pulpit ripped out of an old church! The only gripe i have with this place is that they seemed like they were too cool to provide a speedy service i had to take a flag to my table and then waited at least fifteen minutes! They would gain a star here if they did away with that excuse to be slow. Nonetheless the coffee was as good as i expected it to be. read more

This place has got it spot on with a nice location, good music, comfortable surroundings, live atmosphere, great food and incredibly friendly staff giving brilliant service. There, I reckon that sentence describes it pretty well. Unfortunately I was less keen on my Mocha but that might have been my fault for chattering away to the woman trying to concentrate on making it for me. read more

I can't believe that I've only just discovered this place. I only popped in for a quick cup of coffee with my friend, but I was blown away at how relaxed the atmosphere was, and how cushy their little poof stools were. My chai latte was delicious, and even better, with the windows open on a warm afternoon, there are various acoustic bands playing along Ganton street. (Which is lovely, until you need to make a phone call.) There are delicious (if not crazy) looking delights in their pasty case, and they happily take card as payment for two coffees, without having some ridiculous £7.59 minimum. read more

Mmmmm. Yes, very nice coffee indeed. As coffee shops go, this is a goodun and can certainly be trusted. A little bit cramped but plenty of seats, and the atmosphere is lovely. The coffee I got (long black) was not thick, but by no means was it watery. Plenty of créma. At first, quite bitter but soon became less so and the chocolatey flavour reared its delicious head. Food-wise I didn't try anything but there is plenty of choice including a strange-looking Antipodean twist on the rocky road, with jellybeans replacing the marshmallows. Also, they do soup! Worth a stop if you're half way through a big shopping trip. Great music too, plenty of indie & folksy tunes played at the exact right volume for a coffee shop. read more

Lovely cafe with an atmosphere and cute teapots. Just happened to have stumbled upon this place and happy for it. There is additional seating downstairs and was not too busy. The seating is cozy and the staff and nice and engaging as they make time for conversations. The cakes etc looked yummy also, but on this occasion I just had a pot of tea. read more

Good coffee shops are a dime a dozen these days in London. I enjoyed my latte and liked the ample yet cozy space downstairs (including a couch) and the bookshelf with books (always a nice homey touch). In an area which doesn't have that many good coffee places, Sacred Cafe is a welcome find. read more

This place came highly recommended on Yelp so I took a friend from work there. They were fairly friendly though had run out of yoghurt so couldn't have the fruit and muesli and yoghurt combo. I ended up with the scrambled eggs with spring onion and toast which was ok but not mind blowing. The tea was, well tea. The main thing I didn't like about the place was that the front door was open the whole time giving it a constant cool breeze. They also had little square stools which were pretty uncomfortable and the whole place was just not somewhere i would want to go and relax in for a coffee. It's getting to be winter now and I want warm and comfy coffee places. read more

Cute logo, but really really bad coffee. I think this was a misprint somehow... I don't know how I got mixed up going here. That said, the space is kinda cool, and there's a downstairs, which is really spacious, and great for taking a break and reading a magazine. read more

The self-professed "ethical" Sacred is a great place to grab a much-better-than-average coffee/cappucino/latte - whether take-away or stay in. If you choose to stay in, the small, comfy main upstairs is a perfect for a lounge-y morning with the paper. I wouldn't seek it out for the food, but if you're in the mood for a light breakfast or brunch, you couldn't go wrong with a simple but faultless scrambled eggs on toast (organic, natch) or a bagel with avocado, tomato and cream cheese. The cakes look a lot better than they taste. read more

Sacred - Coffee & Tea Near Me - London, XGL

This is one of my favourite central London tea spots for meeting friends, people-watching, and grabbing some splendid drinks. The tea is wonderful and comes in a selection of different tea-pots which adds to the place's charm. The infusions are excellent and I especially like the ayuverdic options including one that promises to, and I believe does, energize. In the summer, it's a great place to sit outside, just on the edge of Carnaby Street, with plenty of interesting people to look at, or sun to catch whilst you chat to a friend. In the winter, upstairs is nice, but my favourite spot is downstairs where you can cram onto the black leather corner benches on one side, sink into sofas on another, or huddle around a table in the middle. Low-lighting and ethnic decor create a cozy and inviting space great for whiling away the hours. There is also a good selection of healthy food available if you fancy a snack with your tea or coffee, and free wi-fi is a bonus. read more

The café reminded me a bit of Starbucks and other chains, style-wise. The coffee was really good and the sandwich delicious! I guess it won't become my most favourite place for a coffee break in central London, but for sure a place I will visit again :) read more

Sacred is an intimate, relaxing café on Ganton Street near Carnaby Street. If you sit outside you might see musicians playing guitar or accordion here and there. The room downstairs is just lovely. It's cosy and warm. It has also its spiritual touch: There is a buddha and candles all over the place and incense sticks in the toilet. They sell organic fair-trade New Zealand coffee that is just exceptional! The best coffee you'll have in UK! There are also New Zealand paintings for Sale. read more

I've got to agree with Hersalek.. there's better coffee to be had not too far away (the milked drinks are definitely too weak for my taste), but apart from that Sacred pretty much ticks all the other cafe boxes I demand: enough space that you've got a chance of getting a seat, pleasant space, decent bites to eat (cheesecake was a real winner), good service, and wifi. If only I could bring my take away cuppa from flat white and drink it here... read more

Sacred is probably the lesser of the good coffee shops in the central London area. The reason the place is called Sacred is that the entire cafe is adorned with various religious objects that are sacred to their cultures. So you'll find Catholic and Jewish religious objects sitting next to representations of Hindu gods, as well as various objects from other cultures and religions. you get the idea. It looks a bit cluttered, but ultimately is quite pleasing and interesting to look at. The quality of the roast they use is good, but they make their milk based drinks far too weak for my liking. Their flat white for example, tastes just a bit stronger than a latte from Starbucks. Not my cuppa. I'd have to recommend going with an espresso or macchiato if you desire a strong tasting drink (which I always do) or adding an extra shot at your expense. This fact alone allows it to be pipped by Fernandez & Wells, Flat White/Milk Bar and Monmouth Coffee Co.. I can't comment on teas, since I don't drink them, but the range looks comprehensive. The location is pretty decent as it's just off Carnaby Street. In the morning Sacred looks like a lovely quiet place to just sit down and have a coffee before the day begins. It never gets too busy either, as least in my experience. Pros - good coffee roast - nice quiet location/environs - nice decorations - large area, so much seating Cons - weak milk based drinks - pricey read more

They make great coffee, but overdo it with the constant repetition of Trinity Roots, Fat Freddy's Drop and the Black Seeds tunes. I know this music makes Kiwi's feel like they're at home, but you can't make it a regular unless you like boredom. This place was jam-packed-to-the-gunnells when I visited on a Sunday, upstairs and down. read more

An intimate space downstairs has me coming back again and again. Think buddha in an alcove, candles, incense in the toilet and low lighting plus church pews and leather sofa's. Besides all the religious artefacts about this place, look out for all the different tea pots - some pretty unusual ones have given me a giggle. Tea drinkers are well catered for and food is fresh and generously portioned. I'm a coffee drinker myself so it's the espresso's or ristretto's for me. They're good. Upstairs is a lot brighter and you get to look out onto the Carnaby shoppers (it's on Ganton Street) but I'm a dark horse!? read more

All very pleasant, a little bit quirky and a thoroughly professional Kiwi-run cafe that i was happy to have suggested as a meeting place. Could do with sone better lighting and some more interesting options in terms of hot food. read more

Sacred - Coffee & Tea Near Me - London, XGL

Very cozy coffee shop. Nice music. The carrot cake was really good even its a bit more expensive than other places. read more

Sacred - Coffee & Tea Near Me - London, XGL

Not bad. Certainly a homely atmosphere thanks to the wooden furnishings, although the cushions are torn and could do with repairing. My friend and I had focaccia mine was with mozzarella and his was with chicken. Tasty if a bit overtoasted and quite small for the price you pay. We were going to have dessert but nothing looked particularly appetising. That said, the service is pretty friendly. All in all, this place has the potential to be much better and they need to up their portion sizes and drop their prices. read more

A bit crowded and small chairs but delicious cakes and great coffees plus fast free wifi read more

Sacred - The blueberry cheesecake is DELICIOUS!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - London, XGL

They don't take American debit or credit cards. Lame. Tried both and both requires signature. Pretty embarrassing and unfortunate that our modern society doesn't accept Visa and MasterCards. read more

I'm definitely emotionally involved with London, but as a long term prospect the old girl can be a bit unreliable when it comes to coffee, and you have to appreciate that the antipodeans who run Sacred have got a point when they tell you they founded it because they were having a hard time finding a great cuppa in London. These guys really care about their caffeine hit, and they'll make your coffee like they're making one of those 37,000 pound cocktails with the real gold and flashy diamond in them. What the young bucks coffee chain baristas don't always get right is the timing, and the milk temperature and density, and the cleaning of the machine, and the not burning of the beans, and the grinding them to the right size... You can see that coffee making is something that we should really only entrust to people who know what they're doing - coffee surgeons! Well, the Sacred team are coffee surgeons. They also do something else that other London cafes have trouble with - iced coffee. Is it because there's not that much call for it here? Could be, but it doesn't seem like something people could possibly mess up - but I've had some nasty watery concoctions... Anyway if you've not experienced it try it here. Sacred's tea is not to be left on the shelf, the ugly, stunted, less cared for sibling. There's nothing more disappointing than paying a couple of pounds to be served a mug of hot water with a tea bag the same as the ones you have at home that cost you less to buy 40 of. So when I go to a café and am served a blend of tea made specially, or carefully selected and done up in one of those tea pot bags, in said teapot, I am very very happy to hand over my money. And that's what you can expect at Sacred. Yay! I feel like they care about me! The food doesn't make me rave, but it all looks great and I've had some pretty tasty cake - again they seem like they're pretty selective about what they serve so I'm prepared to trust them on it and try stuff on gut instinct. Really I'm here for the beverages. The location is convenient and the décor is comfy, homey and not something you have to think too much about - but then frankly if they get the coffee and tea right I could be sitting in a sheep shed and be perfectly happy with my lot. read more