This was our first stop in London after our flight and it brought us back to life! The service was great and our waiter was very attentive and helpful. I ordered the vanilla chai latte and salmon bagel. They were out of bagels but served it on ciabatta and it was great. My friend ordered the iced matcha blueberry latte. She said the latte was great! She also ordered the yogurt with granola and cherry composite. The yogurt looked great and I wished I would have ordered. Next time! Great place and easy five. read more

The Attendant - Vanilla chai latte and blueberry matcha latte - Cafes Near Me - London, XGL

The food here was so delicious. I got a bacon roll with an omelette and it was perfect cooked, so fluffy and the perfect breakfast. I also had the blueberry matcha which was also delicious. So refreshing. The decor is so pretty in here, a great place to do work as well as socialize. The servers were very kind. read more

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Solid cup of coffee not exceptional I would not rush back, but in a pinch it was fine

The Attendant is one of my favorite spots to stop at for a quick breakfast. I adore their toasted banana bread so much. Their coffee is also pretty decent as well read more

The Attendant - Banana bread - Cafes Near Me - London, XGL

Great coffee and good looking food. I can vouch for the peanut butter brownie. Unlike the other location, there is quite a lot of seating and table service. People do tend to camp out with their computers, but the staff does their best to find you a spot. If you are a coffee snob, this should definitely be on your list... read more

The Attendant - latte and brownie - Cafes Near Me - London, XGL

Oh my WHAT is THIS!? I was pretty stoked when Dirty Coffee showed up at this previously vacant address. It was around about a year, and it was fine. It wasn't my first choice for a coffee in the area, but it's also stiff competition in Shoreditch. Each time I visited it would morph a bit further. First a kitchen. Then a more embellished coffee car. Better menu...hmmm. Things are moving. Then I forgot about it. I went out of town for 2 weeks and BAM I came back and The Attendant is here. A fully grown, gorgeous cafe with stellar coffee, wonderful treats and a kickin' breakfast/brunch menu. I'm in heaven. Right down the street! All those months of Dirty Coffee evolution resulted in The Attendant, and I for one, am a huge fan. I have no idea if this was the plan all along, but hey -- I'll take it! I was in on a Sunday afternoon for a few hours -- I brought a magazine and enjoyed some child-free time drinking flat whites, eating some corn fritters (with bacon), and was later joined by my husband who convinced me the iced drinks needed a go (so we had a mocha and a latte, iced) + some salted caramel brownies, just the small ones. They have a nice menu, and also selections of sandwiches and salads at the counter. It's all reasonably priced and the vibe is casual. The service (counter) was friendly and affable, everyone bustling about efficiently to satisfy the already bubbling crowd. Based on their popularity in Fitzrovia and my first experience, I really hope this outpost is here to stay. I'll be a loyal fan! *counter service *cards accepted read more

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A bit of a let down considering the high rating. Went for lunch and was told to sit wherever since there were only about 4 occupied tables. Was waiting for at least 10 minutes while the waitress chatted with the other employees and friends walking in so my friend decided to go up and order at the counter. A couple of minutes passed and then the waitress decided to come up and ask if went wanted to order anything, after she saw us go up to the counter and order... uh ok. We told her we had already ordered and she walked away. I ordered the avocado smash with a poached egg, my friend ordered the smoked salmon thing on toast with a poached egg. The food took a little bit to get- fine- but when it arrived the poached egg was SO underdone. Like barely poached enough to hold itself together. Whatever less than "easy" is, that's what it was. It was so gross I took it off my avocado smash. It was just alright. The smoked salmon my friend ordered was good. I wouldn't go back here though, and won't recommend to friends coming to visit in London. read more

This Attendant has sort of become my go to coffee shop when I want to enjoy a walk. While there are a plethora of other coffee shops around the area, this cafe is really just big and bright enough to be a perfect setting to work in. There is a combination of large communal tables, small tables by the bench, and high tops near the window (fyi: where the outlets are located). The coffee here has always been solid. The service, however, is a hit or a miss. They usually have quite a few people working but they all seem super relaxed and never in a rush to get you your food & drinks. I dont particularly mind but I can see how some others may be a bit annoyed. As the other location, the smashed avocado on toast is delicious!! Ive had the french toast during weekend brunch and I would recommend that as well. The soups and baked goods Ive tried thus far were just okay though. read more

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Stopped in for a quick bite and espresso as I was staying across the street at the Hoxton. Their espresso was good, and I loved the egg and cress sandwich. If you are looking for a quick place to pop in to grab a bite or espresso, give this place a try. The service was great as well. read more

This was our very very favorite breakfast/coffee shop during our trip to London. In fact, we went twice...to 2 different locations. It was packed even at an off-time... read more

As Colleen C. said -- the previous iteration of this cafe, Dirty Coffee, was a bit forgettable. But this new version? Wonderful! The decor is fabulous (a lot more hip than Dirty Coffee was), the staff are really lovely, the food selection is A+ and most importantly, the coffee is on point. Plus, they've got gluten/dairy free options AND almond milk. A+, guys. read more

Great coffee, nice place, outdoor seating, works for me! There are so many good coffee places around Shoreditch that it's hard to know where to start, but this place is another worthy addition. My wife specifically requested a trip here after passing by a number of times, so we went and sat at an outside table on a recent nice weekend. The view isn't the greatest, with the traffic on Great Eastern making it less-than-serene, but it was nice to have the fresh air, and service wasn't an issue as it is sometimes when you sit outdoors. The iced coffee was excellent, strong flavor, good ice/coffee balance, good milk. As an aside, you'd be surprised how easy it is to ruin good iced coffee with bad milk. 0%? Get outta my face with that crap. The indoor space looked really nice too - high ceilings, skylights, good variety of seating. And the staff were all friendly and helpful, no attitude that I could detect. We'll definitely be back. read more

I saw a picture of Attendant's food on Instagram and instantly knew I had to try it. The decor is not unlike other modern coffee shops - a lot of wood and black - although it was more brightly lit and interspersed with greenery which worked well. The crowd was mostly a spillover from the Old Street start up scene with people working on their laptops or having lunch meetings. I chose their dark hot chocolate over their coffee and it was a good bet. Food wise, the vanilla and passion french toast was to die for. The french toast was fluffy and the rhubarb mascarpone was exquisite. I loved that there were fresh berries on the plate. I've had tons of decadent french toasts and this was a much preferred light and refreshing take on it. The middle eastern special however brought us crashing down from food heaven. The falafel was more of an over seasoned, overly crumbly chickpea patty. The miso roasted aubergine lacked all flavour. Even the presentation was clumsy. We struggled to finish it and finally gave up. Service was decent although the waiters definitely took their time with the bill. We weren't in a rush so we didn't mind but I can see why others might become impatient. Will definitely be returning but might just stick to the french toast. read more

Had a business lunch here - really enjoyed the coffee and amazing beetroot & walnut salad. Yum! The sandwiches looked a bit tired, but that's perhaps because I came up for lunch after 2pm. The atmosphere is not too hipster, yet rustic. Definitely recommend to check out. read more

The Attendant was one of my first stops on the brunch tour of Shoreditch. The atmosphere was great, a bit cramped when it gets full, but cozy otherwise. The outdoor seating is a nice touch - Great Eastern isn't necessarily the most scenic but when the weather is nice who cares? I'm personally partial to the breakfast bar AKA people watching bar. I went with the smashed avo on toast with poached egg. The pimento dressing under the avocado was a great idea, but it slightly overpowered the taste of the avocado and egg. A little bit of squeezed lime definitely added to the flavor. For dessert, they don't have a set menu but have daily specials. I went with a brownie bar which I regretted a bit - brownies being as commonplace and simple as they are it would take something pretty spectacular to impress me. Unfortunately this was just a basic average brownie. I'll definitely come back to The Attendant to try some other food options as well as to see what their latest dessert offerings may be. read more

We arrived after lunch, and they had already ran out of 75% of items on their menu card. Very disappointing!

Loved it! Good coffee, and the food looked delicious (I, unfortunately, was not hungry upon my arrival) - but the staff, oh the staff were LOVELY! Such sweet girls who did their absolute best to make sure I was comfortable. Will be back for lunch! read more

Hello new favorite place! Avocado toast + bacon + halloumi = paradise with a few maple glazed grains. Plants everywhere, lots of places. Very cool staff! read more

Wonderful place to have breakfast! Delicious food , relaxed atmosphere and , last but it least, good music selection

Amazing music (I was too afraid to ask whose lovely playlist it was on Thursday). Delectable iced almond milk latte. 100% recommend if you wanna get on with some work + free and fast WiFi which is a plus. I will be back read more

At least the wifi is good. Service is terrible and it's expensive. On bank holiday Monday I ordered a flat white - pricey at £2.80 - and the barista asks "where are you sitting?" So I pick a spot at the big table right in front of the counter and waited. And waited. Fifteen minutes later...a small but good flat white wobbled over brought by a gormless server. There were only 15 people in the place. Summary: Avoid, until they get their act together. read more

This has just opened and is their second cafe. It's just down the road from my office, so of course I have popped in to test out the coffee and cake. The coffee is delicious, the flat white is just the right size and is perfectly smooth. It's nice to see the coffee being freshly ground too. I also treated myself to a salted caramel brownie, which at £3.30 was pretty expensive, so will definitely be a treat rather than a normal order. It was very nice, not too rich and a good dose of caramel. I will definitely be back again soon! :) read more

A couple months ago, I had a flat white at The Attendant in Fitzrovia and it had the best latte art I'd ever seen. I was therefore super excited when I discovered this location near my new place. Unfortunately, I got no latte art on my flat white this time - it was just a blob; it didn't taste as bad as it looked, but it wasn't great. The peanut butter chocolate chip cookie was absolutely divine, however, so that may be enough reason to give them another chance... read more

The Attendant - Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie (delicious!) and a Flat White (why is there a blob instead of latte art...) - Cafes Near Me - London, XGL

Go here if you want to get half served by insufferable hipsters who spend more time chatting with friends who wander in than they do attending to their customers. Food was ok but not amazing enough to suffer through lazy table service and lame attitude. read more

Today I tried The Attendant for the first time. I waited nearly 15 minutes for a flat white that eventually came as a cappuccino and that I sent back. In the meantime customers who had arrived after me were getting their coffees delivered pronto. Because I was pressed for time I had to cancel the flat white that the so-called barista hadn't even begun to make. No apology was offered and throughout I got the impression that I was just one big waste of time to monsieur hipster waiter/barista whatever. I'm still waiting for my refund since 11.30 this morning. It's now midnight. I won't be going back and I'll be demanding my refund. read more

This used to be a place called Dirty Coffee, which was just a not very good coffee shop in a great location. Fortunately the location has a new owner who's renovated the place, started serving great coffee, and brought in a chef to create all their food. read more

Love love love!!! Best brunch/hangover cure. Coffee is delish. Brunch with all extras is amazing! Sit inside or outside in the sun good vibes on the music too! Staff are a delight. Highly recommended ***** read more