London has a great many cafés, but how to choose where to go? We’re here to help, from lowkey local ones to posh ones, and massive ones to tiny ones. There are ones with loads of cake, and ones with loads of sandwiches. All of them, thankfully, with coffee and tea. Maybe even a little matcha. This list is our attempt to show off the very best ones. Want to know the difference between this list and our ranking of London’s best coffee shops? At the spots here you can get eggs (fried, poached or scrambled) or a sit-down meal with your Americano.

Londons best cafes at a glance: 

• Rons, Peckham
•  Cafe Jikoni, Stratford 
• 🛵 Best for vintage biker energy: Ace Cafe, Wembley
• Bolland & Crust, Wood Green
• 🇮🇹 Best for old school Italian charm: Scotti's Snack Bar, Clerkenwell

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