5 Primrose Hill Cafes You’ll Absolutely Love (from a local) 2026
If you’re looking for Primrose Hill cafes for your pre and post-Primrose Hill explorations, look no further! Here’s my favourites—from a London travel blogger.
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Some of my favourite memories in London are tied to slow days spent wandering around Primrose Hill — grabbing a coffee, catching up with a friend, and finding a new café corner to fall in love with.
It’s one of those neighbourhoods that feels like its own little world — and of course, in every great neighbourhood…there’s great coffee.
So if you’re in the area (or planning to be), here are 5 Primrose Hill cafés I think you’ll absolutely love — from a Londoner.
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5 Cafes You’ll Absolutely Love in Primrose Hill, London
Primrose Bakery
69 Gloucester Ave, Primrose Hill, London NW1 8LD
If you’re looking for a Primrose Bakery, look no further than…Primrose Bakery!
With beautifully crafted seasonal cakes, cupcakes, and of course, coffee, you’ll love this quaint family-owned business.
Must-Try: Strawberry & Prosecco Cupcake
How to Get There: Go to Baker Street station and leave via the North exit. Walk to Baker Street Station and wait at bus stop “C” going towards Islington Angel. Take the 274 bus for 9 stops (less than 10 minutes) and get off at Regent’s Park Road.
From there walk straight and make a left on Princess Road. Walk to the end of the road (around 5 minutes) until you reach Gloucester Road. You should see it on your left-hand side.
Ripe Kitchen
136 Regent’s Park Rd, Primrose Hill, London NW1 8XL
For more of a funky vibe, head to Ripe Kitchen.
With a perfect menu for brunching this is a great spot to head to in the morning before exploring the area.
Oh, and remember to leave room for their handmade desserts!
Must-Try: Blueberry French Toast (only on weekends)
How to Get There: Go to Baker Street station and leave via the North exit. Walk to Baker Street Station and wait at bus stop “C” going towards Islington Angel. Take the 274 bus for 8 stops (less than 10 minutes) and get off at Albert Terrace/London Zoo.
From there walk straight and make a slight left on Regent’s Park Road (around 7 minutes). It’ll be on your right-hand side.
The Little One Coffee Shop
115a Regent’s Park Rd, Primrose Hill, London NW1 8UR
A quaint cafe to pop in on your way to Primrose Hill, The Little One Coffee Shop is more of a low-key spot (although writing about it is rather high-key of me).
Enjoy their lovely muffins, crepes, espressos, and coffee inside or from its cobblestone streets.
Must-Try: Banana, Honey & Cinnamon Muffin
How to Get There: Go to Baker Street station and leave via the North exit. Walk to Baker Street Station and wait at bus stop “C” going towards Islington Angel. Take the 274 bus for 8 stops (less than 10 minutes) and get off at Albert Terrace/London Zoo.
From there walk straight and make a slight left on Regent’s Park Road (around 9 minutes). It’ll be on your left-hand side.
Greenberry Café
101 Regent’s Park Rd, Primrose Hill, London NW1 8UR
A rustic cafe known for its charcuterie and homemade icecream, Greenberry Cafe is a great place to get your comfort food fix.
They also have an all-day dining menu, making it a perfect place to end
a day in Primrose Hill.
Must-Try: Haas Avocado Toast with Sweet Potato Hummus, Poached Eggs & Dukkah
How to Get There: Go to Baker Street station and leave via the North exit. Walk to Baker Street Station and wait at bus stop “C” going towards Islington Angel. Take the 274 bus for 8 stops (less than 10 minutes) and get off at Albert Terrace/London Zoo.
From there walk straight and make a slight left on Regent’s Park Road (around 8 minutes). It’ll be on your left-hand side.
The Coffee Jar
83 Parkway, Camden Town, London NW1 7PP
And last but not least, the Coffee Jar.
With a cosy ambiance, this cafe snugged in Primrose Hill is a local favourite.
Head over for artisan coffee, lovely pastries, and cookies made with all the love.
Must-Try: Kaffa Forest Organic Expresso
How to Get There:
Take bus 88 at stop “A” from Westminster Stn/Parliament Square. Ride for 16 stops to Parkway. As soon as you get off the bus, take a slight turn around the corner and in less than a minute it’ll be on your left.
or
Take bus 24 at stop “C” from Westminster Stn/Parliament Square. Ride for 14 stops to Camden Town Station. Walk straight for a few seconds then take a left on Parkway. Walk for around 5 minutes and it’ll be on your left!
Which Primrose Hill cafes are you going to add to your bucket list?
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Happy Londoning,
Impressive! Thanks for the post.
King regards,
Demir Henneberg
Of course! Enjoy 🙂