If you’re looking for Shoreditch cafes for your pre and post-Shoreditch explorations, look no further! Here’s my personalized guide to my favorite Shoreditch coffee shops, enjoy!
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An area that screams hipster — I’m pretty sure Shoreditch is where they invented oat milk. From street art to buzzing markets, and of course, Shoreditch cafes, you’ll want to pair every visit to this East London gem with a pop into some of the best coffee shops Shoreditch has to offer.
Without further ado, here’s 10 Shoreditch cafes that make the cut. Tried and tested.
5 Best Cafes in Shoreditch, London
Look Mum No Hands!
49 Old St, London EC1V 9HX
Fun fact, my friend used to work here! So I’ve had plenty of experience banging away my workday at this bike-repair turned Shoreditch cafe (or Shoreditch cafe turned bike shop…depending who you ask).
If you’re a cyclist, you’ll definitely want to pay a visit to this Shoreditch coffee shop — with everything from bike maintenance to events and meetups, perfect for finding your people in London.
The cushioned seats in the back are my favorite, and if you’re there to work, you’re in good company — with tons of East Londoners calling this Shoreditch cafe home for the day.
Must-Try: Smoked Salmon and Avocado Brioche Sandwich
Closest Station: Old Street
Website: lookmumnohands.com
Grind Shoreditch
213 Old St, Old Street, London EC1V 9NR
Escape the Grind with a trip to — Grind! Right smack on Old Street, it’d be hard to miss this Shoreditch cafe’s transparent windows and total 50’s vibe. I’ve gotten more work done here than I can count (usually over a glass of red wine), plus the people watching opps here are fantastic.
Grind now has tons of coffee shops around London, but this one is the original. And with an espresso and cocktail bar under the same roof (not to mention an all-day restaurant) it’s the perfect Shoreditch cafe to have a proper sit-down.
Must-Try: The Grind Breakfast
Closest Station: Old Street
Website: grind.co.uk/shoreditch-grind
The Attendant
74 Great Eastern St, Shoreditch, London EC2A 3JL
One of my favorite Shoreditch cafes — the Attendant’s coffee is where you go for a good cuppa…and quite the quirky ambiance.
With locally sourced food and coffee beans roasted in-house you’re in for some of the best coffee in Shoreditch.
But my favorite part about the Attendant is their dedication to the community. A coffee shop ‘built for the people’— Attendant makes sure to create the type of environment you’d want to work in for the day — with a zen vibe, whitewashed walls, and all the oat milk you can handle.
Must-Try: Maple and Vanilla Bean French Toast
Closest Station: Shoreditch High Street
Website: the-attendant.com
Nude Espresso
26 Hanbury St, Spitalfields, London E1 6QR
For the most ethically cool of coffees – head to Nude Shoreditch. A certified ‘laid-back cafe’ you can rest assured knowing you’re sipping only the finest of artisanal coffee.
They even do workshops to help perfect your coffee-making skills at home (I could use this).
Must-Try: Toasted Banana Bread with Salted Peanut Brittle
Closest Station: Shoreditch High Street
Website: nudeespresso.com
Kahaila
135 Brick Ln, Shoreditch, London E1 6SB
A little funky and a little fabulous — Kahaila sits pretty in the heart of Brick Lane. Between the extensive brunch menu and specialty coffee, you’ll be spoilt for choices. Not to mention they’re 100% community-based, boasting a church and charity along with their storefront.
Oh, and it’s one of the best Shoreditch coffee shops for cake!
Must-Try: Red Velvet Cake
Closest Station: Old Street
Website: kahaila.com/bricklane
Ozone
11 Leonard St, Old Street, London EC2A 4AQ
Roasting coffee goodness since 1998 Ozone knows a thing or two about helping Londoners get their caffeine fix.
With a 1960’s facade, bar-stool window seats, and diner-style booths, you can finish some serious work at this Shoreditch coffee shop, or just indulge in a really good brew.
Must-Try: Pancake with crushed apple and smoked butterscotch
Closest Station: Old Street
Website: ozonecoffee.co.uk
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The Hoxton
81 Great Eastern St, Shoreditch, London EC2A 3HU
If you walk past the Hoxton hotel it’s easy to think all Londoners in there are guests — wrong! One of my favorite coworking spaces in Shoreditch — The Hoxton ‘open house hotel’ doubles as a coffee shop and restaurant, and is well-worth the sit-down.
With rustic high-ceiling and a crowd with way too many cool points, it’s definitely the best Shoreditch cafe to check out if you can.
Must-Try: House Espresso
Closest Station: Old Street
Website: thehoxton.com/london/shoreditch
Department of Coffee and Social Affairs
Units 8 and 9, 201 Bishopsgate, Hackney, London EC2M 3UG
If you’re looking for the most delicious of Shoreditch cafes — look no further than the Department of Coffee and Social Affairs. Spanning London and Chicago they hold close to one mission — make great coffee (something that’s clearly worked considering their award-winning brews..
The brainchild of artists, designers, and coffee professionals a visit here is more like an experience, with each staff member super well-versed in what it takes to make a great coffee — my kind of people.
P.S: DNCE went here!
Must-Try: Ristretto (Be careful — it’s strong!)
Closest Station: Liverpool Street
Website: departmentofcoffee.com
TRADE
160 Old St, London EC1V 9BW
It’s easy to miss TRADE amongst the buzz of Old Street, but you’ll want to hunt it out. One of my favorite coffee shops in Shoreditch this independent joint holds a rustic charm and dessert display that will definitely make you say “oops, sorry…I can I also get a…” (just me? Okay…).
I often switch between here and Grind for each half of my workday!
Must-Try: Salted Caramel Brownie
Closest Station: Old Street
Website: trade-made.co.uk
Paper & Cup
18 Calvert Ave, Shoreditch, London E2 7JP
I’m not gonna lie — the exteriors drew me into Paper and Cup, but the coffee made me stay. A not-for-profit social enterprise Paper & Cup is on a community mission to be the go-to place for London locals (you included!).
With tons of delicious treats on offer, a quaint book shop, and just the right about of coziness to finish that new novel you’ve been working on — a visit to this Shoreditch coffee shop is a day well-spent.
Must-Try: Brioche French Toast (and any of their daily cakes & pastries!)
Closest Stations: Shoreditch High Street, Old Street
Website: paperandcup.co.uk
Fix 126
126 Curtain Road, London, EC2A 3PJ
Get your Shoreditch caffeine fix…at Fix 126! Okay, that was totally cheesy. But outside of my bad jokes — Fix 126 is seriously cool, quote ‘not serving bad coffee since 2009’.
Must-Try: Suarez, Colombia House Blend
Closest Station: Shoreditch High Street
Website: fix-coffee.co.uk
Shoreditch Coffee Shops & Cafes Map
If you couldn’t tell — I’m super into Shoreditch…and coffee shops. Which is why I’ve written a coffee shop guide to Notting Hill and Primrose Hill that you should totally check out.
Anyways I’ll be sipping away my next London caffeine fix on Instagram if you wanna say hey. Until then…
Happy sipping,
