London owes a lot to Antipodeans when it comes to good coffee.
When British people come to the US they rightfully lament the American inability to make a good cuppa tea, but I'm like, right back at you with the coffee. How many conversations have I had convincing the British public that iced coffee is a legitimate drink, whereas instant coffee is not? Too many. But the Aussies and Kiwi's...they get it right. They know what's going on. It's almost like being back in Seattle...
When I went to Australian owned Lantana's a few weeks ago the latte I had rekindled my first love with good espresso - so accustomed had I become to bland or acidic lattes from high street chains that I had forgotten just what a good latte can do to a girl. Bliss.
I think I mentioned my best coffeeshops in London guide before. I'm cruising through it ticking them off and mentally rating each as I go. Not surprisingly, the best ones are Antipodean owned. Here's my pick so far:
Fernandez & Wells
Lantana
Monmouth Coffee Company
Nordic Bakery
Ca Phe VN
The Troubadour
Lola & Simon This place is just across the street from us and does amazing coffee
Taylor Street Baristas I get my fix at their stall in Source next to Richmond station
Where's your fave latte joint?
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i have to say, despite being ridiculously crowded (if you'd like to stay and drink) Zoka's makes a mean latte...and it helps that it's right next to jeff's work and I can drop off the little bub and order my coffee kid-free ;)
Ahh...I love Zoka's. Although the last time I was there I remember it felt more like a library/ workstation than coffeeshop bustling with life and conversation. Such a studious city...
Thanks for the tips, Alisha!
Next time I'll be in London, I'll try one (or more) of those coffee shops you mentioned...
How about cupcakes? I loved Hummingbird Bakery (in particular I tried the shop in Portobello road) and also I liked buttercup cake shop at Westfield Shopping mall.
Jenny - in our hearts Trophy Cupcakes will always have a special place !!!! ;)))))
I love the picture you posted - it's adorable!
I don't have a favorite coffee place as we drink a lot of tea at my house, but the only coffee we drink is the one we make ourselves. Ooh, can I count that one? My favorite coffee place is my house! :)
Ooh...cupcake places should get it's own post! I'll have to think that through. :)
Hummingbird Bakery is great - it's the closest thing we've got to a Magnolia Bakery in London. I'll have to try Buttercup next time I'm at Westfield's. Thanks for teh suggestion. :)
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