These are the finest caffeine spots in the city, whether you're after an espresso bar pit stop or a leisurely afternoon latte.
When it comes to coffee, people have never been pickier about where they want to spend their money. Climate change and supply issues have come together to brew a global storm, with bean prices now near an all-time high.
Major chains like Costa Coffee and Starbucks are closing stores, but in London, there's been a boom in indie coffee shops. These unique spots are worth a trek across town for your morning caffeine fix.
Some notable spots include Omotesando Koffee in Fitzrovia, where the team steep cold brew coffees for 12 hours, and Batch Baby in De Beauvoir, which offers a cozy living-room-meets-café vibe with vintage furniture and houseplants.
Here's a selection of the best coffee shops in London.
These are places worth a trek across town to get your morning caffeine fix.
Author's summary: Best London coffee shops for a great morning fix.