Hej Roastery in Southwark

A true gem in the area. Hej has a great coffee and delicious sandwiches. This is a great place to catch-up with a friend or have a weekend brunch. Their sandwiches can go quite fast, so don’t be too late if you want to eat the best items on their menu. Their coffee has a great quality. They have space both inside and outside that people can enjoy, so great for all seasons.

the prices are a total joke. this is not oxford street or fitzrovia. get a grip

I have been trying to contact them via email and telephone since one year for a coffee course. When I reached the last year the guy told me that he would have sent me all of the infos for a course.. during the waiting I have decided to recall them after one year and who picked up the phone had clearly a bad attitude, even being clear with the infos. Sent another email and no response. I am sorry but I would not invest here my money.

Mi lugar para ir de negocios y reuniones amistosas. Personal súper amable, aroma de café delicioso constante de la tostadora. Una buena selección de comida cocinada y pasteles / pasteles, aunque podrían mejorar las opciones veganas. Muy buen café, nunca he tenido una mala taza aquí. Entrenan a sus baristas con un alto nivel. Bonita música de selección, no demasiado alta. También... Después de pagar hasta £ 4. 50 por un blanco de pago en un lugar cercano que cobra extra por las leches Alt, es una GRAN sorpresa y placer encontrar que aquí, obtiene un DESCUENTO por tener leches Alt. Cuando traigo mi propia taza de café artesanal cuesta £ 2. 80. ¡Esa es una gran diferencia!

I went to the latte art class. For the price paid I would've expected more structure and order to the class, the whole thing was a bit of a shambles. They clearly prioritise profits over quality as the class was over-crowded and the trainer didn't seem like they could be bothered. Only got three attempts in 2 hrs to try and do some art and the person teaching us didn't answer any of my q's. It felt like a complete waste of money and Saturday afternoon, could've learnt more from YouTube.

Modern café and roastery. Very tasty breakfast with the best Eggs Benedict far and wide

Great coffee..😋 great people.. Absolutely friendly 👌.. happy to recommend it to others🌸💕

This lovely barista named abass served me the best oat latte, art was beautiful! Very professional and not to mention the almond croissant. Delicious! Definitely will be coming more often. 😁

I love so much this place! They have the best food!!!

This tall white blonde guy so rude and DIRTY! how the hell can you put your fingers inside the mug and clean the mug with the same clothes that he used to clean the surfaces I can’t believe it. Same happened with a lady who asked him to do the coffee again because she was in shock same way I was. I am local and I go sometimes and I am really disappointed with what happened this morning.

I used to love to come here I live nearby BUT not today, new barista without any standards or manners. When he served the coffee it spilled everywhere, not just a bit but a lot. Took some wet old thing to wipe it down and then to wipe down my actual cup. Disgusting! He then used his fingers and touched my actual cup to push it towards me and served it. I asked him to make a new one to which he was so surprised about. He should’ve offered to make a new one himself straight away.

A really relaxing place to spend your down time.

This is my local coffee shop. The coffee is good and the shop is spacious, so it is a good place to work. The food is overpriced even by London standards, and they seem to run out of it quickly (they have run out of food many times that I've been there).

Thanks to Noa for his kindness while we were there today. We will go back again as we enjoyed our time/ orange juice.

Such a shame. Been going to Hej for a few years now - I have no idea who’s managing this place but they’re doing a spectacularly terrible job. Staff are disengaged and look like they absolutely hate working there. The food and coffee are actually pretty decent but would it kill a member of staff to acknowledge my existence? Last thing, the cafe itself actually used to be quite cool and minimalist in a Swedish way, now it’s just cluttered and looks like a jumble sale.

Was really excited to learn that there is a local roaster in E&C. Ordered the cortado and the filter but neither was really special. Wanted to try the V60 but they said that they do not do hand pours near closing time (I was there around 3 pm). The staff weren’t particularly friendly or knowledgeable either. Left not getting a good sense of what the roaster/cafe is really about, and what makes them special.

Excellent coffee and a nice place to hang out. The interiors are spacious and they have plenty of outside space. They are dog friendly which is a bonus for me. You'll see lots of delicious cakes and pastries displayed on the counter along with savoury bites ranging from sandwiches to bagels and filled croissants. They can also make you Eggs florentine, portobello mushrooms on toast and avocado on toast. The food is limited but what they do is tasty. they also have a salad bar at lunch. They roast beans on the premises and train baristas so expect a great cup of coffee.

Super delish iced latte ! My new fave local cafe - served by with a big smile :-) it’s nice that there’s such warm staff and a lively atmosphere. The guy who always works there, remembers my name and is so friendly - it really makes a difference. can’t wait to come try the v tempting pastries

Super good service and delicious food. Very friendly people

I've been a regular customer for the last 5 years and it's been sad to see this once great coffee shop steadily go downhill. The current state of affairs is this: The place s seemingly run a by a bunch of teenagers who deny any kind of responsibility. The tables are always dirty, not cleared of empty dishes and food is always out of stock. Despite seemingly having little to do (as staff is constantly chatting and joking around) customers are not even brought their food and drinks to their table, but are expected to fetch everything themselves. If you aren't aware of this, then your coffee might get cold at the counter. The music is apparently exclusively selected to amuse staff members. Whether it's the soundtrack to Annie or french operas at maximum volume, staff is having a jolly time while little consideration is given to customers, many of which come here to work or read. I'm happy for anyone who has fun at their job and friendly staff who enjoy their job are usually a reason to come back. But ideally it wouldn't make customers feel like a nuisance, as if having interrupted a private party.

Good range of food and drinks, and staff are very nice. Free wifi and some plug sockets. It’s a bit dirty though - there was a lot of food on the floor when I was there, and the tables had not been cleaned after previous guests.

I want to love this place - and I once did. Terrible day-to-day management, especially when it comes to managing stock. Some staff great, some inept and clearly don’t give AF. I would recommend a few dishes but chances are that they will have run out.

HEJ Coffee is my go-to spot for a fantastic coffee experience! Their Cortado coffee is absolutely superb, delivering a rich and smooth flavor that hits all the right notes. The chocolate loaf cake is a delightful treat, perfectly paired with their delicious beverages.Their decaf latte is exceptional, offering the same great taste without the caffeine.The staff at HEJ Coffee are incredibly friendly and welcoming, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for guests.Whether I'm looking to relax and chill or get some work done, HEJ Coffee is the perfect spot. Plus, the prices are fair, making it even more appealing.For a wonderful coffee experience with top-notch service, HEJ Coffee is the place to be. Five stars well-deserved!

The best coffee shop in Elephant Park!

Lovely coffee house :) spacious, quiet, and with stable internet. Staffs are all very friendly. The menu features a good amount of food & drinks. Recommend 😊!

Excellent Food and Caramel Chai Latte, I hope you the slice of your cakes little bigger 😉

I love HEJ because of delightful coffee they make which has been roasted just around the corner inside the cafe and the desserts (the chocolate cake especially)! Thank you all for your warm welcome!

HEJ provides a wide range of coffee beans from different corners of the world which is amazing and taste great. Their food selection is 10/10 as has loads of variety including vegan options. The staff is friendly and would recommend this place to anyone. If you want to sit and work or come for lunch date HEJ and s where you need to be.

Mango, berry, cherry….it doesn’t matter the flavour - all smoothies in this place are a must have. For a non-coffee drinker like me it’s sometimes hard to find a place to find a daytime beverage, but Hej is more than up to the job! My Barista (I think her name was Julia) was both informative and warm, and her service alone was worth the cost of the drink! The selection of snacks and pastries available looked delicious but alas I didn’t have enough time in my day (or change in my pocket haha!) to be able to sample them

Just had the experience of a lifetime!!! I would highly recommend this establishment, I had a Latte and perfectly done eggs royale (highly recommend!) The barista who served me, I think his name was Noah couldn't have been a more charming (and might I add, handsome) young fellow. His Latte art was exquisite (as was he). If I could give an extra star, for him, I would. I've given a five star review - for a five star man. Good luck to him I say on whatever he decides to do with his precious future. Love, Bobby x

A lobotomy required to fully appreciate this place

They roast their own coffee on site! The staff are exceptionally knowledgeable about the coffee they serve so it’s worth asking them for advice on the best bean for your tastes. I personally love the fresh filter which changes daily and is often supporting a local charity. The new salad bar is amazing, I loved the options and thought the price was on point. They even run roasting courses on the weekends, this is surely the best neighbourhood coffee shop in London. Check it out, you won’t be disappointed. The photo is my breakfast of champions, fresh filter coffee and a cinnamon bun! A 10/10 combo.

A really great place - popped in for lunch and ended up staying most of the afternoon! Lovely food and salad selection, good coffee , and fast wifi with loads of plugs. Staff don’t mind you plugging in and working. Great atmosphere.

This is my favourite place to grab a coffee and a bite to eat in Elephant & Castle by a mile. The staff are really friendly, everyone who works there is an absolute coffee nerd, all the coffee is roasted on site, half of their blends raise money for charity, and they take sustainability more seriously than any venue I've ever seen. Would recommend the Eggs Benedict and also the fresh salad bar for brunch/lunching options. There's also a huge outside area which really comes into its own in the warmer months. They have really fast WiFi as well – in Spring and Summer it's one of my favourite places to get highly caffeinated work done sitting outside with an iced coffee and a piece of cake. Bliss! P.S. They have a whisky flavoured coffee bean bag that they sell for £10. I've gifted it to half my family and it is INCREDIBLE.

I came here to work. *Great* ethical coffee, smoothie, vegan roll, spinach and feta pastry, salad...I made sure to buy enough comestibles to justify sitting here all day 😅

The coffee is great, but the service is not. Girl with dark hair, dark eyes and tattoo on the side of her neck - never a smile, never a thank you. I try my best to be polite every morning, but it’s as if the customers are unwanted by her!

Third time coming here for breakfast and the staff seems to be always having a bad day.

Honestly, very happy to pay the price of breakfast because they only hear you speak Spanish and they ask you in Spanish everything very good thanks thank you for the service I recommend it to all Spanish-speaking speakers

A peaceful and quiet place and a very pleasant atmosphere.. It has very good service. You can enjoy the atmosphere of this place I recommend the drinks to everyone, I was satisfied You can experience it for once. And share more about your experience so that more people can see your feedback. Thank you for your good coffee shop. Thank You

It's a great place to chill out and even do some work. Only problem this time was the Wifi was not working.

Great coffee, great food. Used to walk by this place on the way to Bermondsey at their old location. Great place to stop for a coffee and a bite, or whip open your laptop / read a book. Best almond croissant I’ve ever had!

Been wanting to come for quite some time and was terribl disappointed. Latte was mediocre. Default is large for some reason. Terribly cinnamon bun near opening time. Wasted calories. I asked if it was fresh before ordering and there was not an ounce of freshness to it. Worse thing is, person behind the till recommended it. Will not be returning. Nice place to sit in though

Just the most fabulous place: staff, coffee, food. Really innovative. Matcha latte highly recommended. Superb coffees for the connoisseur. Best find of the year!!

Went for the roastery experience a little while ago now, but it was a really awesome few hours. Your head roaster had great knowledge and was really open and engaging in conversation in all things coffee and equipment. We roasted a batch, tested a sample from the importer and did a mini-roast, tasted some cuppings, made a cocktail, got some.bags of beans and so much more. Would strongly recommend this experience! 👌

Food is sliding, service disorganised. Used to be a lot better. Refuse to do a lot of their brunch menu after 1100. Their Hollandaise makes me sad.

Four years ago I originally gave this place 5 stars and still love their coffee. But it’s gone down hill in terms of staff attitude and ability to actually get a coffee. I’m now only in the area a few weeks every year, but every time I’m here they have no coffee about 1 in 5 visits. Today it was closed for a competition (without any notice all week), last time I was here the coffee machine was broken.

An absolute favourite of ours. The staff is lovely and the place is welcoming. The coffee is fantastic and I'm a happy vegan with what they have on offer (although I'm definitely up for MORE cake!)

Great customer service - fast and tasty coffee

Fantastic coffee tasting and roasting experience with Benjamin, who was welcoming, calm, and incredibly knowledgeable

This is a beautiful space, BUT the service is poor and food is pricey. AND, It's not the first time it happens to me. I won't insist, I am not visiting again.

Great vibes, fairly quiet so it's a great place to do work even at weekends. Staff are lovely, and coffee is nice too. They also have a few board games - I've never played any but seems like a good selection.

Really great coffee and food selection, and all of the staff is very friendly and helpful. Lots of space for working on your laptop, though the wifi can be quite slow and inconsistent (doesn’t work on the patio either) - that would be my main critique!

Amazing coffee - roasted on site! The place smells amazing - the smell of fresh coffee and of fresh food is incredibly comforting. Friendly staff and good wifi- definitely recommend

Nice, pleasant café situated in a more quieter environment but close to Elephant and Castle transport Very good Coffee and selection of deli, Excellent free internet for those 1-2-1 business opportunities or social needs.Highly recommended.

Lovely space. Chilled atmosphere. Quiet area. Dog friendly and I love the dog photo wall.

Really good coffee! I was a little disappointed with the food though, I ordered the Brie baguette, and the food was all uncovered so the one they picked up to serve to me literally had a fly sitting on it for like two minutes before - I was watching the flies, and I completely understand that it’s summer, the shop needs to ventilated but the food being out and open is much less appetising when you see flies around and sat on the sandwiches, may I suggest a transparent covering maybe? Also, upon picking up my sandwich I did notice a little hair on the plate but I’m generally not one to make a fuss about this, I’ll brush it off the plate and move on, but just a note, others may not be so forgiving. In addition to this no one really greeted me when I came in so I didn’t know where to order or where to wait, I kinda awkwardly tried to make eye contact with someone until they acknowledged me (and I’m more than happy to wait to be served because I understand that there are orders that have come before me) but a little better hospitality would go a long way! Lastly I hadn’t even finished my drink before the barista took it away to clear it, there was a little left and it was taken from me before I could even have my last sip, felt like I was getting rushed out even though there was two hours until close. Last point! It’s such a lovely space to work and with the roasters in the back it smells DELICIOUS! just being let down in some areas, this place could genuinely be so great, key things are letting you down here.

Thank you for helping me to choose two bags of beans today. They are amazing and so tasty.

Nice place, but staff was more interested in talking between themselves, the girl that took our order wasn't interested at all in trying to explain what were the food options, she charged me for 3 sandwiches, and didn't bother to come and explainas her mistake, just pretended that it was all good. Paid £26.50 for 2 sandwiches and 2 orange juice.

Nice place although not very allergy friendly - asked for allergy friendly options and the server didn't even bother to check the allergy chart. All I got was 'don't think so'. I appreciate it's very possible not to have anything suitable but not even bothering to check and confirm isn't great. Would have been better if the server was either confident with their response or had checked the menu and said no.

Very tasty coffee... strongly recommend to try it .

We have been living in the area for over ten years. I still remember our exciting cheer when we saw Hej open especially we were loyal customer at Bermondsey Square already. Love the coffee taste! However recent service let it down badly and I really want to address to senior management about it. We ordered two coffees and a tea dining in today, the girl at the bar is very rude, said no refill when my husband asked her twice. First time she said wait a moment😅It’s very strange for a cafe not to offer tea refill just some hot water?! Even so, could she be more polite to say this is Hej’s special rule, not a simple NO?!

Service ⭐️⭐️ Coffee ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Pastry ⭐️⭐️ Not a good experience to me. They treated customer differently, allowed another customer interrupt while we placing order, try to push me to side while I’m going to finish collecting the stamp. The cinnamon rolls looks good but tasted like baked two days ago… big disappointment 😔 The toilet has no light and toilet paper. Am I coming for another coffee? Maybe nope. 👋

Coffee is nice but the croissants are garbage. £3 for something 10% as good as the ones in the lidl bakery section.

Wow, talk about spoilt for choice, Such a lovely display of gorgeous sandwiches I eventually settled on this delicious morsel. Rosemary focaccia with prosciutto, mozzarella, tomato rocket olive tapenade. And this little beauty did not disappoint

I give a 5star, because I am local, I come quite often, and I wish to do so, however.... someone's poor music choice now for weeks keeps chasing me away. Too loud, too cheesy, 2000's disco playlist interrupted with ads... c'mon!!! To slip on such an easily fixable issue... please! Especially when you want to sit down with a coffee, and trying to get something done on your computer... no chance.

A great place to take a breakfast or just to eat something while you have a small talk

Helooo sir u have whatsapp number

I go here a couple of times a week to work and study, staff are always really lovely and coffee is perfect. I love the size of this place, it means I can sit back and relax with my laptop without worrying I’m overstaying (which means inevitably I buy lunch.. and then another coffee..). Plug sockets are there if you need them, too. The cafe is dog friendly which is also a major perk. They usually have vegan options (though I’d love to see the vegan brownie return!). And finally - long live the £3.50 homemade salads ❤️

I bought a latte art voucher for two a few months ago and I have been emailing and calling in the hope of booking a class but have been consistently ignored. If this is no longer possible then I would like a refund. I don’t understand why it’s so hard to get in touch.

My favourite local coffee shop. The filter coffee is amazing (although it is so popular it often runs out), I love the oat lattes they do. Even decaf coffee is really good here. It's a great place to sit for a while if you're chatting, chilling or working. Dog friendly too as a bonus!

This is one of my regular cafes. The coffee is very good. The food is ok - it depends who is working. As a place for working and hanging - it is about the best around.

Unfriendly staff, very slow service, coffee was fine

What's the fuss about? Dunno what "high standards of service" customers are used to to be complaining this much. Everything was great -- good coffee, super friendly staff and a delicious brownie

For a place that outwardly cares about coffee, they need to better train their staff to make it. My flat white was bad enough for me to ask for it to be remade which they kindly did. Sadly the next one was equally poor. It was obvious to look at that neither were good. The coffee itself had a real sour note, and the oat milk had no texture.

Pastry bought on Sunday morning wasn't fresh. When you pay £3 for a bun you expect that at least it was made on the day. Coffe was alright.

So much promise but always a let down. Staff are totally disinterested and the food selection has gone badly downhill. The coffee is good however.

Always friendly and great service. Coffee is good and great music. Shame the Bermondsey square one has gone but elephant and castle one is much bigger so that’s great!

Smashing place! Coffees, drinks are all great! Staff and manager are all friendly and pleasant! Would definitely recommend.

Great coffee shop in my neighborhood~ The coffee is good and roasted in house! Delicious almond croissants as well 🤤 Their barista Ivan makes amazing drinks 💫

Tables, floors, cutlery, cups, toilets... all filthy. It smeels like burning, not roasting coffee. It took 20 minutes for an overpriced, flat cappuccino, which we had to collect ourselves. Avoid.

Service is average at best. The service person is not happy with her job. Food is alright, but coffee is not the best. It's too diluted. I would recommend double shot espresso. The atmosphere is pleasant and quiet.

Chill atmosphere, spacious and clean floor, delicious treats, big bright windows, and great coffee - what's not to love? Shout out to Ivan and Jordan, the two staff who were friendly, generous, kind and professional on the day before Christmas eve. Thank you!

The best place to drink coffee and relax to study, work, etc. listening to quiet music in the background

Great café to work from, it smells like popcorn because of the roasting, and they had a Christmas playlist on ^^ one of the best oat capuccinos I ever had. Only down is that WiFi was patchy, and I wish they had more lunch options (more salads, and soup!)

I was gifted the coffee roasting experience for my birthday and After reading some recent reviews I went in a-bit hesitant as to how the day would go but I could not have been more wrong. I absolutely loved the experience! The host was just perfect. He knew his stuff and I learnt so much and walked away completely satisfied. from start to finish it was great I would highly recommend the experience for me personally it’s been my best day in london so far :)

Avoid the coffee experience! My partner and I attended the coffee experience several months back and it was honestly the most disappointing experience I have ever been on. Andrea, the host, directed the whole experience to an older gentleman outside our group and only managed to make eye contact with me a total of 3 times. I'm not sure what his reasoning was for this, but quite frankly this came across extremely rude and disrespectful. The three-hour talk could have easily been cut down to one hour or two as this fell very boring very quickly; however, this could have also been down to the fact that there was no engagement or inclusivity. I didn't expect to leave the experience feeling frustrated and insulted but unfortunately, that was the case. The whole experience is ridiculously overpriced and I feel horrified having paid £120 to watch a man read from a book, occasionally showing a picture to one of the other guests. I have since emailed Hej asking to speak to customer support and have not received any reply. An all-round disappointing service.

I kept postponing giving it a review because of the business was probably struggling through lockdown, but it just feels like the this place has gone from bad to worse. Subpar, overpriced coffee, 50% of the time they will burn the coffee. If it’s more than 5 people in the shop, get ready to wait a long time. Bakery products not great either. Worst of all, they try to portray themselves as a Swedish brand with Scandi elements, but there’s nothing Swedish about it - not the owners, not the staff, not the food or coffee. Invest in training your staff, is it that hard? Update: waited 20 mins for the coffee, only to be told that they lost our order and we just wasted our time.

I really want to like this place since we live nearby and it’s got a great vibe (lots of seating, good music, well decorated) - but the service is just awful! We waited 20 minutes for coffees only to find out they lost our order. There are so many people working here but they just seem so disorganised and like they don’t coordinate with each other. Head up to Bermondsey street for better options!

Superb coffee, roasted by the Hej team too, perfect flavour notes and made lovingly by baristas who know what their doing! Great foodie items too, along with snacks & pastries. Perhaps a hidden gem off the bustling Elephant & Castle main roads but this one is very much worth every step in the walk there -- top marks! 5 outta 5!

Friendly staff and great coffee

Good coffee and food. Lovely service. Nice working environment too.

Lovely coffee, attentive staff and lots of seating, dog friendly with a water bowl and treats. Great selection of pastries and sandwiches, highly recommend

Tables, floor and bathroom filthy. Staff uninterested and unfriendly. Out of hot food. Wifi down. Such a shame as with a bit of TLC could be a really great place for locals.....

Atmosphere is very nice and cool. I love their design. Coffee is also good only the cakes need improvement I believe but in total I like it.

Gets 2stars purely because the staff were friendly. Coffee was fair, but the biggest problem for me was the fact they don't take cash, so obviously they are not open to everyone. A cashless society is not for me. I won't be coming back.

The coffee at this place is yum (but make sure you ask for extra hot or else it tends to be warm rather than hot) and it's comfortable and pleasant inside. But their food is so outrageously expensive - I'm always taken aback by the price of the sausage rolls!

Quick friendly service, decent food. Free Wifi with ok speed. Decent bathrooms. Good for a quick classic unpretentious coffee shop.

Good coffee and nice pastries! Staff are really nice. Perfect place for studying and even has some sockets available for charging.

If I could put 0 stars I would ordered and paid coffees they charged me immediately but they never sent me the coffees and after 3 emails to them I still wait for an answer as they completely ignore me 1 month after they got my money to send me nothing

Poor food and service is hit and miss. Toast and muffins stale and burned. Hot chocolate tasted sour. Coffee is average. 2 stars for location and facilities.