Kaffeine in City of London, Westminster

Some one asked if i would do a review for a cafe i have never heard of and Telecommunication International would pay me. If I had been there and tried the menu, had communication with their staff i could rate it higher. With no samples, no visit etc I only have the base make to work from.

Very good really nice atmosphere friendly staff

Fantastic in every way, I would recommend this cafe 100%.

Amazing breakfirst ,coffe and atmosphere ,perfect place to start the weekend ,love it

Amazing staff service food is very nice

Lovely restaurant food was delicious the staff are very friendly recommend this restaurant to anyone that goes there 😁

Friendly services and staffs at the kaffeine cafe

Lovely little place to hang around

Fab artisan spot, lovely people - recommend a visit!

Took a coffee to go and it was really good! The food looked amazing

Very nice food and service I would recommend any one to visit this nice cafe the food and cakes are all home made everything is outstanding and very delicious the customer service is top rated the staff members and managers go out of the way to see to your orders get on time with out delay

Excellent coffee and really nice pastries

If I lived in London I would go here every day.

Possibly the best hot chocolate and banana bread I’ve had. Get the banana bread toasted with butter. You’ll die young, but it will be worth it 👌🏻

Staff friendly, coffee average (£4.1 for a cappuccino seems expensive but i guess all london coffee is that price...), atmosphere nice. Not really much to say beyond "decent"

Coffee is good, but food is not worth it. You can get 2 eggs+2 pieces of bread + 2 pieces of bacon + Hollandse sauce (literally, nothing else) for 16£. It’s insane.

The BEST coffee in London! Kaffeine's coffee uses high quality beans that are perfectly roasted and you can really tell. The baristas are really knowledgable about coffee, in addition to being good at their craft. I love that Kaffeine actually cares about their filter coffee (many places don't, but a good filter is firmly my favourite type of coffee); the Thailand filter they have on now is really interesting and unique! I also had a dirty chai here; I had never had a dirty chai before (and it sounded strange?), but it's was fabulous and my be up there with my new favourite drinks; I like that the chai , which is good by itself too, is really cinnamon-y and not overly sweet unlike other places. They have alternative milks here free of charge (as everywhere should), which is appreciated as someone who is lactose intolerant; the oat milk they use is super high quality as well (not oatly) which compliments the excellent coffee well in milky drinks. The baristas do really pretty latte art on the hot drinks as well,, even when it is busy, which is appreciated since the art is lovely and brightens my day. Their food is fantastic as well. Many coffee shops do food "on the side" and don't take it seriously, but Kaffeine clearly takes their food seriously in and of itself. Their quiche is probably the best I've had and served in monolithic slabs, which actually makes it a pretty good lunch deal! Their salad offerings are creative too and everything, like the coffee, is excellent quality. They have a lot of dessert choices as well and it is impossible to choose; I am addicted to the anzac cookies, though, at the moment and eat one (or two) a day. As a UCL student, I'm shocked it took me so long to discover this place, but I am so glad I did; Kaffeine is my new go to coffee and lunch spot.. The place is very small, but they fit in a surprising amount of seating and it is quite comfortable. You get all sorts of people there-- tourists wandering in, shoppers off the high street, employees from the office near by, and uni students like myself; some local employees work there for a couple hours and you see them with their computers, while some people just come in for a quick bite to eat. It's interesting people watching and truly a melting pot for all sorts (I've had some interesting conversations there, actually). It isn't the best for large groups, given the seating, though. They do not have wifi, which some people resent, but I appreciate it honestly and I tihnk it is a nice place to read a book while sipping a drink (or god forbid, talk to people). Additionally, I appreciate that Kaffeine is not a chain. It's a local business, which makes it feel more authentic. It's clearly run by people who like coffee and for people who like coffee. Quite a few of their competitor boutique coffee shops (cf. WatchHouse, Store Street to some degree) have expanded too much and too quickly in that compromised their quality standards and lost their heart, so I am glad that Kaffeine remains small, high quality, unique, and a community centre. Oh and get the banana bread! And the Anzac cookie! Or both!

Ordered a flat white in here and it definitely lived up to expectations. Had a great depth to it, paying testimony to the quality of the roast. Happy to pay that little bit more here considering the output. Will return and recommend.

My favorite coffee! I have to stop by Kaffeine when I go to London The staff are really lovely Everything is excellent.

The coffee is delicious and the atmosphere is cozy. Sandwiches look delicious too

Great staff great coffee will be back…

Outstanding coffee (Square Mile roasters and others) and food, lovely warm hospitality.

As an Australian who works in the cafe scene back home I had very high hopes for Kaffeine. Unfortunately, it did not meet those hopes. Let's get the positives out of the way first. The wait staff were lovely and accommodating (more on that later), the food was downright delicious and the treat selection was incredible. If you're going here for a feed I cannot recommend it enough. Now the one negative thing: the coffee. Mine and my partner's coffee was downright undrinkable. Genuinely the worst coffee I've ever had. Bitter and sour with a terrible after-taste that you couldn't wash out. That being said, when I raised this with staff they promptly made a remake free of charge. My second coffee was (by London standards) great! It was hands down the best coffee I've had in London. However, by the standards of an Australian cuppa (which is how this place bills itself) it was pretty average. The coffee was still bitter, albeit only very slightly, and lacked any body. I understand the coffee scene is wildly different in London but as a cafe that markets as Australian, I wouldnt say it lived up to that. (The pancakes were amazing though!!!)

Kaffeine is the café I enjoy going the most in London. There is too much to fit in a single review, but I'll share some of the highlights: The coffee: I'm no connoisseur, but it always smells so good that I end up keeping the cup near my face so that I enjoy it a bit more. It tastes great and more importantly it is super consistent (over many years of visits). I deeply dislike it when the coffee tastes too acidic and luckily I never got a cup from Kaffeine that tasted too acidic (unlike many other high-end coffee shops in London). The staff: you can really tell Kaffeine staff is different compared to other cafés. They are quick, friendly, don't mix or forget your order. They never try to rush me and they let me enjoy my coffee and food in peace. They are a happy-looking bunch. Most of the staff stick around for a number of years and I witnessed the owner, Peter, to be protective of the staff in a number of occasions which I really appreciate and makes me want to support this business even more. The ambiance: both Kaffeine cafés look classy (mostly) with high chairs that bring you in line with people standing up. It is a satisfying experience. The furniture is wooden and it has lovely details that I notice every year and appreciate a little more. It is reminiscent of modernist interior design.

Lovely coffee and a brilliant atmosphere

Smooth, delicious coffee in a cosy atmosphere. The portugese tart was very tasty and the staff were kind and helpful, would recommend

Great coffee, friendly staff, and a cozy spot for coffee lovers, Will visit again inshallah !

Exceptional coffee here. Had a flat white and a chocolate cookie and they were both amazing. The coffee itself is smooth and a perfect balance of strength, acidity and bitterness. The staff are friendly and polite and the vibe of the place is relaxing and pleasant

Really nice staff, great coffee situated in a nice area.

We went in after uni and one of the male white staff with a cap was extremely rude, we understood it was not the most appropriate to have outside snack at the cafe but he was really rude at us and made us really uncomfortable. We also bought things from the establishment so it’s not like we were just sitting down. He put his hand down on the table and invaded our personal space. This is extremely uncomfortable for 3 girls to go through. It felt like he was racist and harassing us. Definitely not going back!!!

Best welcome in Fitzrovia. That fact that they also do the best food and coffees is the icing on the Anzac!

Took a coffee to go and it was really good! The food looked amazing and it is a good stop for breakfast if you are in the area.

I completely understand how special it can be to have a favorite place. For me, that spot is Kaffeine in Fitzrovia—there's truly nowhere quite like it!

Excluding today's latte with a head on it, the oat lattes are pretty good. The service is always friendly and it's lovely place overall to enjoy your coffee.

Coffee is good but croissant and other food please avoid! They charge you £4 for dry tasteless croissant…

Amazing tea!!! I actually came here for the tea because, as a tea lover, I have been ordering tea from Rare Tea Company and I have truly missed it during my trip. The Silvertip Jasmine is one of my favorite teas, if you want a recommendation. The dessert was also delicious. I had a sad day before stepping in. Now I can finally breathe and be happy. The power of good tea

Friendly service. He realized that we were Turks and thanked us in Turkish. His sympathetic attitude got full marks from us. The coffee is delicious. There are milk options.

Supongo que este es el lugar perfecto si tienes mucho tiempo por delante y disfrutas observando la preparación de tu café en un proceso cercano a una ceremonia del té japonés. Solo quería conseguir un buen expreso pero me fui después de pasar mucho tiempo esperando a que se prepararan 2 cafés con leche. Probablemente genial, pero necesitas estar listo para esperar 10 minutos para algo que debería tomar 2

Bustling little place with decent coffee

One of the best coffees in London.

Estaba trabajando en Londres por el día y este lugar estaba justo cerca de las oficinas en las que estaba trabajando. Solo tomo café recién tostado, así que busqué en cafeterías locales y encontré cafeína. Es muy pequeño, hay algunas mesas pero todos los asientos estaban llenos, no hay problema para mí, ya que quería una comida para llevar de todos modos. Pedí un blanco plano y estaba delicioso, no demasiado caliente, lo bebí muy rápido! Kaffine era un pequeño lugar muy encantador que sin duda volvería a visitar dada la oportunidad.

Great coffee and the best toasted banana bread.

Square mile coffee brewed well. Recommend.

Love this place. Coffee is good but it’s not about that only. It’s about people…the diversity of styles, faces, characters… There are positive vibes around and it’s enjoyable just to look at them and catch their conversations…to notice their facial expressions and their smiles as well as to note the way they are dressed and carrying themselves … Some browsing COS website in search of a new outfit or inspiration for one … some reading BBC news… and some just smoking and having a cup of coffee. Nice place to stay still and look around while having a nice cup of coffee

First place I head to on a trip to London! You can be sure of great coffee and food , great service , and a friendly inclusive vibe. The staff couldn't be more helpful and enthusiastic ! ..Better still if it's a bit busy you can walk to the other branch in a couple of minutes!

Espresso pancakes were ok but nothing spectacular, same goes for coffee. Service was quick and efficient and reasonably priced for central London.

Best coffee place in London!! Do not miss it!

Great breakfast will definitely go back. The menu has great variety including fruit, avocado with eggs, pancakes (no matcha though). The only problem might be the seating.

Cozy vibes, amazing coffee and great food!

Stopped by today for lunch at 12:10 but they stop serving the brunch options (yogurt cup and avocado toast) at 12. So I had banana bread and an iced coffee, both were good. Only docking a star because no outlets or WiFi so this isn’t a good cafe for travelers, studiers, or people who work from home. Seating is also limited so be comfortable sharing a table with a stranger if you plan on sitting in.

Big fan of square mile red brick ☺️

There was no mention of “please wait” or courtesy as I mentioned in my review. To be clear I have no issue with waiting or being patient, and nor does your CCTV capture audio footage I presume. The point is that when explaining there is no need to be so dismissive and surly. I am fully aware of how to behave in a retail environment - one of mutual respect and consideration - absent in this interaction. My review states that; and explains that it was not inappropriate for us to be there at that particular time. We were treated like we had committed a misdemeanour. Happy to be asked to wait of course but not spoken to in a derisory manner. If I was asked to wait and it was only 30 seconds, why would I not wait? Why leave? Surely the reason I left is because we felt unwanted and as if we had trespassed. V rude when asked if they were open - 7:30am opening time, and refused service - was given a very surly dismissive reply. Used to frequent this cafe, will not do so now. Can be polite and courteous. Opening time is meant to be opening time not a general vague suggestion surely?

Great coffee on the edge of Soho. Atmosphere was a little too cool for school with staff acting like they were doing us a favour - a bit of an odd experience.

lovely cafe! caring and friendly staff, cozy vibes and delicious coffee. highly recommend try their sourdough bread as well, so good👌

Superb cup of coffee with really friendly staff!

I've been to 3-4 famous coffee shops in London these days, and this iced latte ranks first in my heart! It has the medium-roasted sour flavor that I like, and it is very harmonious and smooth with the milky flavor. Highly recommended!

Very good coffee, the service was efficient but not friendly. Would return if I was in the area.

Nice little café However, the macchiato/cortado I had was burnt and tasting sour. Quite disgusting, also costed me £3.60!

Excels in swiftly processing orders, even during peak times.

Great cafe We are distinguished by the speed of executing orders, despite the intense crowding at all times. For those who want good coffee, whether drip or with milk They have a good selection of healthy snacks.

£4 for a flat white. Really pushing it guys

Good cafe, nice blends and friendly staff

Tasty bites and nice cup of joe!

Good coffee and cake, very slow service and it’s quite cramped so gets confusing and awkward.

Great place! 💯 espresso cookie

Visiting London and just happened to stop by this place. Had a delicious bacon breakfast sandwich and cappuccino. Interior is small, but cute. Reasonable prices (about £12.50) for a large sandwich and a drink. Would highly recommend for coffee and breakfast if you are staying near the area.

Delicioso! Tuvimos tostadas de masa madre con mermelada divina y gruesa y un delicioso rollo caliente con tomate y pesto - y jugo de naranja fresco. Todo v sabroso. Agua fría del grifo infundida con limón y menta estaba en el grifo, que es genial también. Una desventaja es que mi tetera estaba muy chula. Recomendado de otro modo.

Amazing coffee! Every coffee is just beyond perfection. Do not miss this place.

Words can’t describe how perfect every coffee experience is that I have had here. Amazing square mile coffee. Espresso served with the most WONDERFUL early gray palette cleanser (I wish I could buy this by the gallon for my home coffee setup). Perfectly dialled in, delicious espresso. I have been many times, and I will continue to return. All my friends know about it now!

Unmatched coffee with a chilled vibe

Had a lovely savory swirl for breakfast and it was quite filling to be frank! + two coffees (I had a piccolo while my sister had a flat white). Lovely space and good coffee :)

Lovely espresso with specialty coffee and single origins. Friendly staff. A bit pricey though.

We love the restaurant! Delicious food and very pleasant atmosphere.

Good sandwich for breakfast but with very short and poor quality coffee. If you like my review, be sure to follow me.

Excellent coffee and treats (especially the espresso and chocolate biscuit, which is more like a cake) - my only qualm is that it is not dog-friendly inside. Would come here more often if it was dog-friendly!

I've been meaning to come here for a good few years now. I now see why the world didn't bring me round; I needed to experience it all before finding the best. Such that I might truly say I've found the best. I can see now where much of the London template has evolved from. Excellent coffee. I had a Flat White (two, in fact), and one key difference was the "sugar absorption", something which I feel is linked to the barista touch. Other places that are also top, with great blends, tend to have poor sugar absorption, which makes for a less taste heavy drink. (Of course, this is a sweet-coffee-drinker thing so it is quite difficult to notice.) The service was very good, well regulated despite it being busy. And the atmosphere was, I must say, just right. In a sense, I cannot believe I didn't make it here earlier, but it was well worth the wait.

Simple and beautiful cafe with a great location

Great coffee! They make probably the best flat white I’ve had in London. It’s quite expensive and they don’t have a loyalty card. So it’s a big treat for me. I have tried a few of their sandwiches too and have always been happy with them! I think they change the sandwiches and salads daily! Definitely recommend the Anzac cookies as well. Really really nice. Vegetarian options for food as well.

Kaffeine has definitely lived up to its hype! Coffee was amazing, a very balanced and strong concoction that’s still smooth and earthy. I went in the morning on a weekday but it was packed, absolutely to the brim. It was difficult to find a seat inside but the staff was super helpful and under the circumstances, they did above and beyond to help me secure a small table with two seats. I have to say, the most impressive was definitely their banana bread. I don’t even like banana and I loved it! It was a real game changer.

I was traveling to London ，today I find the Kaffeine ,then reading their google reviews and YouTube videos,Owner true heart introduce How too setup and business plan,That’s why I came to Kaffeine!coffee and desserts and service very nice,let me enjoyed so happy!2024/3/28

The salads are to die for. The coffee sublime. The breakfasts hearty. Top service. Our home away from home.

When you split the brownies into half the size at same price tag during the pandemic, you lost me. Now I'm sincerely puzzled about the pricing. The coffee, food, and service are all fantastic, but there are limits to what one can charge for things that I can reproduce at home at a fraction of the cost.

Beautil little coffe shop, I had a flat white to go and it was smooth and easy to drink. Service excellent too

We added Kaffeinr to our coffee places to try during our weekend in London. The coffee was great and the cakes were good too. Prices were a bit high, but I can't really complain more than that. Recommended!

Worth a try in London One of the best coffee experiences

One of the best cafes I had been to in a London. The service was very good. Coffee arrived promptly and tasted great. Food options were good. It’s a fairly small place so you may have to wait for a table. In the end definitely worth a visit 👍

Lovely spot for a drop! Opted for a long black, while planning out my day. Great coffee and really attentive service

The only place to get a good coffee in London

I chose this for breakfast. Poached eggs on a nice crusty sourdough. Having had a coffee place in mind next I ordered a tea. I maybe should have known, tea in a coffee place... This may be fine for some, but for some one who likes his "builders" tea this was a bit weak. They do offer refills for tea. Other than that the place was nice, food was really good. Would go back. Clean loo downstairs. Nice to see that. I think loos don't get rated enough in reviews.

My “go to” coffee in London and it never disappoints. I can’t speak enough of how I love the place and their coffee.

Overall, my experience was positive. Coffee: Excellent, rich in flavor and distinctive aroma. I recommend this place to everyone, keeping in mind that the session may not be comfortable for everyone.

It truly didn't disappoint. I'm an occasional traveller, so, when I come to London, for the majority of bars, cafes and restaurants I barely check the prices because, London is expensive, as simple as that. However, taking into account the city, this place is fairly priced. Coffees are even cheaper in my opinion than in some places. It is probably in my top 5 favourite spots for coffee in London. I got the poached eggs on sourdough toasts with hollandaise sauce, and it was simply delicious. 12£, yes, but worth the money. Do not know who cooked it but if it ain't a chef, please, take care of that artist. There is not much space, they do have some bagels, sandwiches and pastries or sweet things like cake but they definitely focus more on quality than quantity, which is appreciated. I'll be back, hehe!

I think this is the nicest capachocho and setting I've had in London.

One of the best cafes I had been to in a while. The service was very good. Coffee arrived promptly and tasted great. Food options were good especially if vegetarian. The coffee price was a bit higher than usual but the food was reasonable. It’s a fairly small place so you may have to wait for a table

Great coffee and scone with lovely service.

Great independent cafe serving a perfect cortado! Friendly service too.

Looking forward to the new one in Cleveland St

Great coffee can be very packed with people and long queue during lunch time

One of the best cups of coffee in Central London. Try the banana bread too - most tasty when it's hot buttered!

To be honest, I go there for the le labo hand wash and hand cream in their toilet😎 but the coffee is good too