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Department of Coffee and Social Affairs

(Now Closed)

Coffee Shop££££

Bishopsgate, London

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Chris HainesJuly 26, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Excellent coffee that's served with a smile by the friendly staff. Delicious brownies and other sweet treats available too.
Jon ChooSeptember 29, 2012
They are part of the Department of Coffee & Social Affairs (formerly Coffeesmiths) coffee shop chain so you're guaranteed a great cup of coffee any time.
Matt SchofieldOctober 20, 2016
Stylish glass-fronted coffee spot on Liverpool St. Great for meetings but no wifi. Coffee is wonderful and the staff are great.
Whimsical VoyagesJune 23, 2015
Been here 25+ times
Consistently good coffee and a great location to watch the world go by. I like their espresso (try the Rwanda) and flat white.
Coffee(In)Touch GuideJune 9, 2014
At the heart of the cafe are the expert baristas performing their coffee alchemy. [....] they run a Baristas School and sell coffee-making equipment. Learn More: London: Coffee(In)Touch Guide Read more
David GiustiAugust 20, 2015
Coffee was incredibly good - surprisingly so. However, it seems like they're charging 1£ more than other coffee shops in the area. I believe this is due to rent costs for a Bishopgate address.
Senite8April 3, 2017
Great cappuccinos. And they do some courses in lots of coffee related subjects.
M WDecember 2, 2014
Good quality coffee and cakes. Toasted banana bread is great. Strange layout of seating but very bright!
Lisa StarbucksFebruary 18, 2016
One of the best coffee places in the world. Never tasted any roasted beans like this. 😍😍😍
Dom FletcherDecember 17, 2015
Awesome city coffee. Big fan of multiple roasts on offer. Reminds me of Melbourne
MJNovember 11, 2014
Wow, best toast and coffee. Great staff, always smiling. A great start to any morning.
Kukkii KoppeeFebruary 23, 2016
Not my favourite coffee blend but boy do they do a good carrot cake. The interior is bright and welcoming too.
Little ScrapesApril 1, 2018
Tiny coffee shop which fills up quickly, so unlikely you'll get a table.
Oliver ShreeveAugust 29, 2014
Go during the winter before you get baked by the glass walls in the summer
Oliver WatersNovember 28, 2016
Excellent coffee. One of the best flat whites in London.
Peter den HartogOctober 20, 2017
Best coffee I had in a while. Go for the filter!
Dimitris NtarladimasOctober 18, 2019
No toilets and no power sockets but great coffee, and bright and nice
Jennifer BinApril 11, 2018
great flat white and love the environment
Keshav LewisMarch 27, 2013
Been here 25+ times
The baked goods are delicious and the muffins are exceptional. Thanks baker Dee.
Kim TownendFebruary 19, 2015
Good filter, but beware - no salads (only sandwiches) or wifi! Super nice staff though.
Jasmine SalemJuly 14, 2015
Great soy cappuccinos. The best in this part of London.
MelAugust 15, 2014
Excellent strong Piccolo. Seemingly completely staffed by Australians.
RoyFebruary 23, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Lovely, smiley service and faultless flat whites.
Rachel RothNovember 24, 2017
Been here 5+ times
One of the best lattes I’ve had in London
MJSeptember 19, 2014
Try the toast with strawberry jam, delicious.
Ade O.February 18, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Someone should tell them they're on the wrong side of the hipster/bankster line. With their location and opening hours they should be appealing to bankers rather than playing hiphop.
Zeina FarhaMay 15, 2014
Iced coffee in small paper cup. Don't advertise it if you can't do it right.
Valentina CiolinoMay 2, 2014
Great for an informal morning meeting with 1 to 4 people.
Cheen DangDecember 21, 2012
Check out their cherry chocolate cake, it's amazing!!
Patricia DominguezApril 17, 2015
Friendly service, amazing coffee, cooler atmosphere!
Sam PriestleyMay 15, 2013
My favourite coffee shop! Amazingly friendly staff
James HammondSeptember 9, 2015
The coffee wasn't the greatest flavour, not worth the £3 to be honest. Would try a different blend if they did one
clive kornitzerAugust 14, 2017
Great coffee and good price
Steph P-BAugust 8, 2013
The coffee here is too good. As ate their muffins.
John FearnOctober 9, 2014
Good flat whites, nice pastries
Miles TinsleyJanuary 28, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Get an Apple and Cinnamon muffin! They're amazing.
Danny WhatmoughOctober 9, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Flat white and filled croissant FTW
Little Ms RandomDecember 1, 2012
The lights are designed to resemble caffeine molecules. In case you ever wondered.
David JensenAugust 26, 2015
Small but perfectly formed.
Richard BlackAugust 12, 2014
The joint boils clients in the summer sun, avoid if its sunny.
Chlöe WoodJuly 7, 2014
The summer cup filter coffee makes a refreshing change.
Daniel LimApril 11, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Friendliest staff around - love this place!
Matt BarberOctober 16, 2016
Filter coffee is good!
electrobabeJune 16, 2017
slim but tall hipster coffe shop
Katerina AnnaSeptember 8, 2015
Tasty cold brew
Ana VitikNovember 24, 2016
coffee was good but that space is not very cozy.
Abu Aya KDAugust 8, 2015
Gourmet Coffee
Hind KsJuly 30, 2015
I expected better coffee, espresso wasn't up to standard
Lucie ZahradnickovaSeptember 30, 2015
very tiny coffee spot
Josh BakerMay 6, 2013
Greenhouse when the sun is shining!

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