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Shoreditch Grind
Coffee Shop and Cocktail Bar££££
Islington, Shoreditch
The experts at New York Habitat and Evening Standard recommend this place
"The best coffee in Old Street."(6 Tips)
"Espresso martini is probably one of the best I've ever tried :)"(10 Tips)
"Flat white and a croissant, great start to a Sunday."(20 Tips)
"Really great cappuccino, and a wonderful place for people watching."(11 Tips)
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Yoga With EduardoJanuary 31, 2016Best coffee for a post work out @ gymbox or fierce grace.Their juice are so yummy. Try the red one it's my favorite. The quiche was pretty good too. You come for the food and stay for people watching
Tobias WackerAugust 26, 2014On a sunny morning, the red benches next to the entrance might be the most glorious spot in London to catch up on emails, read the paper or simply enjoy espresso in the sun. Just ignore the traffic.
John GibbonsAugust 31, 2013One of my favorite stops in Shoreditch. Try their painfully delicious 'Hot Flat White Russian' with Araku Venezuelan Rum Coffee Liquor, Flat White Milk, folded with a touch of vodka. So good!
Great place to go for excellent coffee! One of the best in the area. Good for people watching. They also do cocktails in the evening and have free WiFi.
S. KaragiovMarch 27, 2015The best coffee shop in the area!next to underground station old street!the coffee was amazing and the breakfast too!!Try toast with avocado, very delicious and healthy!!
Lovely way to start a weekend. Has many souls: go early morning and be alone with joggers and people still out from last night. Later it's brunch and hang out in the sun. Great food, music, people
Andra GeorgescuMarch 29, 2016Amazing cafe mocha and a great atmosphere! However, if you're looking for a quiet place where to work while enjoying a good cup of coffee, I'd suggest looking elsewhere as the music can be quite loud
Good coffee (during the day) and amazing coctails (for nights) #bloodymaria #LoveIt
Coffee(In)Touch GuideNovember 28, 2013The Grind is proud of its own blend with beans being roasted daily to their exact specifications and in small batches - freshness is king. Learn More: London: Coffee(In)Touch Guide Read more
New York HabitatApril 2, 2014This small & cozy café serves delicious coffee and delectable hot chocolate! If you come at night, they offer a cocktail bar, like the espresso martini!
Tiny, loud, and really friendly. Great cocktails and coffee, but really bad for vegetarian / vegan food.
Kristina SowahJuly 12, 2013Bartender and everyone who works here is super nice regardless of how busy and the time. Also the drinks happen to be delicious - the perfect pick me up before a night out
Hanne S.February 8, 2015Take a seat at the window to watch people go by. Try the hot chocolate if you don't fancy a coffee, it's nice.
A place to go for a proper espresso or a martini espresso. Loyalty card is not top but just go do it, ice it up ;)
Андрей Тимофеев яблокоMarch 12, 2013Must be the biggest concentration of hipsters per square meter in London, :D. Also, not many coffee shops know how to make americano/long black correctly. This is not the case, here.
Discovered a kind of coffee drinking I hadn't found in any other coffee shops - the 'short black'. Go ahead give it a try 😉
DaniellaJuly 28, 2013Full of ridiculous posers who haven't quite found their way to Shoreditch proper! Best cafe in the area though. Great ice coffee + good salads/sandwiches but very expensive! Great terrace though- Great coffee, food, and cocktails. And don't forget the recording studio upstairs! Love the rotating-message sign outside as well.
Robert GreenJuly 30, 2019LOVE THIS PLACE! Great for Old Street tube, decent WiFi speed and good food too!
Excellent coffee and outdoor tables. Average pastries. Don't try to work inside unless you can work in a nightclub. The music volume (and choice) are NOT relaxing.
ᴡ ElliotNovember 22, 2015They have almond milk! The menu looks good, especially the avo toast, and the coffee is best I've had in London.
Mary LJune 3, 2015Good vibes, adequate seating area for doing work. I was particularly impressed with a stunning sundried tomato, chicken and artichoke salad.
Stuart ChalmersSeptember 20, 2014Friendly staff and nice coffee on an early Saturday morning. Good for people watching too.
Josh TaroliJune 22, 2016Flat white is okay/good (2,80£). cool atmosphere. Stroll to brick lane from here ;)!
Grab a seat by the window for some great people watching. Coffee is awesome!
Bruno BelcastroSeptember 26, 2015The "Nitro Cold Brew" is ace. This location of the Grind company is very cosy as well.
Whimsical VoyagesOctober 23, 2015I love the Grind cafés. Good coffee. The Shoreditch one has a unique circular layout and is ideal for people watching.
Michiel de VriesJuly 17, 2016The hot flat white russian is delicious and a perfect after dinner drink.
Such a lovely coffee shop, lovely coffee, lovely people that work here, nice chilling music to relax too, 9/10 walk passed Starbucks and into here!
Inevitably trendy place day or night. Decent breakfast. Download the #app and order your #coffee in advance!- The best coffee in Old Street. A fantastic latte, raspberry muffin, wifi, friendly banter- perfect. Still getting on their feet but a great addition to the neighborhood. Cheers!
They serve amazing coffee-based cocktails, including Espresso Martinis and White Russians in the evening - one of the best I've ever tasted!
Bruno PearsonJanuary 1, 2016One of the earliest places to start doing Espresso Martini, in London. And still the best. #espressomartini
Despite the huge glass windows and inviting atmosphere, this is, in fact, not a visitor information center. Instead, it's a high quality espresso and cocktail bar.
- By far one of the coolest espresso bars in London! They also offer cocktails after 5pm 🙃
Sandra RubinchikAugust 14, 2016Really convenient cafe, but you can't beat their Covent Garden counterpart.
JoannaJune 1, 2016Piccolo out of balance. The place is trendy and popular. Loud music and good pasteis de nata.
Cute little coffee shop with decent food options. The breakfast focaccia is great, but skip the green juice.
Jåck HarrisOctober 15, 2018Food is great if a little pricey. If you're hungry, the only option are the full English breakfasts... you'll leave starving otherwise.
Kostas StaverisJanuary 16, 2017Best avocado on toast I ever tried in London !! And their coffee, amazing , highly recommended!
Rachael WilliamsOctober 5, 2014Really good coffee, slightly acidic but overall a very smooth blend. Need to change their soy option though, ruins the great coffee.
Chimski PomwogFebruary 10, 2013Great little place for short black or a working lunch. The rarely gets over-crowded and the staff are pretty cool.
Oliver WatersMarch 5, 2015Great flat white. Free wifi. Good for watching the world go around (the roundabout).
Lovely terrace, Wifi, great coffee and awesome muffins...But don't order to take away if you are in a rush.
Remi LefevreOctober 29, 2012Crowded and warm, the perfect place for (real) coffee lovers by Old Street. Service isn't the best, but the espresso is in my personal Top 5 for London.
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Independent Espresso Bar on Old Street Roundabout serving awesome coffee prepared by superstar baristas. + Cocktails at night! + Recording Studio Upstairs!
Closed until 9:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Tue
- 7:30 AM–7:00 PM
- Wed
- 7:30 AM–9:00 PM
- Thu–Fri
- 7:30 AM–10:30 PM
- Sat
- 9:00 AM–10:30 PM
- Sun
- 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
+44 20 7490 7490
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Dining Options
Take-out
Restroom
Yes
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Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch
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Beer, Cocktails
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