Covent Garden | Shopping, Dining and Culture Destination

Qima Café and Pâtisserie

Where: 21-22 New Row

Signature brew: Qishr Latte

Need to know: In a world of coffee snobbery and snake-oil greenwashing, Qima know that true luxury isn’t about looking down on people, it's about lifting everyone up. Qima's tree-to-cup approach brings the world’s rarest and most exclusive coffees straight to your cup. By working closely with smallholder farmers, they create coffee that is as ethical as it is delicious.

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Frothee

Where: 29 Bedfordbury

Signature brew: Early Grey Matcha Latte

Need to know: Frothee is a modern café concept bringing a fresh perspective to matcha and specialty drinks. Frothee is best known for its signature cold foam drinks, crafted with premium matcha and thoughtfully sourced coffee.

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Hagen

Where: 15-16 Russell Street

Signature brew: Flat White & Cortado

Need to know: At Hagen, coffee is more than a drink; it’s a Danish Kaffe experience. Hagen began with a simple yet bold idea: to deliver the world’s best coffee in the world’s best espresso bars.

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Abuelo

Where: 26 Southampton Street, WC2E 7RS

Signature brew: Flat White

Need to know: An Australian-meets-South-American coffee house and kitchen serving light, fresh, produce-led meals and a variety of single origin speciality coffees. Coffee is bought directly from farmers who use ethical trade practices that help support the local people and areas. Combining South American beans with an Australian coffee technique provides a truly special Aussie coffee experience in the heart of London.

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Santa Nata

Where: 17 Russell Street, WC2B 5HP

Signature brew: Espresso (with a side of custard tarts)

Need to know: From the parish of Santa Maria de Belém in Lisbon, to the streets of Covent Garden, Santa Nata has brought their secret Portuguese custard tart recipe to London. From Piccolo to Cortado, Santa Nata has all your caffeine-needs sorted.

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Monmouth Coffee Company

Where: 25 Monmouth Street, WC2H 9HA

Signature brew: Changes seasonally - ask the staff for the best choice of the month.

Need to know: Founded in 1978, The Monmouth Coffee Company is a coffee lover’s mecca, specialising in single origin coffee beans and filter coffee. Drop in and enjoy one of the most recommended and loved coffee shops in London, with a selection of freshly made cakes.

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Watchhouse

Where: 7 Upper St Martin's Lane, WC2H 9DL

Signature brew: 1829 Espresso

Need to know: Aspiring to be the local coffee hero of choice, Watchhouse sets out to make each of their locations entirely unique. They are dedicated to transparent, ethical coffee and food supply chains, ensuring that your coffee stop is the best quality.

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Chestnut Bakery

Where: 24 Floral Street, WC2E 9DS

Signature brew: Coffee of the day with signature house blend beans

Need to know: Nestled in the heart of picturesque Floral Street, Chestnut Bakery serves up the best specialty coffee with their signature house blend beans, sourced from Ethiopia and Brazil. Enjoy a premium brew alongside their mouth-watering selection of sandwiches and sweet and savoury pastries.

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