Speciality Coffee in Islington, London
5 speciality cafés
Islington supports a modest but considered speciality coffee scene, with five dedicated cafés that reward those willing to explore beyond the neighbourhood's more conspicuous dining culture. The flavour profiles on offer at any given moment tend to reflect the breadth of current speciality sourcing rather than a single house style, making it a quietly versatile destination for the attentive drinker.
What coffee tastes like in Islington
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Speciality coffee shops in Islington, London
Every café below has been reviewed by the GCL community. Ratings, flavour notes and roast menus where available.
Batch Baby
Batch Baby is a specialty café in De Beauvoir Town, Islington, rated 4.7/5 by nearly 400 visitors.
Frequency - Camden Passage
Friends of Ours
Gramos Coffee Bar (underground, sub-level -1)
Gramos Coffee Bar is a specialty café tucked below King's Cross Station, near the Regents Canal exit in Islington.