Speciality Coffee in Soho, London
11 speciality cafés · 1 coffee drinkers
Soho and the surrounding streets of the West End have quietly become home to some of London's most characterful independent coffee shops, each with its own approach to sourcing, brewing, and atmosphere. From the Colombian-focused menu at The Colombian Coffee Company on Greek Street to the considered craft behind Kiss the Hippo Coffee, the area rewards those who take the time to seek out somewhere a little more considered than the average high street option. Whether you prefer a tucked-away spot or something more central, the cafés below offer a good place to start.
Coffee shops in Soho
These are the best speciality coffee shops in Soho, based on community ratings, check-ins and available roast menus.
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Department of Coffee and Social Affairs - Soho
Café Vins
A well-regarded café on Marlborough Court in Carnaby, West End, with a strong local following.
Hideaway Coffee House
A well-loved West End café on a quiet passage near Seven Dials, rated 4.7 stars from over 1,200 reviews.
Blank Street Coffee
Blank Street Coffee in Soho, West End — a well-regarded café at 22 Noel St with a 4.6 Google rating.
Kiss the Hippo Coffee Soho
Specialty café from the B Corp-certified Kiss the Hippo roastery, tucked in Golden Square, Soho.
The Colombian Coffee Company
A Colombian-focused coffee shop on Greek Street in Soho, rated 4.6 stars by over 500 visitors.
L'ETO Soho
L'ETO Soho is a well-regarded café on Wardour Street in the heart of the West End.
Bar Termini
Flat White
What coffee tastes like in Soho
Soho's eleven speciality cafés lean toward approachable, comforting profiles, with caramel and chocolate notes appearing most frequently alongside softer floral and milk chocolate expressions. It is a neighbourhood that favours warmth and familiarity over provocation, reflecting a clientele that knows what it likes and expects it to be done well.
Flavour notes derived from roasts on active café menus and community check-ins.
What's on the menu
Based on roasts from roasters stocked across Soho
What Soho is drinking
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The flavour notes you're most likely to encounter across Soho's speciality coffee shops. Each note links to roasts across London that share the same profile.
What coffee is being drunk in Soho
Coffee roasts that GCL members have been checking in to most often across Soho's cafés in the last 30 days.
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Taste trends in Soho
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Nearby neighbourhoods
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