In this the first of a series of overviews of independent coffee shops, we start with some of our favourites in London.
Prufrock Coffee
Applying science to coffee making. Located on Leather Lane and also with their own Barista Resource & Training Centre (BRAT). Great design and environment, with fantastic coffee and baked goods. Even if you don’t like coffee, if nothing else visit to see their ‘apparatus’.
www.prufrockcoffee.com
Department of Coffee and Social Affairs
Just down from Prufrock, the Department of Coffee and Social Affairs also on Leather Lane is ‘a collection of coffee professionals, designers and artists’. When we visited it also seemed to have a loyal following from the office fraternity. There’s also a meeting room for hire.
www.departmentofcoffee.co.uk
Fernadez & Wells
With operations now on St Anne’s Court, Beak Street, Lexington St and at Somerset House, we have for a long time now been huge fans of Fernandez & Wells. Beak Street is still our favourite, with its slabs of wood for tables and Pasteis de Nata (Portuguese custard tarts). If you’re a coffee equipment connoisseur you’re also in for a treat here!
www.fernandezandwells.com
Part II coming shortly…
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Posted on January 8th, 2012