Best coffee in London?

[Marmora Man]

I may be late on this but late last night I had the best expresso I have ever drunk outside Italy - at Caffe Vergnano in Charing CRoss Road. They seem to have just three outlets so not, yet, a nationwide chain but I predict a great future if my experience of their wares is anything to go by.

Highly recommended if you're near one of the three branches - Charing Cross Road, Southbank and Chancery Lane.

PS: I have nothing to do with the company - but if they're selling franchises I'd be tempted.

[Lawrence]

Vergano are an international company, they do OK in Europe. There are quite a few cafes selling fresh roast beans near charing cross. Try Monmouth or Bullet. Vergnano is no better than Illy or Lavazza for me, all stale.

Best espresso in London? The Exchange at Lewisham Market.

[dbboy]

Have you tried Caravaggio on Camberwell Church Street, Excellent coffee.

[Mick Mac]

Lawrence Wrote:

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> Vergano are an international company, they do OK

> in Europe. There are quite a few cafes selling

> fresh roast beans near charing cross. Try Monmouth

> or Bullet. Vergnano is no better than Illy or

> Lavazza for me, all stale.

> Best espresso in London? The Exchange at Lewisham

> Market.

Most recently in the Times ?Coffee Uncovered? publication, under the title of London's top spot for a coffee break, it credits Caff? Vergnano as serving "the best espresso in London".

[SteveT]

Best low priced cup of coffee, dulwich cafe Lordship lane.

[david_carnell]

Flat Cap Coffee Co on Strutton Ground nr Victoria Station.

Excellent coffee - excellent hats.

[Lawrence]

The Times just quoted Ramsey for that, who will say anything for a tenner. David(above) knows what he is talking about. The Times is talking tosh and needs to get with the times.

[kpc]

Monmouth in Borough Market - auperb, proper strength lattes. Also buy their beans as one of life's essential luxuries.

[giggirl]

The coffee shop in Monmouth Street Covent Garden.

[woofmarkthedog]

In...

Franklins farm shop

They make the nicest "take out" coffee on the strip

Plus they have those twirly corrugated cups, which I like

W**F

[nashoi]

Gwilym Davies stall in Whitecross St Market and Monmouth St which I always find better then their Borough Market shop for some reason.

[mockney piers]

Has anyone consulted Shu? He has a nose for a hidden gem I believe. Where was that sushi place again?

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

Behave.

[mockney piers]

:-/

sorry

[sanity girl]

I am so fussy about coffee, and was amazed when I found the very best espresso outside of Naples at Scoop in Melbourne Grove. If you like your coffee traditional italian style then I urge you to give them a go.

[jumpinjackflash]

my gaff

[SteveT]

You run it or just drink their coffee jumpinjack?

[jumpinjackflash]

pop round to mine Steve, I'll make you a nice cup of Gold Blend

[felt-tip]

Bea's of Bloomsbury and Monmouth in CG

[dulwichmum]

kpc Wrote:

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> Monmouth in Borough Market - auperb, proper

> strength lattes. Also buy their beans as one of

> life's essential luxuries.

I will second that. I adore Monmouth in Borough Market on Friday afternoons. The weekend can begin!

[woofmarkthedog]

OK...

Lets cut the cr*p

What bean? what region? what country ?

We'll deal with water temperature & roast later

Well, come on then....

W**F

[Lawrence]

This is a whole different thread topic. BTW it's good to see the rise in popularity of proper coffee. We just need ED to wake up and smell......

[kpc]

Yellow bourbon is the bean without equals. Region - I try to keep an open mind but tend to buy Latin or South America.

Was once sold a single estate Nicaraguan coffee described as the Marmite of the coffee world - you either love it or ate it.

[omniprescient]

Marchesi- Via Meravigli Milano - this is about the closest to London you'll get a decent coffee.

[Lawrence]

Interesting to note that since the start of the World Barista Championships an Italian has never even placed.