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I can't function without a great coffee in the morning. I'm not talking about the coffee flavoured luke warm beverages at Cafe Nero. Or the slightly burned beans and thin overheated milk from some other lordship cafes making coffee by pushing buttons. I'm talking about a Barista, a true artisan, a coffee nut after my own heart that I can count on every morning on my way to the tube.


I'm new to the area and hunting for an inspiring morning coffee takeaway en-route to East Dulwich Tube? If you're not already rolling your eyes at my coffee snobbery but share the same morning addiction - I'd love your recommendation. My employer, fellow commuters - in fact anyone that has to speak to me before 10am will thank you.

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I found the Coffee at La Scala very bitter and strong...

I had a Flat White which despite the name was dark and resembled T?rk kahvesi.. the thick stong Turkish Coffee.


The Cappuccino I had at The Small White Elephant in Choumert Road Peckham was very good..


Staff at both places were very friendly and welcoming..


DulwichFox

To be honest, not sure you'll find what you're looking for on LL. Brickhouse is usually pretty reliable and French House (not sure what time it's open) can be good too.


As mentioned previously if you're willing to venture slightly further afield, Old Spike in Peckham and St David's in Forest Hill are both excellent.

As a black coffee drinker, it's hard to find a decent cup. Volcano is pretty rough stuff and needs some milk to make it palatable.


Jades IMHO is the best black coffee in Dulwich.


By comparison I'm quite happy with a 99p filter from Pret. Beats most Americanos into a cocked hat.

By far best solution is (all from Amazon)


1. Buy Andrew James programmable chrome filter coffee maker with integrated grinder (currently ?79.99)


2. Buy Spiller and Tait Rainforest special blend beans (or their other mixes, to taste, but Rainforest is special)


3. Get a vacuum flask (vast array available at less than ?15)


4. Enjoy - much less effort than waiting in line and having to put up with a characterless drink.

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