Top Cafes in Bloomsbury, Greater london
Bloomsbury coffee co
Bernard St, London WC1N 1LE, UK | Cafe P: 020 3633 8651
Rating: 4.9 (241) Price Level:
This was a fun discovery coming out of the tube on the way to our hotel -- we knew we needed to try it and then just kept going back. It was delightful how quickly we became regulars -- the super-friendly baristas recognized and joked with us. (The cinnamon buns are so good!) I'm just sad we don't live there -- it would be great to be full-time regulars. Would recommend for a tasty hot beverage and a breakfast snack. (The weekend food options wane compared with the weekday feast -- but you can grab a coffee and pop into another spot for food if they're out of what you need.)
Rating: 5 / 5
We need to visit UCL area and find this coffee bar outside Russell Square tube station. It offers some good selection of bakeries and sandwiches, and very good fresh brew coffee! Staff are very friendly and I like the energy! Strongly recommend!
Rating: 5 / 5
Very well priced and delicious coffees and pastries! 4 vegan pastries out of a dozen, tried 2, and both were amazing, especially when warmed up a bit. I haven’t tried the sandwiches, but will definitely do if they have vegan options. Looks like a local gem, frequented by people who live/work around. I need this street cafe at my doorstep!
Rating: 5 / 5
We spent a few days staying at a nearby hotel and stumbled upon Bloomsbury. It became part of our morning routine. Great coffees and pastries and you just gotta love a place where after a few short days your order and face gets remembered. Great way to start a day!!
Rating: 5 / 5
Cheapest coffee in the area starting from £2.3 for latte. £2.8 for a generous and delicious Mocha
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Takeout
- Dog Friendly
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
Website not available
Nearby Landmarks:
- Russell Square - 182m away
- Fortitude Bakehouse - 36m away
- Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity - 37m away
- Tesco Express - 29m away
- Russell Court - 111m away
The Observatory Coffee Shop
64 Marchmont St, London WC1N 1AB, UK | Coffee Shop P: 020 7813 9877
Rating: 4.5 (302) Price Level:
Very nice place for coffee and breakfast, great photography too.
Rating: 4 / 5
Another cute coffee shop in Russell Square! The observatory is a cozy coffee shop that reminds me of those trendy Seoul coffee shops that I’ve always wanted to go to! The have lots of seating area, including an unofficial quiet study area downstairs. We ordered a mocha and a latte which both had a really cute latte art on it and tasted great. The milk on the mocha could be a little bit silkier and less foamy but that is only if i’m being extremely picky. Whilst everything tasted great, it is a little bit on the more expensive side, hence why it’s a 4/5 overall… it’s more of a 4.5/5!
Rating: 5 / 5
I had to kill some time while waiting for my clients in the area and I stumbled upon the cafe. It’s a 5-minute walk from Russel Square and 10 minutes from St. Pancras station, but the area is very peaceful and quiet, and so is the cafe. The cafe is literally in the space where they display photos, at the entrance of the gallery. I had Earl Grey for £3.5 and they prepared it in a glass pot, which was around 3-4 tea cups. it is probably a small thing for some people but as a tea lover it made me really happy as some careless places would just throw a whole tea bag into a cup and it ruins everything. The tea was delicious and I really enjoyed the quiet vibe of the cafe, which is also rare for central London. I’d definitely come back when I’m in the area.
Rating: 4 / 5
Decent coffee, nice and clean place. Great sheek Atmosphere with the photography frames to appreciate . It is quiet enough to do some work in which I did. They have a downstairs section too.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Children' Menu
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Parking Options:
- Paid Parking Lot
- Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Gay's The Word - 9m away
- Waitrose & Partners - 87m away
- The Brunswick Centre - 107m away
- Holiday Inn London - Bloomsbury, an IHG Hotel - 156m away
- Royal National Hotel - 256m away
ELWIN
13 Great Russell St, London WC1B 3NH, UK | Coffee Shop P: Not available
Rating: 4.6 (154) Price Level:
Cute coffee shop. The smooth coffee blend was to my liking. Good selection of pastry. Found cinnamon bun to be on the dry side. Plenty of seating inside and a few cafe tables out front. Recommended.
Rating: 5 / 5
Easy 9.5/10 for the quality and flavour of the coffee. Nice interior and selection of pastries. Great choice if you’re picky about coffee and want something you won’t be disappointed with!
Rating: 5 / 5
Lovely coffee and great staff. Worth the effort to go here if you're in the area.
Rating: 5 / 5
Absolutely amazing coffee, Harry was awesome, super inviting and produced some of the best latte art. I would highly recommend the pan aux chocolate. What a superb spot !
Rating: 5 / 5
Nice small café just off the main road so didn't feel too hectic. Definitely a good place to chill with a coffee and maybe a cake
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Takeout
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
Nearby Landmarks:
- The Bloomsbury Hotel - 45m away
- Dominion Theatre - 75m away
- The Bloomsbury Club - 39m away
- Primark - 138m away
- St Giles London - A St Giles Hotel - 74m away
49 Cafe
49 Marchmont St, London WC1N 1AP, UK | Cafe P: 020 3538 3474
Rating: 4.7 (759) Price Level:
Very friendly people ,a lovely small Restaurant and delicious breakfast. We enjoyed it every day from our Holiday. 100% recommendation Best regards from the 2 Germans
Rating: 5 / 5
Perfekt Start into a rather gray day in London. The service was excellent, the women working there were so friendly and heartfelt. It made me feel very welcome. The food was very tasty, perfect eggs Benedict. Would totally recommend!
Rating: 5 / 5
We had a delightful breakfast at 49 Cafe. The limited seating might be a challenge during busy hours, but we managed to grab two spots by the window by arriving early. I enjoyed the scrambled eggs with sausage, while my wife had toasts and eggs, and we both savored the yogurt with berries. The Americano was just perfect to kickstart our day. Great, friendly service made the experience even better. Highly recommended for a cozy morning meal!
Rating: 5 / 5
Very tasty food, very quick service and very nice place. Had such a great piece of lasagne with shrooms and onions crispy on top but soft inside, tons of flavour, yummy. Comfort food as it’s best. Past was great too, maybe on the more oily end of the range but I liked it a lot. Everything felt fresh and prepared same day. I used TGTG. Place is small but has nice atmosphere inside, it was quite busy even an hour before closing.
Rating: 5 / 5
Excellent little cafe that we dropped into on our way from the British museum to the British Library. Nice independent cafe weather in excellent range of Italian cakes such as cannoli the we had a chocolate muffin the gluten-free lemon cupcake and a Portuguese tart, all delicious! The Parma ham sun-dried tomato mozzarella and rocket focaccia sandwich was excellent especially toasted!
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Brunch
- Takeout
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
Website not available
Nearby Landmarks:
- The Brunswick Centre - 83m away
- Waitrose & Partners - 74m away
- Marchmont Street Post Office & Russell's General Store - 35m away
- Holiday Inn London - Bloomsbury, an IHG Hotel - 106m away
- Royal National Hotel - 218m away
Half Cup
100-102 Judd St, London WC1H 9NT, UK | Brunch Restaurant P: 020 8617 7835
Rating: 4.5 (2480) Price Level:
Family was visiting London and looking for a good breakfast. Everything very fresh and well presented. We sat outside in front. Service was great. My kids ordered the pork belly which was good but not as moist as desired. The rest of the food was good. Scrambled eggs a must.
Rating: 5 / 5
Loved this cute little place! Tried the potato pancakes and the Oreo French toast, and both were great! Also the hot chocolate was awesome! The waiters - absolutely lovely and fun! Also very nice interiors and vibe. Will come back soon :)
Rating: 4 / 5
Love LOVE love LOVE!!!!! The food was really fantastic here, brilliant brunch. Wasn't a fan of the coffee but I think it just comes down to personal taste re roast of beans. Also they are pretty fast here, which was very much APPRECIATED!
Rating: 5 / 5
Its a great place to have a brunch with friends or couple, very close to St Pancras station, it was full of travellers as its quite convinient for them too. Remember you need to queue outside but its quite fast, it took 5’ for us. The place is very cosy and the food was very good and decent quantities. They should review the coffee quality, we did not like it. The price 25£ pp. Service was nice with us and we stayed there all time we needed. Its a bit noisy but worthy to visit! We will come back!
Rating: 4 / 5
Excellent food, service was good but with systems down, it took a long time for even the coffee drinks to come out. The Oreo french toast was phenomenal, waffles amazing and the English breakfast very good. Careful with the chai drinks, extremely spicy, but good flavor. Servers were very nice, but could not out-nice the frustration with how long the kitchen took to prepare drinks and food. We arrived at open and it was packed, which is always a good sign, but I recommend asking if the systems are up and running before actually sitting down.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Outdoor Seating
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Parking Options:
Nearby Landmarks:
- The British Library - 305m away
- King's Cross - 333m away
- Thenga Cafe - 44m away
- Central YMCA at KX - 44m away
- Nonos - 40m away
Qima Cafe
21 Warren St, London W1T 5LT, UK | Coffee Shop P: 020 7209 8200
Rating: 4.7 (893) Price Level:
A lovely cozy cafe I tried recently. We ordered iced ruby latte, matcha latte and the signature coffee bean. It looked beautiful and tasty with good vibes. Good place for relaxing.
Rating: 5 / 5
I've been coming to Qima for the past couple of years every time I'm around the area and the coffee and pastries are consistently top notch quality. The staff is very friendly and the place is always buzzing. One of the best in the UK. Def recommend the honey Yemeni brioche, ibrik coffee and the coffee bun
Rating: 5 / 5
Small cosy sweet cafe. They do exceptional quality coffee and pastries. I had one of their signature coffee, was great. The pastry was great too. Must try this place. Definitely I will be back soon and try other things in their menu.
Rating: 5 / 5
absolutely stunning specialty coffee shop with top notch, fresh, delicious pastries. incredible selection of coffees for pourover and to sell. delicious geisha expertly made with origami. staff were helpful, attentive and caring. cannot recommend enough.
Rating: 4 / 5
I visited this lovely coffee shop in the summer with a few friends. it's a shame we couldn't get a table outside as it was sunny and the basement seating is a little claustrophobic. That doesn't stop me from enjoying the lovely coffee here and the pastries. Being a vegetarian i was a little disappointed to see a lot of the fancier treats all had gelatine in them for the glaze. They do still have a lovely selection on buns to try. A lot of line had sold out so i was a little limited for options (that might be a good thing) Overall loved the coffee and treats
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
Nearby Landmarks:
- Bang Bang Vietnamese Canteen - 22m away
- Pall Mall Barbers Fitzrovia - 43m away
- University College Hospital - 269m away
- Regent's Place - 125m away
- Lidl - 187m away
Casa Jardim
3-5 Woburn Walk, London WC1H 0JJ, UK | Cafe P: 020 7388 1170
Rating: 4.7 (193) Price Level:
Excellent service and a nice little location close to Euston station but with a quiet feel. Our family got rained on so we ducked into Casa Jardim for some coffee and cake and to dry off. The place was nearly full and they had a large reservation coming soon, so there wasn't room inside for us. The owner kindly offered to bring a table in from outside and seated us in the shop area. The coffee was very tasty but the cakes were quite dry, which is the only negative I have. The selection of items for sale was also very cool and we would have purchased a few things if we hadn't been travelling with full bags. The decor is lovely and it's a very comfortable and cute setting.
Rating: 5 / 5
We were so happy to have discovered this place during our visit in London. Located conveniently in front of our hotel, quiet, pretty, and delicious! Staff were incredibly kind and the cakes were just so good that we kept coming back every morning. A must when you’re in town! 💝
Rating: 5 / 5
Very cozy cafe with friendly staff! I ordered the iced americano which was perfect. The espresso wasn’t bitter or too acidic. I’ll definitely be back to try their tea and pastries because they looked heavenly.
Rating: 5 / 5
Such a gem of a coffee shop, run by two lovely Brazilian ladies. Cosy and decorative interior with iconic aqua marine chairs and tables, nice paintings and plants. Sit inside or outside. The coffee and cinnamon bun we had were really good, and the service prompt and friendly. Can’t wait to go back!
Rating: 5 / 5
Casa Jardim is a delightful café that emphasises healthy food and drinks. I enjoyed a refreshing carrot, orange, and ginger juice paired with a vegetarian frittata and salad. The interiors are cosy and charming, adding to the café's inviting atmosphere. A section of the café features various products for sale, including plants, floaty dressing gowns, bags, soaps, and more. There are also a few outdoor seats along the pedestrianised Woburn Walk. It’s a super cute spot, perfect for lunch with a partner or friend or solo dining.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Restroom
- Good for Children
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
Nearby Landmarks:
- Hilton London Euston - 61m away
- wallacespace st pancras - 39m away
- St Pancras New Church - 72m away
- University College London - 405m away
- Premier Inn London Euston hotel - 101m away
Caffè Tropea
Russell Sq, London WC1B 5EH, UK | Cafe P: 020 7637 5093
Rating: 4.4 (2395) Price Level:
This is a perfect spot for a sunny day, nestled within the park and offering both indoor and outdoor seating options. The atmosphere is lovely, and the food is good, making it a great place to relax and enjoy the surroundings.
Rating: 5 / 5
Caffè Tropea is a charming gem in Russell Square, perfect for a whimsical breakfast or snack amidst lush greenery. The cozy spot offers delicious food, friendly service, and a serene park setting. Bonus: it’s just a stroll away from the British Museum. A must-visit!
Rating: 5 / 5
This is an Italian cafe at Russell Square that is really good. They have a fair sized indoor seating area as well as plenty of tables outside if you want to enjoy nice weather. Opening hours are 7am to 6pm (weekdays) and 8am to 5pm (weekends). I found a queue on the morning. Service is friendly when placing orders and timely enough. Just 5 minute or so and I had ordered, paid and was looking for an open table. They have an all day menu of Italian dishes. I had a tomato, motz and pesto panini that was very good. Macchiato served was excellent, best I was served during this visit to London, perfect amount of milk and foam to cut the edge of the espresso without eliminating the flavour. Would gladly take a light morning meal here again based on this experience and would seek Caffe Tropea out for coffee next time in the city. What they served was excellent.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Parking Options:
Nearby Landmarks:
- Russell Square - 54m away
- SOAS University of London - 243m away
- Royal National Hotel - 175m away
- Kimpton - 64m away
- Russell Court - 116m away
Noxy Brothers
9 Russell Sq, London WC1B 5EG, UK | Coffee Shop P: 020 4850 1200
Rating: 4.4 (477) Price Level:
Fell in love in this place on our trip to London. I will forever be thinking about their bagels and coffee - the chicken avocado bagel was better than some in Australia. The Matcha was also really nice, plus the art on top was so beautiful. The best part of this place had to be the bench’s facing the window, we all loved sitting here and people watching. Staff were so friendly and kind both times we visited. Honestly cannot wait to come back to London and come here!!
Rating: 4 / 5
The café has a lovely location, but the table wasn’t cleaned when we arrived. Also, the bagel didn’t feel as authentic compared to what I’ve had before. However, the matcha latte was amazing!
Rating: 5 / 5
I am absolutely obsessed with the Matcha Latte here - it’s perfection. And the croissant is buttery and flaky and exactly what you want. Their summer coolers are good too! Beware that they get really crowded during the morning rush.
Rating: 5 / 5
The salmon and cream cheese bagel was freshly made and absolutely delicious. The bagels are very reasonably priced considering they are located in a very touristy area in London. The staff provided very quick and friendly service
Rating: 5 / 5
Great food, amazing coffee. Not cheap, but a good place in a very touristy area. Friendly service, quick service.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Restroom
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Parking Options:
- Free Street Parking
- Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Russell Square - 127m away
- Russell Court - 41m away
- Royal National Hotel - 112m away
- SOAS University of London - 234m away
- Holiday Inn London - Bloomsbury, an IHG Hotel - 138m away
Dalloway Terrace
16-22 Great Russell St, London WC1B 3NN, UK | Restaurant P: 020 7347 1221
Rating: 4.2 (1157) Price Level:
We had a lovely brunch for our anniversary. The atmosphere was perfect and calm, staff were very friendly and the food was fantastic. They had lovely veg options and they were delicious. They even brought out a little plate with happy anniversary and 2 cakes as a treat which was lovely. Overall fantastic experience, we did see a family with a small child who was also very well catered for so we will be coming back with our little one too!
Rating: 4 / 5
Table for 5, shared starters. The beef tartare was incredible. Mains were good, salmon was very basic, the fries were not to my liking. Really pretty at Christmas time. Was a nice meal but wouldn’t be in a rush to go back, the food didn’t have that Wow about it.
Rating: 5 / 5
I visited for afternoon tea on Tuesday, December 10, at 3:15 PM, and Alejandro, the manager on duty during that time, was absolutely AMAZING. He went above and beyond by bringing my dog, Apollo, a dog bed and a treat. I was genuinely impressed by his thoughtfulness and exceptional service! He also took photos of us! Alejandro is the reason I’ll be coming back. Please give him a raise, promote him—whatever it takes to keep such a gem on your team!
Rating: 5 / 5
The Dalloway Terrace is an absolute gem! The food was outstanding—every dish was delicious, with only the chicken being slightly dry, but the overall experience more than made up for it. The coffee was simply perfect, and the service was exceptional. The staff were incredibly attentive, warm, and genuinely kind, making the whole visit a pleasure. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a memorable dining experience!
Rating: 5 / 5
Lately, this is the best place I had visited in London when it comes to hospitality, service & ambience. Me & my husband had ordered pre- theatre menu & we were glad we chose to dine here before new show in the town , and this place is just behind the dominion theatre. I had visited Dalloway back in 2018 for breakfast with my friend & had good memories, so we decided to dine here as in pre theatre menu we had lots of vegetarian options so we both could share. Staff were very courteous, friendly & patient including door attendants. Zenka served us with so much care, love & hands down great hospitality throughout. Industry needs more people like her, who make the whole experience delightful which is rarity these days even in fine restaurants. We had such a great time here, enjoying food and everything thats needed to make it a wonderful & memorable evening. Place was very quiet & tranquil & ideally lit. They even made our drink Mandarin Mimosa- non alcoholic to our taste We absolutely loved the whole experience & Sticky toffee pudding is really the must try.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music
- Children' Menu
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Cocktails
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Nearby Landmarks:
- The Bloomsbury Hotel - 10m away
- Dominion Theatre - 93m away
- Primark - 164m away
- Shake Shack Tottenham Court Road - 79m away
- Seoul Bakery (sb) - 33m away