Great coffee or a smooth matcha quietly enjoyed is one of life's pleasures! We've got 3 spots for you to enjoy on your next to-go in Notting Hill and Bayswater.
KURO Coffee
3 Hillgate St, London W8 7SP. Google Maps.
Bijou spot behind Notting Hill Gate. White washed interior with a slight Japan meets rustic Brit vibe.
Great coffee and matcha, with yummy pastry from KURO bakery round the corner (KURO Bagels also next door). Takeaway or step upstairs to a small but perfectly formed area with good light and raised ceiling. Casual benches outside when the weather permits. Gluten free nibble is their signature KURO almond cookie. Filter coffee available. Vibe is laid back & indie.
Coffee is from OZONE. Milk from Brade's Farm.
KURO Coffee: Instagram.
HAGEN Espresso Bar
63A Ledbury Rd, London W11 2AD. Google Maps.
Founded by Danish born Tim Schroeder. Boy does this cat care about great coffee. With a Danish eye for design, he’s growing a mini empire of coffee distinction across London.
The Ledbury Road location is small and ideal for takeaway, but you can sit in on the bar style seating and journal to your hearts content. Worth noting that there is a ‘no laptop’ policy. Gluten free nibbles include a matcha and date ‘power ball’. Filter coffee available. Vibe is premium, Copenhagen chic.
Coffee is from Dark Arts, and their own blend. Matcha from Lalani & Co. Milk from Estate Dairy. Almond milk is Hagen’s own home-made.
Hagen: Instagram.
Foreign Exchange
22 Leinster Terrace, London W2 3ET. Google Maps.
Straying into Bayswater… this little gem is a design joy. It’s like walking onto a miniature set from a Wes Anderson film, complete with a working ‘bureau de change’ counter at the back. Think chic mid-century Naples backstreet.
There’s pastries and treats from Reemies and KURO bakery, alongside a selection of indie and arthouse magazines. Perfect for enjoying a delicious coffee and pondering your next travel spot. Gluten free nibbles include Hu Chocolate bars and cookies from Fudgy. Filter coffee available. Vibe is laid back meets high design.
Coffee is from 15 Grams. Milk from Estate Dairy.
Foreign Exchange Coffee: Instagram.
