The best coffee shops in West London
We've reviewed 9 specialty coffee shops in West London. Each shop below has been visited in person by editor Dylan Cormack. The full review, opening hours, address and amenities are on each shop's page.
West London's coffee scene runs from Notting Hill's third-wave roasteries to riverside cafés in Hammersmith and Chiswick. The W postcodes lean specialty: long-established roasters like Workshop and Coffee Plant sit alongside newer Antipodean-influenced cafés serving single-origin filter alongside great brunch food.
Reviewed by Dylan Cormack · Last updated June 2026
9 of the best coffee shops in West London
Carbon Kopi
- 4.7
Hammersmith
Independent specialty coffee shop focusing on quality and consistency with freshly baked goods and homemade sourdough toasties.
Omotesando Koffee
- 4.5
Fitzrovia
Minimalist Japanese coffee shop offering specialty coffee and matcha in a sleek, wood-accented space.
TAB X TAB
- 4.5
Notting Hill
- Travellers' Choice Award
Contemporary independent brunch café with a singular focus on quality, from specialty coffee to carefully curated seasonal dishes.
Blank Street Coffee
- 4.8
Regent Street
A modern coffee brand focused on offering high-quality coffee at affordable prices with a minimalist aesthetic.
Attendant Coffee Roasters - Fitzrovia
- 4.6
Fitzrovia
- Rated in the top 10 independent coffee shops by Timeout London & Visit London
- Runner up Best Coffee Shop in London 2013
A unique specialty coffee shop housed in a converted Victorian public toilet from 1890, offering quality coffee and breakfast/brunch options in a historic setting..
WatchHouse Fitzrovia
- 4.9
Fitzrovia
Specialty coffee house with elegant atmosphere and quality brews.
Algerian Coffee Stores
- 4.8
Soho
- Travellers' Choice Award
Historic coffee and tea merchant established in 1887, offering an extensive selection of global coffees, teas, and confectionery.
Nkora Coffee - Marylebone
- 4.5
Marylebone
A speciality coffee shop focused on quality and simplicity, working closely with Plot Roasting and showcasing other carefully selected roasters on rotation..
Special Guests Coffee
- 4.8
Marylebone
- Founded by two-time UK Barista Championship winner
Specialty coffee shop founded by two-time UK Barista Championship winner Paul Ross, focusing on rare, exceptional and competition-level coffee beans.
Frequently asked questions about coffee in West London
- Where can I find the best coffee in West London?
- Notting Hill, Westbourne Park and Maida Vale all have a dense cluster of specialty coffee shops, with another concentration around Hammersmith and Chiswick. Our area guide above lists every shop we've reviewed in W postcodes.
- Are there speciality coffee roasters in West London?
- Yes. West London is home to several long-established speciality roasters and a number of cafés that roast on premise. Filter on "Roastery On Premise" in the listings to see which shops roast their own beans.
- Which West London coffee shops are good for working?
- Look for shops marked with longer opening hours and stable Wi-Fi. Cafés in Notting Hill and Hammersmith tend to be more laptop-friendly than the smaller Westbourne Park sit-down spots.
- What's the price range for coffee in West London?
- Expect to pay £3.50–£5.00 for a flat white at a West London specialty café. Filter coffee and single-origin pours typically run £4.50–£6.00.