INTRODUCTION

London is home to brilliantly brewed coffee, unparalleled cake stands and perfect cups of tea – you just have to know where to find them. And that’s where this guidebook comes in.

From hundreds of cafés, coffee shops and afternoon tea destinations across the city, Café London sorts the spectacular from the merely mediocre by handpicking 100 of the very best places to pull up a chair and take respite.

Chapters cover all of your café needs, helping you find the best brunches to kick start your weekend, lovely lunches to enjoy with friends, the silkiest lattes to lounge over, and the fluffiest cakes and fanciest afternoon teas to indulge in. At the end of each chapter, you’ll also find ‘seven more’ extra special places that just had to be squeezed in.

So whether you’re after a simple brunch in a neighbourhood hangout, or a glamorous afternoon in the company of some loose-leaf tea and fondant fancies, this insider’s guide is your essential companion.