Best Coffee Shops in Clerkenwell (2026): Coffee Worth the Queue

Clerkenwell is good for lunch spots that empty out at 3pm, and the coffee shops people save most are Prufrock, Snoozzze Coffee and Tiny Mammoth. Ranked from 15 places we track here, creator picks first.

Coffee Shops in Clerkenwell

Updated · 15 places we track in Clerkenwell, all first recorded in March 2026

Clerkenwell runs on a weekday rhythm. It fills at lunch, empties by mid afternoon and does something quieter in the evening, which means the same restaurant can feel like two different places depending when you turn up.

How we chose

We track 15 places in Clerkenwell filed under coffee shops. Some of them turned up in creator videos we pulled apart. Places with a creator mention, a member save or a member gem rank first, and mentions weigh most. The rest runs on a broader popularity signal from our wider place index, so the tail of this list moves less than the top does. Last added to in March 2026.

Ranked coffee shops in Clerkenwell

Prufrock, Clerkenwell, cafe

Prufrock

Cafe · Clerkenwell

Buzzy open-plan cafe where skilled baristas pull excellent shots in a stripped-back space.

2 creator videos · 1 member save · 1 public list

Snoozzze Coffee, Clerkenwell, cafe

Snoozzze Coffee

Cafe · Clerkenwell

snoozzze coffee yummy matcha desserts

@pouihkk on tiktok

1 creator video · 1 member save

Tiny Mammoth, Clerkenwell, cafe

Tiny Mammoth

Cafe · Clerkenwell

1 creator video

The Archive cafè, Clerkenwell, cafe

The Archive cafè

Cafe · Clerkenwell

Cozy London spot where freddo espressos pair perfectly with their excellent salmon croissants.

Colonna & Small's, Clerkenwell, cafe

Colonna & Small's

Cafe · Clerkenwell

Quality coffee and a relaxed atmosphere make this London cafe worth seeking out.

Doh'hut, Clerkenwell, cafe

Doh'hut

Cafe · Clerkenwell

Grab warm doughnuts and excellent coffee in this welcoming neighborhood cafe.

Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings, Clerkenwell, cafe

Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings

Cafe · Clerkenwell

Classy brunch and cocktails served inside a charming Victorian greenhouse in central London.

Scotti's Snack Bar, Clerkenwell, cafe

Scotti's Snack Bar

Cafe · Clerkenwell

Charming Italian spot in London serving hearty chicken escalope and satisfying homemade soups.

Be-oom, Clerkenwell, cafe

Be-oom

Cafe · Clerkenwell

Korean snacks and tea flow naturally in this peaceful greenhouse cafe tucked into London.

Caravan Exmouth Market, Clerkenwell, cafe

Caravan Exmouth Market

Cafe · Clerkenwell

Casual all-day spot serving international food in a raw, warehouse-style setting.

Granger & Co. Clerkenwell, Clerkenwell, cafe

Granger & Co. Clerkenwell

Cafe · Clerkenwell

Hotcakes and excellent coffee draw crowds to this relaxed Clerkenwell brunch destination.

Mouse Tail Coffee Farringdon, Clerkenwell, cafe

Mouse Tail Coffee Farringdon

Cafe · Clerkenwell

Tucked in Farringdon, this stylish café serves fantastic toasties and offers lovely spots to sit outside.

Redemption Roasters - Farringdon, Clerkenwell, cafe

Redemption Roasters - Farringdon

Cafe · Clerkenwell

Laptop-friendly cafe serving solid coffee and cake in Farringdon's quieter corners.

21 West, Clerkenwell, cafe

21 West

Cafe · Clerkenwell

Grab great coffee and breakfast food in a relaxed vibe at this London cafe.

Anfa Cafe, Clerkenwell, cafe

Anfa Cafe

Cafe · Clerkenwell

Moroccan-inspired breakfast and lunch in a cozy London neighborhood setting.

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Where this data comes from

Spillist pulls places out of TikToks and Reels and keeps track of what people save. The counts on this page cover the 15 places we hold in the Clerkenwell neighbourhood. Spot something wrong or closed? Tell us.

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