Dalston is good for charcoal grills, natural wine and Cafe OTO, and the coffee shops people save most are All Press, Dead Good Coffee and The Dusty Knuckle Bakery. Ranked from 12 places we track here, creator picks first.
Updated · 12 places we track in Dalston, first recorded between March 2026 and April 2026
Dalston does not tidy itself up for visitors. Turkish grills sit next to natural wine bars next to a bakery that sells out by lunchtime, and almost all of it is on the high street rather than behind an unmarked door. Cafe OTO puts on music most venues would not risk.
We track 12 places in Dalston 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 April 2026.
Cafe · Dalston
Spacious cafe where they roast their own coffee beans and serve light food in a bright, wooden setting.
make sure you drop by All Press on Redchurch Street because if there is one thing guaranteed in life, you will get a good flat white here
@jesslouiseellis on tiktok
1 creator video · 3 member saves
Cafe · Dalston
“The coffee is great and the vibes are even better.” (Dead Good Coffee)
@londontheinside on tiktok
1 creator video · 1 member save · 1 public list
Cafe · Dalston
Industrial bakery space serving up quality sandwiches and freshly baked breads daily.
Cafe · Dalston
Cozy cafe serving seasonal dishes with standout homemade desserts that really hit the spot.
Cafe · Dalston
Papo's Bagels sits quietly in a London alley, serving warm bagels in a relaxed setting.
Cafe · Dalston
Coffee spot in London that doubles as a cutting-edge music venue for experimental artists.
Cafe · Dalston
You'll find a hidden gem here serving carefully crafted coffee and fresh pastries to the neighbourhood crowd.
Cafe · Dalston
Mediterranean small plates and wholesome lunches in a charming brick-walled London spot.
Cafe · Dalston
Popular London spot where you can grab solid coffee and hearty breakfast in a relaxed, roomy setting.
Cafe · Dalston
Huge board game cafe where you can sip craft beer and grab some good food while you play.
Cafe · Dalston
Cozy London cafe where they nail Mexican-style breakfasts, especially the chilaquiles.
Cafe · Dalston
Grab excellent coffee and warm pastéis de nata at this relaxed Dalston cafe.
Spillist pulls places out of TikToks and Reels and keeps track of what people save. The counts on this page cover the 12 places we hold in the Dalston neighbourhood. Spot something wrong or closed? Tell us.