Best Coffee Shops in Fitzrovia (2026): Coffee Worth the Queue
Fitzrovia is good for coffee, bakeries and restaurants that stay busy on a Monday, and the coffee shops people save most are Attendant, Qima Café and Miel Bakery. Ranked from 26 places we track here, creator picks first.
Updated · 26 places we track in Fitzrovia, all first recorded in March 2026
Fitzrovia is Soho without the crowd, five minutes north and considerably calmer. Attendant pours coffee in a converted Victorian gents, Miel Bakery handles the pastry, and Circolo Popolare is the one everybody photographs. The restaurants here stay busy on a Monday night, which is the honest test of a neighbourhood.
How we chose
We track 26 places in Fitzrovia 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 Fitzrovia
1
Attendant
Cafe · Fitzrovia
Coffee roasters tucked inside a beautifully restored Victorian bathroom where you can grab expertly roasted beans.
Attendant Fitzrovia, which is in fact located inside a former Victorian men's loo
@jesslouiseellis on tiktok
1 creator video · 3 member saves
2
Qima Café
Cafe · Fitzrovia
Tucked away in Fitzrovia, this cafe serves seriously good coffee alongside fresh pastries.
I talk about Qima quite a lot but they really are probably one of the best coffee shops in the UK
@jesslouiseellis on tiktok
1 creator video · 3 member saves
3
Miel Bakery
Cafe · Fitzrovia
Charming spot serving freshly baked French breads and pastries made in-house daily.
4
The Penny Drop
Cafe · Fitzrovia
Cosy spot in London where you can grab excellent coffee and settle in for a productive afternoon.
5
Mortimer House by Maslow's
Cafe · Fitzrovia
Stylish cafe serving generous brunches and creative avocado toast in the heart of London.
6
Coffee, Cake & Kisses
Cafe · Fitzrovia
Homemade cakes and coffee in a relaxed London spot that feels genuinely welcoming.
7
Archetype Coffee
Cafe · Fitzrovia
Quiet coffee shop perfect for escaping work chaos with a good cup and simple food.
8
Kiss the Hippo Coffee
Cafe · Fitzrovia
Grab excellent coffee and fresh pastries at this relaxed London cafe.
9
KIN Cafe & Restaurant
Cafe · Fitzrovia
Plant-based cafe serving hearty breakfasts and sandwiches in a relaxed London setting.
10
JOLT Coffee
Cafe · Fitzrovia
JOLT Coffee serves up creative lattes and delicious pastries in a bright, welcoming space across London.
11
Kiss the Hippo Coffee Fitzrovia Corner
Cafe · Fitzrovia
Perfect for sipping specialty coffee while getting work done in a relaxed Fitzrovia setting.
12
Honey & Co. Daily
Cafe · Fitzrovia
Warm spot serving fantastic Mediterranean food, from fresh sandwiches to perfect shakshuka.
13
Italian Bear Chocolate - Fitzrovia
Cafe · Fitzrovia
Rich hot chocolate and indulgent desserts make this intimate chocolate spot feel like a warm escape.
14
Lantana Fitzrovia
Cafe · Fitzrovia
Cozy Australian spot in London serving hearty breakfasts, brunch, and excellent coffee.
15
Kaffeine
Cafe · Fitzrovia
Minimalist London café where copper details frame excellent espresso and fresh pastries.
16
Where The Pancakes Are Fitzrovia
Cafe · Fitzrovia
Come here for fluffy pancakes in sweet and savory varieties, great for a relaxed weekend brunch.
17
Alex Coffee
Cafe · Fitzrovia
Friendly local cafe where you can grab great coffee and linger over chat.
18
GAIL's Bakery Bloomsbury
Cafe · Fitzrovia
Pop in for fresh bread and pastries, with over 30 varieties to choose from for a quick breakfast or lunch.
19
123V Bakery & Cafeteria
Cafe · Fitzrovia
Vegan spot in London serving up delicious sandwiches and pastries in a relaxed setting.
20
Double J's Cafe
Cafe · Fitzrovia
Friendly London cafe serving hearty English breakfasts and vegetarian dishes at reasonable prices.
21
The Cracked Coffee Co.
Cafe · Fitzrovia
Local coffee spot serving plant-based pastries and snacks with a nice courtyard to sit outside.
22
Counter by Naroon
Cafe · Fitzrovia
Cozy Persian spot in London serving excellent kabab bowls and really good coffee.
23
Harris + Hoole
Cafe · Fitzrovia
Cosy spot in London where you can grab expertly made coffee and simple food that hits the spot.
24
PAUL
Cafe · Fitzrovia
Parisian-style café where you can grab excellent croissants and settle into a quiet corner with a book.
25
Shoop Shook
Cafe · Fitzrovia
Stop by for warming bowls of soup and hearty sandwiches from around the world.
26
Workshop Coffee
Cafe · Fitzrovia
Perfect little café where locals grab excellent coffee and a quick bite before heading out.
Spillist pulls places out of TikToks and Reels and keeps track of what people save. The counts on this page cover the 26 places we hold in the Fitzrovia neighbourhood. Spot something wrong or closed? Tell us.