Cocktails and Coffee Shoreditch-Style!

A crew of characterful coffee shops have exploded onto the café scene in Shoreditch. As eclectic and vibrant as the locals, they are much more than somewhere to grab a cheeky flat white on your way to work.

Shoreditch Grind, slap bang in the middle of Old Street roundabout, has sprung forth from Melbourne’s coffee culture – or perhaps we should say counter-culture, as it has a deliciously alternative ambience and a quirky design. While there, you can get lost in their mouth-watering all-day menu, whilst indulging in Grind’s dreamy house blend of coffee, with its famous oat milk. Or treat yourself to a spot of people-watching (Grind is the ideal hangout for this particular pastime) as you slurp your way through the decadent black blend – both full-bodied and invigorating. Then it’s espresso martinis all the way as the sun goes down, and the after-work crew troop in. Nothing is better than soaking up the buzzy atmosphere and imbibing your own little cup of heaven to perk you up. In 2015, a full kitchen was introduced and since then the food has been wonderful. Open for breakfast and brunch, the café’s most popular dish is the mightily tasty one-pan eggs with chorizo, spinach and yoghurt. With its own distinctive take on a 1950’s vibe, Shoreditch Grind, part of an all-conquering citywide chain, is well worth a visit. Plus, what other coffee shops have their own onsite international-grade recording studio?

Shoreditch Grind, 213 Old Street, London EC1V 9NR

Attendant, also Australian, has rocked up to the East End, boasting good locally-sourced food and coffee. Attendant’s green coffee beans have been sourced from independent farms. Roasted at the café’s in-house roastery the beans are then ground, brewed, and uniquely infused with Attendant’s signature flavour. Attendant’s slogan is ‘built for the people’ and once you sample its coffee, you’ll believe it was built for you! Drink up this irresistible nectar and begin to get your Zen on, as you breath in and relax, surrounded by tranquillity and Attendant’s crisp, whitewashed walls.

Attendant, 74 Great Eastern Street, London EC2A 3JL