Simmos Coffee London

Artisanal coffee gem

Ramona from London

Hello! I'm a born New Yorker, adopted Londoner, and occasional Berliner. I've been in London on and off since 1995, and every time I move back to the city, it has changed yet again.  Neighbourhoods transform, green spaces and cycling become more available, and entrepreneurs set up businesses that improve and diversify the food and coffee scene.  It's always vibrant and always changing.  My work in...
"Simmos is a stylish, cozy café with small-roaster coffee, delicious pastries, and a warm community vibe. It's a great spot for a quiet, quality break."

London has no shortage of great cafes, but Simmos manages to be one of the most stylish around.  The coffees are extremely high quality and hand-selected from small coffee roasters (and available for purchase in bean form). The owners wanted to combine Asia and Europe in one space, and it works beautifully.

The small ground-floor space has only a half-dozen tables, but they are well-lit and very comfortable.  The space is a welcome hub for local residents, who meet to gossip or work on their great novels.  Not only is the coffee and tea excellent, but there's always information available on local events and get-togethers.

Plus, their selection of baked goods (I had a miso sesame cookie that was divine) is small but perfectly formed.  It's a great place for a little luxurious, high-quality, quiet break.

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Hello! I'm a born New Yorker, adopted Londoner, and occasional Berliner. I've been in London on and off since 1995, and every time I move back to the city, it has changed yet again.  Neighbourhoods transform, green spaces and cycling become more available, and entrepreneurs set up businesses that improve and diversify the food and coffee scene.  It's always vibrant and always changing.  My work includes running a new publishing start-up, working on better politics and local energy initiatives, and supporting impact founders, among other things! I go everywhere on my bike, which me...

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