Allpress Espresso

Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields


Part of the great Antipodean takeover of London cafes, this distant outpost of a New Zealand brand serves perfectly crafted coffee from its neat-as-a-pin roastery. It's a super place for breakfast: we recommend the mixed plate with salmon (£13).


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4. 19 Princelet St

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7. Wesley's Chapel

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8. Whitechapel Road

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