Archetype Coffee in London: photos, reviews

About

Archetype Coffee shines as a vibrant community coffee shop in London, revered for its exceptional brews at refreshingly affordable prices. With an impressive 4.9-star Google rating, this cozy, fashionably casual spot has a reputation for serving the best flat white in the UK. Perfect for solo diners, it offers a delightful escape where you can enjoy a quick espresso, soothing hot chocolate, or a calming cup of tea. Whether you're picking up a coffee to go, rolling through the drive-thru, or settling in for a moment of peace, Archetype Coffee consistently delivers quality coffee in a beautiful, intimate setting.

Price

$$$$ 1 - 10 GBP

Services

Takeaway, Drive-thru, Dine-in

Offering

Serving coffee

Payment

Payment by credit card, Payment by debit card, NFC payment

Atmosphere

Fashionably, Casual, Cozy

Best for

Solo dining

How to get here?

The nearest public transport options for your convenience.

Margaret Street /Oxford Circus (Stop RD)

Bus stop 229 m walk

Holles Street (Stop OG)

Bus stop 401 m walk

Oxford Circus Station (Stop RG)

Bus stop 447 m walk

4.9

based on 344 reviews

Google

4.9/5 344 reviews

Ahmed saeed Al-kuwari

Food: 5
Atmosphere: 4

Great coffee ☕️ 😋

Amir Hadad

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

A beautiful small cafe with a super cool owner and barista and excellent coffee

Em CY W.

Food: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Archetype Coffee is a cute little spot that feels more like a cosy nook than a full-on cafe. I think it comfortably seats about seven people, maybe up to ten if you squeeze in. It’s got that minimal, specialty coffee vibe without feeling pretentious. The coffee is great and the guy at the counter was super friendly. I felt totally welcome to sit with my laptop, even though the setup isn’t really made for long working sessions. The tables are pretty low and more suited to a casual catch-up than typing away. No wifi or outlets either, so not ideal if you’re planning to camp out for the day. That said, I needed about two hours to get some stuff done and it worked out just fine. I did pop in on a hot day and there was no AC or fan going, so it got a bit stuffy. They pulled the blinds down which helped a little, but it was still fairly warm the whole time. All in all, it’s a lovely spot if you’re in the area and want a quality coffee in a relaxed, low-key setting. Just don’t expect it to be your next remote working HQ.