9 Designer Cafes in London
London spots that serving up style with a side of something delicious
In a city where flagship stores line every major thoroughfare, luxury brands are redefining the retail experience — adding cafés, bars, and restaurants that translate their ethos into edible form.
We’ve curated a list of 9 London’s most Instagrammable designer cafés for new brand experience.
Aimé Leon dore
A sun-drenched Tuscan-style terrace in the heart
of Soho, where Greek pastries and marble tables meet quiet luxury for the grown-up hypebeast.
Anya hindmarch cafe
The quintessence of British whimsy in liquid form — playful, irreverent, andwitty. On the menu: smiley-faced cappuccinos, neon-coloured cakes,
and toast stamped with cheeky slogans.
Alaïa cafe & bookstore
A sanctuary for the sculptural-minded with minimalist lines, art books, and espresso served
in a space that feels like art gallery. On the menu: single-origin pour-overs, delicate financiers, and simple Mediterranean bites.
Carhartt coffee
Compact, no-nonsense, with strong Wi-Fi and
a counter built for getting things done, tucked inside their King's Cross flagship. Our favourites: straight-up flat whites and filter brews, served
in sturdy cups.
Prada cafe
Mint-green walls, black-and-white marble floors, and velvet seating straight out of a Milanese campaign. All food served with branded latte art that makes every cup a collector's item.
Thomas cafe
A refined offshoot of the British heritage house. We recommend to try: impeccably sourced teas, artisanal sandwiches, and classic scones with clotted cream — a tribute to the great English café tradition, served with Burberry polish.
Cafe Alma
A hybrid of café, bookshop, and design destination that celebrates the art of travel and the pleasure
of a perfect pour-over. Need to try: globally inspired small plates, aromatic flat whites, and patisserie.
Ralph’s
Dark oak panelling, saddle-leather banquettes,
and framed horse portraits. On the menu: classic American comfort food with a British twist — think wagyu burgers and sticky toffee pudding, best enjoyed with a martini.
Tiffany blue box cafe
Literally dining inside a giant Tiffany box with robin's-egg-blue leather, silver-leaf ceilings, and hand-painted florals. Try:blue-box-worthy pastries, caviar-toasted bagels, and their signature Tiffany blue-dusted doughnuts.
by Marie Guleshova
