9 Quirky Coffee Shops in London
Attendant Coffee London

Coffee is always at the forefront of our minds at Takeaway Packaging. We are always trying out new and exciting places to get coffee, so check out some quirky coffee shops in London that we’ve grown to love!

#1 Attendant
Attendant Coffee
Attendant Coffee

Attendant is a tiny, quirky coffee bar, situated in a restored Victorian public convenience. They serve breakfast and light lunch along with some great coffee.

Three Branches 

Fitzrovia | Shoreditch | Clerkenwell

Visit Attendant

#2 Look mum no hands!

Look mum no hands! offer breakfast, cakes and meals in a bike workshop, coffee and wine bar, along with big-screen cycling events.

Three Branches

Old Street | Lmnh Kitchen | London Bridge

Visit Look mum no hands!

#3 Coffee, Cake & Kisses | Fitzrovia

Coffee, Cakes & Kisses are an artisan coffee house, serving delicious food and drinks in a homely environment. Their mission is to help people have better relationships with themselves and others and to explore all aspects of them, however challenging or unusual.

Visit Coffee, Cake & Kisses

#4 Drink, Shop & Do | Kings Cross

Drink, Shop & Do is an eclectic, all-day café and designer store in an airy space that also stages evening classes. Some upcoming events include, ‘Pimp your Hipflask’, ‘Club Yoga’ and ‘Party Like It’s 1999’.

Visit Drink, Shop & Do

#5 Biscuiteers Boutique and Icing Café
Biscuiteers Boutique and Icing Café
Biscuiteers Boutique & Icing Café

Biscuiteers launched online in September 2007, with their mission statement ‘why send flowers when you can send biscuits instead? In October 2012, they opened the doors to their very first Biscuit Boutique & Icing Cafe in Notting Hill, followed by a second on Northcote Road in December 2014.

Two Branches

Notting Hill | Battersea

Visit Biscuiteers

#6 The Ship of Adventures | Hackney

This intriguing café is decorated like the inside of a pirate ship! Run by The Hackney Pirates, they offer light bites as well as children’s books and gifts.

Visit The Ship of Adventures

#7 Lion Coffee + Records London | Clapton
Lion Coffee + Records London | Clapton
Lion Coffee + Records London

Husband and Wife Chris & Mairead envisioned Lion not only as a place to hang out, drink the best coffee and browse vinyl, but also to capture the very essence of musicianship by hosting intimate performances and bespoke launch events. The shop interior was designed to create a relaxing and chilled atmosphere, it also doubles as a cocktail bar in the evenings.

Visit Lion Coffee Records

#8 Palm Vaults | Hackney

Palm Vaults is a unique coffee shop with heaps of character. Their décor incorporates hanging baskets an array of different plants. They offer light bites, vegan cuisine, cakes and great coffee. Please note – no laptops are allowed, and you can only pay by card!

Visit Palm Vaults

#9 Wilton Way Café | Hackney
Wilton Way Café | Hackney
Wilton Way Café

Wilton Way Café is a modest and contemporary coffee house serving breakfast and sandwiches, as well as hosting an on-site radio station!

Visit Wilton Way Cafe

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Everything you need for a Coffee Shop Pt 2
Biodegradable Smoothie Cups

Welcome to Part 2 of ‘Everything you need for a Coffee Shop’! Selecting the right food & drink packaging for your coffee shop can be an absolute nightmare.

Fortunately, we are experts when it comes to selecting suitable packaging for cafes. Today, we are continuing with our top tips and packaging suggestions for all coffee shops, let us know your thoughts. Check out Part 1 here.

Tip #5 Are you offering cold drinks such Smoothies or Frappes?

If you are, you’re going to need some clear cups to serve them in! Clear cups are very straightforward, all you’ll need to do is choose your size (7oz-20oz) and choose the material of the cup. Please note, clear cups are only suitable for use with cold drinks.

PE (PLASTIC)

Plastic Smoothie Cup
Plastic Smoothie Cup

Currently, most smoothie cups you will find on the market are manufactured from plastic. These cups can be branded, but unfortunately are not biodegradable or compostable. We are sure you are aware of the damaging effects plastic has on our eco system.

PLA (POLYLACTIC ACID)

Biodegradable Smoothie Cup
PLA Biodegradable Smoothie Cup

PLA Smoothie Cups are the perfect choice for environmentally conscious businesses. They are fully biodegradable, compostable and can also be branded.

Dome Lids

Dome Smoothie Cup Lid

Dome lids are the best choice if you are serving thicker drinks with toppings such as whipped cream.

Flat Lids

Flat Lid for Smoothie Cup
Flat Lid for Smoothie Cups

Flat lids are great for drinks such as iced coffee and juices.

Tip #6 Straws

Plastic straws are currently at the forefront of conversations surrounding the harmful consequences of using single use plastics. For this reason, we would not recommend any business buy or provide plastic straws.

Recommended Styles
For coffee shops, we recommend two styles of straws: Jumbo straws and Straight straws.

Paper Straws

Red & White Paper Straws
Red & White Paper Straws

Paper Straws are an environmentally friendly alternative to standard plastic straws as they are fully recyclable.

PLA Straws

PLA Straw
PLA Straight Straw

PLA Straws have the same physical attributes as plastic but are not harmful to the environment. Why? They are made from a plant-based material (PLA), this material is fully biodegradable and compostable. View our PLA Straws here.

Sizes
Straws come in various lengths and diameters. If you’re serving thicker drinks, be sure to check the diameter of the straw before purchasing.

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