The trendiest cafes around Hackney, London

The Trendiest Cafes Around Hackney, London

Hackney is a creative, lively, and vibrant section of east London home to various thrift stores, restaurants, cultural attractions, bars, and cafes. After you spend a few hours walking around the rainy and drizzly London streets, you may be needing to pop into a local cafe to get a quick cuppa before resuming your tourist activities.

In this case, we have the trendiest cafes in Hackney for you to try on your next visit to the English capital. Luckily for you, there is no shortage of eating and drinking options in this youthful borough, with anyone and everyone being able to find something that quenches their thirst.

Andu Cafe

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This extremely cheap cafe is a great spot for those who want to grab some cheap grub along with a drink. Instead of the traditional British fare, this cafe serves up Ethiopian vegan food in a laid-back setting, complete with twinkly fairy lights and a relaxed vibe. 

HER Coffee

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HER is the perfect stop for those who want a strong latte before heading back out into the rainy weather. Located just off Kingsland Road, this cafe is good for remote workers who need to catch up on some writing or those who just want to enjoy sitting and reading a book inside a relaxed cafe. With a strong cold brew for those rare, hot sunny days, or a latte with milk artwork, you won’t be disappointed with whatever you choose.

E5 Bakehouse

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Need something sweet after a quick stroll around Hackney’s vintage stores? Stop at E5 Bakehouse for some of the best pastries, organic produce, and incredibly inexpensive coffee – especially considering the prevalence of over-priced lattes in London. 

You can bring your own cup – yay for the environment! – and grab a cut of steaming hot coffee for only 20p, helping people learn to reuse and recycle while giving them a slamming deal on their morning coffee or afternoon pick-me-up. 

Healthy Stuff

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If you are vegan, gluten-free, or just want to try to improve your diet, hang out at Healthy Stuff during your day exploring Dalston, a borough right next to Hackney. If you like to bring your laptop and cozy into a coffee shop to get some work done or check your emails, this is the ideal spot – with free WiFi, vegan sandwiches, strong coffee, and healthy smoothies, you can easily spend an entire day working in this trendy spot.

Violet Cakes

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Violet Cakes is the perfect ‘sweet spot’ for you and a friend to grab a sweet dessert during the middle of your day. If the weather is nice and you want to continue walking around, head here to satisfy your sweet tooth with a delectable crunchy biscuit. 

Owned by Claire Ptak, a world-renowned American baker and food stylist, this place is one of the best bakeries and cafes in all of London. 

The Barge House

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With everything you could ever want – coffee and cocktails – this cafe has the perfect vantage point over the Haggerston canal, making it the ideal hangout spot for weekend brunch, an afternoon coffee, or a midweek lunch. 

Monmouth Coffee Company

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Churning out cup after cup of artisan coffee, Monmouth is a coffee shop chain that has taken London by storm. Although chain stores usually are reminiscent of poor quality and lack of consistency, Monmouth is the exception – with the staff trained in tasting different beans and noticing the various flavors, the baristas can help you find your ideal cup of coffee and perfect drink for all palettes. 

Origin, Shoreditch

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This cafe just screams ‘trendy’. With bar stools , exposed woodwork, abstract art on the walls, and a matte black interior detailing that makes you feel like you are in an upscale bar instead of a coffee shop, Origin is the perfect spot to escape from the daily stress of East London.

Prufrock Coffee

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Prufrock is arguably the first store to create latte art in London, churning out intricate designs on their specialty drinks along with the long list of filter coffees, extensive food menu, and tasty pastries. 

Bar Italia

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Get a feeling like you have just stepped into Venice or Rome by walking into Bar Italia, a coffee shop first serving strong brews since 1949. Open 7 am to 5 pm, this. is the ideal spot to head for a pre-work drink or grab a relaxed lunch. 

The Bread Station

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Carbs, anyone? The Bread Station is a great cafe for those who want a little touch of Scandanavian fare in their British vacation plans. This cafe and bakery is known for its organic breads, wholemeal options, world-famous cinnamon buns, and a wide variety of pastries for takeaway. Although it might not be the best spot to take shelter from the rainy weather, it is one of the best takeaway pastry and coffee shops in East London.