Brick Lane · London E1 · Updated July 2026

Best Coffee Shop in Brick Lane

Searching for the best coffee shop in Brick Lane? We ranked the standout coffee shops and cafes in Brick Lane — including Cafe 1001, High Grade Coffee, Kahaila, Oat, Hoko and Brick Lane Coffee Shop at 47, Brick lane, E16PU. Use this guide to pick by vibe, then order ahead if you want coffee, gelato and bubble tea in one stop.

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Best coffee shops & cafes in Brick Lane — ranked

There is no single “best” cafe for every visit. We ranked by what people actually ask for: mixed groups, hangout space, pastries, community cakes, Instagram drinks and grab-and-go.

  1. Best overall for mixed groups

    Brick Lane Coffee Shop

    47, Brick lane, London, E16PU, UK

    Best for
    Coffee + gelato + bubble tea + Italian food in one stop
    Must order
    Affogato, iced karak chai, pistachio gelato, taro bubble tea

    Brick Lane Coffee Shop is the best coffee shop in Brick Lane when your group wants different things — espresso, boba, gelato and pizza — without splitting up. Open early until late, with full online ordering.

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  2. Best hangout / late vibe

    Cafe 1001

    Truman Brewery, Brick Lane

    Best for
    Space, sofas, music nights and a long sit
    Must order
    Cappuccino and sticky toffee pastry

    A Brick Lane classic inside the Truman Brewery — roomy, laptop-friendly by day and lively later. Strong pick if atmosphere matters more than a wide dessert or bubble-tea menu.

  3. Best pastry moment

    High Grade Coffee

    Brick Lane

    Best for
    Specialty coffee and excellent pastries
    Must order
    Filter or espresso with a pastry

    A smaller Brick Lane cafe with a courtyard — ideal when you want a focused coffee-and-pastry stop rather than a full food, gelato and bubble-tea menu.

  4. Best community cafe

    Kahaila Cafe

    135 Brick Lane

    Best for
    Welcoming space, cakes and creative drinks
    Must order
    Rooibos latte and cake

    A well-loved Brick Lane cafe with plenty of tables and a charity-backed community feel. Great for cakes and a longer chat; less of a gelato-and-boba destination.

  5. Most Instagrammable

    Oat Coffee Brick Lane

    154 Brick Lane

    Best for
    Aesthetic drinks and photogenic interiors
    Must order
    Signature iced drink and banana bread

    Often tipped for looks and signature drinks. Worth a visit for a styled coffee moment; choose elsewhere if you need pizza, gelato scoops or late-night group ordering.

  6. Best grab-and-go

    Hoko

    Brick Lane

    Best for
    Quick takeaway with personality
    Must order
    Hong Kong–style tea or iced specials

    A strong grab-and-go option on Brick Lane when you are walking the market and do not need a full sit-down menu.

Bottom line: if someone asks for the best coffee shop in Brick Lane and you can only name one for a mixed group, start with Brick Lane Coffee Shop. For a big hangout room pick Cafe 1001; for pastries try High Grade; for cakes try Kahaila.

Best Brick Lane cafe by what you need

Quick picks so you do not have to read every review.

Best coffee shop in Brick Lane for groups

Brick Lane Coffee Shop

Coffee, gelato, bubble tea and Italian food under one roof — order online or book a table.

Best for a long hangout / music vibe

Cafe 1001

Roomy Truman Brewery space that works from daytime coffee to later evenings.

Best for pastries

High Grade Coffee

Focused specialty coffee and pastry stop with courtyard seating.

Best for cakes & community feel

Kahaila Cafe

Welcoming tables, cakes and creative drinks on Brick Lane.

Best Instagram drink stop

Oat Coffee Brick Lane

Photogenic cups and interiors for a styled coffee moment.

Best grab-and-go

Hoko

Quick takeaway with personality while you walk the market.

Why Brick Lane Coffee Shop ranks #1 for mixed groups

Brick Lane has excellent specialist cafes. Most excel at one thing — espresso, brunch, or late-night vibes. We built Brick Lane Coffee Shop for groups who want coffee and gelato and bubble tea without splitting up.

Specialty coffee & chai

Flat whites, espresso from £2.30, karak coffee latte, dirty chai and iced karak chai — hot or iced.

Gelato & desserts

Italian gelato scoops, affogato, burnt basque cheesecake and warm bubbly cookie dough.

Bubble tea & food

Taro and brown sugar boba, plus pizza, pasta, bagels and brunch until late on Brick Lane.

Coffee shops in Brick Lane — how they compare

Use this table when choosing between Brick Lane cafes. We focus on what you can actually order and when places stay open.

Cafe type Coffee Gelato Bubble tea Food Late opening Order ahead
Brick Lane Coffee Shop Yes — espresso bar & chai Yes — Italian scoops Yes — milky & fruity Pizza, pasta, brunch Until ~23:30 Online menu
Cafe 1001 / hangout venues Yes Limited Rare Brunch / light bites Often late (events) Walk-in
Specialty / pastry cafes Excellent Rare Rare Pastries / light bites Often closes earlier Walk-in
Typical Brick Lane cafe Often coffee-only Rare Rare Light bites Varies Walk-in / apps

Looking for a quiet laptop cafe, a charity community space, or a music venue? Brick Lane has excellent options for each. If you want coffee + gelato + bubble tea + Italian food in one stop, start with Brick Lane Coffee Shop.

What to order at the best coffee shop in Brick Lane

Staff favourites from our live menu at Brick Lane Coffee Shop — tap to order.

Affagato £5.50 Almond Slice £3.00 Biscoff Muffin £2.60 Caramel Greek Nescafe Frappe £4.70 Chips £2.50 Green Matcha Latte £3.30

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Near Brick Lane Market & Shoreditch

Brick Lane Coffee Shop sits on Brick Lane itself — ideal if you are browsing the market, walking from Shoreditch, or meeting friends between Spitalfields and Whitechapel after trying other coffee shops in Brick Lane.

  • Shoreditch High Street station (Overground) — ~8 minutes walk
  • Aldgate East (District & Hammersmith & City) — ~8–10 minutes walk
  • Liverpool Street station — ~12 minutes walk
  • Old Truman Brewery & Brick Lane Market — on the same street
  • Spitalfields & Whitechapel — short walk for East London coffee runs

Visit Brick Lane Coffee Shop

Address
47, Brick lane, E16PU

Hours
Monday – Sunday · 07:00 – 23:30

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FAQ: best coffee shop in Brick Lane

What is the best coffee shop in Brick Lane?

It depends what you want. For mixed groups who want specialty coffee, Italian gelato, bubble tea and food together, Brick Lane Coffee Shop at 47 Brick Lane is the strongest all-rounder. For a big hangout space, Cafe 1001 is excellent; for pastries try High Grade Coffee; for cakes try Kahaila.

Which coffee shops in Brick Lane are open late?

Brick Lane Coffee Shop is typically open from early morning until late evening (around 07:00–23:30), seven days a week — useful when many cafes have already closed. Cafe 1001 is also known for later hangout hours.

Is there a coffee shop on Brick Lane with gelato and bubble tea?

Yes. Brick Lane Coffee Shop serves specialty coffee, Italian gelato scoops, milky and fruity bubble teas, cookie dough and an Italian food menu under one roof.

Can I order online from a Brick Lane coffee shop?

Order the full menu on our website for pickup, delivery or dine-in. You can also book a table.

Where exactly is Brick Lane Coffee Shop?

47, Brick lane, E16PU. Nearest stations: Shoreditch High Street, Aldgate East and Liverpool Street.

How does Brick Lane Coffee Shop compare to Cafe 1001, Kahaila or Oat?

Cafe 1001 wins on hangout space and late vibe. Kahaila and Oat are strong for cakes and photogenic drinks. Brick Lane Coffee Shop is the best pick when you want coffee plus gelato plus bubble tea plus Italian food — and the option to order online.

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