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Pangea, the supercontinent from which all land masses derived, it is perhaps ironic then that this tiny, one-roomed cafe is named after it then. But Spitalfields is the sort of hipster-central that is awash with great speciality coffee options so standing out from the crowd takes some work, especially when you are effectively a part of a pub given over to another beverage that isn’t alcoholic. I, however, adore this spot for its cosiness and size, with just a single table and a window bar for places to sit, often with a dog lying across the centre of the room, searching out spots of sunlight to bathe in whilst you drink your Dark Arts coffee. Although small in stature, this has all the coffee shop staples you’d expect with bakes and cakes available and succulent-filled windows to peer out onto the main road, to watch the bustling metropolis pass by. If you ever have the time, and they have the space, I’d say it’s well worth stopping by.
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4 Butler Pl, London SW1H 0RH I’ve made straight for Formative Coffee from the tube stop, having looked up where serves iced coffee and hoping, not in vain, that it might have air-con. The sign outside merely says ‘Coffee’, as if this statement of beverage is enough to entice you in and no more is needed. Fit out in a minimalist style, it’s a place for coffee purists with no brunch menu, and a sparse few bakes to couple with your coffee choices. I am served my iced oat latte in something resembling a dessert bowl where a tiramisu or luxurious chocolate cake might feel more appropriate. It is almost too ostentatious and grand for me to be slurping down a cooling caffeine boost but I am desperate in the late summer heat and welcome the flat, earthy taste in its refreshing form. Smooth but not sweet, there’s something intriguing about having this particular brew with so much oat milk, it feels as though it should be sweeter against the creaminess of the milk alternative and so each sip comes as, a not unpleasant, surprise. Everything inside gleams with a little bit of well-conditioned perfection that makes me a sweaty juxtaposition against the simple shininess. I too shine, but not in a clean and fresh manner. 324 Vauxhall Bridge Rd, London SW1V CA is a pink palace of sugary sweet delights just a stone’s through from Victoria Tube station. Having formerly been “Coffee Addict”, it has pivoted towards pancakes and waffles but still produces decent coffees to go with your dessert of choice. I only opt for an iced oat latte but I’m intrigued to see they do a Spanish latte for those who want condensed milk in their coffee and desire a sugar hit on top of their caffeine burst. It’s almost a shame that it’s not entirely for speciality coffee anymore but I understand the need to diversify, and the Barbie pink colouring and on-street tables still offer it a real character. You can only stay for 15 minutes if ordering only drinks though, so it’s not one for those looking to sit too long and while away the day, but if you wanted a sweet treat and a good coffee, perhaps worth a look. |
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May 2026
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