LCC x MST: 5 Instagrammable Coffee Shops In & Around Soho

This issue of My Soho Times magazine is presented by MA Journalism students from London College of Communication (LCC) who have assumed responsibility of producing content as part of their collaborative unit. This special edition is a reflection of their ideas and creativity, featuring their chosen articles, images and social media content (keep an eye out on our TikTok for more!), all centred around the vibrant central London area loved by visitors and locals alike… Experience the world of Soho through their distinctive perspectives.

Soho’s Unique Coffee Culture: 5 Instagrammable Coffee Shops In & Around Soho

Words and images by Ada Kohli

With a diverse array of coffee shops offering unique aesthetic experiences, central London is home to one-of-a-kind coffee shops that are absolutely worth your visit. Embark on a delightful journey with Ada Kohli’s handpicked selection of the top five unique cafés, guaranteed to elevate your Instagram feed and captivate your senses!

Attendant Coffee Roasters

Who would have thought of having coffee in an underground public toilet one day? Ladies and gentlemen looking for fun and quirky Instagram and TikTok content, you must visit this café in Fitzrovia. The Attendant used to be a former Victorian toilet that has now been converted into a coffee shop, keeping its original aesthetic. With porcelain urinals as booths, this is one of the most unique places to grab a coffee or stop for a small bite in London.

FOLEY ST, FITZROVIA, LONDON @ATTENDANTCOFFEEROASTERS

Algerian Coffee Stores

A family-run coffee shop located in Soho, the Algerian Coffee Stores set up shop in 1887. The first owner was an Algerian gentleman, from where the store name was borne. The business changed hands in the 1920s and once again in 1946, and today remains in the same family. This historic shop offers unique selections of teas and coffees from across the globe. You can also purchase coffee machines, teapots and accessories to make the perfect cup of coffee at home. For a coffee shop located in Soho, one can get a cappuccino for as low as £2 and an espresso for £1.20 here!

OLD COMPTON ST, SOHO, LONDON @ALGERIAN_COFFEE_STORES

Rapha London

If you want to go bike shopping while grabbing a cup of coffee or are on the lookout for a place to meet fellow cycle enthusiasts, Rapha London Clubhouse is the place for you. Located in Soho, just minutes from Piccadilly Circus, this is a bike shop that sells gear, apparel, merchandise and much more. It is a great place to meet like-minded people and of course, get exciting pictures for Instagram!

BREWER ST, SOHO, LONDON @RAPHA_LONDON

Kiss the Hippo Coffee

For all the environment enthusiasts, Kiss the Hippo Coffee is a carbon-neutral roastery that sources organic certified coffee from around the world. It has a minimalist aesthetic, and the creative name of the coffee shop will surely pique the interest of your fellow followers on social media.

BERNERS ST, FITZROVIA, LONDON @KISSTHEHIPPO

My Place, Soho

A coffee shop and diner by day and a bar at night, My Place Soho is open seven days a week. This fun café-bar has a unique rusty aesthetic that reminds its customers of the old Soho charm. A great place to get some aesthetic shots for Instagram. My Place is located on Berwick Street – amongst the bustle of Berwick Street Market – the perfect spot for people-watching.

BERWICK STREET, SOHO, LONDON @MYPLACESOHO