Dark Woods Coffee x Ruffians
Quick info
About Dark Woods Coffee x Ruffians
Dark Woods Coffee x Ruffians is a cafe in London at 27 Maiden Ln, run as a coffee bar at the entrance of a barber shop near Covent Garden. The format is grab-and-go in a tiny space, and orders are walk-in. The coffee comes from Yorkshire, and the menu includes flat whites and cold drinks. Retail bags of coffee are also sold. The bar serves coffee only, with no food. Cups come with sleeves in custom designs.
Good to know
“Dark Woods Coffee x Ruffians Expertly made specialty coffee in the centre of Covent Garden. -Takeaway coffee + cold drinks -Retail bags -Service with a smile”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention flat white, coffee inside barber shop, friendly barista and shop dog.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention flat white, coffee inside barber shop, friendly barista and shop dog.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often point to the friendly barista, with the flat white drawing the clearest praise as creamy and delicious, and the coffee itself called smooth, robust and good by several. Close behind is the setup, a small coffee bar tucked inside the entrance of a barber shop, described as a grab and go kind of vibe with no food, just coffee. One reviewer mentions coffee from Yorkshire and recommends the soy and coconut milk special, and another liked the cup sleeve designs. Several mention the shop dog, which one reviewer found cute and another welcomed warmly, though a different reviewer said they would not enjoy a dog around while drinking coffee. The same reviewer called the coffee ok and said it could be way better, and does not plan to return. Others say it is not a rip off and above the average of coffees tried in London. One barista gave a customer a free coffee after a haircut.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often point to the friendly barista, with the flat white drawing the clearest praise as creamy and delicious, and the coffee itself called smooth, robust and good by several. Close behind is the setup, a small coffee bar tucked inside the entrance of a barber shop, described as a grab and go kind of vibe with no food, just coffee. One reviewer mentions coffee from Yorkshire and recommends the soy and coconut milk special, and another liked the cup sleeve designs. Several mention the shop dog, which one reviewer found cute and another welcomed warmly, though a different reviewer said they would not enjoy a dog around while drinking coffee. The same reviewer called the coffee ok and said it could be way better, and does not plan to return. Others say it is not a rip off and above the average of coffees tried in London. One barista gave a customer a free coffee after a haircut.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“A tiny coffee bar serving fine coffee with friendly and helpful service. Ellie was delightful.”
- Google user
“Lovely coffee shop tucked away inside the door of a barbers! V friendly service, good coffee, not a rip off. My favourite coffee spot in the area”
- Google user
“Good place, some high quality coffee. It’s a grab and go kind of vibe. No food, just coffee. Loved the cup sleeve designs. Friendly barista!”
- Google user
“Covent Garden has thankfully become less tourist heavy since lockdown, and now has many more interesting nooks. This coffee shop is one such place. Friendly staff and creamy flat white, makes everything feel easy like Sunday morning.”
- Google user
“Hidden gem near covent garden. Coffee was great, above the average of regular coffee I’ve tried in London. Like other reviews, the barista was so friendly and the dog was so cute! Defo come back again :)”
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
Location
Cafes near Dark Woods Coffee x Ruffians
- Flat White4.41,1050.5 mi£1–10
oat milk flat white, loud music, chocolate chip cookie
- Flying Horse Coffee4.9300.5 mi£1–10
oat latte, apple danish, batch brew
- Crêpes, Coffee & Chai4.41,8970.6 mi£10–20
crêpes, chai, coffee/oat latte
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Woods Coffee x Ruffians | 4.8120 | — | — | flat white, coffee inside barber shop, friendly barista |
| Flat White | 4.41,105 | 0.5 mi | £1–10 | oat milk flat white, loud music, chocolate chip cookie |
| Flying Horse Coffee | 4.930 | 0.5 mi | £1–10 | oat latte, apple danish, batch brew |
| Crêpes, Coffee & Chai | 4.41,897 | 0.6 mi | £10–20 | crêpes, chai, coffee/oat latte |
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