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About EC1 Coffee House
EC1 Coffee House is a cafe in London, at 49 Clerkenwell Rd. The space inside is small, with seating for those who want to sit in. The menu pairs coffee with a small range of cakes, slices, biscuits and pastries, including a red velvet cookie. Oatly is available as a milk option, and soft drinks are also on the menu for anyone who prefers something other than coffee. Local staff and owners run the cafe in Clerkenwell.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention smooth espresso, red velvet cookie, pastries and cakes and oat milk.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention smooth espresso, red velvet cookie, pastries and cakes and oat milk.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return to EC1 Coffee House mainly for the coffee itself, described as smooth, served at a perfect temperature, and "real" coffee by one diner who compares it favourably with Melbourne spots. Close behind is the staff, called lovely, friendly and welcoming, with one reviewer noting they chat if you want and leave you be if not. Several mention the baked goods, including a red velvet cookie, slices, biscuits and a dessert one visitor found better than expected. Oat milk is available, according to one reviewer. A few point to reasonable prices and quick service, and one notes the range of cakes and pastries is small. Some use it for a takeaway coffee or a screen break, while another stumbled on it by accident and found it small and cozy inside. One reviewer says an earlier two star rating was likely down to the shop being closed during a train strike.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return to EC1 Coffee House mainly for the coffee itself, described as smooth, served at a perfect temperature, and "real" coffee by one diner who compares it favourably with Melbourne spots. Close behind is the staff, called lovely, friendly and welcoming, with one reviewer noting they chat if you want and leave you be if not. Several mention the baked goods, including a red velvet cookie, slices, biscuits and a dessert one visitor found better than expected. Oat milk is available, according to one reviewer. A few point to reasonable prices and quick service, and one notes the range of cakes and pastries is small. Some use it for a takeaway coffee or a screen break, while another stumbled on it by accident and found it small and cozy inside. One reviewer says an earlier two star rating was likely down to the shop being closed during a train strike.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Nice place to grab a coffee to take away. I go sometimes for a screen break.”
- Google user
“I found it by accident on the way somewhere else, and honestly? I was surprised. It didnt look like much from outside but boy was i wrong. So small and cozy inside, the woman working there was super nice, not to mention both the coffee and dessert i ordered was really good, and not as expensive as i had expected. It really was a 10/10, if it wasn't so far from where i was staying i would've done several times.”
- Google user
“Great coffee, and very reasonable prices. Lovely staff also, thank you.”
- Google user
“Cute small cafe Support small independent businesses”
- Google user
“Nice coffee shop with quick service. Small range of cakes/pastries available in store.”
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Casual
- Onsite services
- Coffee
- Quick bite
Show more amenities
- Dessert
- Solo dining
- Dining options· 2
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
Location
Cafes near EC1 Coffee House
- Scotti's Snack Bar4.91700.1 mi
chicken escalope sandwich, sausage and egg roll, bacon and egg roll
- Becks Cafe4.79850.6 mi
generous portions, english breakfast, mega breakfast
- The Lagoon4.11510.7 mi£1–10
hot puddings, chef's breakfast special, hazelnut latte
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EC1 Coffee House | 4.7167 | — | £1–10 | smooth espresso, red velvet cookie, pastries and cakes |
| Scotti's Snack Bar | 4.9170 | 0.1 mi | — | chicken escalope sandwich, sausage and egg roll, bacon and egg roll |
| Becks Cafe | 4.7985 | 0.6 mi | — | generous portions, english breakfast, mega breakfast |
| The Lagoon | 4.1151 | 0.7 mi | £1–10 | hot puddings, chef's breakfast special, hazelnut latte |
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