Bica
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About Bica
Bica is a London coffee shop at 84 Great Western Rd, at or just outside a train or tube station. The owner works as the barista, so regulars find their usual order already remembered when they step up to the counter. Cappuccino and flat white are among the drinks ordered here, and the team turns orders around quickly for people rushing through on the morning commute before the train, tube or bus. Service is walk-in.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cappuccino, flat white, fast morning service and coffee near station.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cappuccino, flat white, fast morning service and coffee near station.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return above all for the coffee, with a cappuccino called delicious, a flat white called perfect, and one reviewer rating the flavour far above Costa, Starbucks and Nero. One reviewer has been drinking it for 12 years. Close behind is the barista, described repeatedly as friendly, kind, charming and efficient, and as skilled at making coffee. The spot by the station shapes much of the praise. Commuters mention orders that are right and ready before the train comes, fast service when rushing for the morning tube, and a smell of coffee outside that pulls in a parent on the school run. Others value supporting a small local shop, and one calls it perfectly priced. The details that stick are personal ones: a barista who remembers a regular's order after a second visit, and one who noticed a customer's perfume and explained how working with coffee sharpens the sense of smell.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return above all for the coffee, with a cappuccino called delicious, a flat white called perfect, and one reviewer rating the flavour far above Costa, Starbucks and Nero. One reviewer has been drinking it for 12 years. Close behind is the barista, described repeatedly as friendly, kind, charming and efficient, and as skilled at making coffee. The spot by the station shapes much of the praise. Commuters mention orders that are right and ready before the train comes, fast service when rushing for the morning tube, and a smell of coffee outside that pulls in a parent on the school run. Others value supporting a small local shop, and one calls it perfectly priced. The details that stick are personal ones: a barista who remembers a regular's order after a second visit, and one who noticed a customer's perfume and explained how working with coffee sharpens the sense of smell.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Barista made our day - so kind and friendly. And he made a perfect flat white!”
- Google user
“Best coffee in town. Exactly what i like. Flavor of Coffee is unbelievable 100 times Better than costa starbucks nero and so on”
- Google user
“Always support local and smaller coffee shops! Amazing taste and always gets my order right and on time before the train comes!”
- Google user
“Lovely coffee! Barista is super friendly and efficient. If you come more than once he will remember your order. Legend”
- Google user
“The best coffee and the nicest barista you need for your early mornings”
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great tea selection
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Casual
- Onsite services
- Coffee
- Quick bite
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- Dessert
- Solo dining
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
Location
Coffee Shops near Bica
- KURO COFFEE4.45610.9 mi£1–10Outdoor seating
croissant, matcha latte, hojicha latte
- Starbucks Coffee4.26001.6 miOutdoor seating
drinks made incorrectly, cappuccino, rude staff behavior
- Coffee Station4.67372.4 miOutdoor seatingVegan options
full english breakfast, eggs benedict/royale, plant-filled decor
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bica | 4.956 | — | £1–10 | cappuccino, flat white, fast morning service |
| KURO COFFEEOutdoor seating | 4.4561 | 0.9 mi | £1–10 | croissant, matcha latte, hojicha latte |
| Starbucks CoffeeOutdoor seating | 4.2600 | 1.6 mi | — | drinks made incorrectly, cappuccino, rude staff behavior |
| Coffee StationOutdoor seating · Vegan options | 4.6737 | 2.4 mi | — | full english breakfast, eggs benedict/royale, plant-filled decor |
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