
Bloomsbury Coffee Co.
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About Bloomsbury Coffee Co.
Bloomsbury Coffee Co. is an independent coffee shop in Bloomsbury, London, on Bernard St directly outside Russell Square Underground Station. The coffee is Italian, served as flat whites among other drinks, and artisan gelato is sold alongside it. The food side runs from breakfast and pastries, including some vegan options and cinnamon buns, to a focaccia sandwich with mortadella, mozzarella, rocket, tomato and balsamic. The shop is open daily, daytime only, and weekend food options are fewer than on weekdays. The family-run team serves regulars who live and work nearby.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pastries, cinnamon buns, flat whites and mortadella mozzarella focaccia.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pastries, cinnamon buns, flat whites and mortadella mozzarella focaccia.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the coffee, with flat whites and a dry cappuccino named, and describe it as excellent, rich and good for the price. Close behind is the friendly team, with baristas who recognize regulars and joke with them. Pastries come up next, including cinnamon buns, vegan options that one reviewer says taste better warmed, and a mortadella and mozzarella focaccia paired with carrot cake. One reviewer who works nearby notes co-workers regularly carrying cups into the office. Another calls the coffee not artisan but better than Costa. The main complaints concern food. One reviewer found a chocolate and almond croissant dry, either overbaked or not fresh, though the filling was delicious and the team friendly. Another notes weekend food options thin out compared with weekdays, and suggests grabbing a coffee here and food elsewhere if the shelves are low. Several reviewers describe becoming repeat customers after a first stop outside the Underground station.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the coffee, with flat whites and a dry cappuccino named, and describe it as excellent, rich and good for the price. Close behind is the friendly team, with baristas who recognize regulars and joke with them. Pastries come up next, including cinnamon buns, vegan options that one reviewer says taste better warmed, and a mortadella and mozzarella focaccia paired with carrot cake. One reviewer who works nearby notes co-workers regularly carrying cups into the office. Another calls the coffee not artisan but better than Costa. The main complaints concern food. One reviewer found a chocolate and almond croissant dry, either overbaked or not fresh, though the filling was delicious and the team friendly. Another notes weekend food options thin out compared with weekdays, and suggests grabbing a coffee here and food elsewhere if the shelves are low. Several reviewers describe becoming repeat customers after a first stop outside the Underground station.
Featured reviews
- george hansen
“Really lovely little coffee spot. The coffee was excellent and the atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming. the staff were friendly and attentive, and pastries were fresh and relly good.”
- Lollie Hewson
“What an awesome coffee cart, 5 stars isn't enough! Excellent service , coffee , food and chat! We had the mortadella, mozzarella, rocket, tomato, balsamic focccia ( chefs kiss ) flat whites and carrot cake ! Thankyou you two legends”
- Sabrina Maria
“Reasonable prices, pastries looked delicious. I was working in the area and visited for the first time today. My chocolate and almond croissant was either overbaked or not fresh. The pastry was dry. However the filling was delicious so I would give them another try. The team were very friendly.”
- samia hamla
“Had an amazing experience this afternoon! The gentleman who served me was friendly, professional, and made a delicious dry cappuccino exactly how I like it. Highly recommend, and I’ll certainly be returning soon!”
- Ben Moore
“Regularly stop by here as I work nearby. The team are always friendly and are serving up incredible coffee for a good price. Very popular with the co-workers too as I always see people carrying the cups into the office :D”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Bloomsbury Coffee Co is an independent coffee shop in Bloomsbury, located directly outside Russell Square Underground Station and close to the British Museum. We serve fine Italian coffee, freshly baked pastries, croissants, breakfast, bagels, sandwiches and artisan gelato. Whether you’re looking for coffee near Russell Square, breakfast near the British Museum, a quick takeaway coffee or a friendly cafe in Bloomsbury, we’re a convenient stop for locals, commuters, students and visitors.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible car park
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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- Wheelchair-accessible car park
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomsbury Coffee Co. | 4.9393 | — | — | pastries, cinnamon buns, flat whites |
| PROJECT68Outdoor seating · Vegan options | 4.8564 | 0.2 mi | — | salmon bagel, matcha latte, pastries |
| The Espresso RoomOutdoor seating | 4.8486 | 0.2 mi | £15–30 | white hot chocolate, decaf coffee, iced caramel latte |
| knockbox coffeeWi-Fi / laptop · Outdoor seating | 4.71,124 | 0.3 mi | £1–15 | cortado, toasties, brownies |
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