knockbox coffee
Quick info
About knockbox coffee
Knockbox Coffee sits on a corner of Lamb's Conduit St, a small retail street of independent shops near Holborn police station, and takes walk-ins rather than bookings. Indoor seating is limited, so most visitors settle at the outdoor benches and covered tables out front. Coffee runs alongside toasted sandwiches, including a tuna melt and a chicken club served with melted cheese, plus pastries and cakes sourced from a bakery, as noted on a panel outside. A gluten free brownie is available, though the carrot cake is not made gluten free. The cortado is a recurring order among regulars. A step-free entrance suits visitors with mobility needs, and dogs are welcome alongside the outdoor tables. It opens daily. The toilet is located in the basement.
Good to know
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Paid street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
- DietaryVegetarian options
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cortado, toasties, brownies and outdoor benches.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cortado, toasties, brownies and outdoor benches.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the coffee, singling out a cortado with very good foam, flat whites, a nutty black coffee and chai lattes, with fresh beans from Workshop Coffee mentioned by one. Close behind are the toasties, including a tuna melt and a chicken club, and the sweets, such as a peanut butter brownie, a gluten free brownie, a banana and pecan loaf, a lemon pistachio courgette cake and pistachio cannoli. Staff are repeatedly called friendly and quick, even when busy, and the owner is described as kind. The outdoor benches on a pretty retail street draw praise, while indoor seating is described as limited and a little cramped. One reviewer found the chicken club's melted cheese a bit much, and another notes the toilet is in the basement. The one negative review says staff refused a food order, citing a closed kitchen, then minutes later served the same sandwich to the next customer in line. Several reviewers mention that they plan to return.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the coffee, singling out a cortado with very good foam, flat whites, a nutty black coffee and chai lattes, with fresh beans from Workshop Coffee mentioned by one. Close behind are the toasties, including a tuna melt and a chicken club, and the sweets, such as a peanut butter brownie, a gluten free brownie, a banana and pecan loaf, a lemon pistachio courgette cake and pistachio cannoli. Staff are repeatedly called friendly and quick, even when busy, and the owner is described as kind. The outdoor benches on a pretty retail street draw praise, while indoor seating is described as limited and a little cramped. One reviewer found the chicken club's melted cheese a bit much, and another notes the toilet is in the basement. The one negative review says staff refused a food order, citing a closed kitchen, then minutes later served the same sandwich to the next customer in line. Several reviewers mention that they plan to return.
Featured reviews
- Steve Dunthorne
“Outstanding trendy chic coffee spot. Nice people. Superb coffee. Custard danish pastry was fresh and delicious.”
- Ashley Thompson
“Great oat lattes and avocado toast. We went two days in a row while in town. Incredibly friendly service!”
- Harvey Mansfield
“Really cute little coffee shop next to Holborn police station. Staff pleasant, coffee very nice and the decor was beautiful. Had a very nice chicken club, although there was a fantastic amount of melted cheese, it might be too much for some and some fresh salad would have worked nicely. Would reccomend :)”
- Junk Mail
“Very nice coffee shop with lots of outdoor seating”
- James D
“Great toastie for £8 in Holborn - located near Holborn Police Station”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Light-filled, corner cafe serving artisan coffees, plus toasted sandwiches and pastries.”
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Free of charge street parking
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Takeaway
Show more amenities
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Vegetarian options
- Casual
- On-site services
- Coffee
- Dining options· 5
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dessert
- Seating
- Facilities· 1
- Toilet
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Popular for· 2
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
- Crowd· 1
- University students
- Parking· 3
- Free parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Parking
- Offerings· 2
- Free water refills
- Quick bite
- Highlights· 2
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Trendy
Location
Coffee shops near knockbox coffee
- The Espresso Room4.84860.1 mi£15–30Outdoor seating
white hot chocolate, decaf coffee, iced caramel latte
- Fred Bakery Holborn4.71,0160.2 mi£10–20Wi-Fi / laptopOutdoor seatingVegan options
tiramisu croissant, tiramisu coffee, chocolate brownie cruffin
- Prufrock Coffee4.62,6780.4 mi£10–20
hollandaise eggs, filter coffee, flat white
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| knockbox coffeeWi-Fi / laptop · Outdoor seating | 4.71,124 | — | £1–15 | cortado, toasties, brownies |
| The Espresso RoomOutdoor seating | 4.8486 | 0.1 mi | £15–30 | white hot chocolate, decaf coffee, iced caramel latte |
| Fred Bakery HolbornWi-Fi / laptop · Outdoor seating · Vegan options | 4.71,016 | 0.2 mi | £10–20 | tiramisu croissant, tiramisu coffee, chocolate brownie cruffin |
| Prufrock Coffee | 4.62,678 | 0.4 mi | £10–20 | hollandaise eggs, filter coffee, flat white |
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