
KURO COFFEE
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Quick info
About KURO COFFEE
On Hillgate Street in London, KURO Coffee is a coffee shop serving OZON Coffee Roasters beans alongside hojicha latte and matcha latte. Homemade pastries arrive daily from the shop's own KURO Bakery, including croissants, cinnamon roll, apple pastry, and a ham and cheese croissant for breakfast. Oat milk carries an extra charge when added to drip or filtered coffee. The space is small, with a bench downstairs and a second-floor seating area lit by windows, while ordering, payment, and collection happen in one compact spot at the front. Service is walk-in, with no reservations taken. Dogs are welcome inside. The shop opened in 2021 and continues to run as a counter-service cafe rather than a full sit-down restaurant.
Good to know
- ParkingUsually somewhat difficult to find a space
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Family-friendly
- DietaryOrganic dishes · Vegetarian options
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Menu & Prices
67 dishes · mains £1–6- Espresso£3.20
- Long Black£3.50
- Americano£3.60
- Cortado£3.40
- Flat White£3.90
- Cappuccino£3.90
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention croissants, hojicha and matcha lattes, filter coffee and banana cake.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention croissants, hojicha and matcha lattes, filter coffee and banana cake.
Customer Review Summary
Croissants draw the most praise, from a super crispy ham and cheese version to one reviewer's pick among the best in London, though another found theirs served cold. Close behind is the coffee, with one regular who always orders filter and another who loved a mocha with latte art. The hojicha and matcha lattes earn praise too, and the cinnamon roll and apple pastry get a mention. Baristas are described as friendly and welcoming, and the cozy, relatively quiet upstairs is credited as a place to work. Taste opinions split. One reviewer found the coffee slightly too bitter, another called a flat white too milky, and an iced matchaccino was heavy on cream and milk. The small ground-floor area is called claustrophobic when queues, seated drinkers and drink pickups overlap. Reviewers also note a charge for a splash of oat in drip coffee and rewards points that were not explained before paying. One describes a cashier glaring when they fumbled with the payment screen.
Customer Review Summary
Croissants draw the most praise, from a super crispy ham and cheese version to one reviewer's pick among the best in London, though another found theirs served cold. Close behind is the coffee, with one regular who always orders filter and another who loved a mocha with latte art. The hojicha and matcha lattes earn praise too, and the cinnamon roll and apple pastry get a mention. Baristas are described as friendly and welcoming, and the cozy, relatively quiet upstairs is credited as a place to work. Taste opinions split. One reviewer found the coffee slightly too bitter, another called a flat white too milky, and an iced matchaccino was heavy on cream and milk. The small ground-floor area is called claustrophobic when queues, seated drinkers and drink pickups overlap. Reviewers also note a charge for a splash of oat in drip coffee and rewards points that were not explained before paying. One describes a cashier glaring when they fumbled with the payment screen.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Great coffee and pastries. Girls were super friendly and welcoming. Just 1 heads up, they charge for a splash of oat in your drip coffee. I get the change in a latte or flat white, but a splash in filtered is really Nicole and doming. To be fair, some other places do that too. Overall great coffee experience!”
- Google user
“One of the best speciality coffees in London , I would say top 3 . The snacks are great. The staff are real baristas, they serve you the exact coffee you are looking for. A must try.”
- Google user
“Finally made it to Kuro Coffee! Every time I passed by before, it was crowded, so going early in the morning is definitely the way to go. The interior has a really nice vibe, and the food/drinks didn't disappoint. The mocha was delicious and beautifully crafted with lovely latte art. Paired with a super crispy Ham & Cheese Croissant, it was the perfect breakfast. A must-visit cafe if you are around Notting Hill!”
- Google user
“One of the best croissants in London, in fact, it's hard to choose between my other fav bakery and Kuro☺️definitely amazing. I always have filter coffee here, and love the taste. My go to bakery in notting hill gate♥️”
- Google user
“We stopped by Kuro Coffee, a trendy London-style café, during our visit. Overall, the experience was decent, although not the best coffee we had in the area, as there are definitely other nearby options that we found better in terms of taste. The staff was very polite and professional, and we could clearly see a good working atmosphere among the team, which made the place feel welcoming and well-run. That positive energy definitely added to the experience. The coffee itself was good, but slightly too bitter for our personal taste. Of course, this can vary depending on individual preferences, so others might enjoy it more than we did. Despite that, the place has a nice vibe and seems like a good spot for breakfast or a casual stop. We would consider coming back to try other options from the menu, but probably not for coffee again. In short, a stylish café with friendly service and a good atmosphere, but not our favorite coffee in the area.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Established in 2021, KURO Coffee is a cosy cafe located at 3 Hillgate Street, London, W8 7SR. Nestled among the colourful houses of Notting Hill, KURO offers a calming space inspired by Japanese minimalism. KURO’s menu ranges from tasteful cups of coffee to traditionally made matcha. Homemade pastries are delivered daily by our very own KURO Bakery.”
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for solo dining
- Popular for good for working on laptop
Amenities
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Vegetarian options
- Cozy
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- Onsite services
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Prepared foods
- Dessert
- Solo dining
- Offerings· 2
- Organic dishes
- Quick bite
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Family-friendly· 1
- Good for kids
- Dining options· 2
- Breakfast
- Seating
- Popular for· 1
- Good for working on laptop
- Crowd· 2
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safespace
- Facilities· 2
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Parking· 1
- Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
Location
Coffee shops near KURO COFFEE
- 0.5 mi
matcha latte, cappuccino, wifi and charging points
- Urban Social Coffee4.71480.5 mi£1–10Outdoor seating
flat white, matcha latte, chai latte
- St Clair Cafe4.81260.6 mi£1–10Outdoor seating
banana bread, matcha lattes, goats cheese zatar honey bun
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KURO COFFEEOutdoor seating | 4.4561 | — | £1–10 | croissants, hojicha and matcha lattes, filter coffee |
| Hermanos Colombian Coffee Roasters | 4.4525 | 0.5 mi | — | matcha latte, cappuccino, wifi and charging points |
| Urban Social CoffeeOutdoor seating | 4.7148 | 0.5 mi | £1–10 | flat white, matcha latte, chai latte |
| St Clair CafeOutdoor seating | 4.8126 | 0.6 mi | £1–10 | banana bread, matcha lattes, goats cheese zatar honey bun |
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