
Redemption Roasters - Covent Garden
Quick info
About Redemption Roasters - Covent Garden
Redemption Roasters - Covent Garden is a coffee shop on Drury Ln in London that roasts its coffee in a roastery inside HMP The Mount prison. The business trains prisoners and prison leavers as baristas and offers them the chance of employment in its shops. The menu lists 17 dishes, from brunch plates like Eggs Benedict to toasted sourdough and a Breakfast Bowl (V) for vegetarians. Drinks run from flat whites and lattes to matcha, including a strawberry matcha. Pastries, cakes and sandwiches sit alongside, with an almond croissant among the baked goods. Seating is split across an upstairs and a downstairs level, with space between the tables, and laptops are permitted downstairs only. Dogs are welcome.
Good to know
- ParkingUsually difficult to find a space
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, seating
Menu & Prices
17 dishes · mains £5–13- Toasted Sourdough (Vg)£4.90
- Eggs On Sourdough£8.50
- Breakfast Bowl (V)£8.90
- Avocado On Sourdough (Vg)£8.90
- Salmon & Poached Eggs£10.90
- Eggs Benedict£11.90
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention matcha drinks, oat milk flat white, prison leavers employment and pastries and sandwiches.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention matcha drinks, oat milk flat white, prison leavers employment and pastries and sandwiches.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the matcha and coffee, with a strawberry matcha called the best one a diner had ever had and a limited bakewell iced matcha described as outstanding. Close behind are the flat whites, oat lattes and an iced decaf americano, plus pastries such as an almond croissant and a cinnamon scroll, both called delicious. Staff come up repeatedly as friendly and welcoming. One reviewer was handed a free coffee after a sold-out pulled pork and pickle sandwich meant a wait, then received a cake instead, and another was given an oat latte on the house after a friendly chat. The space gets praise too, with comfy seats, room between tables and seating upstairs and downstairs for working, and one reviewer notes laptops are permitted downstairs but not upstairs. Several also mention the shop's work helping released prisoners into employment, and one calls it dog friendly. No recurring complaints appear. Reviewers close on small gestures like the free cake and the shaken hand that came with a complimentary latte.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the matcha and coffee, with a strawberry matcha called the best one a diner had ever had and a limited bakewell iced matcha described as outstanding. Close behind are the flat whites, oat lattes and an iced decaf americano, plus pastries such as an almond croissant and a cinnamon scroll, both called delicious. Staff come up repeatedly as friendly and welcoming. One reviewer was handed a free coffee after a sold-out pulled pork and pickle sandwich meant a wait, then received a cake instead, and another was given an oat latte on the house after a friendly chat. The space gets praise too, with comfy seats, room between tables and seating upstairs and downstairs for working, and one reviewer notes laptops are permitted downstairs but not upstairs. Several also mention the shop's work helping released prisoners into employment, and one calls it dog friendly. No recurring complaints appear. Reviewers close on small gestures like the free cake and the shaken hand that came with a complimentary latte.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Lovely shop with a great atmosphere and really friendly and welcoming staff. The coffee was a very pleasant surprise as well. Would definitely recommend. I also loved how they help released prisoners”
- Google user
“This place does excellent coffee, really well made and high quality. the food looked amazing too although I didn't try it. They have space downstairs where laptops are permitted, but they aren't upstairs so it's a good balance. And most importantly, they have a really amazing mission in rehabilitation for former prisoners, so you feel you're doing a good thing while getting your morning coffee 👍”
- Google user
“I would definitely recommend this place! I ordered a strawberry matcha and a sandwich and they were both amazing. The matcha was definitely the best one I’ve ever had. Even though I came at the busiest time, it was still calm and a relatively relaxing place! It is also dog friendly and has very nice decorations. The fact they support prison leavers into work is also amazing!”
- Google user
“Such friendly genuine people and efficient service with an amazing selection of matcha, coffees, pastries and sandwhiches. I tried their limited addition bakewell iced matcha. OUTSTANDING. I wish we had one of these back home.”
- Google user
“Steve was great, explained the loyalty program and helped me get a great deal. Fantastic coffee and atmosphere, good space, not too crowded. Highly recommend.”
Highlights
“Redemption Roasters is a speciality coffee company, on a mission to reduce reoffending in the UK through coffee. We offer barista training to prisoners, prison leavers, and individuals at risk of offending, with the opportunity for employment in our shops. Our coffee is roasted in our roastery, which is located behind bars at HMP The Mount. This Redemption coffee shop is located in a quieter part of Covent Garden on Drury Lane. Pop in for delicious speciality coffee, accompanied by a wide selection of freshly-baked pastries, cakes and sandwiches, or brunch.”
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Cozy
Show more amenities
- Onsite services
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Dessert
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
- Dining options· 4
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Seating
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Crowd· 1
- Tourists
- Parking· 1
- Usually difficult to find a space
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Pet-friendly· 1
- Dogs allowed inside
Location
Coffee shops near Redemption Roasters - Covent Garden
- WatchHouse Covent Garden4.51,1190.2 mi
banana bread with espresso butter, rotating filter coffee, pancakes
- Ovis Coffees4.42910.3 mi£1–15
cloud cookie cups, burnt basque cheesecake, pistachio latte
- Cafe Babka with Gelupo4.73350.3 mi
babka, coffee, british museum view
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redemption Roasters - Covent GardenOutdoor seating | 4.5570 | — | £1–10 | matcha drinks, oat milk flat white, prison leavers employment |
| WatchHouse Covent Garden | 4.51,119 | 0.2 mi | — | banana bread with espresso butter, rotating filter coffee, pancakes |
| Ovis Coffees | 4.4291 | 0.3 mi | £1–15 | cloud cookie cups, burnt basque cheesecake, pistachio latte |
| Cafe Babka with Gelupo | 4.7335 | 0.3 mi | — | babka, coffee, british museum view |
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