
Rosslyn Coffee Tower 42
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About Rosslyn Coffee Tower 42
Rosslyn Coffee Tower 42 is a coffee shop beside Tower 42 on Old Broad St in the City of London, opened in 2018 by founders from Ireland and Australia. They set out to pair the attention to detail of an Australian cafe with the community feel of an Irish pub, adapted for London today. The shop is narrow and small, with standing benches inside and no seats, and it is set up mainly for coffee to go. The menu includes flat white and espresso, and drinks that stay in are served in ceramic cups. Non-dairy choices include Happy Happy Soy Boy soy milk and oat milk.
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention espresso soft serve, flat white, ceramic cups and matcha latte with brown sugar syrup.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention espresso soft serve, flat white, ceramic cups and matcha latte with brown sugar syrup.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the coffee itself, from the espresso and flat white to an oat flat white, a decaf mocha in a ceramic cup and a matcha latte with brown sugar syrup. Close behind is the espresso soft serve, called astoundingly good in summer, and the friendly counter staff, with one describing a quick chat and a thank you with every brew. The almond croissant gets a mention as not too sweet, and soy and non-dairy milks are noted. The main complaint is space: the shop is narrow with no seating inside, only outdoor seats and a few standing benches, and several wish there were somewhere to sit. One reviewer found the pour over limited to two beans and watered down when made by machine. Several note most customers order to go, and one appreciated getting a ceramic cup anyway.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the coffee itself, from the espresso and flat white to an oat flat white, a decaf mocha in a ceramic cup and a matcha latte with brown sugar syrup. Close behind is the espresso soft serve, called astoundingly good in summer, and the friendly counter staff, with one describing a quick chat and a thank you with every brew. The almond croissant gets a mention as not too sweet, and soy and non-dairy milks are noted. The main complaint is space: the shop is narrow with no seating inside, only outdoor seats and a few standing benches, and several wish there were somewhere to sit. One reviewer found the pour over limited to two beans and watered down when made by machine. Several note most customers order to go, and one appreciated getting a ceramic cup anyway.
Featured reviews
- Tesspresso Melbourne
“Tiny spot not too far from our hotel, offering a solid blend for espresso and flat white. Grateful they served it in a ceramic cup as majority of people were ordering coffee to go .”
- polet
“Had a delicious oat flat white 🫶🏻 Customer service was lovely and the interior beautiful - I just wish there were spots to sit down and enjoy the coffee ☕️”
- Paul S
“Had matcha latte there, cute cafe with seating outside and some standing benches inside. The matcha was good, they have brown sugar syrup which is different from all the mainstream matcha cafes. They do not provide the standard ones. Would have been a 5 if they had more seating and was a bit more spacious”
- Sabs A
“The shop was cute but they only had 2 beans for pour over and they used a machine for it that made it taste really watered down. Hard to get any flavors out of it.”
- adam cooper
“Tucked neatly to one side of Tower 42 is, what I consider to be the nicest coffee venue in London. It serves great coffee (but so do lots of places) however the difference at this small coffee bar is the staff. It is THE ONLY coffee shop in London that I know of (and I have been to many !) that delivers your brew with a "Thank you, ". The counter staff seem happy in their jobs and you FEEL that when you walk in. They are always busy (where isn't ?) but I never feel rushed and they always find time for a quick chat. If you want a coffee bar where you are treated like an appreciated human being, and not just another £4 in the till, walk past the ten other 'also-ran' coffee chains and give this Rosslyn a try.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
“Established in 2018, Rosslyn is a coming together of hospitality styles from both Ireland and Australia, the homes of our founders James and Mat. “All the attention to detail and high standards of an Australian Cafe combined with the warmth and community of an Irish Pub brought together in a way that best serves modern day London””
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
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- Onsite services
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Dessert
- Solo dining
- Trendy
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
Location
Coffee shops near Rosslyn Coffee Tower 42
- 0.1 mi
coffee soft serve, black filter coffee, latte
- Red Lion Coffee4.61230.2 mi
cappuccino, latte art, homemade sandwiches
- Ravello Coffee Co Ltd4.31220.2 mi
focaccia sandwiches, filled ciabatta sandwiches, cappuccino
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosslyn Coffee Tower 42Outdoor seating | 4.7208 | — | espresso soft serve, flat white, ceramic cups |
| Rosslyn Coffee Liverpool Street Station | 5.034 | 0.1 mi | coffee soft serve, black filter coffee, latte |
| Red Lion Coffee | 4.6123 | 0.2 mi | cappuccino, latte art, homemade sandwiches |
| Ravello Coffee Co Ltd | 4.3122 | 0.2 mi | focaccia sandwiches, filled ciabatta sandwiches, cappuccino |
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