St Clair Cafe

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  Dajoo Support

  ·1 month ago

  “This café is such a cute, high quality gem in the heart of Holland Park. I genuinely can’t start my weekend without their banana bread, which is arguably the best I’ve ever had in London. The whole place has such a clean, elegant and welcoming vibe, and it’s definitely worth experiencing for yourself. And whatever you do, don’t leave without trying the banana bread! P.S. Everything they bake is amazing, but the banana bread is on another level. 🍌”

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  Eliora

  ·1 month ago

  “The staff are lovely, the coffee is great, the pastries look so well laminated and amazing but the taste doesn't back it up.”

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  Ondřej Ptáček

  ·3 months ago

  “Pleasant and calm place to stop for a coffee in proximity to Notting Hill. The cakes were delicious as well.”

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  Dave Smith

  ·5 months ago

  “We're coffee snobs that visited Notting Hill for a week. Although we tried multiple cafes around London, we returned to St Claire Cafe three times because their lattes, mochas, and baked goods, and breakfast are all top notch. We particularly appreciated the baristas' attention to detail and consistently superior coffees!”

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  Rory

  ·7 months ago

  “St Clair runs on a kind of quiet confidence that feels earned rather than declared, the room composed, the light soft, and everything in its place without needing to prove it. The staff cut through any risk of preciousness with a direct, unforced warmth that makes the whole thing feel grounded. The coffee lands exactly where it should, clean, balanced, and without fuss, and the cakes and buns do what good food is meant to do: generous, properly made, and a little indulgent, the sort of thing you actually want to eat rather than admire, so you sit, you take your time, and somewhere between the first sip and the last bite it becomes clear that this is not about performance or trend but about getting the fundamentals right and letting them speak for themselves, which is rarer than it ought to be and all the better for it.”

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  Sakura Momoko

  ·7 months ago

  “Maybe this place only works for people without a routine job who just want somewhere to kiss the time or chit chat, or for families looking for a quick weekend hangout over a coffee, or even tourists stopping by for a one-time visit. I actually did some research before coming here on a Saturday morning—great reviews, beautiful photos—so I was genuinely curious to check it out. Sadly, the reality didn’t match the expectations. The food and drinks were underwhelming (see attached), but the worst part was the service. The staff—possibly the owners, as two of the women looked quite similar….came across as very unwelcoming, with noticeably cold and uncomfortable mean eye contact. I couldn’t help but feel that it might have been because I was using my laptop in the morning before heading to a yoga class, which made the whole experience even more unpleasant. Overall, I left feeling quite uncomfortable staying there for the experience and won’t be coming back.”

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  Lola Botman

  ·11 months ago

  “One of my favourite coffee shop in London. The coffee is delicious, I must say one of the best pain au chocolat as well and the vibe is lovely too. All of the staff is very friendly and always helpful. the small outside seating area is an nice extra as well. The recent Christmas decoration are the cutest.”

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  Holly Taylor

  ·1 year ago

  “What a lovely little spot, a short stroll from Hyde Park with a warm & cosy atmosphere. I had a delicious cappuccino whilst my cousin tried the matcha latte, brilliant latte art! Very welcoming owner - give this place a try! You won't regret it.”

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  Sara Erkinharju

  ·1 year ago

  “St Clair is SUCH a hidden gem. The training and enthusiasm of their Pâtissier shows, as the treats are innovative, fresh, and absolutely delicious. The goats cheese zatar honey bun pictured was to DIE FOR. Their coffees (and matcha lattes) are absolutely perfect. To add to the experience, their staff is welcoming, kind, and FUN. Big thanks to the short blond lady. St Clair prices are also insanely affordable, and combined with the stand-out quality they are a welcome exception to the area. While I’d like to keep the place to myself, it is my responsibility as a coffee lover to hype this place publicly, as it really is one of a kind.”

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  Jay H. Tepley

  ·1 year ago

  “A cosy little cafe in West London. Great view from the window seats, and they also have a little garden at the back. 4 star as their coffee could be better... but if you're not fussy, it's OK enough. Free WiFi, and great summer drink options like Matcha Strawberry Ice and Berry Tea. They have a reasonable choice of pastries, too. Best for a solo coffee lover or a couple, as the place is quite small, in a good way.”

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