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Stir Coffee Brixton

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4.7 out of 5 stars4.7(566 reviews)

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Quick info

111 Brixton Hill, London SW2 1AA, United Kingdom

About Stir Coffee Brixton

Stir Coffee Brixton is a coffee shop on Brixton Hill, serving espresso drinks, light bites and craft beer in a rustic space with antique accents. The cardamom bun stands out on the counter, alongside banana bread that arrives with peanut butter or almond butter on top. Batch brew and flat white round out the drinks lineup, and vegan pastry options sit in the case at all times. Orders are placed on a walk-in basis, with no reservations taken. A self-service water station sits inside, and dogs are welcome throughout the space. The counter staff get to know regulars well enough to recognize their usual order.

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Menu & Prices

17 dishes
  • Flat White
  • Espresso
  • Long Black
  • Reuben Sandwich
  • Takeaway Coffee
  • Iced Coffee
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Reviews

4.7/5
566 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention banana bread, flat white, batch brew and cardamom bun.

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Customer Review Summary

Reviewers most often single out the coffee, with the flat white and batch brew named repeatedly as smooth and full of flavour, and one describing tasting notes that match the cup. Close behind are the baked goods: the banana bread is called the best one reviewer has ever had, with peanut butter or almond butter on top, and the cardamom bun is described as light and fluffy. Others mention a rich, velvety hot chocolate and a vegan option. Staff draw consistent praise as friendly and welcoming, with one reviewer saying the baristas remembered an order from the day before and another noting how kind they are with small children. Reviewers also describe a busy, relaxed room with people working on laptops, a summer outdoor area, and a dog friendly welcome. The one real criticism comes from a reviewer who found the prosciutto and rocket focaccia disappointing: the bread was dry and the heavy layer of prosciutto congealed with the mozzarella. One reviewer notes that a coffee for takeaway was served with only minutes to spare, and another offered to cover the next coffee on the house.

Featured reviews

  • Google user
    “Great coffee. Great ambiance. Great service. Served coffee for takeaway with 10 minutes to go, unlike KAHFI that wouldn’t serve with 20 minutes to go.”
  • Google user
    “The atmosphere, vibes and staff are lit, along with the coffee. I am only writing this to be constructive I hope! We ordered a prosciutto and rocket focaccia. This unfortunately was disappointing - it looked great but the bread was not fresh (or atleast it was dry) and the prosciutto was so densely packed (way too much of it) that it congealed with the mozzarella making for a very unpleasant sandwich. Less is more, and fresher is better. Otherwise great place. Will be back!”
  • Google user
    “Our go-to coffee place in Brixton. The place is nice and the atmosphere is always up with lovely staff members. They do very good pastries and always have a vegan option! Coffee is also very good. Outside area in summer very lovely if you manage to grab a seat!”
  • Google user
    “Fantastic find Coffee was perfect as was the banana cake with almond butter. The staff were so friendly and welcoming Thank you”
  • Google user
    “This place is a total gem. I really liked their batch brew: it was remarkably smooth, perfectly balanced with a gentle, low acidity and a wonderfully full-bodied flavor. If the tasting notes say 'strawberry,' you can bet the coffee actually tastes distinctly of strawberries. What truly sets this cafe apart, though, is the atmosphere. Even when the place is absolutely slammed, the staff maintains an incredibly warm and personal touch. They seem to know everyone by name and have an uncanny ability to remember your exact preferences; I was blown away when they even recalled a foreign friend's order from the day before. They are also exceptionally sweet with little kids, making families feel genuinely welcome rather than just 'tolerated.' As for the treats, the hot chocolate is rich and velvety, and the flat white is perfectly thick and creamy. And whatever you do, don't miss the cardamom bun—it is utterly divine and packed with flavor. It’s rare to find a spot that balances top-tier coffee with such heartfelt hospitality.”

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Good to know

“Espresso drinks, light bites and craft beer offered in a cool, rustic space with antique accents.”

  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating

Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
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  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Location

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