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Department of Coffee and Social Affairs
(Now Closed)Coffee Shop££££
Holborn and Covent Garden, London
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Bruna BittencourtJune 19, 2015This is the best coffee place I've found in town. Super fancy, exclusive blends, home made food, friendly staff and an awesome toast.
MelankolinaMay 6, 2016Although small and not the cosiest café in town, what it lacks in space it makes up for with the lovely carrot cake, one of the nicest flat whites around and delicious pots of teas. Yum.
One of the best Coffee places in London! Their filter coffee is a must try! The home made baked goods are worth checking out too, especially the afghan biscuit and pastel de nata
AdleyJuly 12, 2016Great second coffee spot they have. Bigger and less crowded. Coffee is awesome and also the sweet and salty pastry. Thumb up!
Ncedile MankahlaJune 16, 2017You mean besides the coffee? Having grown with the speciality coffee industry in cape town.. I know good coffee and these guys know what they're doing. Ethiopian is consistently perfect.
Josef SzottenFebruary 28, 2015Absolutely awesome! Love this place so much. Great coffee, sandwiches and cakes. Such friendly staff and yes, free reliable wifi. Wonderful place to sit and work. Must visit!
Kurt GonzalesFebruary 26, 2013Good selection of teas and pastries. Unique independent who have a good market on the oh so busy leather lane. Funky name does what it says. Nice and quaint to catch up with friends or work.
Alexa BirrellApril 1, 2014Perfect place to start the week. Amazing coffee, amazing vibe. Quality deep house always playing through quality speakers. Exposed brick wall, wooden floors. Friendly service off leather lane.
Ross WSDecember 4, 2013Don't let the authoritative name mislead you, this café is ran by some of the friendliest baristas in town. Plenty of space and the view of Leather Lane is prime for people watching.
Jodie SaysonFebruary 18, 2013Unique look. Has different arts & themes on the wall which change after a few weeks. Food & drinks are snacks to chill out or 1 on 1 chats. Wouldn't recommend for groups as the place is not that big.
Kirk CheyfitzJuly 4, 2012About the best coffee in London; great handmade sandwiches & homemade pastries. In the Leather Lane market, a bustling hub of lunchtime activity featuring food trucks and neat little restaurants.
AmberFebruary 9, 2019Great coffee and this location has a decent amount of seating. Good selection of pastries - try the Pic’s peanut butter banana bread.
Ministry of WaxingMay 4, 2012Another small coffee place, hidden away from tourist’s eyes. Excellent, friendly service with amazing coffee and sandwiches. If you’re in the area, a must-visit for those short breaks!
Kostas KoukoravasNovember 29, 2014They make great coffee and there are a few different single origins to choose from. They change their coffees regularly so there's no risk you'll get bored!
PortlandMarch 28, 2012Fab little gem of a coffee venue - in fact it's much more than this! Right in the hustle bustle of Leather Lane. Great simple but tasty food and great friendly service.
Iggy HammickMarch 5, 2015Cool, yet unpretentious coffee house. Not many power ports so not set up for working, but great coffee and LWLies/Huck mags to read. Chill out spot
Amazing choice of coffee and lots of pastries. If you need the best coffee in the area, don't look any further
Benjamin DyerNovember 21, 2012Try the Beef, Bree, Onion And Rocket Toasted Sandwich - This may have been the single greatest sandwich I've ever eaten. I'd cross London for this daily.
Wonderful coffee, staff and music to start your day on the right note, or to enjoy while you sit and stay a while.
Good coffee, good vibe, good music and friendly folks without the mandatory coffee twattery that usually comes with quality coffee.
Mochas are great, and really happy, friendly staff always up for a chat
Vincent TanOctober 14, 2014Beware! Latte is only 3/4 cup full. You are better off trying Prufrock which is few doors away or if you don't mind a 10min walk, try Caravan in Exmouth Market.
Great coffee, choice of beans, really good Flat White and good food/snacks. They do not accept AMEX
MiaAugust 16, 2013Anyone in London needs to check this place out!!! If you want delicious coffee, friendly service and an awesome vibe, look no further.
Yagmur KocakMay 20, 2014Just became my new favourite coffee place in London. Not only because of the coffee, such a cool and friendly atmosphere!
TatelOctober 7, 2015The coffee is amaxing and you can pick from a variety of options. Really nice service. They have wifi
Mick ConroySeptember 26, 2014The best place on Leather Lane for coffee and a nice place to sit with a laptop. Also, Lamingtons on Fridays!
One of my all times coffee joints... The Salvadoran coffee beans are fantastic...it makes a heck of an expresso..
Idil UnalDecember 19, 2014Friendly people, great coffee and sandwiches. Even on lunch time it's possible to find a seat.
Priscila DexheimerFebruary 6, 2014Excellent coffee and great place to type away... Wifi key: drinkcoffee
Based on one visit where I actually tried the wifi, I found it wasn't available or very poor signal in side room. Aside from that, great coffee and sandwiches- Love this place!! The coffee is just exceptional and the price reflects it!!
Simba GrieveDecember 11, 2012Amazing and attentive staff. It's obvious they really enjoy their job. The coffee is incredible and beautifully presented.
Rebecca DillonApril 16, 2013Great flat white, you know you've been drinking bad coffee when you find a gem like this! Definitely a new fave!
John Baptiste-KellyAugust 13, 2014Flat whites are amazing. Iced coffee when it's hot. Eccles cakes and banana loaf are sublime
Liis SaarJuly 25, 2015Amazingly friendly staff. You always get a smile with your coffee - what better way to start a day :)
AndreyAugust 30, 2014one swedish fellow told me Kiwis make the best flat white in town. I've checked, he was right.
Great coffee, fun atmosphere. I prefer this place to the nearby prufrock
Evening StandardMay 22, 2012Wooden boards filled with cakes, lots of space to chill out and plenty of smiling staff. Great coffee, obviously. Read more- Eamonn CareyFebruary 28, 2015Great spot for early coffee but get here before 830 if you want a seat.
Alex HardieJune 21, 2016Been to two of their stores. One near Liverpool St (Shoreditch) and this one. Was struck by how lovely it was to be asked which been I'd like. Excellent.
Nick ChimmunchlamJuly 13, 2017One of the best black Americano I have had and the staff are always friendly
Ryan FryeApril 1, 2015Come for the flat white, stay for the clunky doodles and smooth chunes. See
Adrian & CynthiaOctober 16, 2014Happy and helpful staff - 2 different espresso beans - what's not to like? :-)
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Department of Coffee and Social Affairs
14-16 Leather Ln
London
Greater London
EC1N 7SU
United Kingdom
London
Greater London
EC1N 7SU
United Kingdom
A renovated former architectural ironmonger, Department of Coffee and Social Affairs is a collaboration of coffee professionals, designers and artists with the aim of building a coffee-focused social hub for residents and workers in London’s vibrant – and at points gritty – Farringdon.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
+44 20 7419 6906
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch
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