10 hidden cafés locals love in Hackney
Here are 10 hidden cafés locals love in Hackney (East London) — small, independent spots with great coffee and a local vibe:
1. ☕ Wilton Way Cafe
A tiny neighbourhood café known for excellent coffee, pastries, and seasonal brunch. It’s popular with locals but still feels like a hidden spot.
2. ☕ Esters
A cosy café famous for amazing brunch, homemade cakes, and specialty coffee. One of Hackney’s best-kept secrets.
3. ☕ Climpson & Sons
A well-known coffee roastery with a relaxed café atmosphere and high-quality espresso and pastries.
4. ☕ Allpress Espresso Roastery and Café
A stylish café and coffee roastery located in a converted warehouse. Loved for specialty coffee and minimalist design.
5. ☕ The Dusty Knuckle Bakery
Hidden behind a workshop, this bakery-café is famous for fresh bread, sandwiches, and pastries.
6. ☕ Batch Baby
A small and friendly neighbourhood café serving great coffee, brunch, and homemade treats.
7. ☕ The De Beauvoir Deli Co
A café and deli popular with locals for fresh coffee, sandwiches, and outdoor seating.
8. ☕ Palm Vaults
A colourful pastel café known for creative drinks, matcha lattes, and unique desserts.
9. ☕ The Attendant Coffee Roasters – Shoreditch
A quirky café built inside a converted Victorian public toilet, serving excellent specialty coffee.
10. ☕ Ozone Coffee Roasters
A hidden gem for coffee lovers with great brunch and house-roasted beans.
✅ Tip: Hackney is one of London’s best areas for independent coffee shops, especially around London Fields, Dalston, and Stoke Newington
