Once you go black, you never go back.

For all those revolting people who have minds that reside in the gutter, I'm talking about coffee!



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Black is definitely the way to go. I grew out of my 'I'll have a skinny latte' phase years ago so don't even start me on the 'soy vs dairy' debate. What a poor excuse for milk!!?!?! It tastes foul and smells even worse... I am gagging just thinking about it!



Cappuccino drinkers call it hardcore- but its just how I like it. Strong and thick and full of caffeine. The short black or espresso is an experience to behold. It takes a bit of getting used to but perseverance is the key with this one.

I have suffered through way too many horrific cups of bitter brown liquid from a place that rhymes with Car Sucks. It doesn't matter how much sugar you stir in, it still never agrees with the taste buds. Visiting this place has usually been at the point of absolute desperation for a little pick me up... It's like a hangover, I am only reminded of how bad it really is when I am in the middle of it.




North-South-East-West, I have been on the hunt for the best espresso money can buy.

Nude Espresso - 26 Hanbury St, London, E1






Starting with my favourite little East London spot for coffee (and warm choc chip cookies) is Nude Espresso. Of course it goes without saying that the treats are delicious, but what a great place to hang out! The vibe is chilled and the people are the epitome of trendy. I have been known to sit for several hours at a time perving on the cool kids cruising past.















Flat White - 17 Berwick St, London, W1

The 'flat white' I am told, like me, hails from the Antipodes.
It is prepared by pouring steamed milk from the bottom of a steaming pitcher over a single shot of espresso. Apparently it's different from a latte, but who really cares, all the awesome people drink black coffee!


This cafe I have only visited a few times, but my good friends swear by it for their morning coffee when doing the Central London hike.





Note- great art in a cafe makes for a heightened coffee experience. Tick!











Inspiral - 250 Camden High St, London, N1



This is for anyone who has wanted to turn totally hippy. A vegan cafe right in the heart of kooky Camden. Inspiral was one of my absolute favourite places to spend time when I lived up there. It's certainly provides a different vibe in comparison to the other places I have mentioned.



Definitely one to visit, even if it's just to admire the view of Camden Lock while you eat your delectable stuffed peppers!

Brew - 45 Northcote Rd, London, SW11






I discovered Brew through a fellow coffee lover from Australia whom I met in London.


Now, I have in the past been one to put Clapham and it's surrounding neighbourhoods down. No apologies there, it is what it is... But if you need a coffee to make your experience in Clapham a little less dull (and lets face it, you will need something) the Brew is the place for you.

The Breakfast Club, 33 D'arblay St, London, W1

LOVE LOVE LOVE! Apart from yellow being my second favourite colour and the 80's film being totes amazing, The Breakfast Club in Soho is never short of good looking people drinking good looking coffee. Oh and the food is to die for. YUMMMMMM!!!!!!

siggie longlegs - London coffee house slut