Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

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Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

London Transport Museum
London Transport Museum
4.4 (6769 ratings)4 (2379 ratings)
History of London transport from horse power onwards, with loads of contraptions to clamber aboard.
Covent Garden, London, WC2E 7BB, United Kingdom
MuseumCafeCharityEvent venueGift shopHeritage museumHeritage preservationRail museumTechnology museumChildren's MuseumsHistory MuseumsSpecialty Museums
Sky Garden
Sky Garden
4.7 (36292 ratings)4.5 (12265 ratings)
Known as the walkie talkie due to its unique shape, this skyscraper features a top-floor restaurant.
1 SKY GARDEN WALK, London, EC3M 8AF, United Kingdom
Scenic spotSights & LandmarksBarCafeGardenRestaurantObservation Decks & Towers
Mentioned by London City Calling
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"Located on the 43rd floor of the Walkie Talkie building in the City of London, the Sky Garden is the capital’s highest public garden and one of the coolest places to visit in London for free. The garden’s large plant-filled atrium has floor-to-ceiling windows with amazing panoramic views out over the city below and is open throughout the day and into the evenings on weekends – making it one the best free things to do in London at night too!. There’s also an open-air covered terrace on one side."
Mentioned by Hues Of Delahaye
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"Travel 43 floors up and see a unique perspective of landmarks like The Shard, St Paul’s Cathedral, Tower Bridge and more. With massive floor-to-ceiling glass windows, an open-air terrace, and beautifully landscaped scenery, you’ll have an abundance of options for IG pics. It also houses a swanky restaurant and bar, so you can relax and soak in the views with a drink in hand."
Mentioned by We Dream of Travel Blog
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"Set atop 20 Fenchurch Street (aka the Walkie Talkie building), Sky Garden is the highest public garden in London. Amidst a lush urban jungle, it offers stunning 360° panoramic views of the city. The unique setting and spectacular views easily make this one of the most Instagrammable places in London."
Churchill War Rooms
Churchill War Rooms
4.6 (9106 ratings)4.5 (20311 ratings)
Secret underground headquarters where Prime Minister Winston Churchill lived and worked during WWII.
Clive Steps, King Charles St, London SW1A 2AQ, United Kingdom
Sights & LandmarksCafeHistory museumHistoric SitesMilitary Museums
Chin Chin Dessert Club (Chin Chin Ice Cream)
Chin Chin Dessert Club (Chin Chin Ice Cream)
4.2 (485 ratings)
Tiny, minimalist chain outlet offering extensive ice cream flavours & toppings, plus hot chocolate.
54 Greek St, London, W1D 3DS, United Kingdom
Ice cream shopCafeCake shopCoffee shop
Mentioned by DesignMyNight
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"What started as an ice cream store dedicated to liquid nitrogen creations, Chin Chin Labs has come a long way in delivering some of the best bites in town. Burnt butter caramel ice cream pies and loaded tiramisu sundaes join this mouthwatering brownie cookie ice cream sando (from £5.45) that can be customised with the likes of black sesame ice cream, molten chocolate, bee pollen honeycomb and whatever else takes your fancy. Now that's our kinda sandwich."
Mentioned by The World and Then Some
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"For truly breathtaking ice-cream creations, head on down to Chin Chin. This little dessert spot is famous for its extravagant flavors (you can find things like meringue pie and tonka bean on the menu!), and you can even grab a signature hot chocolate if you want something to enjoy on the go. Such a great option if you’re looking for the best desserts in London."
Mentioned by Hotspot-Hunter
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"A thick, brownie-like cookie with sweet-and-sticky dulce de leche, toasted hazelnuts and cranberries, it’s luxurious – full of Valhrona chocolate – and super indulgent. 54 Greek St, London W1D 3DS or 49-50 Camden Lock Pl, London NW1 8AF. Open for take-away in the weekends."
Cutter & Squidge
Cutter & Squidge
4.2 (796 ratings)
Modern, light-filled bakery with high stools, for pastries and baked goods, plus celebration cakes.
20 Brewer St, London, W1F 0SJ, United Kingdom
BakeryCafe
Mentioned by Country and Town House
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"This North London bakery describes itself as ‘a bit health conscious’: cakes contain low fat and sugar, but enough to ensure they taste delicious. Cutter & Squidge cakes make the perfect centrepiece for a big celebration too: the Macron Drip Cake, for instance, is a layered creation decorated with macarons, topped with chocolate shards and finished with 24 carat gold. Vegan cakes are also available, and everything can be personalised."
Mentioned by Travels in the UK, Europe and Beyond
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"If you gave a bunch of five year olds a box of crayons and told them to draw birthday cakes, you’d probably end up with something that looks quite a bit like the celebration cakes at this Soho bakery and café. That’s not a bad thing. Cakes with names like “Strawberry Eat-On Mess”*, “S’Mores”, “Apple Pie” – as a cake, and “Popcorn Drip” are short on cake and very long on globs of frosting, fillings, toppings and childlike humor."
Mentioned by THE LONDON MOTHER
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"Fun shop, fun website, inventive creations – two sisters established this Soho mecca and are always a step ahead of foodie trends. The sisters explain, “We are a bit health conscious and are not fans of overly fatty or sugar laden foods, so we always keep our fat and sugar content to “just as much as needed to make something delicious”."
Bluebird Chelsea
Bluebird Chelsea
4.2 (2272 ratings)
European food and cocktails in smart spot with monochrome floor tiles, feature lighting and terrace.
350 King's Rd, London, SW3 5UU, United Kingdom
Modern European restaurantBarBreakfast restaurantCafeCocktail barLoungeRestaurant
Mentioned by Country and Town House
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"This King’s Road landmark has been a place to be seen since opening back in 1997 – even more so with its swish new look. Formerly a garage, Bluebird underwent a major refurbishment a couple of years ago courtesy of Sagrada, the designers behind The Arts Club, which split up the large space into neat sections. Both the street-level bar and first-floor restaurant feature plush interiors – think exposed steel red beams, indoor trees and deep Chesterfield booths – while the al fresco courtyard remains an idyllic summer spot."
Mentioned by Time Out London
London’s best outdoor dining
"Restaurants Contemporary European King’s Road. The main dining room of this King’s Road branch of Bluebird Café looks like it’s actually outside; it has a conservatory-style glass roof and loads, we mean loads, of plants. If you want to really get some fresh air, there’s a massive outdoor dining area with fake grass, umbrellas and garden-style furniture serving a Mediterranean menu."
Mentioned by D&D London
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"A chic, all-day drinking and dining destination in West London, with a beautiful terrace, bar and restaurant serving everything from breakfast to late night cocktails."
Lighthaus cafe
Lighthaus cafe
4.6 (185 ratings)
11 Argall Ave, London, E10 7QE, United Kingdom
CafeCoffee shop
Mentioned by Eater London
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"This sun-dappled Walthamstow cafe has always been a hit, but it’s gone up another gear with the arrival of former 40 Maltby Street chef Alex Vines, bringing in an elegant menu for the weekends. Slabs of chicken liver parfait bely a silken texture; skate flops lazily over asparagus; mussels take up a little tartlet with saffron and fennel. View this post on Instagram"
Highness Cafe & Tea Room
Highness Cafe & Tea Room
4.4 (118 ratings)
Warm setting for gourmet sandwiches & salads, plus coffee, tea & homemade cakes & pastries.
21a Highbury Park, London, N5 1QJ, United Kingdom
CafeBrunch restaurantCake shopCoffee shopTea house
Hackney Coffee Company
Hackney Coffee Company
4.6 (491 ratings)
High-ceilinged coffeehouse with white brick & hanging greenery, plus cocktails & music at night.
503 Hackney Rd, London, E2 9ED, United Kingdom
RestaurantBarCafeCocktail barEvent venue
Mentioned by House & Garden
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"Hidden behind the busy Hackney Road, Rogues London is stoking the fires of a brilliant residency at Hackney Coffee Club. In a charming courtyard at the back of the building, the team have set up an outdoor kitchen that gently wafts tantalising smells across to hungry diners. The tables are covered and heated, surrounded by festoon lights that add to the secret garden atmosphere."
Norman's cafe
Norman's cafe
4.9 (51 ratings)
167 Junction Rd, Archway, London, N19 5PZ, United Kingdom
Cafe
Mentioned by MOB Kitchen
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"A modern reinterpretation of a British caff, Norman’s Cafe is a no-frills ode to everything we love about greasy spoons. Classic dishes like beans on toast, chicken escalope, and even the humble chip butty are given a quick glycolic scrub and elevated by chef Richie Hayes. But what about the coffee, you ask?"

Free Museums in Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

National Portrait Gallery
National Portrait Gallery
4.6 (7987 ratings)4.5 (5395 ratings)
Paintings and photographs of aristocratic and famous figures throughout British history.
St. Martin's Pl, Charing Cross, London, WC2H 0HE, United Kingdom
Art galleryMuseumsNational museumArt Museums
Mentioned by standard.co.uk
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"London’s West End is pretty good for celeb spotting, but the easiest place to do it is probably at the National Portrait Gallery. It’s home to kings, queens, cultural juggernauts and sporting heroes – all in portrait form, of course – with a collection spanning over five hundred years of painting history. You can find Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn in the Tudor galleries, Mary Jane Seacole and the Bronte sisters in the Victorian galleries, right up to Amy Winehouse and the Queen in the contemporary galleries."
Mentioned by London 6 days itinerary
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"Around the square you’ll also find two of London’s top art museums, the National Gallery and the National Portrait Gallery. Both are highly recommended for art lovers and include works by some of the world’s most famous artists from Turner to Monet. Also nearby (hidden underground in St. Martin-in-the-Fields!) you can visit the London Brass Rubbing Centre (fee*) to learn about and create a brass rubbing to take home. A great activity for families (we had fun too!)."
Mentioned by The Trusted Traveller
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"This gallery comprises a collection of portraits of historically important and famous British people from throughout time. Think Shakespeare, Edward VI, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, to name a few."
The Cartoon Museum
The Cartoon Museum
4 (577 ratings)4 (261 ratings)
Museum tracing the development of British cartooning from the early 18th century to the present day.
63 Wells St, Fitzrovia, London, W1A 3AE, United Kingdom
Art museumMuseumsSpecialty Museums
Jewish Museum London
Jewish Museum London
4.5 (579 ratings)4.5 (267 ratings)
Modern museum with a re-created Victorian Jewish Quarter, historical artefacts and Holocaust tales.
Raymond Burton House, 129-131 Albert Street, London NW1 7NB, United Kingdom
Heritage museumMuseumsCafeGift shopArt MuseumsChildren's MuseumsHistory MuseumsSpecialty Museums

Best Pastries in Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

Aux Merveilleux de Fred
Aux Merveilleux de Fred
5 (20 ratings)
1-3 Leadenhall Market, London, EC3V 1LR, United Kingdom
Pastry shop
Mentioned by Travels in the UK, Europe and Beyond
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"Mini Éphémère, a lemon and yuzu meringue and cream version of the Merveilleux. Finding a delicious sweet treat for less than £2 anywhere in London is rare but finding something that will put your sweet tooth into a trance in South Kensington for £1.20 is some kind of miracle. At Aux Merveilleux de Fred, the mini versions of their namesake confections are so light – and inexpensive – that you can indulge without guilt."
Mentioned by The Chilworth
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"For the melt-in-the-mouth pastry experience only a true French chef such as Frédéric Vaucamps can achieve, book yourself in at Aux Merveilleux de Fred. Famed for their brioches, meringues and truffles, which are must-buys, the whole menu is highly acclaimed. Do yourself a favour and get some takeaway buns to enjoy as you travel around the rest of the city – they are truly merveilleux."
Diwan Damas
Diwan Damas
4.7 (154 ratings)
121 Edgware Rd, Tyburnia, London, W2 2HX, United Kingdom
Pastry shop
Sweetland London
Sweetland London
4.6 (414 ratings)
1, Royal London Industrial Estate, 29 -35 N Acton Rd, London NW10 6PE, United Kingdom
PatisserieBakeryCandy storeCookie shopDessert shopPastry shopWholesale bakery

Best Fast Food Restaurants in Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

Subway
Subway
3.1 (80 ratings)
Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
411 High St, London, HA9 7AB, United Kingdom
Sandwich shopFast food restaurantTakeout RestaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by BirminghamLive
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"Located a stone’s throw away from the home of football, you can sit in or take out at what is now the world’s largest fast food chain. There’s five different types of bread, any number of different fillings, be it Italian meat, tuna, chicken tikka, steak or meatballs. Then there’s the salad, complete with jalapenos and olives, and the sauce."
JOE & THE JUICE
JOE & THE JUICE
4 (247 ratings)
George St, Richmond, TW9 1HY, United Kingdom
Juice shopCafeCoffee shopFast food restaurantGluten-free restaurantHealth food restaurantTakeout RestaurantModern European restaurantSandwich shopScandinavian restaurant
Mentioned by Essential Surrey & SW London
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"If you fancy rehydrating with a refreshing juice then head to the aptly-named Joe & The Juice in Richmond – concoctions such as The Iron Man (made with strawberry, kiwi and apple) and the Energy Shake (made with raspberry, bananas and vanilla milk) are great refuelers."
Angus Burger
Angus Burger
4.5 (268 ratings)
115 Wembley Park Dr, Wembley Park, Wembley HA9 8HG, United Kingdom
RestaurantFast food restaurantHamburger restaurant

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

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