// LONDON // NOTTING HILL //
kuro
a perfect trifecta of cafe, bakery and bagels
In a neighborhood known for its pastel-hued façades and vibrant market, Kuro is a minimalist haven. Or rather, three. What began as a cafe has blossomed into a trio of establishments all within a a few steps of each other. The coffee shop is a cozy bi-level space serving up a menu of coffees and teas at the counter downstairs and some seating upstairs. Around the corner, the bakery is a takeaway spot with a beautiful spread of pastries and neatly lined loaves of fresh baked sourdough. And across the way, Kuro Bagels, fresh bagels baked in house daily and a menu of sandwiches.
Kuro means black in Japanese. Kuro here means black as in black coffee: simple, minimalist, a refined ritual. Made even better when paired with the Japanese-French inspired pastries or made into a proper meal with a bagel sandwich. Whatever Kuro does, Kuro does meticulously well. A delicious anchor for the neighborhood.
the details
| Address | Kuro Coffee: 3 Hillgate St, London Kuro Bakery: 95 Notting Hill Gate, London Kuro Bagels: 5 Hillgate St, London |
| Website | https://kuro-london.com/ |
| @kuro_london | |
| Hours | Kuro Coffee: 07:00-17:00 Monday – Saturday, 08:00-17:00 Sundays Kuro Bakery: 08:00-15:00 Monday – Thursday, 08:00-17:00 Friday – Sunday Kuro Bagels: 08:00-16:00 weekdays, 08:00-17:00 weekends |
| Price | $$ – coffee and teas are £3.50-5; pastries £4-6; bagels start at £4.50 with cream cheese to £6-14 for bagel sandwiches |
| Aesthetic | minimalist and modern Japanese design with clean lines, light woods, and pristine white and beige tones |
good to know
Go here for: a quick breakfast to kick off a day of shopping in Notting Hill, a coffee break, a fresh loaf of bread
Order this: the coffee and matcha is top notch, their signature sákuro pastry (a laminated pastry with cream filling and seasonal flavors), the cardamom bun, and any of their sourdough loaves
Amount of time to spend: 10-15 minutes for a quick stop by, 30-45 min to sit down
When to come: mornings for the best selection of pastries, weekdays to avoid long lines
Getting here: all three locations are a short walk from Notting Hill Gate (Central, District, and Circle Lines)
Other things to note:Â
- For frequent guests, they have a loyalty program across all 3 locations.
- In the summer, they are opening up Kuro Late, a wine bar.
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Last visited: March 2025
Last updated: May 2025