// LONDON // SHOREDITCH, SOUTHWARK, KINGS CROSS //

origin coffee

a reliable stop for really good coffee

The coffee scene in London is abundant to say the least. Among the crowded ecosystem in east London, Origin Coffee doesn’t do much that stands out. Originally hailing from Cornwall, the roaster stays true to a simple mission: to create a high-fidelity coffee experience, brewing sustainable beans with contemporary clarity that speaks to the universal language of the third-wave coffee obsessive. Visually, it’s clean, intentional, an uncomplicated aesthetic that lets the technical precision of its output do the talking.

The spaces are designed around the interaction of the pour. Each location is anchored by the coffee bar with an approachability that invites you to explore the monthly features and signature blends. Whether in the illustrated contemporary retail space in Shoreditch, the lofty industrial space under the railway arch, or the compact shop at the British Library, Origin is a tried and true sanctuary for an excellent cup of coffee.

the details

Address

Shoreditch: 65 Charlotte Rd, London
Southwark: 84 Scoresby St, London
British Library: 96 Euston Rd., London

Websitehttps://www.origincoffee.co.uk/
Instagram@origincoffeeroasters
Hours07:30 – 17:00 weekdays, 08:30 – 17:00 weekends
Price$$, standard London specialty pricing (£3.35-5); expect to pay slightly more for limited-edition monthly features or guest roasts
Aestheticbright, contemporary, and intentional with a focus on clean lines and playful, inviting branding

good to know

Go here for: a technical, high-quality coffee experience that is worth sitting down for, sourcing fresh beans for home brewing

Order this: for coffee snobs definitely check out their rotating specialties

Amount of time to spend: 30 minutes to an hour, it’s a space built for the ritual of the drink, though there is enough seating for a quick catch-up

When to come: weekday mornings are perfect for a more quiet environment, but any time is a good time as people trickle in and out

Getting here: 

  • Shoreditch: 5-minute walk from Old Street Station (Northern Line)
  • Southwark: right by the Southwark Station (Jubilee Line)
  • British Library: right around the corner from Kings Cross (Circle, Metropolitan, Picadilly, Northern, Hammersmith, Victoria)

Other things to note: 

  • They have a small selection of pastries to pair with coffee, and some tea options too.
  • For non-dairy milk, they only offer oat milk.

Last visited: March 2025

Last updated: March 2026

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