One Saturday, I was brought by a friend of friend (an American who had lived here before) to Monmouth cafe. We were in the Borough Market and he praised this cafe a lot for its good coffee. This place was full of people and the queue was long. I ordered a latte to take out and at the first sip, I thought it was too strong for me.
A few days ago, I went in to the cafe again. It was Monday morning and I happened to be in the area. There were people queueing but not as long as that Saturday. I ordered a cup of cappuccino and was asked whether I would want double or a single shot of esspreso. The staff explained usually the cappuccino there is served in double shots of esspreso. That explained my first sip that was too strong. I opted for a single shot and this time it was perfect.
The cafe itself is small and the interior gives a very rustic feel. There is only one big table to be shared by customers where baskets of breads and jams are displayed in the middle of the table. Other seats are individual seats where two narrow bar like tables are attached to the wall. Even window ledges are used as tables. And for those looking for munchies to accompany your coffee, there are varieties of pastries and cakes displayed on a serving table.
A bunch of leaflets explaining about the history of the company and sources of their coffees are available for you to read. This is an independent local company which travels to different places to get the best beans and has been roasting its own coffee to get the best flavour. It shows how passionate the company is about coffee.
This is one exceptional place for serious coffee drinkers. Just be warned of the long queue on Saturdays.
Contact Details:
Contact Details:
Address: 2 Park Street, Borough, London, SE1 9AB
Phone: +44 (0)20 7940 9960
Email: beans@monmouthcoffee.co.uk
Mon - Sat 07.30-18.00
Closed on Bank Holidays
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