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EC1 Coffee HouseClerkenwell, London

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Clerkenwell Rd0.1 mi from Clerkenwell centrelast reviewed May 2026

Italian espresso tradition held by staff with Amalfi coast roots. The shots have conviction; go when you want espresso done properly, without the specialty theatre.

Amalfi coast espresso heritage, landed in Clerkenwell and kept alive.

4.7★★★★½(166)
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What we love

  • Amalfi coast roots; Italian espresso tradition is the identity, not a marketing angle
  • Named barista Daniel; independently run with the kind of conviction that comes from ownership
  • Espresso pulled with care; not bitter, which is the baseline and not always met on Clerkenwell Rd
  • Espresso-focused; no filter programme, no rotating single origins

Location

49 Clerkenwell Rd, London EC1M 4PN, UK

0.1 mi from Clerkenwell centre

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