"The croissants are the draw, but the coffee is roast-fresh and doesn't need their halo. The room is built for a proper fika, not a quick hit."
36 Chatsworth Rd, Lower Clapton, London E5 0LP, UK
A hatch in St John at Hackney's courtyard, running single-origin filter as the main event. Order the Nicaraguan black on the barista's recommendation.
Guest roasters cycle through a La Marzocco setup with hand brew and batch options alongside, and the retail shelf is stocked for people who want to take the conversation home.
Hatch cafe on Mare Street running a different roaster every month. Order off whatever's on the hopper today.