Proper Coffee
★ EverydayLast reviewed May 2026

Flat WhiteSoho, London

"The address that brought the flat white to the UK. Come for a properly made 4oz from people who have been thinking about it longer than most."

4.4★★★★(1,098)
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What we love

  • One of the cafes credited with introducing the flat white format to the UK
  • Long blacks on the menu alongside flat whites: proper Antipodean espresso range
  • 4oz cup, velvety milk texture, espresso-to-milk ratio taken seriously

Location

17 Berwick St, London W1F 0PT, UK

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