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Frequency Coffee Kings CrossKing's Cross, London

★★SpecialtyProperly excellent

King's Cross Rd0.4 mi from King's Cross centrelast reviewed May 2026

Frequency roasts its own beans and serves them across espresso, V60, and AeroPress from the same King's Cross counter. That closed loop between roast and cup is rare this close to the station.

Self-roasting indie on King's Cross Road, pulling single origins on V60 or AeroPress.

4.7★★★★½(316)
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Roasts on-siteSingle originsPour-overBeans to go

What we love

  • Self-roasting: Frequency roasts in-house under its own name, with retail bags to take home.
  • Single origins on the menu.
  • Espresso, V60, and AeroPress all available.
  • A barista-roaster runs the bar.

Location

121 King's Cross Rd, London WC1X 9NH, UK

0.4 mi from King's Cross centre

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