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Kiss the Hippo Coffee SohoSoho, LondonKiss the Hippo Coffee →

★★★PuristDestination coffee

Golden Square0.2 mi from Soho centrelast reviewed May 2026

Kiss the Hippo's Richmond roastery runs this Soho counter on the same terms, not a licensed spin-off. Every coffee here, blends included, is served with printed tasting notes, and the sourcing reaches Cup of Excellence lots and rare varietals most cafes never touch.

A Richmond roastery's London outpost where even the blends get tasting notes.

4.6★★★★½(533)
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What we love

  • •Roasted at the brand's own Richmond roastery, not a licensed name
  • •Every coffee, blends included, comes with tasting notes as standard
  • •Sourcing reaches Cup of Excellence lots and rare varietals
  • •Manual brew menu spanning V60, Chemex and AeroPress alongside espresso

Location

30 Golden Square, London W1F 9LD, UK

0.2 mi from Soho centre

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