Lane Eight Coffee

"Lane Eight punches above its level: a calm, well-designed south London local where the founder knows his coffee and it shows in the cup. The flat whites are consistently excellent, and if Chris is around, let him guide you."

What we love

• •Rotating single-origin espresso, including a Kenya Maguta Anaerobic with real complexity
• •Batch brew filter available alongside espresso, rare for a neighbourhood spot at this level
• •Ethiopian decaf on offer, and it's worth ordering
• •Founder Chris is hands-on and genuinely happy to talk through what's on