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Lodestar CoffeeHackney, London

★★SpecialtyProperly excellent

Clarence Rd0.4 mi from Hackney centrelast reviewed May 2026

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.

Coffee people cross London for the rotating guest programme and the owner who sources each roaster personally.

4.9★★★★½(383)
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What we love

  • Rotating guest espresso programme alongside the house offering, changed regularly
  • Multiple brew methods: espresso, hand brew, and batch brew
  • La Marzocco espresso machine with precision grinders and scales
  • Extensive retail bean selection from guest roaster partners

Location

163 Clarence Rd, Lower Clapton, London E5 8EE, UK

0.4 mi from Hackney centre

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