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Origin CoffeeKing's Cross, LondonOrigin Coffee

★★SpecialtyProperly excellent

Euston Rd.0.1 mi from King's Cross centrelast reviewed May 2026

Origin is one of the UK's most serious independent specialty roasters, and their British Library outpost pulls espresso and filter that actually match what the brand promises.

A roaster outpost where the extraction matches the Cornish source.

4.6★★★★½(914)
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What we love

  • Origin Coffee roastery beans: Cornwall's most respected independent specialty operation
  • Filter runs alongside espresso, not as an afterthought
  • Extraction quality and temperature specifically noted by coffee-literate reviewers
  • Multiple origins on offer; the selection varies

Location

96 Euston Rd., London NW1 2DB, UK

0.1 mi from King's Cross centre

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