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Redemption RoastersIslington, LondonRedemption Roasters

★★SpecialtyProperly excellent

Islington High St0.1 mi from Islington centrelast reviewed May 2026

Redemption Roasters roasts its own single origins at HMP The Mount on a Loring, and the Islington branch pours the results: filter and espresso, tasting notes on every cup, beans to take home.

The London counter for a roastery that trains prisoners as baristas.

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What we love

  • Redemption Roasters roasts its own beans on a Loring at HMP The Mount, training prisoners as baristas
  • Single origins from named producers, with tasting notes printed on the menu
  • Filter and espresso both served, not just the one
  • Retail beans on the counter to take home
  • Baristas praised for precise latte art and pride in the pour

Location

96-98 Islington High St, London N1 8EG, UK

0.1 mi from Islington centre

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