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StrelitziaDalston, London

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Kingsland Rd0.1 mi from Dalston centrelast reviewed May 2026

The deli-café on Kingsland Road where coffee gets the same attention as the groceries. Seasonal drinks are recipes here, not poured from a pump.

The Dalston deli where the coffee earns its counter space.

4.7★★★★½(245)
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What we love

  • Deli-café format: curated grocery counter alongside the espresso bar
  • Iced black that's genuinely balanced
  • Seasonal drinks made as recipes, not assembled from high-street syrups

Location

515 Kingsland Rd, London E8 4AR, UK

0.1 mi from Dalston centre

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