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★★ SpecialtyLast reviewed May 2026

The Common Espresso Bar LondonClapham, London

"Union Hand-Roasted on the grinder, single origins on the menu, tasting notes that mean something. The family behind it knows what they're pouring."

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What we love

  • Union Hand-Roasted beans on the grinder, including the Bright Note blend from named farms in Colombia and Brazil
  • Single origins on the menu, with tasting notes
  • Run by Keisy, Trevor, and Helena; the coffee knowledge shows
  • Espresso-focused: the name is not decorative

Location

10 Clapham Park Rd, London SW4 7BB, UK

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