The highest rated café in London that's a hidden gem and serves 'amazing' coffee
Dury 188-189 in Covent Garden is officially London's highest rated cafe in all of London.
On the online review website Tripadvisor, Dury 188-189 has a very impressive 4.8/5 rating.
The cafe has more than 1,000 reviews, with 907 of the reviews giving an 'excellent' rating.
The Covent Garden-based cafe also earned a Tripadvisor Traveller's Choice badge for 2024, earning praise for its coffee and food.
Described as a hidden gem, the cafe shares that it has "exceptional coffee, delicious brunch, and cosy and inviting atmosphere".
Dury 188-189 has become a popular spot among locals and visitors and has opened several locations across London.
The cafe shares that it spotlights local sourcing products, writing: " Our commitment? Quality, local sourcing, and community spirit."
Prices at Dury 188-189 are praised for being 'reasonable' with an americano costing £3.40, a latte £3.60, and a pot of tea £3.50.
Food options are wide and include brunch options like smashed avocado on sourdough toast, eggs Florentine, French toast and pancakes.
There is also a selection of sandwiches like streaky sandwich, ham and cheese croissant, chicken and cheese panni and much more.
On Tripadvisor, one happy guest said: "Amazing ambience, service and food!
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"Very high quality of the products, everything there is delicious."
A second guest said: "The service was excellent, the staff friendly and very attentive, and the food is simply amazing, and so many different choices."
Another happy visitor reviewed: "The place is cosy, warm, nice, the staff are incredibly kind and attentive, and what you eat and drink there is delicious, original, full of flavours."
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