Algerian Coffee Stores (Photo by Mandy Prowse)
Discerning coffee lovers simply can’t afford to miss the Algerian Coffee Stores, a treasure trove of delights nestled deep in the heart of Soho. Established in 1887, this bazaar-like hidden gem — a firm favourite with locals — retains many of its original features, including the magnificent wooden counter and display case.
Coffee is bought by the gram as beans or ground. There’s a large menu offering some indication of what to expect from each of the mind-boggling range of house blends and single-bean coffees. But help is at hand from the knowledgeable staff for customers requiring additional guidance.
Quite the selection at Algerian Coffee Stores in Soho
In addition to all this, the shop also boasts a dazzling array of teas called things like “osprey lapsang,” “moon palace” and “dragon whiskers,” exotic infusion herbs, confectionery and bespoke tea and coffee-making paraphernalia. And if it’s a quick pick-me-up while out shopping in Soho you’re after, you’ll be hard-pushed to beat the £1 take-out espresso shots, which can be made into a double at no extra cost.
The store’s online delivery service means you can continue to sample their delectable wares from anywhere in the world, too — just visit their website below for more details.
Algerian Coffee Stores
52 Old Compton Street, London W1V 6PB
T +44 (0) 20 7437 2480
www.algcoffee.co.uk
Monday-Wednesday 9am – 7pm
Thursday and Friday 9 am – 9pm
Saturday 9 am – 8 pm
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Alex Denney is a journalist and copywriter based in London — follow him on Twitter.
(Image Credits: Algerian Coffee Stores by Mandy Prowse, Sign by Pete D
