GREEN PARK CAFÉ GUIDE

STRAP IN FOR SOME SERIOUS BRUNCHING

Cafés have become synonymous with avo on toast, all things bottomless, and a need to get a good photo. But they should be far more than that – a place to catch up and try dishes you wouldn’t normally plump for; a chance to have a first-rate coffee that you can’t make at home.

If you’re in the Green Park and/or Mayfair area, you’re in luck. Here are our favourites.

Have a good one.

Kiss The Hippo

CRACKING COFFEE
10-minute walk from Green Park

You may have seen Kiss the Hippo around London. They’ve grown considerably over recent years, with over 9 well-loved cafés gracing our boroughs. This rapid growth is because they’re so popular. They’re so popular because they’re bloody good at what they do. And what they do so well? Coffee.

Kiss the Hippo source and roast their own coffee, and have made it their mission to do so in the most sustainable and ethical of ways. Not only have they committed to paying at least 50% over the Fair Trade price in the sourcing process, they’re also London’s first carbon neutral coffee brand. This is despite their recent explosive growth. Commitment to sustainability through and through.

All well and good, but how’s the coffee? Quite simply, bloody delicious. Their baristas are world class, having won consecutive Barista World Championships and running acclaimed training programmes. 

Personally, I’m mad on their flat whites and the occasional matcha latte with espresso. Foamy, creamy and an actual hit of quality coffee. I’m no James Hoffman so can’t articulate the nuances of my coffee tasting, but I can tell you it’s intricate, balanced, and far better than most other Mayfair coffee shops.

If you can’t tell, we love it here. It’s a place that instantly disarms – you just know you’re in safe hands. Oh, and they do pastries and small sweet goods (cakes, cookies, etc).

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The London Butler tip: Their Green Park café is tiny with takeaway options only, though there is a some seating outside for when the weather’s being kinder to us all.

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3 New Burlington Pl, W1S 2JA; Kiss The Hippo
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Le Deli Robuchon is a charming deli sitting opposite Green Park. A quick note: this isn’t a place you come to for a long, indulgent brunch; this is, as its name suggests, a deli. But it’s a deli offering up some absolute treats (it’s part of the Joël Robuchon group, after all).

Whilst Le Deli Robuchon serves up the likes of Salmon & Avo on toast, granola and other in-vogue items, the real delights lie in its patisserie section: we’re talking cakes and pastries that’ll have you waddling back for more.

My favourite order is a chocolate eclair (though it’s very pricey) and a glass of fizz. It’s the perfect post-Green Park stroll treat. 

82 Piccadilly, W1J 8JA; Le Deli Robuchon
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Queens of Mayfair

BRUNCH AS YOU KNOW & LOVE
6-minute walk from Green Park

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We love trying new places – it’s why we write (if you can call this rubbish ‘writing’) about them – but occasionally, we crave familiarity; a place where we know we’re guaranteed good food. Why are we mentioning this? Because we’ve recently added this haunt to our very own ‘can’t go wrong’ list.

Queens of Mayfair is a chic and elegant affair, serving up modern brunch dishes with top-tier coffee. Our visit comprised of nothing but quality: from the service, timing of dishes, to the standard of said dishes, we couldn’t fault it. 

Our favs are the ‘Shakeshuka’ and ‘The Royal Fungus’ (sounds gross, but tastes bloody delicious).

The reason we’ve added this to our ‘can’t go wrong list’ (it’s a genuine list) is that we’ve had DMs from multiple people saying they’ve had the same experience – so it’s sure as hell worthy of this Green Park café guide.

A shoutout to its gorgeous window front: quintessential Green Park & Mayfair. If that doesn’t draw you in, all hope is lost.

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17 Queen St, W1J 5PH; Queens of Mayfair
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Calling this a Green Park café is a huge insult to 45 Jermyn St. It is far beyond that. It’s a hallmark of London cuisine. A place of elegance, glamour and flavour. A destination.

The reason we’ve included it on this Green Park café list is, well, because its open from 7am, serves some of the best breakfasts in London, and is a must-visit. 

Being attached to Fortnum and Mason’s, the tone is already set. 45 Jermyn St. mirrors Fortnum’s dedication to the exceptional, and is inspired by an era where service and meticulousness were the hallmarks of a top restaurant – this extends to breakfast.

Expect breakfast favourites with a dash of indulegence (scrambled eggs can be topped with caviar, or plump for to lighter dishes like baked Hen Eggs with Spinach, Nutmeg and Ricotta).

Drinks-wise, you already know what’s going to be on offer. The usual suspects, sure, plus a variety of colour-coded smoothies: the green one (white grape, spinach, parsley and kombucha tea) or the pink one (strawberry, celery, pineapple, turmeric, lemon and black pepper). And if that’s not your thing, Bloody Marys are aplenty – and they’re bloody good. 

45 Jermyn St. is well-known for serving up some of the best dishes in the city. So if you’re looking for a café in the Green Park area, give your traditional breakfast and brunch options a swerve and head here. You won’t regret it.

45 Jermyn St, SW1Y 6DN; 45 Jermyn St
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Old Spike

COFFEE FOR A CAUSE
10-minute walk from Green Park

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Ever stumble on a place by complete accident only to find something brilliant? This sums up my visit to Old Spike. 

I took a wrong turn, saw a tiny, minimalist coffee shop and gave it a go. I’ve been recommending it ever since. Here’s why…

First off, Old Spike is a roastery. After my accidental visit, I signed up to their ‘Roasters Choice’ monthly subscription and haven’t been disappointed. They are purveyors of quality coffee.

But there’s more to Old Spike than first meets the eye: it’s a social enterprise. 

Old Spike is renowned for dedicating a portion of its profits (65%) to support those dealing with homelessness, offering training and employment to those in need. This is literally coffee with a cause. It’s an incredible feat. 

So if you’re in the Green Park / Mayfair area and want a specialty coffee, head to Old Spike.

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15-16 Sherwood St, W1F 7BJ; Old Spike
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Let us know if you visit any of these Green Park or Mayfair cafés in the comments. 

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And if you’re after more advice on the area, check out our guides to the best restaurants in Green Park, bars in Green Park, and for those that need somewhere to stay after a night on the town, our curated list of Green Park hotels.