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Dose

Cafe Bar Coffee shop Coffee store Espresso bar Coffee stand

Responsibly-sourced coffee including guest blends, plus breakfasts, pastries, sandwiches and salads. People often mention coffee, great, friendly, staff, small, Great,


Address

70 Long Ln, Barbican, London EC1A 9EJ, United Kingdom

Website

www.instagram.com

Contact

+44 20 7600 0382

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (239 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 7 AM to 3 PM
  • Wednesday: 7 AM to 3 PM
  • Thursday: 7 AM to 3 PM
  • Friday: (Good Friday), Closed, Holiday hours
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: Closed

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: coffee (34) great (8) friendly (7) staff (7) small (7) Great (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Vincent R. 1 year ago on Google • 242 reviews
    Busy spot on weekdays but they have a system and it works fast. Great coffee and long time spot for a great fix. Definitely recommended if in the ’hood. Plus they play awesome tunes!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ammar N. 3 months ago on Google • 117 reviews New
    Top tier coffee taste, tried flat white extra hot milk. Made to perfection and tasted just right. Perfect coffee tasting and not bitter at all. Banana bread toasted was lovely and overall highly recommend them 🤩
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alexander A. 2 months ago on Google • 293 reviews New
    Excellent coffee and lovely baguette, would definitely recommend! Also not too busy if you arrive at 12.

  • 5/5 Almos K. 2 years ago on Google
    Randomly pass through and glad I stopped by. Great selection of coffee and friendly staff. They change their guest beans weekly so you can always let them surprise you.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Harry S. 11 months ago on Google
    Love the coffee (truly excellent) and the mini omelettes, in particular. Great spot in an interesting location. Two minor observations: pastries could be better (smaller and more authentic); and the owner could do with cracking a smile a little more often :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anto 1 year ago on Google
    Been coming here for years, never bad. We do miss Estelle
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Phil M. 1 year ago on Google
    Very good coffee. Using Square Mile roasters - tastes similar to Tried and True in Putney. Nice vibe too.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jane S. 4 months ago on Google • 129 reviews
    I think this might be my favourite coffee shop ever ! One of the best cups I’ve had and the funniest interaction with the baristas given it was rush hour - the line that extends all along the shop and onto the street is testament of the good coffee. The pain au chocolat was also delish. The playlist they had on at 8:15 am was so rogue I loved it ! Who doesn’t want a some rock and roll to start the morning If the store was open on weekends I’d definitely be here every Sunday !

  • 5/5 Wayel S. 1 year ago on Google • 78 reviews
    Hand down the Best cappuccino I’ve had in ages (made by person in black purple top and tattoo sleeve). I also got warm Friand which was first for myself. 110% recommend. The only down side is they close quite early.

  • 5/5 Carl L. 6 months ago on Google • 49 reviews
    Excellent coffee prepared by knowledgeable friendly staff. Excellent coffee beans to purchase to brew at home too.

  • 5/5 Glory L. 1 month ago on Google • 39 reviews New
    I've tried most of the coffee places on this street and Dose is the best! The coffee just tastes better... I don't know why! Can get very busy and space is small so best for takeaway. There is a one way system so you can leave by the back door.

  • 5/5 Yemo G. 1 month ago on Google • 26 reviews New
    Always great coffee (Square Mile as house coffee plus a rotating guest selection of espresso and filter) and small bites. It is cosy space so not suited for big groups. Definitely best of the bunch around the Barbican / Farringdon.

  • 5/5 CGP 3 months ago on Google • 11 reviews New
    Been here several times after appointments at Barts. Coffee (from Square Mile) is truly the best we’ve had every time and the cakes are always fresh and very nice. Staff are incredibly pleasant too.

  • 5/5 Connor A. 3 months ago on Google • 10 reviews New
    Best coffee provider in the area. Always busy, always runs smoothly. Very focused but friendly team. They know their stuff. Very much enjoy my visit daily

  • 5/5 Sean S. 2 months ago on Google • 8 reviews New
    Loved it - while a really small place (thus -1 for atmosphere), it's a really cozy place with some fantastic coffee. Went for an anzac cookie and decaf (yep, sorry), and it had an absolutely fantastic aftertaste which I still can't place on anything specific. Good stuff, love it, go there.

  • 5/5 s1fly 9 months ago on Google
    A truly excellent flat white, beautifully presented. Cafe was friendly and had some great looking pastries available. Probably the best coffee in Farringdon.

  • 4/5 D. G. 1 month ago on Google • 7 reviews New
    Coffee taste nice, but I thought it’s quite pricy for what it is -£3.9 for reg oat latte, which in size looks more like a small cup rather than regular. The place is usually busy, there is almost no space inside, so it feels very crowded. I’ve waited 10 min for my coffee to go, which I think it’s quite long considering there was only four people waiting in front of me. The staff are friendly, although barista lady looked stressed.

  • 5/5 Phil E. 8 months ago on Google
    Favourite coffee shop in London. They serve red brick coffee but it tastes better here than anywhere else I've had it, possibly due to water filter and barista skills. Food is also great including the avo toast with feta, breakfast muffins, bacon halloumi ciabatta, banana bread, and croissants. Good for takeaway but also nice to sit and work in or just ponder life.

  • 5/5 Jessica L. 1 year ago on Google
    Best chai latte & mushroom toastie I’ve ever had!

  • 5/5 Eve R. 1 year ago on Google
    Great coffee, only wish the working hours were longer!

  • 5/5 Ji-Youn H. 1 year ago on Google
    Tasty coffee I ever had!

  • 5/5 Beth K. 1 year ago on Google
    Great find - in the heart of farringdon you have great coffee, nice staff , lovely little coffee shop. Better than all the chains around the city 🌆

  • 5/5 Jana K. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful tiny cafe place, great speciality coffee and tasty pastries, small garden place to drink outside. Our fisrt coffee in the city, very good decision! Thanks ☀️

  • 5/5 Lancelot L. 2 years ago on Google
    Best coffee in the area by far. It’s my favorite spot!

  • 5/5 Naomi 2 years ago on Google
    Nice coffee, cosy decor and friendly staff. Didn't try any food but the display and menu looked great!

  • 5/5 Mike H. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice coffee and friendly staff and Very good food. The display and menu looked great!

  • 5/5 Nikoo 2 years ago on Google
    Introduced to this place by colleagues of mine. Truly delicious coffee, an absolute treat before work. Every sip is to be savoured. Their toasted banana bread is a lovely treat too, especially if no time for breakfast. My favourite café in the area!

  • 3/5 jeff b. 5 years ago on Google
    Overlooking the ‘rump-side’ of Smithfield Market, this measured small ‘Dose’ delivers a coffee wallop. A small selection of the pastries/lite bites in pocket space, serving a commendable ☕️ coffee. The staff are capable and satisfactorily detached, not necessarily a bad thing.

  • 4/5 Leeky 1 year ago on Google
    Great coffee and fast service - what more could you ask for when your caffeine levels are running low?


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed inside
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed outside
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Prepared foods
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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