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Black Sheep Coffee

Cafe Coffee shop

👍👍 Haven’t seen a latte art in a coffee chain for a while. Lovely piccolo. Cheerful and helpful staff on an early Sunday morning shift. People often mention coffee, good, staff, great, service, friendly, nice,


Address

81 Southwark St, London SE1 0HX, United Kingdom

Website

leavetheherdbehind.com

Contact

+44 20 3988 6994

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (520 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 6:30 am to 6:30 pm
  • Sunday: 7 am to 6:30 pm
  • Monday: 6:30 am to 6:30 pm
  • Tuesday: 6:30 am to 6:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 6:30 am to 6:30 pm
  • Thursday: 6:30 am to 6:30 pm
  • Friday: 6:30 am to 6:30 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: coffee (44) good (17) staff (11) great (11) service (10) friendly (7) nice (7)
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  • 5/5 Zafri B. 2 years ago on Google
    Always a positive experience here. Whilst I have the choice of many other coffee shops around the area, I personally like the creamy and bitter coffee from Black Sheep. Additionally, they have quite a few seats, have installed a machine ordering system and provide wireless charging for your phones.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 X 10 months ago on Google
    Haven’t seen a latte art in a coffee chain for a while. Lovely piccolo. Cheerful and helpful staff on an early Sunday morning shift.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Richard A. 1 year ago on Google
    Tried their stronger filter coffee, it was just ok, a bit watery and the service so so. Drank in yet given a takeaway cup. Relaxed atmosphere but also felt like a chain, odd given their slogan. Update: found this machine in a holiday Inn does far better Americano (see photo)
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Deena C. 1 year ago on Google
    Decent coffee, quick service and staff were friendly. Loved their free coffee board idea!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Kay M. 2 years ago on Google
    Rubbish espresso. Asked for another. Same again - was asked "Do you know our beans taste different?" Yeah dude, & I also know what a crema should look like. Tasted like sump water, fancy beans or not. Really disappointing as have Black Sheep near my office & it's better there.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Macshaobao 8. 10 months ago on Google
    Friendly baristas and good vibes but the 2 star rating is for the all day breakfast wrap which was not flavorful and the coffee was on the bitter side, diluted and not fragrant. If you want to start your day well with good food, can skip this black sheep coffee. This review is purely given based on the food taste and quality. As mentioned, the vibes and people there are very good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 mylaine b. 7 months ago on Google
    What can I say about my experience at this lovely place and the incredible service?! Today is an extremely hot day, and it matched perfectly with the wonderful drink I chose it was Salted Caramel Coffee Frappe, the service was very friendly and kind. I just loved everything ❤️.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Hadia 1 year ago on Google
    We were staying at a hotel nearby and passed by here in the morning for a quick bite and coffee.. we asked for toasties they didn’t have , then ordered 4 waffles and asked for a 5th one, they said they ran out (we came at 10 am) then we asked for a knife to cute the waffle they don’t have lol! So honestly we didn’t have a great experience .. coffee was ok.. nothing special!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anniux Mtz F. 5 months ago on Google
    It was great! I saw it everyday while passing and I finally decided to go in and it was SPLENDID! The matcha was the best I’ve had in London so far also the waffles were good PB & B the way to go The prices were quite fair and the staff was the nicest, the vibe of the coffee shop is aesthetic which I love. IT WAS SO EASY TO ORDER and fast service w deals for breakfast so check it out So 10/10 u should definitely go
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nada 4 months ago on Google
    It’s my first time in here, they were very welcoming and they gave me a free coffee because it’s my first visit 🥹❤️!!! Many thanks too Xen & conrad, they are the kindest staff I have ever seen!! They should get a raise for their great service with customer 💕💕💕!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gerard S. 2 years ago on Google
    Great coffee and really nice staff. A little more expensive than some but worth every penny!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 chowchannel 2 years ago on Google
    Been going for almost a year, my favourite coffee shop to go to in the area by far. The team there, Annie, Holly, Maia and Dan make my every coffee break that much better, always great service, smiles and a quick chat. Try the cookies as well they're pretty good!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Nathaniel F. 5 months ago on Google
    Popped in for a quick coffee and bite to eat. Used their electronic ordering system, pretty easy to use just can be a bit slow waiting for it to move between stages. It was super quiet, and 4 behind the counter, it seemed they were focussing on a big order maybe for delivery given the bagging up and checking. It took maybe 15 minutes to get a double espresso and a ham & cheese toastie. The coffee was okay, nothing special, not sure I'd go back for it. The toastie felt like a poor excuse. I've attached a photo and found it was the bottom (there's some cheese on top of the top slice of bread) but it really just felt like a let down for the price. Given I ate it immediately, it was soggy and the ham inside looked and tasted like the cheap packet ham you'd get at a supermarket, 3 slices all on top of each other with no texture. I can't remember the exact price but something like £9 total.

  • 5/5 Nadia S. 4 months ago on Google
    I had the best service from a beautiful girl called Zahra. She was so welcoming and kind. This was my first time at Black Sheep and it’s my first time buying coffee somewhere else since I boycotted Starbucks and wanted to a regular spot. Zahra has definitely sold it to me .I hope they keep her forever !

  • 5/5 Leonardo C. 7 months ago on Google
    The perfect Salted Caramel Coffee Frappè!! Very welcoming staff and lovely place to seat and enjoy your drink! :)

  • 5/5 Ridwan A. 5 months ago on Google
    I recently came here for some coffee and pastry to sit down and do some uni work. The French barista made a great flat white and the almond croissant was tasty. Would recommend, nice place.

  • 4/5 Stacey B. 3 months ago on Google New
    A cozy place where you can grab your coffee and breakfast for an affordable price and just chill. The staff were really friendly with a fast service. The drip coffee was perfectly brewed. The breakfast wrap was a pleasant surprise and I especially enjoyed the fact that they offer breakfast bundles as well. The only downside is that they're completely cashless.

  • 4/5 J C. 5 months ago on Google
    I have always loved Black Sheep Coffee. Went to this branch and taste was consistently good just like other branches. They also have pastries but we didn't order any, so can't comment on that. It is more of a smaller branch with limited seats, so definitely not suitable for big groups to sit in. However it was very cosy though not really a great place to have private conversations due to the size of the cafe.

  • 4/5 Tartan S. 11 months ago on Google
    There are an abundance of coffee shops in London but I passed this one everyday whilst staying at the Holiday Inn Express. I know they have a good rep and wanted to try it out. Their coffee is exceptional - smooth, strong and hot. Service was a little slow and not that friendly but the coffee is spot on!

  • 4/5 Cheryl 3 months ago on Google New
    We had a coffee here before Christmas - Thursday 7th December to be precise. I wanted to thank Melania for being so brilliant. We waited ages for our coffee and when it came it was cold! She dealt with the issue so professionally and promptly...we will be back. Lovely coffee so thank you.

  • 5/5 Sophie F. 1 year ago on Google
    Such a nice and friendly place. Had a great coffee thanks to Elisa, the sweetest barista ever! ☺️ I will definitely come back

  • 4/5 Ljuboslav B. 1 year ago on Google
    Really nice coffee shop. Had good espresso, taste was different from what I’m used to but good. Latte was very nicely made!

  • 5/5 andreas x. 1 year ago on Google
    Staff was very friendly with smile on face which something was fantastic in our visit in London. Manager always around to keep the fantastic view of the store cleaning and organised which always helped them once they need help. Soon we will visit you again thanks

  • 5/5 Aleksander G. 1 year ago on Google
    I was today at central london (18-11-22) to drink a coffee at "black sheep coffee" Southwark,very nice place with friendly workers and the manager ( Emmanuel) was welcoming and made our coffee's as well, very good aroma coffee nicely decorated. I recommend the place.

  • 5/5 Steve H. 1 year ago on Google
    I am a regular visitor to this pleasant cafe situated but a short walk from Tate Modern. Modern jazz is played in the background and it is a relaxing place to be with friends and drink tasty coffee.

  • 5/5 Tokki T. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing alternative caffee! Friendly staff! Cannot wait to go back :)

  • 1/5 Helen S. 1 year ago on Google
    Pastries were lovely but we threw the takeaway coffees away - undrinkable! Cappuccino and a flat white were both weak and filled to the brim with lukewarm sickly milk. Disappointing.

  • 5/5 Amir B. 1 year ago on Google
    Black sheep coffee is the best. Renata and the team provide wonderful service, excellent coffee and great food. I don’t miss it whenever I’m around! Amir

  • 5/5 Marion T. 1 year ago on Google
    Great coffee - just like in New Zealand Friendly helpful staff. We’ve been back 3 times since being on holiday so they must be doing something right 😀

  • 4/5 Es R. 1 year ago on Google
    This is the first place in London that had trouble understanding my Aussie accent, but the coffee tasted good. We were a little confused why one coffee had beautiful coffee art and the other didn’t, but they tasted good. The blueberry muffin was underwhelming with only a couple of blueberries and it was quite dry. The cheese toastie was good.

  • 5/5 Millie P. 1 year ago on Google
    Very good coffee, served at a nice temperature. Service could have been friendlier - baristas were chatting among themselves.

  • 5/5 Sheyne B. 5 years ago on Google
    Friendly happy place with great coffee. I love the vibe, the wooden floors and tables give it a nice rustic feeling. Wall art is good too. I would definitively come again.

  • 5/5 Matt M. 2 years ago on Google
    Highly recommend. Coffee was good but the nutella and strawberry waffle was excellent. Warm and gooey. Excellent snack

  • 2/5 Calvin T. 2 years ago on Google
    Positives: - Friendly staff - Well made flat white - The music and vibe of the store is great. No comfy seats, but plenty of plugs and even wireless charging. Negatives - I actually ordered a latte, which is cheaper on the menu, but didn't realise until later that I'd been overcharged and given a medium flat white, which I'm sure is no different. - Only takeaway cups ("because of covid") 🙄 - They must use robusta beans because the harsh taste is unmissable. VERY different if you're used to arabica bean espresso. Overall, a disappointing experience. With so many great coffee shops close by, I struggle to find a reason to ever come back here.

  • 4/5 Nancy C. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to get a sweet snack and coffee. There aren't a good amount of savory options and if you have more than 2 people there aren't a lot of places for everyone to sit together inside. The coffee was ok. The staff are lovely though


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Free water refills
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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