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Paradox Design + Coffee

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👍👍 Best coffee in London. Not an opinion: this is fact. Every time I've been I've been blown away. Sure, might not be for everyone if you're more familiar with Italian/chain coffee shops, but what they're doing, they do it amazingly. People often mention coffee, London, batch, friendly, rose, good, beans, coffees,


Address

Unit A, Market, Netil House, 13 - 23 Westgate St, London E8 3RL, United Kingdom

Website

welcometotheparadox.com

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (102 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 9:30 am to 4 pm
  • Monday: 8:30 am to 3 pm
  • Tuesday: 8:30 am to 3 pm
  • Wednesday: 8:30 am to 3 pm
  • Thursday: 8:30 am to 3 pm
  • Friday: 8:30 am to 3 pm
  • Saturday: 9 am to 4 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Jo 2 years ago on Google
    One of the few cafes in London with rose flavoured drinks. Tried their rose latte and their special, a rose chai with oat milk. Really, really good. Look at how cute the design of their takeaway cups are! Guaranteed to lift your mood. Wish they were closer to me. Looking forward to come back to try their mocha next time.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 William H. 1 year ago on Google
    Best coffee in London. Not an opinion: this is fact. Every time I've been I've been blown away. Sure, might not be for everyone if you're more familiar with Italian/chain coffee shops, but what they're doing, they do it amazingly.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sergii G. 3 years ago on Google
    We were in our third wave coffee shop finding trip and Paradox was in our list 🙂 It is not exactly a shop, it is a corner with take away only. But it is perfect option if you are passing through the London Fields during you lazy weekend. Best filter coffee I have tasted in London so far. Decent flat white. Friendly staff. The same as in most coffee shops you can buy here beans and grind if you want.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Arijana H. 4 years ago on Google
    Good coffee, but extremely rude person who owns the place (we came in and said hi cheerfully and got ignored for a few minutes until she said "what do you want"?). Not the kind of response one wants on a weekend morning. Then to top it off we got kicked out after an hour because she was "losing business". She point plank said "are you planning on ordering anything else, because I am losing business here". The shop had more free seats for other people so we weren't taking up the full space. The guys who stood in front of the shop at the time just kept walking anyway. Super strange experience overall.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pronita G. 3 months ago on Google New
    Huge variety with ever changing premium coffee selection 👌 I have been regular customer here since a year I always have the batch brew which showcases UK and Europe's best coffee roasters (and very reasonably priced given they use high quality pricey beans) Their milk options are good as well. Highly recommend the rose or cardamom latte 😍 I also buy bags of coffee from here when I brew at home The staff is very approachable and friendly. Ask for recommendation if you are fussy about coffe
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David M. 2 years ago on Google
    Delicious and perfectly brewed cortado using guest from kiss the hippo. Service with a smile and def the best coffee in the area. Excellent selection of coffees on batch too. I used to go to climpson around the corner but always disappointed with the rushed service. Paradox is my new go to.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jacob W. 3 months ago on Google New
    Absolutely one of the best places doing it in London. The ever changing guest coffees are brewed with skill and care to highlight the unique character of the beans. Every cup is balanced and beautiful. Every visit is a delight.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Simon K. 3 months ago on Google New
    One of the best, most reliable coffees in London. When I lived in Hackney this was my go to spot for weekend coffee, now it’s one of my first stops every time I get back to the city. Not only is the coffee great (I love the rose latte) but it’s run by people who care about what they’re doing
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 James R. 3 months ago on Google New
    Paradox is hands down my favourite spot in the UK. The coffee is always bang on, they’ve always got something exciting on offer and they go out of their way to look out for their customers - including shipping coffee up to Scotland so I don’t miss out on the latest banger they’ve got on guest. Also the team are absolute sweethearts - two of the loveliest, talented and genuine people I’ve encountered in the coffee industry. Couldn’t possibly recommend them any more.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ying Z. 3 months ago on Google New
    incredible specialty coffee, love their pourovers. staff are very welcoming and friendly.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nostos C. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely brew bar with great selection of coffee for you to try! If you are lucky and the sun is out the market area makes you feel great and the vibes and quality are amazing!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Beau A. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing coffee served up by two of the kindest people in the industry. An excellent batch of rotating brews and vegan friendly.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joel K. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic coffee. Friendly service. Great design work too. I had a windowsill herb planter made from oak for my anniversary and the craftsmanship was fab! Supporting these two geniuses
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eliza J. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely coffee in a cute little laneway. Good flavour, not bitter at all and a nice strength. Would definitely recommend.

  • 5/5 Teodor-Marian 1 year ago on Google
    Knowledgeable staff delivering good 8oz cap ! Must try if you're around shoreditch

  • 5/5 Reyes M. 1 year ago on Google
    Great specialty coffee place. They always have an outstanding guest espresso! The baristas are great and really friendly!

  • 5/5 A G. 1 year ago on Google
    Always good coffee beans , the guys are friendly , standard prices for the quality of coffee, many good guest roasters on batch and espresso .

  • 5/5 Atig B. 8 months ago on Google
    They make a killer latte! They are very picky about their beans which reflects in the cup quality. Their batch brews are made with care and always changing. So give those a try too. Top it off with really friendly folks which makes it a must visit.

  • 5/5 Annamária N. 10 months ago on Google
    One of the best coffee spot in East London. Exceptional coffee.

  • 1/5 Sasha N. 9 months ago on Google
    There’s no justification for charging £4.80 for an Iced Oat Latte. Far more expensive than Climpson’s with inferior coffee.

  • 5/5 Ali G. 1 year ago on Google
    one of the best spots for unique, wild and interesting coffee in London regularly make the pilgrimage here on the weekends for the iced rose latte with soft serve, and most recently the killer strawberry infused ice filter A London fields MUST

  • 5/5 Navid L. 3 years ago on Google
    Best coffee in London, all of their coffee is great but they manage to nail the oat flat white with their Kiss The Hippo coffee, no one in East is so consistent! And the owners always put a smile on my face!

  • 5/5 Sam T. 3 months ago on Google New
    The best coffee & people in London. I will travel further than I’d like to admit for a banging batch brew and Paradox delivers every time. Everyone who works there brightens up my day with both a few laughs and expert knowledge. Juicy, sweet house batches and always a special batch of you fancy something a bit more complex and unusual. Love that it’s always a rotation of coffees and I’ve enjoyed the best of Dak, Campbell & Syme and Tate roasters recently. Get yourself down to this take-out spot and take a nice stroll in London fields with your super tasty brew 💖

  • 5/5 Paige P. 3 months ago on Google New
    These guys always serve a delicious cup of coffee, whether it’s filter, espresso or a silky, milky drink. Their range of coffees on offer for both filter and retail are always vast and impressive! It’s always exciting to see what they have on offer and it’s clear they have a love & passion for it, showcasing lots of roasteries and fun beans! One of the best in London <3

  • 5/5 Jamie R. 3 months ago on Google New
    In a corner of London where there are plenty of good coffee options, Paradox stands out! Beautifully made coffee from a range of roasters and always a friendly welcome. They smash all the classics, always have a mean batch on, and love to experiment with seasonal specials!

  • 5/5 Amily L. 4 years ago on Google
    A tiny lovely coffee shop! Although it’s really small, it includes everything. Beautiful staffs, beautiful coffees, beautiful design. Found it on the magazine and dropped by. It’s absolutely a surprise for me. You have to visit it if you wanna try something amazing or like handcraft stuffs. I’ll definitely go back again.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✗ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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