Dark Arts Coffee

Incredible coffee, awesome ethos, top notch customer service. If you haven't tried them you're missing out !

I've used many speciality coffee roasters over the years primarily buying micro-lot light roasts just to see if I can get something that really stands out. Pretty much every order from Dark Arts that I've purchased has been incredible and stands far out from the rest that I've used I've bought a lot of speciality coffee. I will continue to support Dark Arts and their incredible beans for years to come. Plus their social media presence is a 10/10

Been buying coffee and merch from Dark Arts for many years and will continue to do so. Their customer service response time is very quick, they're helpful and friendly and most importantly their coffee is top notch. Do yourself a favour and support an independent business that's operated by quality people.

I havent tasted their coffee yet. They had finished working... but I loved the store location, feel of the place and the chilled vibe of the two coffee engineers who manned the front desk and some large looking items.

Great food as usual. Weekend brunch menu from my last visit was different to the weekday’s lunch menu this review. The weekend brunch is always busy and the favourites get sold out quick if you don’t get there early. Was abit skeptical about the lunch menu at first but had the Nduja quesadilla and it was delicious. The flat white with oat milk was smooth and excellent. Not quite sure about the heavy background music but it is called ‘dark arts’ after all.

August 2019 Recommend! Allergie sufferers: better to double check! I came here as a friend of mine recommended this place. According to him, it is the best brekkie/coffee place in town and I can agree to the greatest part! The breakfast menu includes classics salmon, avo, poached eggs and vegan alternatives to those on bread or waffles as well as some "specials" indian uttapam, quesadilla, poppy seed & turmeric waffles and at the till they display baked goods such as fruit-filled croissants, brownies and cake/pies. Gluten free bread available. As the menu does not list all allergens, I talked to one of the waitressess, which of the dishes could be made gluten free and dairy free, leaving 4 options to choose from, one of them already listed as vegan&gf on the menu. I might be overly careful as I have had negative experiences before and I always double check upon ordering even if I checked the full allergen matrix/menu to make sure everything is being taken care of - and I was happy I did, as when my dish arrived the serving waitress informed me that one ingredient had to be removed as it "may contain traces of gluten". I absolutely appreciate that kitchen staff was so carefull although the place was really busy at that time, however, at the same time I am a bit disappointed as I ordered the only dish that was designated "gluten free" on the menu. Small side note: when the waitress took my finished plate I asked about CC and if they had dedicated kitchen space - which I doubted anyway as it is tiny - and she explained that although they don't have a separate kitchen space they take good care in keeping everything clean when preparing food for allergy sufferers. Other than that I had an absolutely delicious meal. It was an absolutely filling portion and had different flavors and textures. It had spicy as well as sweet flavors and taste of the single ingredients was distinct when eaten separately yet made a good balance when mixed together as well. If I could make a small adjustment I would rather have more of the spicy sauce than the sweet chutney, but that is my personal preference. As already mentioned, the place was very busy within a short time I came when they opened and it was packed about 20mins later and it took me quite some time to make a decision what to eat, so kitchen staff was bustling, however the meal was served within a reasonable time, it looked appealingly and ingredients were fresh and tasteful. The coffee was one of the tastiest I have had. I also ordered a chai, which came in a seperate small pot and had great taste too. If one was there the first time it might not look like it, but I got the impression that staff & the barista take coffee & tea and food matters quite seriously and are dedicated in serving high quality meals. Great value for money & absolutely worth the travel. Due to range and quality of meal & customer service I would definitely rate 5/5, however, due to the issue with the allergens I deduce 1 star, however, I will definitely be back and try some of the other dishes as well.

Buzzy little brunch joint with lots of communal tables and an inventive roll call of dishes. Gets very busy on weekends with a manageable half hour wait on food. Lots of good vegan options too.

This is their new place after expanding, They were around the corner in Ponsford street up until the middle of 2020 I think the expansion comes at a cost. This is a Roastery My favourite in London & no longer a Roastery/Cafe, so no food & Takeaway Coffee only on Saturdays only. The Coffee is still as good as its always been & I've bought from here since 2017.

Dropped by here today on my rounds, exceptionally good coffee and lovely, friendly people. Easy parking if you're driving. Will definitely visit again. Steve Cook, Proprietor, Timberwindows Hampstead & Highgate and Bottle, Highgate.

Cosy cafe and small batch roaster. Busy atmosphere with tons of character and kick ass coffee. Cafes that roast in house are always add a little charm because you get to watch the coffee you’re drinking be roasted. Along with coffee they have a great food offering, especially if you’re looking for a nice brunch. Definitely suggest taking a detour if you’re in the neighbourhood to grab a cup.