The Coffee Cup

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For over 50 years this iconic coffee lounge has treated the Hampstead population to great coffee, tea and raisin toast.

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For over 50 years this iconic coffee lounge has treated the Hampstead population to great coffee, tea and raisin toast.

Review by Michael Darvell 04/11/2008

Coffee is ubiquitous in our contemporary society and we all know whose fault that is. In an age when branding is king, it is refreshing to find one coffee bar that isn’t part of a chain. In fact The Coffee Cup in Hampstead is one of the oldest coffee lounges in London.

The Venue

The Coffee Cup opened in 1951 and in the ensuing years it has seen le tout Hampstead passing through its doors. Hampstead is awash with celebrities of all hues – artists, actors, politicians, philosophers – and at some time or other they all end up at The Coffee Cup, from Peter Cook and Dudley Moore to Paul McCartney and Sting, from Betty Grable to Emma Thompson and from Michael Foot to Tom Conti. What is good is that the place hasn’t changed in all that time. This must be very satisfying for the locals who enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner here, as it gives them a sense of continuity with the past.

Address: 74 Hampstead High Street , London NW3 1QX, XGL, GB

Phone: 020 7435 7565

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State: XGL

City: London

Zip Code: NW3 1QX

opening times

Monday: 08:00-00:00
Tuesday: 08:00-00:00
Wednesday: 08:00-00:00
Thursday: 08:00-00:00
Friday: 08:00-00:00
Saturday: 08:00-00:00
Sunday: 09:00-00:00

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Reviews

This was the worst place we went to on a recent trip to London. It looks wonderful, its always packed to the gills, and its in a nice location...the menu should have been our first clue. It had absolutely everything on it. Well the omelette my mother ordered was brown and lumpy, tasteless. If you don't know how to make something, don't put it on the menu. The secret of this place, is that it's so full, that everyone thinks it's good. As a couple walked in, I wanted to shout, "run," but alas I didn't. Aw well, live and learn. Two stars is for the waiter, who wasn't terrible.

10/10!! If you want real Italian food this is the place to go. Brilliant food & huge portions!! Seating is fairly limited as its quite small inside and expect to queue totally worth it. We ordered the tricole salad & garlic bread for starters. Mains we had the lasagne and the aubergine arrabbiata penne pasta. You can mix & match which pasta you want and how spicy. Service is excellent! this is my go to place!!!

My heart sunk a little when I realised I had walked into an Italian restaurant and the menu was of the horrible type, a plastic folder with all sorts of food listed .. However, the eggs royal were cooked to perfection, the hollandaise with the right tanginess, the eggs itself good quality. Service was efficient, for once didn’t have to ask for ice in my freshly squeezed OJ. Presentation was lacklustre though, a sprinkle of chives or paprika on the eggs would have gone a long way and the metal chairs did not belong to the wooden panelled room with red seats. Had I had reception on my phone to check it out I would have not ventured inside, but glad I did !

By far one of the best pasta’s in london. Get the siciliana you won’t regret it - so rich and unique in flavour and deliciousness - it’s irreplaceable and a comfort food that is second to none. Cutest atmosphere, great people watching, cozy and yummy - a north london classic! I go at least once a week!Food: 5/5

Nice small place. Friendly staff and very good food. Recommend you to try spagetti bolognese with a glass of red wine :Food: 5/5

Great cafe. Recommend the full English. Very affordable.Food: 5/5

Its a very busy place but with a nice vibe in a beautiful area. Service was good and the food was great. I ordered the veal milanese with spaghetti arrabiata and was delicious. Price/quality is good.Food: 5/5

Without a doubt the best siciliana penne pasta in London, if not the Uk, if not the world no offence Italy and I say this as someone who lived in Italy for a year. So, so delicious, everyone just try. Al dente, rich in oozing pomodori sauce, melanzane and copious amounts of olives and spinach! The best. We love, Nina & AnushkaFood: 5/5

Really amazing and filling lasagna! Very competitive prices, will come back as it’s on our favourite high street!

Deservedly very busy at weekends, especially Sunday lunchtimes, and so sometimes feels a bit cramped for space. A good old style diner. Generous servings.Food: 5/5

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