Le Café Alain Ducasse

Alain Ducasse has pedigree that puts him amongst the most decorated chefs in the world, with around 21 or so Michelin stars across his various restaurants.  So when I stumbled onto this café in London's newly gentrified Coal Drops Yard, I was both surprised and intrigued to find out what may be on offer.

In keeping with the rarified approach to his cuisine, this is quite an experience for the coffee purist.

A small but serious looking place, a diverse and wide range of roasts are on offer, including Blue Mountain, something you are not likely to find in Pret (or frankly any of the indy's I've been to either, given around 90% of this appears to be snapped up by Japan).

The staff know their craft and appear more like sommeliers of coffee.  Pleasantly I was offered a chance to experience the aroma of the beans after they have ground them.

Need I say more? Of course it was good.

Monsieur Ducasse proves he can deliver coffee at the highest level, and for me has established himself the current champion of the London scene.

★★★★★★★★★★
Unit 16, Bagley Walk Arches, N1C 4DH
https://www.lecafe-alainducasse.com/en/