The Hagen Project

Another day, another sign saying "Best coffee in London", which is always at least intriguing.

The Hagen Project is apparently a Danish concept and started in London, currently with a couple of different locations. I visited the small but attractive branch in Swallow St which is a peaceful enclave just off Regent St.  With very friendly and welcoming staff, Hygge appears to be happening, while the overall feel of the place seems more on the luxurious scandi rather than overly cool.

Pleased to announce they have filter available, the option available at the time I visited was a Colombian, very rewarding medium roast.  

Overall its an excellent place.  I wouldn't call it the best coffee in London but it is a very good attempt.

★★★★★★★★✩✩

27-29 Swallow Street, W1B 4DH

https://www.thehagenproject.com/

Glass (Buck St Market, Camden)

Buck Street Market has undergone a transformation, with a box-park style construction now replacing the old, more ramshackle market that occupied the space for many years. Some may lament the loss but there is a new energy about the place with a number of interesting options, particularly with regards to food.

The biggest and most pleasant surprise was encountering Glass coffee.

I have moaned on several occasions that when asking for a filter, I'm met with indifference, and often passed off with a generic 'americano'  which is always infuriating.

No such problem here, the staff know what they are talking about and they are happy to share their extensive knowledge of the coffee lifecycle.

The coffee of the day was from Myanmar, a place many dont really think of as producing much coffee.  This was complex tasting roast that took time to reveal itself.  

After years in the wilderness, Camden has slightly improved in its specialist coffee options, but it hasn't had anything that really inspires.  This changes now with Glass.  I suggest you go for the coffee and stay for the story.

★★★★★★★★★★

180-188 Camden High St.

Camden Town, London NW1

For more about Buck St 'eco' market please read:

https://buckstreet.market/

https://lhmagazine.co.uk/londons-first-eco-market-reveals-trio-of-latest-fb-signings/