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I didn't know that there was a good coffee shop on Delancey Street. That's right down the road. Have to take a look. Are there any good shops within walking distance of Waterloo? (where I spend daylight hours).
Just to go against the grain, I'm not such a fan of the beans they sell in Monmouth Coffee. It's true that they're better than average and the cakes are great, particularly the brownies though at £2.15 they should be.
I'm surprised no one's mentioned this (or did I just read too fast): in my opinion the best coffee beans in London are sold from Algerian Coffee Stores on Old Compton Street. I think they're just fresher than those in Monmouth. If you get their coffee of the month (and it's always a good one), it's £5 for 500g, they always have a high roast and a medium roast option.
Plus, they will give you an espresso on the spot for 70p, though they've got no chairs.
I've had to stop going there recently cos I'm pumping so much into my bike that I can't afford like £5 a week on beans. If I buy Nescafe for two years or something I will recoup the cost of my new Aerospoke :(