Coffee Appreciation

where can I buy good ready ground coffee near Old St that isn't horrifically expensive? (yes, I am fully aware I should grind my own)

City Wine and Beverage has a selection of coffees they can grind for you. Not sure how fresh they are, but they're ok (nothing brilliant!)

That's a ridiculous price. Monmouth are overpriced too. I'm trying to find somewhere nearer to my home for good beans at a sensible price; I'm in Crouch End. Previously I used the Wholefoods market in Kensington, and Markus Coffee and Coffee Plant. Monmouth were no better for quality, just nearly double the price and less knowledgeable than Markus.

Coffee Circus in Crouch End (couple of doors down from Flashback Records) has their own roastery, and the couple of coffees I've had from there have been delicious. Not bought a bag from there so cant comment on price, but definitely good guys.

Edit: Not their own roast, as it turns out. They source from Beanwanders (??) who I think have an affiliation to the owner?

http://www.coffeecircus.com/food-drink/