Ealing is a vibrant and bustling part of London for a number of reasons, and its café scene is certainly one of them. Benefitting from its multicultural nature, there is a huge variety of Ealing coffee shops to choose from whether you are a connoisseur in search of an expert brew, or you are looking for something different for lunch with friends. With flavours from around the world found in this lively suburb, you can fuel your day with a freshly made smoothie and colourful brunch, take a Japanese sweet treat to enjoy in one of Ealing’s parks, or chat over a cup of chai and some Indian street food dishes to share. Here are our top picks for coffee shops in Ealing.
Cafe Zee
If the smell of freshly roasted coffee wafting out the door doesn’t pull you into Cafe Zee, maybe the eye-catching decor or the huge, cake-laden window display will do the trick. Step inside and you will see how eclectic Latin-American style compliments a characterful London property with exposed brick, reclaimed wood and high ceilings. Make your way to the back and you will learn just what makes this popular Ealing Broadway coffee shop such a hit with the local coffee connoisseurs: a 6kg Giesen coffee roaster that makes Cafe Zee one of the few Ealing coffee shops to double as an in-house coffee roaster.
Travelling only a few steps to the coffee machine, your americano quite literally couldn’t be any fresher. In fact, everything at Cafe Zee is prepared, roasted, baked, and crafted on-site – the perfect excuse to add a sandwich, pastry or cake to your coffee order.
Electric Coffee Co.
Previously just a wholesaler of the highest grade coffees from small producers all over the world, Electric Coffee Co. has evolved into a go-to destination for coffee, food and wine-lovers alike. With involvement across every aspect of the process, from the growing to the picking, the roasting to the brewing, the team behind Electric Coffee Co. in Ealing really know their stuff when it comes to coffee, as well as fair sourcing practices.
Fellow coffee nerds will rejoice in the meticulous preparation techniques behind every cup, as well as the knowledgeable staff keen to talk you through the different beans they have to choose from. Visit this trendy, laid-back coffee shop in Ealing Broadway for a cuppa and you will probably want to buy some beans to take home with you. While serving great coffee (which they also roast themselves) is their main focus, they have also added breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch to their repertoire.
Artisan Coffee
At Artisan, the roar of the grinder kicks in once your order has been placed, and not a moment sooner, ensuring every cup of coffee is as fresh as possible. Similar attention has gone into every aspect of this unique coffee shop, from the curated, upbeat playlists to the cool, rustic interiors with art by local artists adorning the walls in three month instalments. There is plenty of space compared to other independent coffee shops and the atmosphere is one that welcomes you to gather and laugh with friends over really good coffee.
With total precision applied to every order, you can tell that the people behind Artisan Coffee in Ealing are passionate about all things coffee. What is really special about this place is that just at the back there is the Artisan Coffee School offering a range of accredited courses, from roasting beans to opening your own coffee shop.
WA Cafe
Offering something entirely different to the Ealing coffee shop scene is this authentic Japanese patisserie, bakery and café ideally located on Haven Green, seconds from Ealing Broadway station.
WA is a small, bright, bustling spot showcasing the high levels of skill and artistry involved in making typical Japanese patisserie fare. Everything is made fresh and on-site every day and if you can look past the decorous cakes and pastries (in particular the Mont Blanc – a snow dusted mountain of chestnut cream encasing a candied chestnut), there is a unique range of quintessentially Japanese breads, savoury bites, teas and other interesting hot drinks on offer (including coffee with a Japanese twist). Do as the regulars do and grab a signature curry bun or a matcha roll and head to the park.
Doppio Coffee Warehouse
With one of four branches based in West Ealing, Doppio is a coffee company that covers all bases, from wholesale to retail to equipment to serving delicious cups of coffee. Customers may stroll in for a cuppa from the espresso bar, but have the unique experience of exploring their machines and accessories in their showroom, and having a look at what the engineers are working on in the workshop, too.
Talk to one of their knowledgeable baristas while they make your perfect brew and you will be sure to leave with some extra coffee wisdom. There are delicious pastries and a wide range of vegetarian sandwiches for peckish punters, too. Offering barista training courses, even those in the coffee industry look to Doppio to learn from the best. In a nutshell, the people behind Doppio know everything there is to know about coffee and it shows in every cup served at their Ealing coffee bar.
COJU
As the name would suggest, COJU was born from a love of two things: coffee and juice. Aiming to help you make an energetic start to your busy day or give you a lunchtime boost, the focus at COJU is on high-quality, fresh and healthy ingredients to be enjoyed from their ‘oasis in the city’.
Found in Ealing’s popular Dickens Yard, near Ealing Broadway station, COJU offers a calming space to catch up with friends over a delicious freshly squeezed juice or to bring your laptop and get productive over a hand crafted cup of coffee. It is not all about the drinks, though, and COJU’s constantly evolving menu also offers a healthy range of sandwiches, acai bowls and baked goods that cater to all tastes and dietary requirements, thanks to the constant experimentation with flavours and techniques carried out by their passionate team.
Ginger & Moore
Tucked away in Ealing Broadway is family-run lifestyle café Ginger & Moore. Passionate about serving a thoughtful list of well-sourced artisan food and drinks in an enticing environment, this is the perfect spot for a relaxed brunch with friends. Despite being a relatively small independent spot, the offering is extensive. Open from morning until early evening, pop in first thing for your coffee or organic smoothie, fuel up for the day with a ‘rise and shine breakfast bowl’ made with homemade granola and fresh fruit, or meet friends for lunch and choose from the daily salad selection, sandwiches or opt for their homemade tart of the day.
Karak Chaii
The people behind Karak Chaii travelled extensively around the Indian sub-continent and the Middle East, visiting many chai experts who have been brewing tea and cooking vibrant, flavourful street food across multiple generations. Feeling the burning desire to offer the perfect cup of chai in the UK, Karak Chaii was born, and following the great success of their first branch in Birmingham, they took their passion for south Indian flavours and authentic, fresh ingredients to London. In their West Ealing location, customers can of course find their signature cup of fresh chai, but the rich aromas wafting from the kitchen are sure to entice you to stay for food. Try a traditional breakfast of desi shakshuka or a masala omelette, or choose a selection from their authentic street food menu and share the flavours with friends. We recommend leaving room for a pastry or one of their delicious Indian cakes.
With so many cafés to suit all palates, Ealing locals and visitors alike are spoilt for choice when looking for somewhere for a home roasted coffee, a quick bite or a wholesome lunch. Once you’ve tried our top recommendations, you’ll barely have scratched the surface, meaning you’ll never get bored of eating and drinking in Ealing’s coffee shops.