The Espresso Room - (London)

  The Espresso Room in London is a tiny hole-in-a-wall sort of café..  During my recent London trip I have already committed myself to ensuring that I pay a visit to here,  as I missed out last time due to my poor plannin!  I was finally granted my wish this time,  and the coffees did not disappoint either.

Literally just an Opening within a wall -
But it is popular.

 

The Custard Tart and Croissants -
They seem to stand out amongst the rest.
I will try them next time around when I am less full.

 

 

The familiar Square Miles and Has Bean Coffee offerings from UK -
They do a lot of guest beans here, 
and not just locally from the UK either.  It works on rotation.

Square Miles ‘Red Brick’ Blend -  Synesso Pulled
As mentioned before in the Notes Music & Coffee  review,  I drank the exact same coffee blend made at 3 different cafes during the same day,  and I have also had the privilege to try this at numerous other cafes at other times!    The espresso here tasted quite different from the other 2 cafes doing the same blend though ~  it was mainly Lemon Meringue Pie which was quite balanced.   I personally preferred the Espresso Room version here vs Notes Music & Coffee,  but then again,  they are all using different methods and machineries. Too hard to judge precisely?    ~  9/10








Yirgacheffe Single Origin – Cupping
I was lucky enough to have walked in at the crucial moment, when they were doing some coffee cupping and to train another barista.  Out came a ‘cupping’ shot on the courtesy of The Espresso Room…   That Jasmine tea like aroma was instantly unmistakable!  And it was a bit sweeter than I had expected for a Yirgacheffe.   It brings back good memories of a Yirg.








Black Cat Project – Honey Badger,  pulled on Synesso
The barista said this was roasted around 1 month ago and slightly beginning to drop off it’s form.  I did find it to be quite smoky and brood,  but it was still decently balanced.  Having quite a few normal shots from Black Cat Project,  I think this was actually approachable enough for a daily drink.  ~ 7/10

 

 

Price: British Pounds £6
Ease of Access – 3/5
Coffee:  ♕♕♕♕♕ -  ♕♕♕♕♕ 1/2

Opening Hours -
Mon to Fri - 7:30am to 17:00pm
Sat - 9:30am to 14:30pm
Sun – Closed

Address: 31-35 Great Ormond Street  London WC1N 3HZ
Ph: 07760 714883