Kaffeine

Great intimate coffee shop in Fitzrovia. The coffee is some of the best in the city, and the staff are wonderful.

Another Kaffeine always fantastic for a coffee addict like me. Great coffee great food great atmosphere less crowed than the other one !
I love the interior high wood tables, beautiful counter, black wall …
In short i love everything !

1^st time in the new branch of Kaffeine. Food and coffee are as excellent as ever and they’ve transferred the friendly approach to service successfully from the original location.
Their menu changes weekly (you can view it on their blog) and they specialise in interesting sandwich and salad combinations. Not the place to go for lunch if ham and cheese is typically your default sandwich choice. Their baked goods are also really high quality.

It was love at first sight. Because of the neon sign, of course, but most importantly, because of the staff’s positive energy and the general vibe of the place!
These guys also have the BEST food counter! I wanted to try absolutely everything! And the most tempting cake shelf I’ve ever seen.
Making a decision wasn’t easy, but I was told that the banana bread is an absolute must-​order by at least three people, so I ended up ordering it. I mean, if so many people agree on one item, it must be good right? And very good it was! Partly because they toast it so it’s all warm and pillowy. And I’m not gonna lie, partly because they serve it with salted butter!

The second Kaffeine on Eastcastle Street delivers great coffee, delicious food and friendly service in a modern environment. Whenever you want to take a break from the busy surroundings of Oxford Street (or your office — if you work in the area), there is not much more you could ask for!
In early spring 2015, Kaffeine opened its second branch on Fitzrovia’s Eastcastle Street, just a few minutes from the original store, but significantly closer to the constant hustle and bustle of Oxford Street.
No question, after I have been visiting the original Kaffeine store regularly for several years now, I am biased and probably not the most objective reviewer. So I intentionally waited a few weeks before I wrote this review, to get a better impression of the new location and not write everything based on previous experience at the first shop.
The second Kaffeine feels very familiar and also a little bit alien at the same time. The general layout of the shop is recognisable, like a mirrored setup of the first shop. The abundance of free space in the middle of the new store on Eastcastle Street certainly creates a slightly different atmosphere and makes take-​away orders much easier.
Most materials used appear more modern, while preserving basic characteristics of the Kaffeine style — if there is such a thing. The high tables are a beautiful mix of wood and concrete. Where people are used to exposed brick walls these days, the new Kaffeine presents itself sleek and polished with washed concrete, light wood, copper, a black wall and white tiles. I also like that the design of the tables is continued on the walls.
When I first walked in, I was surprised about the interior, because I probably expected something that looked more like the first shop. But after looking around and spending some time there, I really enjoy the refreshing mix of colours and surfaces.
I got to think that Kaffeine in Eastcastle Street puts more emphasis on food. Since the shop opened, I’ve already discovered a few tasty new treats, like the absolutely delicious chocolate and raspberry cake — and some of the new items also make their way to the Great Titchfield Street shop.
The coffee is excellent, as you expect from Kaffeine: beautiful black cups, filled with great Square Mile coffee and finished off with carefully crafted latte art by lovely and skillful baristas.
Now, I must admit, that I kind of prefer the original shop. The darker wood, the brick wall, the size or probably just the different floor plan create a warm coziness that makes me smile. Besides this, the bench and the tables simply work a little bit better for me — maybe just because I am used to it all.
However, altogether I do really like Kaffeine on Eastcastle Street and will soon be back for another coffee, and to check out the rest of the food menu.