Espresso Yourself: The UK’s Most Loved Coffee Shops

With an estimated 12,000 independent coffee shops across the UK, finding the perfect spot for your caffeine fix can feel like searching for a coffee bean in a latte foam. 

Whether you’re a coffee enthusiast looking to explore new flavours or a coffee shop owner keen to discover what makes a café truly stand out, we’ve got you covered. We’ve crafted a list of the most beloved coffee shops across the UK and London, uncovering the key ingredients behind their success. So, grab your cup of choice and dive in!

The Top 10 Most Popular Coffee Shops in the UK

Mrs Potts Chocolate House tops the list as the UK’s most popular coffee shop, gaining popularity with its rich chocolate treats and a standout social media presence. With a combined total of 3,150 posts across TikTok (257) and Instagram (2,893), it leads the pack in online buzz.

Homeground Coffee + Kitchen takes second place, fueled by a 1,028.21% surge in search volume from 2023 to 2024. Its charm shines through 1,625 combined social media posts, including 26 TikTok posts and a noteworthy 1,599 Instagram posts.

In third, Liverpool’s 92 Degrees sees a 124.07% rise in search volume, with 121 TikTok posts and 1,193 Instagram posts adding to its growing digital presence.

For coffee lovers in the capital, London, we’ve curated a list of must-visit coffee spots that are buzzing with popularity and flavour:

The Top 10 Most Popular Coffee Shops in London

Monmouth Coffee Company takes the top spot as London’s most popular coffee shop, nestled in the vibrant Seven Dials Market. With 79,200 annual searches and a strong social media presence of 23 TikTok posts and 2,569 Instagram posts, it continues to capture the hearts of coffee lovers across the city.

In second place, Anya Cafe in Knightsbridge has become a social media sensation, thanks to its festive afternoon tea. It boasts 178 TikTok posts and 2,058 Instagram posts, with a steady yearly search volume of 15,600.

Redemption Roasters, located in King’s Cross, rounds out the top three. Its popularity shines through 64,800 annual searches, along with an impressive 2,109 Instagram posts and 56 TikTok features, making it a favourite among coffee enthusiasts.

How important is print to coffee shops?

Jane Wickens, Head of Marketing at Solopress sums it up here;

“Print remains an invaluable tool for coffee shops, not just for marketing, but for creating an experience that customers can engage with. Whether it’s using eye-catching flyers to promote seasonal offers, printing loyalty cards to drive repeat business, or creating cosy menus that reflect a café’s unique personality, print provides both a practical and impactful way to connect with customers. At Solopress, we believe that when businesses combine the tactile nature of print with their digital presence, they create a lasting connection with their community.”

Methodology and sources: 

We compiled a list of 22 coffee shops in London and 27 across the UK. 

To identify the most popular coffee shops, we analysed TikTok and Instagram posts featuring the relevant shop hashtags, alongside Google search volumes from 2023 and 2024, comparing year-on-year trends to reveal the biggest rising stars.

Each metric was indexed to create a final ranking.

Data was collected 09/12/24.