Coffee Store · London
Algerian Coffee Stores has been a Soho institution for over a century, with shelves of coffees and teas from around the world and all the kit and accessories to go with them. The staff are happy to help you find something, and the takeaway counter is handy if you've got little ones who won't sit still for long. It's a small, busy shop rather than a sit-down café, so it's best for a quick stop than a long visit with the family.
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