Flat White

laissezfare

Service is Flat, But Coffee is More than Alwite 13th November 2009

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[This is part of a larger review of London coffee houses which can be found here: http://wp.me/pwXBH-or]

Although it is really a trek from my office to Flat White, I’ve tried this Soho-based coffee house a number of times and almost think I’ve walked into a funky little American coffee house on a college campus somewhere. There is always rock music on the radio, the staff sort of ignore you (at least me!) and I don’t really like the vibe all that much (it’s a bit up its own backside if you ask me), but the coffee drinks are pretty good. Here, I like the eponymous drink the best.

andybt

Kiwi Racism? 9th October 2009

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Do I detect a hint of NZ based racism?! Apes? What have the kiwis ever done to you? Flat White coffee is very good and by far the best I've found in the UK.

Maybe your palate has been conditioned over the years by so many dissapointing 'Italian' coffee shops in London....

Sheila1

Utterly over-rated 16th September 2009

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This place is utterly over-rated, overpriced and disappointing. The cappucino is below average and the place is tiny.
You get served by a bunch of nz apes behind the bar with a dumb surfer grin.
If you want to soak up the real atmosphere in Soho go to Bar Italia or the adjacent Bar au Marche, where you can find some real local characters!

Caffemania

28th May 2009

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Found it similar to milk bar maybe a little more mature.... like i said just little bit... coffee is great. Quality flat white can be found here as milk bar does...

Something i love about this place is the bench outside the shop. I always sit there and drinking my flat white and smoke at the same time.(bad habit)

gastro1

Great Coffee 13th April 2009

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Just like little brother Milk Bar this establishment serves excellent coffee whatever your choice may be cappuccino, flat white, macchiato etc.

It is a sad state of affairs that nearby Bar Italia serves such 2nd rate coffee leaving the "New World" to show Londoners how it should be!

Another example of established 2nd/3rd generation Italian families in London serving food , wine and coffee that shames their country of origin !

Coffeegeek

3rd February 2009

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Quite good coffee in a tatty, cramped cafe with poor ventilation and painfully slow, arrogant staff. I've tried it three times as so many people rave about it but each time was the same.

Sami

Very cute 16th December 2008

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I wish I worked in Soho because I'd spend a fair amount of time here. The coffee is great, the staff is lovely - one of them is really quite cute, as well - and it's very cozy and welcoming with lots of seating. Take a look at the door as you walk in - there is a pulley weighted down with three china cups - I thought it was rather sweet and a nice decorative touch.

gilka

good coffee but... 23rd November 2008

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In Monmouth they make it better!
www.gilka.co.uk

bellaphon

Coffee so delicious you could chew it. 5th November 2008

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Yes I was indeed according to my prejudicious memory, only born yesterday for I’ve never heard of a flat white until… Well let’s be honest that we all learn about something new everyday but this particular discovery was totally gratifying for yours truly.

I wondered to myself and thought if my Italian friend, Mario from Epsom would ever step in here, I doubt so; he’s not the kind who’s prepared to acknowledge that the best coffee can and will be made by non Italian baristi.

To all the good antipodean folks, I salute you all for this exhilarating beverage. The best coffee there is in Londra, cheers Flat White.

Niamheen at 05/11/08

YAY! I am such a big fan of flat white. And there's more popping up like it all the time.

bellaphon at 06/11/08

Your're right and Sue has suggested a couple more I ought to try out.

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CristinaA

The best damn coffee in Soho 13th October 2008

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In case you didn’t know:
Flat White noun/ Austral flaat whyette/ NZ flet wyte/
1. An antipodean style coffee which his served as a strong shot of espresso served in a small cup with textured milk; a damn good strong coffee.

It’s not just good coffee, it the best damn coffee in Soho!

You can’t pinpoint exactly why their coffee taste so good, it could be the precise technique for ‘texturising’ milk, the fact that they use award winning beans from Square Mile Coffee Roasters or their attention to detail. You'll find it mad busy on the weekend but relatively quiet and relaxed mid week but people are happy to wait and the friendly Kiwi vibe will rub off on you.

It’s a haven in the hustle and bustle that is Soho and a good place for lunch, food is simple but interesting and you’re bound to find some of your favourites on the menu.

Not only do they support the local community by buying all their veg from Berwick Street Market but they also donate a percentage of their profits to charity.