Department of Coffee and Social Affairs

One of the best places in London to have a truly excellent cup of coffee .Flat white is amazing. They also have great cakes and sweet things that compliment their coffee . Afghan Biscuit is a must!

Presentable, serious-about-coffee menu; one of the very few coffee shops that offer bean options (flavors) for espresso , rather than only for filter coffee . Superb espresso and white coffee . Must try!

The staff is friendly & helpful but a bit unfocused. After asking for my coffee for the second time I got it after 15 min. The quality however is great, and also good menu explaining different styles.

Both coffee spots are great! This one is smaller, but more crowded . Coffee is great and also the desserts . Try the coconut ball, very delicious :-)

Always serve amazing quality coffee with an indulgent choice of freshly baked cakes , muffins and biscuits . The Afghan Biscuit is a must try. The staff are friendly & the place has a great atmosphere!

Latte has rich flavor but there is a hint of sourness that I don't like. If you are looking for a cozy coffee shop or a place to work , this might not be where you want to go (no wifi ).

The most popular chain of specialty coffee in London .. More than 10 branches so far .. CONSISTENT QUALITY !! LIKE BIG TIME ..

If you idolize coffee and want to discuss single origins then this is the place for you. This is serious coffee ! And staff is willing to do all they can to make sure you get the exact thing you want

located in the vibrant Carnaby Street just off Regent Street, lovely place to chill after spending too much money shopping! great coffee and certainly one of the best in this area.

Epic epic coffee . Don't bother with the Japanese drip- keep it simple with a flat white and just feel that beautiful smooth nutty coffee hit your blood stream. Amazing.

Used to be Speakeasy Espresso but the quality of their coffee hasn't changed - it's good. Excellent service . There's a good spot down the back to have a flat white and quiet chat with a friend.

One of a chain across London, all of which do decent coffees and very nice pastries and snacks . A great place to meet a friend in town .

Always a couple different espresso beans in the hopper to choose from: ask the barista. Seats downstairs, ok for a quick pit stop but not comfy if you want to spend time here( with book or laptop)

One of the best specialty coffee places in central London. Choose your beans well !

Wonderful place for a spot of tea . The staff is so friendly and the coffee is always excellent. A must stop whenever I'm in town .

Formerly Speakeasy Espresso Bar , now branded Departmenf of Coffee & Social Affairs (formerly Coffeesmiths). Great coffee and Portuguese egg tarts .

Excellent Ice Mocha . And you meed to try the banana pecan loaf, make sure you ask for the toasted one, amazing!

One of the best in London.

Tucked down an alleyway it is easy to miss this place, and that is actually a good thing as it provides a decent place for a quick coffee in the centre of town .

This hidden gem has a decent amount of seating (more down stairs). Try the banana bread with Pic’s peanut butter .

I tried 3 coffee shops within walking of Dept and this was the best. Flat white and get their ham chee croissant .

For somewhere to rest after shopping on Carnaby Street , the downstairs brew bar is your place. It offers coffee from all over but the latest offering is a special blend by Has Bean. Read more

Great latte and selection of sweets. Their coffee is quite good and is a change from all the other roasters in London.

Good tea (not a coffee drinker) and nice bright , trendy feel, but spoilt by overly loud music . I don't come to a place like this to be bombarded by music . Sit outside if you can.

Speakeasy is all about the coffee and it offers a variety of coffee-making methods to please any coffee gourmand. Learn More: London: Coffee (In)Touch Guide Read more

Fantastic espresso , tea , cakes , friendly staff and great atmosphere.

Cozy place with good coffee

Great coffee , friendly service , relax away from the rush of Regent and Oxford St. Perfect if you're wandering around Carnaby st. Full review... Read more

Excellent coffee . Two differnt beans on show. Smiley happy staff . Got my loyalty card as I expect to be back.

Still the best coffee in the west end. Ask for the feature espresso "two ways" (shot and a piccolo). Worth it.

Super friendly staff + great specialty coffee

Quiet and cosy place to enjoy a Croissant and tea or coffee ..

The cold drip coffee is filtered for 8 hours and is really powerful stuff. Beats a red bull any time

Great little coffeeshop on a small street just off Carnaby Str. Try the Stargazer espresso .

Bustling but friendly spot just off Carnaby . Excellent flat white .

Oat milk flat white’s really good, nice and creamy. Went for the East End Blend.

Great coffee & really friendly chilled out staff who aren't coffee w*nkers :-)

Tea is wonderful. Love the bookshelves downstairs. Just make sure you do not wait until the last minute to use the toilet becoz there is only one.

Iced latte 8-10 so good

Good coffee and tea selection . Nice location to be concentrated on work if you need a central spot to work.

Amazing Flat Whites (£2.50). So smooth and served at a temperature which is ready for drinking!

Stellar overall. Art was on point and roast was fantastic!

Flat white tastes just great

Two Espresso options and choice between 8 or 10oz Latte .

Great flat white and toast ! Staff is friendly , music 's good an the vibe is chill .

Make sure you get a flat white . It's perfect.

Weakest of the west ends new wave coffee bars , but heck they were the only option on Boxing Day. Still a massive step above the chains.

One of the best flat whites I have tried. The food is so and so and a bit overpriced.

I really like the filter coffee . Two coffee types to choose from.

The coffee salted caramel blend is amazing! Definitely worthy a try!