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The Biggest Coffee Party on Earth…🌍
13-16 May 2027
The Truman Brewery ☕️

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The London Coffee Festival is an unmissable event for discerning coffee lovers and those working in the coffee scene. The festival will feature over 250 artisan coffee and gourmet food stalls, tastings and demonstrations from world-class baristas, interactive workshops, street food, coffee-based cocktails, live music, DJs, art exhibitions and much more. The London Coffee Festival is a proud supporter of UK Coffee Week™. The London Coffee Festival is back on 20 - 23 April 2023!

19/09/2026

Nestled in the heart of London Fields in Netil Market, Paradox is a neighbourhood favourite where great coffee meets thoughtful design.

A nice touch is their bespoke La Marzocco UK & Ireland espresso machine “La Paradox”, reflecting the cafes creative personality and passion for exceptional coffee ☕️

📍 Paradox Coffee, London Fields

17/09/2026

What practical role can AI play in coffee shops today? ☕

With insights from Gerd Mueller-Pfeiffer at The Lab at , our latest article explores how AI is moving beyond the hype and becoming a genuine tool for operators, helping with everything from workforce planning and inventory management to customer engagement and business growth.

Read the full article and join the conversation: https://bit.ly/4xAuzzh

12/09/2026

Tucked away on Columbia Road, Hermanos Colombian Coffee Roasters brings the rich flavours of Colombian coffee to East London ☕

From expertly sourced beans to signature drinks, it’s the perfect stop before or after a stroll through the Flower Market.

📍 Hermanos Colombian Coffee Roasters, Columbia Road

08/09/2026

Listen to our new podcast episode 🎙️

Sharing the realities of building coffee brands in today's challenging market, we sat down at the festival with Ant Duckworth, Founder of Dear Coco, and Leon Zadeh, Founder of Saint Espresso ☕

From Ant's leap from corporate life to coffee entrepreneurship to Leon's journey growing Saint Espresso into one of London's most respected specialty coffee businesses, the pair discuss scaling sustainably, self-funded growth versus investment, resilience and the importance of staying curious.

🔗 Listen to the full episode here: https://bit.ly/4xF6TKH

05/09/2026

🎙️ Listened to our latest podcast episode?

James Hennebry from Rosslyn Coffee and Max Dubiel from Redemption Roasters sat down at for a candid conversation exploring what hospitality businesses can learn from great leadership, why culture is often a company's greatest competitive advantage and how finding the right people matters far more than finding perfect CVs.

🔗 Listen now: https://bit.ly/3UY0FHe

03/09/2026

Most people think that opening a coffee shop is about serving great coffee. The reality? Great coffee is simply the starting point.

In today's market, where margins are tighter than ever, a poor leasing decision, cash flow problem or hiring mistake can derail even the most ambitious café before it finds its footing.

Drawing on insights from industry experts at , our latest article explores what really helps cafés survive their first year - from defining what you'll be famous for to building a business that's stronger than the cup itself ☕

🔗 Read more here: https://bit.ly/3TbXR95

Thank you to our speakers:

Andrew Bowen - The Daily Grind and CafeSuccessHub
Caroline Carter - Gather & Gather
Leon Zadeh - Saint Espresso
Ian Kissick - Formative Coffee
Stuart Murray - Scenery Coffee Roasters
Harry George - SEND Coffee
Liz Garnell - Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
Hester Westerveld Syoum - Bette Buna
Will Davies - Standart

29/08/2026

This week we spent some time with the team at Climpson & Sons, who have been helping shape London’s specialty coffee scene for more than 20 years.

From their roots here on Broadway Market to becoming one of the UK’s most respected independent coffee roasters.

📍Climpson & Sons, Broadway Market

27/08/2026

🎙️ What does it take to scale a coffee business without losing what makes it special?

Recorded live at , Rosslyn Coffee's Co-Founder James Hennebry joins Redemption Roasters' Co-Founder Max Dubiel for a candid conversation on leadership, culture, hiring, hospitality and building businesses that stand the test of time.

From growing teams to seasonal drinks, bakery ambitions and the future of specialty coffee, this is an honest and insightful discussion packed with lessons for anyone working in the industry.

🔗 Listen now to the full episode now: https://bit.ly/3UY0FHe

22/08/2026

More than just a coffee company, Treelogy is on a mission to connect exceptional coffee with meaningful environmental impact ☕🌍

Working directly with producers and communities across coffee-growing regions, Treelogy focuses on sustainability, traceability and creating positive change throughout the coffee supply chain.

From sourcing high-quality coffees to supporting reforestation and environmental initiatives, every cup is part of a bigger story. Their commitment to responsible coffee production helps ensure that great coffee can thrive for generations to come.

Passionate about people, planet and quality coffee, Treelogy is proving that every coffee choice can make a difference.

📍 If you’re looking for coffee with purpose, be sure to pay them a visit and discover how sustainability and speciality coffee can go hand in hand.

20/08/2026

Coffee can do more than bring people together, it can create opportunities too ☕

Our latest journal explores how social enterprise coffee shops are helping people build careers, develop skills, and strengthen local communities.

Have a read and discover the impact happening beyond the cup: https://bit.ly/4wpRAE8

18/08/2026

"Its an amazing platform to just spend time with people"

Live at , we caught up with the team at Califia Farms UK, our headline plant-based milk sponsor!

From connecting with roasters to having conversations with new and existing customers, we found out why they love being a part of the festival.

15/08/2026

A slice of Japanese coffee culture in the heart of London, ○ ○ ○ - K □ F F E E is all about simplicity, precision and exceptional coffee. Tucked away in Fitzrovia, this minimalist café serves beautifully crafted espresso drinks in a calm, understated space that lets the coffee do the talking.

Originally founded in Tokyo, Omotesando Koffee has built a global following thanks to its meticulous approach to brewing and its iconic espresso-based drinks. Whether you’re stopping by for a quick coffee or taking a moment to slow down, every cup is prepared with care and attention to detail.

Elegant, welcoming and effortlessly cool, it’s easy to see why this spot has become a favourite among London coffee lovers. ☕📍

14/08/2026

What happens when you bring together Olympians, coffee entrepreneurs and social impact leaders? You discover that coffee is about far more than what's in the cup ☕

Through insights from The Lab at , our latest article explores how coffee creates careers, connections and community - covering everything from purpose-driven careers and social enterprise to coffee rituals, belonging and human connection 💡

From creating opportunities for young people to building communities through coffee, the conversation highlights why hospitality remains one of the most people-powered industries in the world.

Read the full article now ➡️ https://bit.ly/4wpRAE8

Thank you to our speakers:
🎤 Matt Fleming, General Manager, Feel Good London
🎤 Jodie Williams, Olympian, founder and creative director, Listen Journal
🎤 Lina Nielsen, Olympian, yoga instructor and advocate
🎤 Sere Zhang, Director, A’wa Coffee
🎤 Illyus Brown, Owner, Brown Sugar Coffee & Records

11/08/2026

Recorded live at , Stuart from Scenery Coffee Roasters and Jamie from PLOT Roasting share the stories behind their journeys in specialty coffee, from building coffee businesses to the friendships, challenges and memorable moments that make the industry so special.

🎙️ Expect coffee, community, cycling, cricket, broken printers and plenty of laughs along the way.

🔗 Listen to the full episode now: https://bit.ly/4hsaO8A

06/08/2026

"It means everything to us"

Breaking down barriers with La Marzocco at ☕

On the second floor of the festival, La Marzocco UK have their Home stand which gives visitors a hands-on experience of using their machines and learning how to make the perfect espresso from home.

Alongside their other iconic activations across LCF - including True Artisan Café and The Roasters Village - La Marzocco's presence across the festival brings the community together and spark human connection through coffee.

04/08/2026

The coffee industry has spent years talking about sustainability. Now it's time to prove it.

How do we move beyond claims and certifications to create measurable impact for the farmers growing our coffee?

Read our latest Journal article exploring traceability, regenerative agriculture, and why proof is becoming more important than promises.

🔗 Read now: https://bit.ly/4c9dnZu

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