Alchemy Café - Old Street — Restaurant in London

Alchemy Café in Shoreditch offers a cozy spot for coffee lovers, though it's a bit on the smaller side. I visited at 11am on a Thursday, and the place was quite busy. The café has only eight small tables inside, each accommodating two people, with some additional seating available outside on the pavement.

I opted for a Batch Brew priced at £3.50, which was well-balanced, avoiding the overly citrusy and floral notes that I often find in similar brews. While the staff mentioned that using a laptop is fine, there’s no Wi-Fi available, and I noticed that I was the only person working on one, which suggests it's not the typical vibe. Plus, the mobile reception inside is poor, making it hard to use a personal hotspot.

Notably, there are no customer toilets, and by midday, the café becomes much quieter. As for the staff, they seemed a bit cold at first, especially during busy times, but they warmed up considerably with regulars. Overall, it's a decent spot for a quick coffee, but perhaps not the best choice if you’re planning to...

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Hidden Gem!

Alchemy Roasters is easily one of the best coffee spots around. The coffee is absolutely delicious — rich, smooth, and clearly crafted with care. I especially loved the banana bread; it was moist, flavorful, and the perfect pairing with my flat white.

The staff were genuinely friendly and attentive, making the whole experience even better. You can tell they really care about both the coffee and the people who walk through the door.

The vibe of the place is cozy yet modern — perfect for catching up with a friend, getting some work done, or just relaxing. It’s the kind of spot that makes you want to stay a while.

Highly recommend. I’ll definitely be...

Have worked in the building this place is attached to for going on 4 years now, and have visited this place less and less for my morning/afternoon coffee over that time. I can honestly count on one hand the amount of times any of the miserable lot in here have cracked a smile. The staff have an arrogance to them that really isn't merited given the price and standard of the coffee, which isn't much more than above average. I remember asking for sugar in my coffee once and the barista honestly looked at me like I'd just pissed on his mother's grave. Take the extra few minutes to walk up the road to Ozone where the coffee is really good and the staff and atmosphere...