FCB Coffee Blackfriars — Restaurant in London

If you're looking for delicious on the go coffee and you're near Blackfriar, you should definitely check out FCB. This quick service coffee shot will get you in and out in a timely manner without sacrificing quality.

This coffee shop is located just along the Thames and just a stones throw away from the Tate Modern and Shakespeare's Globe Theater.

This local coffee shop has a wide variety of tasty coffee drinks and breakfast treats. I am an avid Flat White enthusiast, and I had to try theirs. It was typical European take on a flat white (smaller than our American versions, and slightly more bitter). I also tried the pumpkin spice latte, and while it was tasty, it tasted slightly more watered down than I wanted. I will say the latte art was on point. Each drink had virtually flawless foam art, but it was the same floral design.

There are a handful of other breakfast spots in the area along the Thames, but they're not open until 10am. FCB will get you your much needed dose on caffeine if you're on holiday or if you're simply heading into work.

Some tips:

If you're a Pumpkin Spice Latte fan, you're in luck, this spot serves off menu pumpkin spice lattes all year round. Try one of their breakfast treats. The Blondie Bite was de lightly moist and...

I was very disappointed with the customer service at this coffee house. As I was a bit lost in finding my way to Blackfriars underground, I stopped at this coffee house inside Blackfriars station to ask for directions as I thought they may be able to help me. Firstly, the barista blanked me several times when I tried to get his attention and then I was met with a very cold tone from the lady behind the counter saying that I should go find a station member instead. This was very unhelpful as there weren’t any station staff around. Needless to say that I will not be coming back here...

I shelled out £3 for a teeny, scalding Americano. They forgot my milk, so I had to wrestle with it on my way to the train and ended up burning myself. The cups are ridiculous - you can't drink without spilling thanks to those lousy lids. They can't handle the heat either, leaking before the coffee even cools down. Coffee was just average, definitely not worth the price. Sort out your cups and lids! A train station coffee joint should at least serve coffee you can take on a train without...