Ideal Espresso
Main info
up to £8
Greenwich Market, London
Opening hours
8AM-5PM
- Sunday 8AM-5PM
- Monday Closed
- Tuesday Closed
- Wednesday 8AM-5PM
- Thursday 8AM-5PM
- Friday 8AM-5PM
- Saturday 8AM-5PM
Greenwich's Artisan Espresso Experience Awaits
Walking into Greenwich Market, amid the vibrant clamor of stallholders and bustling shoppers, I found a haven for coffee aficionados – a place where espresso is treated with reverence akin to worship. The allure of this coffee sanctuary isn't just its caffeine wizardry, performed on a sleek, polished lever machine, but also the nonchalant maestro behind the bar. Sporting a hoodie and an air of understated cool, his deft movements and affable banter transform your routine coffee stop into a memorable experience. Who knew pulling espressos could be elevated to performance art? Each cup emerges as a masterpiece, showcasing not just the richness of carefully sourced beans, but also the operator's obsessive attention to detail that echoes in every sip.The cappuccino, warm and frothy, with exquisitely balanced flavors nestling beneath a perfectly sculpted foam cap, stands as a testament to why this cafe commands staunch local devotion. Patrons flock here religiously, not only for its excellence but for its unwavering consistency. Unlike other places where your latte’s fate might hinge upon the mood or training level of the barista du jour, this establishment assures you that each drink poured is worthy of admiration. Even the minimalist takeaway cups feel thoughtfully selected, enhancing the experience further. Radiating warmth and passion, everyone from lone owners to accompanying staff seems stitched from the same fabric of fervent dedication – together forming the heart and soul behind undoubtedly one of Greenwich’s finest, if not London's top coffee establishments. — Clarissa Cuisinier
How to get there
Greenwich Market, London
London City Airport — 3.21 mi
Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich - 128 yd