Monmouth Coffee shop, London Bridge, London

Superb filter coffee, can be on the bitter side, but that is just the way I like it. 5 Stars for the coffee but what an absolute disgrace for the food.

The croissants and cakes all open to contamination, and the bread and jams on the table all open to the air and only inches away from human contamination, what can I say. Big jam pots open with large spoons sticking out, the handles sticky with jam and fingerprints, what a mess. Whoever wants to risk eating in here good luck. I had a quick look round for hygeine certificates and could not see any, I wonder why.

best coffee ive had in london – enough said

The fact that they do filter coffee says it all for me. Tasty and strong .You pay for what you get, great coffee.

Queue and banter. The best way to get a coffee. Who needs a seat when you can wander around Borough Market with the best coffee ever warming your little bod. Deeeelish

Ok this seems to be the place to go and this is my second time visiting Monmouth Coffee in Borough Market.
The quirkiness of the place is great. A young lad rushed up from behind the bar and I ordered my coffee. Move along a bit and you pay....a bit further and the coffee is poured in front of you, nice touch.
As this was my second visit, I forgave them the first attempt late last year, good taste but the coffee is served only warm! It surely couldn't be the same again? Sadly yes it was, warm! Pretty disappointed really.
Not sure if a thermometer is used in the milk texturing, if not please invest in one! If you use your hand, what is hot to one person is only warm to another and therefore you end up with inconsistent results.
Please make it hotter.

It's worth the queing, waiting and the wondering. I am amongst those who are VERY sparing with my coffee credit, but Monmouth approximates perfection in coffee preparation.

Definitely an amazing cafe.
Great taste, awesome vibe and lovely people.
Too bad they close so early.

Yesterday A friend introduced me to this place and I was very impressed.
He was also dancing/performing for me a piece of his talent hehe and no one seemed to mind.
People were very comfortable as the staff as well.

I recommend this place for the 5* that I gave it hehe.

Popped in here at 7.45am - whoh! was I ever in for an education.
At this time of the morning there is apparently an etiquette and strict order to the purchase of coffee essentials.
When you approach the counter there are 2 queues. After studying the inhabitants of said queues it soon becomes apparent that one is to place your order, the other is to stand in while you wait for your order. Everyone but me had apparently already been inducted, so it took me a while.
I ordered a latte but would have preferred skim milk myself. I also agree with a few reviewers that the coffee has great flavour but is a little more bitter than others. I returned later in the day to buy some beans for a friend who loves it and the lady who served me was knowledgeable and friendly while making her recommendations. I would try this again if I'm in the area as it does have a lovely atmosphere.

If you think Monmouth Coffee serves the best coffee in London, then you don't have your finger on the pulse!

Monmouth has a wonderful speciality coffee house vibe about it, with its wooden interior, artsy interesting staff and consistently well-brewed coffee, and of course they are a roastery which means they have a vested interest in making sure the coffee they roast is served to perfection.

But its popularity is also its downfall: difficult to get a seat, and in latter months has filled up with posh mummies and daddies with big buggies.

Of course this isn't a problem with Monmouth per se, but it has become somewhere that you can no longer just sit with a book and wile away the hours with great coffee.

I do love Monmouth but I only visit in passing these days, and now prefer to make special coffee visits to other places such as Prufrock and Fernandez.

Great coffee

One of the few places for really great coffee in London. Good stong espresso and properly steamed milk. A compulsory stop for me whenever I'm at Borough market.

As much as I love the location, the relaxed atmosphere and the assortment of snacks, their roast doesn't really rinse my raincoat. Not to the degree that it would deter me from dropping by if I am in the area, just that it's not a personal favourite.

To what is probably, I concede, my ignorant palate, the Monmouth espresso and macchiato are a tad too bitter and with an aftertaste that I don't find that appealing. A discerning coffee quaffing friend of mine loves it for that very same reason; he loves a dose of bitterness as much as the next man.

Unfortnately though, Monmouth will never make my top ten, which I am sure is causing them a whole heap of sleepless nights...

Good coffee but not great. I always found their coffee too bitter, which can't be the beans since I know a few other places using the same beans that make excellent coffee using them.

Funnily enough, I spoke with a barista at another coffee shop who said that the Monmouth staff are a bit sloppy and don't measure the amount of coffee properly that they use resulting in a cup which is not at its best.

Good place if you are in the vicinity.

Though the coffee I had at Monmouth tasted fantastic, I too would have liked the option of having skimmed milk. I also agree that the layout is a little chaotic, causing confusion amongst the customers. But I do like the rustic feel of the interior.

Perhaps because my friend and I were there at a busy time, the staff weren't very attentive, but I would have liked a full cup of coffee rather than the half cup that was served to me. I didn't try the pastries or cakes, but they all looked very tempting!

Yes the coffee here is very good. I love Monmouth coffee. But to be told that they don't serve with skimmed milk? That annoys me somewhat. I'd even go so far as to say it was arrogant. I have my reasons for drinking skimmed (yes, they do involve my waistline) and I know that coffee tastes better with full fat milk, but I'd at least like the option.

I love the coffee, but the layout is pretty awful. It's like they need a cart outside for takeaway. The guy walking up and down taking people's orders only works to an extent - there was still a five minute wait at the counter for my drink. You're just left with crowds of people getting in the way and not really knowing what to do with themselves. Not understanding why the person behind you got their coffee first, but then having to queue to pay. So disorganised.

If you can put up with the wait, and can nab a seat then this place is nice once you've sat down (and yes, my full fat coffee was very nice), but I like my coffee with options. I don't think skimmed milk is a lot to ask for.

Legend. Did they bring coffee to London. It seems like it. All I know is that now Starbucks is offering a Flat White, not that they can make it but it shows you how much of an institution this place is. If you go on the weekend be prepared to wait a long time. Also, I don't normally take sugar in my coffee but they have some amazing sugar, unlike any other sugar I have tried before, so I urge you to sprinkle some on your coffee!

Others may continue to discuss but to my taste this is the best coffee in london. There can be few better ways to start a sat/fri then popping in here picking up a coffee and going for a walk round borough market. At quieter times you can grab a seat round the communal table and eat your fill of bread and jam for a fixed price.

I also think the interior has a touch of new york about it. A sort of coffee theatre spectacle, great people watching spot, seems to be an unwritten dress to impress on sat mornings

Go for:
Delicious, rich chocolately coffee
The freshest beans for home cups
Buzz, vibe and bustle

Don't go if:
You mind queues
Expect a quiet sit down cup

The coffee is fantastic: organic, single origin, and with special varieties that rotate weekly. The staff really know their stuff. The only downside are the long queues on weekend afternoons. Just get here early and snag a seat next to the bread and jam. Or head outside to sip a fine brew in the sun. That's where you'll find me on a sunny Saturday.

I would go as far to say that Monmouth coffee is the best coffee in London! they sell all sorts of fresh coffee in brown bags which smells amazing. I love getting a quick expresso to drink as I wander or more like buzz around the market on a weekday!

Fantastic coffee - consistent and quick. The queues can be a bit startling but they are very efficient and it is never longer than 15 minutes.

I prefer to have a single shot flat white. Their regular coffee is pretty strong!