After more than 20 years in the bean-roasting biz, Antipodean coffee maestros Allpress moved their operations to this old joiners’ factory on Dalston Lane in 2015.
With a ground-floor cafe where you can sit and work in full view of the ginormous roaster, which sits just behind a glass partition, the expansive temple of caffeine remains one of the best places around to get an oat flat white, and a bustling weekend hangout for the coffee cognoscenti.
Come hungry, because the food is a strong point; the Green Goddess sandwich with poached egg, prosciutto and green herb sauce is a winner at any time of the day (though they often sell out by lunch at weekends).
It’s no surprise that the coffee is excellent. Allpress is one of the best roasters in London, and it trains its staff well in how to put the beans to good use. If you’re not addicted to milky comforters, try daily single-origin coffees in cold brew or filter.