Local guide · East London
Best Portuguese coffee in East London
If you grew up on bicas and pastéis de nata — or you've just come back from Lisbon and need that fix — East London has a quietly excellent Portuguese coffee scene. Here's where we send our regulars.
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Studio Baristas — Canning Town
8 Cody Rd, E16 4SR
That's us, hi. Portuguese ownership, espresso pulled the way it should be (short, dense, golden crema), warm pastéis de nata most mornings, and hot-pressed toasties stacked to order by working baristas.
02
Lisboa Pâtisserie outposts
Various, East London
The North Kensington classic has a loyal East London following — strong bicas, proper Portuguese custards. Worth the trip when you're craving the real thing.
03
Local Portuguese delis
Stockwell · Vauxhall
Slightly south of East London, but the Portuguese quarter is unbeatable for a sit-down bica and three nata for the road.
Skip the queue — visit us.
Pop into Studio Baristas on Cody Rd for a flat white, a stacked toastie and (most days) a fresh pastel de nata.