The CoffeeWorks Project

Plenty of seating types available if you want to meet a friend for a coffee or get some work done. There’s individual desks, bench seating and a large communal table they have all bases covered. The WiFi wasn’t working when I went there but after asking the staff to reboot the router it started to working they were very willing to assist. Hot latte will cost you 2.8 pounds and there’s power points dotted around the room if you’re running low on juice. An assortment of breakfast and pastry options exist although I just tried the coffee which was fantastic. #BeatTheGrind

A spacious coffeehouse with good amount of seats indoor and in their outdoor garden. Great atmosphere and ideal to get some work done here. Coffee was strong and good, but rather pricy for its size. Staff was friendly and accommodating.

Nice place laptop friendly a freshly made teas. Good coffee and cute little garden at the back. Cannot rate the food as I wanted to eat something savoury but at 4pm they didn’t have any left.

Coffee is well made, taste good and strong. Service needs work. They forgot our drinks until we reminded them, some 10 minutes into the order.

Nothing bad. But if I were on this street, I would go to Appestat, which is 5 seconds away from The Coffee Works Project. Appestat is less crowded, more passionate about what they do, more friendly, and the overall quality of coffee and food is better. If you were serious about coffee, I would walk to Saint Espresso, which is 5-min walk away. WiFi is most stable at The CoffeeWorks Project among the three cafes, but Starbucks on the opposite side of the street has better WiFi. Masa from Oishi London

Great coffee and food but very uncomfortable seating, I get the impression that the management doesn't want you lingering long. Looking forward to making use of the outdoor back garden in the coming warmer months.

I love the coffee from here and their food is great. Often stop in here when going to Business Design Centre for shows. It's a good place to refresh especially if you can get one of the comfy sofas

This was supposed to be a cold chocolate.. the remaining of the chocolate were left just at the bottom of the glass. Really bad quality. My coffee (double espresso) was really bad as well. Not a good quality of products here.

If you love bakeries then this is your spot- the array of fresh baked goods when you walk in is hard to resist. There is ample seating in this location so we were able to enjoy a light breakfast, breakfast options (aside from pastries) aren't many but everything was done well and delicious. Service is friendly and fast!

Good coffee is hard to come by in London, and so when you find one you gotta spread the love. Located just next to angel, it's a quant little store operated by Aussies (straight away must be decent). The roast house blend is just right in terms of strength and the flavour of the brew brings the flavour of home. The store is a nice joint for catch up too and especially good for those who wana pretend to be sophisticated with a MacBook while working with a coffee ha! All in all, I recommend and will certainly be back again (and again..)...!

The coffee is nice, but the real reason you might want to make a special trip here is the food and the pastries. Yes, it's mostly your typical coffeeshop fare, and the quality isn't through the roof, but you'll find the occasional gorgeous cookie or delicious burger/sandwich to compliment the java perfectly. My favorites are the brioche doughnuts and thick chocolate and vegan oat cookies they have on display, but there's also a scrumptious-looking mushroom burger that you simply have to try if you're lucky enough to be there when they have it. All in all, the vibe is pretty chill, though not exactly quiet, and there's plenty of room for hanging out. And if given the choice, I would certainly choose this spot over Starbucks or Caffè Nero.

Lovely latte! In a medium/small cup just the way I like it. Cool space and nice staff. It's nice to see a couple of independent coffee shops on this side of upper street as most places around are chains. I don't think they do any hot food by their cakes and pastries looked yum so will have to come back! Update: their back garden takes them to 5 stars

CLOSED. It shut down before the pandemic. Shame, it was good if a little chaotic. Wonder what happened to their Slayer machine.

It's a busy place and very popular. But times I had to wait a least five minutes for my flat white as they had a back up of orders and orders were still flying in when I had paid for mine. I sat in once and I had a flat white on another occasion to take away. On the first occasion I had the flat white with the amazing caramel and apple muffin! By far the best muffin I've ever tasted! It was so good, I'm salivating at the thought of it now! Both flat whites were sheer perfection even if I had to wait over five minutes. It was well worth the wait in my opinion. Service at the till was quick and friendly but I think they so quick the barista was not as quick as too keep up. But on the other hand it's best not to rush somethings! I'm definitely putting this on my returning visit to the area! Hell yeah, I'd be stupid not to!

My mum was visiting and we had been joking about all things hipster so I thought it'd be fun to have her try a flat white. I wanted it to be a quality coffee, obviously, so we went to The CoffeeWorks Project after strolling the antiques market in Camden Passage. She liked her coffee but didn't find it especially remarkable either. The soy cap I had was really good and we both enjoyed the courgette, lime, and pistachio loaf we shared. It's a really nice open space and there's a pretty backyard aswell. Stop by when you're in the area!

Probably my favorite coffee shop in London. Very hip and in a good location in Camden passage in islington. The cortado and almond croissant is our go to order. The espresso is always bitter even though the beans are different every time Sometimes the chairs aw a little uncomfortable but other than that no complaints.

Those guys do the best cakes. Seriously. Especially their salted caramel brownies! Members of staff are all very welcoming and knowledgeable, so if you're a bit of a coffee newbie like me, just ask for help and they'll help you find your perfect cup! https://cakeandwhisky.wordpress.com/2015/05/14/london-coffee-festival-tour

I like Coffee. I like Work. I like Projects. I like the CoffeeWorks Project. It all makes sense. On a rainy, blowy day...I am trekking around Islington seeing if I like the "borough" enough to make it my permanent residence. I have no umbrella. I realize this is strange, because everyone should have an umbrella in London, but I was not prepped adequately. So I duck into the nearest coffee shop, which is abuzz with groups of chatting friends on a late Saturday afternoon, lazing about at tables, in the back area with couches and fluffy chairs, in the front window. The nervous energy (a good thing, sometimes) radiated a bit from the staff, but then I realized they'd only been open for 3 weeks. They were doing a great job getting around to check on everyone, and my cappuccino found its way to me at the front window with no trouble. Everyone I encountered was quite friendly. I imagine this spot is a bit more buzzy during the weekends, but probably a lovely spot to sit and chat during the week as well. Will definitely return. Cheers for a new business!

Coffee is good, not exceptional. Nice atmosphere and staff are nice. Despite it being a pretty busy Sunday afternoon, The wait for my flat white was not long and managed to find a seat.

The owner was super-friendly! It was around closing time, and I asked for one piece of cake. He then offered me the entire rest of the cake (2-3 slices, rather than the 1 I was about to purchase) because it was closing time, and they would rather it go to me than them (they were all on diets) or go to waste. Fine by me! The actual cake was a bit rich for me, and had a Lot of frosting. I'm more of a cake person, and that part was good, but the frosting was a bit too sweet for me. It definitely has a cosy cafe feel, and a lot of wooden tables. The tall tables looked like they could be a bit uncomfortable to sit at after awhile with the high chairs, but there is alternative seating in little coves in the walls with cushions. They also have outlets and free wifi. Will definitely have to return.

I've been vacationing in Europe for almost 3 weeks and coffee has been a necessity nearly every day, sometimes twice. Coming from the United States, I'm used to getting a giant Starbucks the size of a small dog, so coming to Europe was a bit of a coffee shock as the coffees here are small, but I'm here to say that quality over quantity always wins in the world of espresso. It was a cool day, in the mid 70's but we had biked 3 miles to get here so a cold drink sounded great. I spoke with a barista and asked them how they make a mocha, and was pleasantly surprised that they use real dark chocolate. So I decided to get a Iced Mocha Macchiato (I'm kind of a gluten for chocolate.) I've had probably 50 Mocha's from all sorts of different coffee shops and this was the best I've ever had. Period. They mix espresso, milk and no sugar added real dark chocolate flakes together and then steam the whole thing which gives it a thick, creamy consistency. They then poor it over ice and BAM! A-Maze-zing! I would highly recommend this place!

Probably the best coffee shop in Angel (though to be fair, I only visited three). Walk in, step to the right and order at that counter. It takes a little bit of time (since they hand make every drink and do pourovers as well). It can also get a bit crowded since it seems like THE place to be. Staff is friendly, and they make a damn good cup of coffee.

If, like me, Coffee is an hourly thought then get yourself down here. It's one of the best cups of coffee I've had in the capital. The setting is simple and puts the drinks at the centre of the process (how it should be done). White walls and exposed brick surround plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. There's also an amazing outdoor deck out the back, which I'm told hosts yoga and other activities along the lines of... So then, the coffee...I drink it black so I initially went for a normal Americano. The brew was different and certainly could taste the quality of the bean. The staff take pride in everything they make and it certainly comes through in the cup. Next (and after waiting for the caffeine shakes to die down) I had a long black, and this was insane. The blend that day was a fruity but strong Colombian coffee, dark, rich and very more-ish. I'd more than recommend any coffee lover to try it out. The place had an extensive menus of other drinks, hot teas, soft drinks and also any order of coffee is available on ice. Really good! A few cakes and a real local, creative feel helped put this spot on the map for me. I'll be back very soon. (I could be there now!)

This place is located close to both the Tube and bus stops that frequently go by Angel. It's an easy place to meet up with friends any time of the day. It's always buzzing at every hour from open to close, but the turnover of folks moving from table to table is pretty high so if even when it's crowded, just wait it out a bit longer and you'll find a table soon enough. I go here when i'm working on projects with friends. There are spacious tables and comfortable seats for you to set yourself up for a long chat, free WiFi and they're pretty laptop friendly too. The atmosphere is relaxed enough for you to unwind after a busy day, but it also works well as a place to get stuff done! It reminds me of sitting in my patio on a lazy afternoon back home in Australia :-) The coffee and hot chocolate here are consistently good. A tad on the pricey side, but you pay for consistency and the atmosphere of being in a fairly hip joint. The service is quick and efficient. I've never waited more than a minute to get served and have something piping hot in my hand. If you don't mind the crowds or a good, short queue - give it a go next time you're in Angel!

New to the neighborhood, my girlfriend was showing me all the little places around to get great coffee and this is definitely one of them. The atmosphere is really lovely, with lots of seating, though I didn't get a chance to spend much time in-shop yet. The staff was warm and friendly and the sammiches (SAMMICHES!) looked so delicious, I can't wait to go back and try something... especially if I can sit in their cute garden. I had a delicious iced Americano with soya -- it could've used a bit more ice in my opinion, but that's my own fault for not saying so. I tasted my girlfriend's cold brew, too, which was very smooth, but still quite potent. I'd be one of those people hanging out with my laptop taking up space, most likely since I'm one of the scourge of designers that frequent these types of places, but it beats the hell out of working home alone. I'll inevitably be back for more coffee... and sammiches.

If you like sipping great coffee and watching a bunch of hipsters then this is the place to go! Haha. But no the coffee is really good. The one issue for me is it's always so damn pack but I guess that's a good sign. If you can find a spot, they have great WiFi and it's a decent place to get some work done.

Coffee tastes like it was made by an automated machine. The milk had bubbles and wasn't made properly. I liked the place though and the people watching was good. It's very hectic, so it's good for coffee to go.

My husband has been on my case to check-out CoffeeWorks Project and report back to him, so that is what I did today, the first day of summer and also a day I have the heat cranked on full blast in my flat. WTH. I arrived shortly after noon and all seats were taken aside from two stools along the narrow bars along the front windows. I agree with the decor of the space being industrial and while I was waiting three-deep in the toilet queue, I really had to think of what industrial decor meant. What it means is that the space will feel unfinished and likely a bit grubby. Grubby is not to be confused with dirty. The space was not dirty, it was just grubby. Take the toilet as example. I don't know why establishments in this country do not spend money on renovating toilets. The furniture is reclaimed furniture and I agree with a prior review's sentiment about being over the whole reclaimed furniture phase. Reclaimed furniture = uncomfortable furniture. Let's be honest here, there have been great advances in the comfort of furniture over the past two centuries. Though the stool I was sat at was padded, I found the bar to be about two inches too high for typing away on my MacBook Air. I can't imagine anyone shorter than me being even remotely comfortable sitting at the bar. There are only a few tables and I got the feeling of people being more-than-welcoming for you to join their table. Why? Because they have no choice. One person cannot occupy a four-person table when only 3 tables exist. So what is a four-person table turns into four individual people sitting at a table, all scrunched together and trying not to get in anyone else's space. As for the coffee, I ordered a cappuccino and though others have noted that the coffee is a bit pricey, I didn't think £2.80 was too much to ask. It tasted great given the cold temperatures and gail force winds I battled to get to CWP. Service was good and wifi was super fast. I'd return but likely at a more off-peak time of day.

A very nice place that serves excellent coffee and an array of sweet and savory items to nibble on. Has free wifi, so it tends to get packed with people working. They have multiple single origin pour over coffee options that are worth the wait.

I spotted this coffee shop from Upper Street where I was having lunch at. Looks like a nice artisan coffee shop from far. After meal we had a walk around angel and decided to come here for coffee. It is just right behind of superdry store. From outside it looks like a nice artisan coffee shop. Black and white simple and urban design concept. Very nice atmosphere to chill and have a cup of coffee I'm a flat white lover. I know what I want once I spotted this in their menu. I ordered 2 flat whites and a piece of brownie. the size is rather small for the price of £2.80 for a cup of coffee like an expresso size. The coffee if not as smooth as I expected. There is a tiny bit of sourish of the coffee when it come to the end of the taste...... Not sure if is because of the coffee bean type. The tea menu looks interesting. If I would come back again I would definitely tried out the tea range like oolong, jap green tea, peony, rooibos, etc....... But again £3.50 for tea.......hmmm let see..........

This specialty coffee shop definitely has a trendier feel to it. You can't take drinks to-stay onto the back patio (it's for take-away drinks only; they said it's because of some code). I truly enjoyed their decaf roast for my latte whilst sitting on a barstool looking out the window at the main street in Islington. I appreciated that the staff gave me a cup of ice to pour my tap water over (it was warm in there yesterday due to the weather outside).

Close to perfection! Great staff, very cool ambiance, nice little garden and of course amazing coffee. Always busy but you can understand why!

So I found this place on a list for Best Coffee shops to work/study, took a 40 minute tube ride, bought an americano, sat down to begin working and found out the place did not have wifi. I asked a barista if there was wifi and he confirmed there wasn't. What kind of coffee shop doesn't have wifi? Decent americano though.

I really enjoy the way that filter coffee is made and served here - first there is an excellent choice of three different types of beans on offer. The staff knew the flavour profiles of the options well which allowed me to choose something to suit my palate. I understand that the beans on offer are intended to be regularly rotated which will mean that there will be something new to try on every visit. Secondly, the coffee, once brewed is served in individual glass jugs which contain a mug and a half of freshly made coffee. Although the jugs are ultra modern, there is something pleasingly generous and slightly old fashioned about this approach. On the negative side, the decor is the usual fad of reclaimed furniture which is becoming slightly annoying. The cakes were also on the dry side. However, the absence of decent cafes in this part of town makes these minor gripes and I wish this 'Project' every success.

I am hoping this place will be on the up... Been here a couple of times, skeptical that Angel has opened THE coffee shop it lacks... and skeptical I remain. The beans taste good, but alas still too weak. I have tried the espresso drinks and the filter coffee. The filter options are great, decadently served in contemporary glass filtration vessels (which explain the inflated prices), but if you like yours white, the delicate flavours just completely dissolve and it tastes like you're drinking, well milky lukewarm water, not great. On the contrary to Duncan, I found the cake the best part of the experience- the fig and blueberry cake was soft and moist, plied with fruits. Maybe I was lucky and got the fresh batch but I really do think it is the coffee that needs improving, or more so the barista training than the sweets counter. The space is fantastic though, large indoor area and I believe when it gets busier the outside patio opens up too. They have not been open on Sundays as of yet... missing a lot of lazy afternoon coffee business I fear. And so far, the 'serving nerves' that Colleen mentions, are certainly still present. But I'll be patient, and wait. Someone once said good things will come to those who do so...

I wasn't blown away by CoffeeWorks. It's fine. When I first walked by, I thought 'huh, a hipster coffeeshop in Angel. Cool'. Because Angel is not hip, its coffeeshops are yuppie places like Pauls or Euphorium or chains. But I ventured in and it is indeed more hip than it should be. Lots of people hanging out with their laptops and taking up space. There isn't nearly enough places to sit, which is a common issue in Angel. Best to go to Costa if you want to linger. It's also pricey, their salmon bagel was 4.50 and not great. Other options like the savoury muffins were quite expensive too. And didn't really look that worth it. If they had any smarts, they'd start making stuff fresh and to order. Grab a sandwich press and make some delicious toasties, then I'd never leave! The coffee was good, but too small. I paid 7 pounds and left feeling a bit 'meh'. Don't make me go to Costa, people. Up your game.

The best GLUTEN FREE chocolate brownie I've had in a long while! So solid, creamy (tasting of the sweet canned milk) and tinsy bitter, intensely chocolaty & with pieces of apricots. It was so good, I just had to write an update... Should I say more? Also, I must mention the service again... The guys are just amazing! Super nice, fairly fast and can make superb coffee!

Friendly staff, good coffee and lovely backyard. However, quite pricey. And feels more like a office space than a coffee shop.

Finally, the coffee house in Angel that this upbeat neighbourhood has been craving for.... The Coffee Works Project is cool and comfortable. It's mis-matched furniture is trendy, it's coffee is very smooth, although the beans are slightly weaker than I wish they were. I've come here a few times and never has my soy milk been frothed badly. I love the reused jam containers of sugar. The cakes are fluffy and the sandwiches well-stacked. I love sitting against the wall using the wooden cargo box as a table. The staff are incredibly friendly - always have a smile on their face - and they will bring your coffee right to your table. You'll hardly ever sit at a dirty table because they are all over that too! Highly recommended.

Very busy, happening place on a Saturday around noon. They went light on the milk in my flat white, which let the acidic and chocolate notes in the espresso rise through, but if you're looking for a more usual balance I would order a cappuccino or a latte. Slightly towards the upper end of typical coffee pricing range at £2.80 for a flat white. Stylish interior, cute back garden, but it was hard to find a place to sit and people continued to pile up in line and milling around to find seating as we quickly gulped our coffees.

A very solid neighborhood coffee spot. Great coffee. Great tea selection. Great drinks selection. Plenty of treats. I've spent many afternoon just knitting or reading and looking out their big windows.

GREAT COFFEE ALERT. But also INDUSTRIAL DECOR alert. And HIP STAFF ALERT. But now please enough with this COMMUNAL TABLE type thing. Nobody wants to be your friend, okay?! Not even in Angel. How would you describe a place that smells at the same time like great coffee and great food? (trust my Italian-ness on that) it's just oh-so-good. And staff is nice - yes, I'm surprised because they also look great and work so hard. Try their sandwiches, and their croissants. Soy choices are insanely good here so give them a shot!

This shop is adorably located on the pedestrian Camden Passage. I love that they source their coffees from all around. Had the Nicaraguan house blend over ice and I wish it was never ending. Enjoyed it immensely. Will be going back.

It is good to have a true edgy coffee-focused coffee shop in this area. My coffee was quite good and it is a large space in which to hang out (although it was packed with laptop users--not sure if there is free wifi??) Looks like there is some food offerings. Definitely worth checking out if you need a cup a good joe or an espresso shot in Angel.

Great neighborhood coffee spot! Perfect spot to meet a friend or hang out. Very friendly and helpful staff! Love the flat white. Looking forward to trying the filter coffee next

Could be great but yet another wannabe cool but pretentious coffee place. Location is very good, but staff have no clue, cakes are too pricey, and quality is not that good. Tip for girls wearing skirts, do not sit at the window!

Definitely in my top 5 coffee places to get my coffee. Quick service, nicely priced and have a backyard area!

Was waiting for a table over at the Pig and Butcher on a Sunday and decided to wait it out with a coffee at The CoffeeWorks Project. The location is good and the interior is nice - they have a back garden which we would've enjoyed had it not been so cold out. Quite the busy place, making it hard to find a seat if you're not lucky. Coffee is a little pricey, but good - or at least my latte was nice! Not my fav coffee place in London, but a nice place to grab a cuppa if you're in the area.

Great fresh brew. Nice staff. Good atmosphere. Free wifi with no password hassle. I'd liked a bit more coffee for what I paid for, but otherwise would recommend giving this a try if you're looking for a good coffee joint in London.

I cannot decide how I feel about The CoffeeWorks Project. On the one hand, it seems like the perfect place for me. Case in point - there's a glassed walk-in refrigerator where they keep meats and cheeses. There are salads perched on the counter that look like meals I picture myself making when I envision a parallel universe in which I have kitchen stocked like Ottolenghi's. Also, I love filter coffee and The CoffeeWorks Project takes theirs very seriously. (They serve Has Bean coffee, which has a silly name but it quite delicious.) As an added bonus, there are bottles of tap water stacked in wooden crates. I'm always thirsty so this is always appreciated. However, I never feel comfortable or at ease when I'm visiting. Maybe it's the confusion that people seem to have about where to order and where to wait for their takeaway cups. This always creates an anxious little cluster of people near those beautiful, rustic salads. Maybe it's because it's always packed and I can never seem to snag a seat. The fact that there is always condensation dripping from the windows reminds me of the Wendy's near my place in Arlington, VA and I'm sure that causes a subliminal turnoff. Maybe it's the dissatisfaction I always have if I choose to order a cappuccino - there is never enough foam and I should know by now to stick with the filter. I'm torn...Maybe some day I'll be able to get to the bottom of my true feelings for this neighborhood addition.

The coffee is good. The ambiance is nice and cozy, and the smells of the food are amazing. Next time I go, I'll have to try out the food. BUT, this place isn't on my must go again list anytime soon. Seats are nearly impossible to snag because of all the lap top ppl cozying up for hours and also the coffee size is so small for the price you pay. I got a long black...I don't know why they call it "long" black....they should call it small black. It's a simple black coffee, why do places skimp on it so much? Just a-ok for me.

First things first, why is this place cool? - This isn't your grandma's Sunday brunch, watered-down, mud-like Costariffic coffee... this is proper, biting your tongue, sends-a-shiver-down-your-spine decent espresso coffee. This is key! - Decor is really nice, lots of wood, feels a bit like a cabin. - Staff are friendly and welcoming, and they use this awesomely cool iPad-based POS. However: - I went at 8:20 in the morning, and with 3 other customers they were a little slower than I'd have expected That's the only con I can think of for now :)

Walked in on a weekday around lunch time. Busy but not too packed. Struck immediately by both decor--clean, earthy, artsy, and welcoming--and friendly, attentive staff. They immediately took my order, after which I found a seat along one wall with a built-in seat with pillows on it, plugged in my laptop, set it atop a crate box table, and I found the wifi to be good quality and free. Their fresh mint tea is tasty, as well as their banana bread with creamy icing with chocolate chips. Great neighborhood, great place. Would come here again, no question!

Currently my fav, or at least go-to, coffee shop in London. They've got solid coffee, unlimited cold water access, soft as well as hard seating, and a normally pleasant scene. The wi-fi takes a little while to warm up to you, but with the window bar and enough outlets for everybody this place is the all too hard to find reliable stakeout. The food is the standard spread, but it looks and actually is good; which sadly with most places is not true. The place can occasionally get assaulted by mom's and their dead-waking toddlers or biz chatters, but where outside of that lovely cave on Brick Lane doesn't?

Very nice coffee. Creamy and full of flavour. Seriously hard to get served though as the place is so popular. May need to check the business model.

From the outside, it looks just like one of too many indy coffee shops you find these days. but the coffee was really brilliant and I had the quiche and lentil salad, they were so divine. And lovely staff!

Good ingredients and light atmosphere + relative ease of finding space even on a busy Sunday brunch time. And did i mention good coffee to wake people up and nice waiters for someone to smile to?

Coffee is solid, but the real purpose of this review is to alert you, dear coffee searchers, of the rather quaint and secluded backyard garden on premises! Escape upper street here.