Shoreditch, London · Est. 2019

Where Every
Sip Tells a Story

Specialty single-origin coffee, handcrafted pastries, and a menu that celebrates the season. Slow down and savour something beautiful.

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Single OriginSourced direct from farms
Seasonal MenuChanged every 6 weeks
Award WinningBest Café London 2024
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Specialty Coffee· Artisan Pastries· Seasonal Brunch· Single Origin Beans· Natural Wine· Plant-Forward Plates· Daily Bakes· Specialty Coffee· Artisan Pastries· Seasonal Brunch· Single Origin Beans· Natural Wine· Plant-Forward Plates· Daily Bakes·
LUME interior with warm light Barista pouring latte art
5★Over 2,400
reviews
Our Story

More Than a Cup
of Coffee

LUME began as a single espresso bar on Shoreditch High Street. Today it's a neighbourhood landmark where mornings are unhurried, conversations run long, and every plate is made with intention.

We partner directly with small farms in Ethiopia, Colombia, and Guatemala — paying above fair-trade price and visiting each producer yearly. Our kitchen team, led by Head Chef Sofia Reyes, designs a menu that follows the season and wastes nothing.

Meet our team
6
Years in London
14
Farm Partnerships
38
Seasonal Dishes
"The best morning ritual in the city — coffee so good it makes you slow down and notice things."
— Time Out London · 2024 Best Cafés
Why LUME

Everything We Do,
We Do Well

Specialty Coffee

Every cup is dialled-in daily. We serve filter, espresso, and cold brew from rotating single-origin lots.

Made with Care

Our kitchen preps fresh every morning. No shortcuts, no shortcuts, no reheating. Just honest cooking.

Open All Day

From 7:30am espresso to 5pm filter. We're your full-day café — breakfast, brunch, and afternoon calm.

Sustainable Always

Compostable packaging, zero-waste kitchen, and 100% renewable energy since day one.

Barista at work
The LUME Experience

Everything You Need for
the Perfect Morning

Community Tables

Our long communal oak table is for meeting neighbours, reading, or just watching the street. No reservation needed.

Work-Friendly Spaces

Fast Wi-Fi, plenty of power outlets, and baristas who understand the art of leaving you to focus.

Private Events

Hire the whole space for tastings, pop-ups, or intimate dinners. Capacity 60 seated.

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What Guests Say

Loved by London's
Morning People

"LUME is genuinely my favourite place in London. The Ethiopian V60 is phenomenal, the shakshuka is the best in the city, and the team have been the same warm faces for years. That says everything."

Isabelle ParkEast London · Regular since 2020
Isabelle Park

"I travelled from Manchester specifically to have brunch here after reading about it in The Guardian. Completely worth the journey. The almond croissant alone is reason enough."

Tom AshworthFood blogger · @tomseats
Tom Ashworth

"We held our small company off-site here. Sofia and the team were extraordinarily thoughtful — custom pastry boxes, a dedicated filter station, and a space that actually made us think better."

Priya VenkatProduct Director · Monzo
Priya Venkat

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