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Dose Espresso

70 Long Lane, EC1A 9EJ Full details & map

Coffee house

Time Out says 2 Users say 5/5 Rate it

By Time Out Editors Posted: Oct 24 2011

Dose Espresso has moved next door, into Kipferl's ex-premises, giving it a bright, clean-lined makeover in its trademark mix of wood, white and red. Although the welcome is friendly, staff are inclined to lecture on subjects such as grinding beans for home use - the problem is, people are then less inclined to forgive slips such as the lukewarm warm milk in our latte (though it was speedily replaced with a smile).

Otherwise, there's much to like about the clear-mindedness of this spot, which attracts a steady stream of City workers. Fairtrade is, as owner James Phillips rightly attests, the very minimum standard to work to as far as responsible sourcing goes. He offers Square Mile blends, plus changing guest coffees, such as Machacamarca single estate from Bolivia, or simply Climpson & Sons espresso. The milk is organic, as are the breads, and the daily soup and sweet bakes are provided by Bittersweet Bakers.

Tags: Breakfast/brunch, Central, Farringdon, Budget, Café, Coffeehouse, Coffeeshop, Coffee house

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Dose Espresso details

Address

Dose Espresso

70 Long Lane EC1A 9EJ

Transport Barbican tube

Telephone

020 7600 0382

Dose Espresso website

Open 7am-5pm Mon-Fri; 9am-4pm Sat

Credit cards MC, V

Facilities

Babies and children admitted, Takeaway service

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Comments & ratings 5/5 (Average of 2 ratings)

By JOsh - Mar 26 2012

5/5

Great place, excellent coffee. £2.30 for a champion flat white is perfectly reasonable and about the middle of what the better coffee joints around town charge. I agree with the last dude; plenty of good advice on hand if you ask for it.

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By John M - Mar 8 2012

5/5

These people really care about their coffee and are exacting in their standards. I've never been lectured about coffee but I've had plenty of good advice, perhaps the reviewer above had trouble telling the difference... :-) Food offered is also well made with some thought. As for pricing seems same cost as coffee which is nothing like as good from the chains. I recommend the aeropress (and the crumble).

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By avanti malhotra - Jan 25 2011

best flat white i've had - perfect small size, woody but not bitter, strong but creamy, not sickly at all. A little expensive though (£2.30)!

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By Carla - Apr 5 2010

Fred, you are just showing yourself to be completely unknowledgeable about good coffee. If you find excellent coffee and coffee shops a problem, there are plenty of Starbucks and Costa coffee shops for you to visit.