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The City of London coffee shop that has been named one of the best in Europe

Rosslyn, a small chain with locations at Fenchurch Street, London Wall, the Royal Exchange and Cannon Street, can now compete in World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops 2027

Leonie Cooper
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Leonie Cooper
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A mini chain of independent coffee shops has been named England’s top place for a cup of joe in a new ranking by Europe’s 100 best coffee shops.

Rosslyn, which has nine outlets in the City of London, was named 12th overall in Europe in the top 100, but was the highest ranking English coffee shop in the European rankings. The top rated coffee shop in Europe was Tim Wendelboe in Oslo, Norway,

Speaking about the win, James Hennebry, Co-Founder and CEO of Rosslyn, commented: ‘To be counted among the best coffee shops in Europe is a huge deal.

‘The City of London has one of the richest coffee histories in the world, dating back to the 1600s, and we’ve always wanted to do our bit for the Square Mile and help London become the number one city for coffee in the world again.’ Rosslyn now qualifies for next year’s ranking of The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops, which will be revealed in March 2027. 

Rosslyn Fenchurch Street
Photograph: RosslynRosslyn Fenchurch Street

Rosslyn – which has outlets on Fenchurch Street, London Wall, the Royal Exchange and Cannon Street – was founded in 2018 on Queen Victoria Street.

Rosslyn Fenchurch Street
Photograph: RosslynRosslyn Fenchurch Street

The chain also features in Time Out’s own ranking of the very best coffee shops in London. ‘Rosslyn Coffee offers a friendly face in the often soulless financial district. The founders come from Australia and Ireland, and you can feel both nations present in the sheer hospitality of their coffee shops,’ we said. ‘Specialty coffee with charm is their thing. If you’re craving a cortado before your high-powered business conflab, Rosslyn is the place to go.’

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