Where the good coffee ain’t: Double Shot Espresso

I’m always excited to find a new place that looks like it does decent coffee. I stumbled across this one when walking around Covent Garden, noting it down for a try next time I was in the area and looking for a coffee. From first appearances, it looks promising – great comfy couches, a warm cafe vibe and a name that declares it a home for the coffee aficionado.

I stood patiently in line behind a few other people, noting the prepacked sandwiches and ordinary looking cake and pastry selection. When my turn came, I ordered a small latte and it didn’t take long for the barista to prepare it. When I paid the average priced coffee (£2-ish from memory) he also handed me a loyalty card without any prompting. I thought this was a nice service-oriented touch. As I was walking outside, I noticed the cup becoming unbearably hot so I quickly slipped on my gloves before moving anywhere else. Cautioned, I took a small sip and found the latte excessively bitter and the milk far too hot to drink at all.

I really wanted to like this place. After all, London can always do without any of the chain coffee places and better boutique espresso-based cafes. Unfortunately I couldn’t even finish the coffee, ending up at Monmouth’s on the other side of Covent Garden.

Name: Double shot coffee
Found at: 38 Tavistock Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 7PB

One Reply to “Where the good coffee ain’t: Double Shot Espresso”

  1. I think this is a great independent coffee shop and the Union Coffee they serve is first rate.Very Jolly and enthusiastic staff and a cosy interior are in stark contrast to the dull major brands.
    The loyalty card gives you your 5th coffee for free and there is free WIFI if you want to catch up on things.
    Maybe you should sit down,relax,enjoy the ambience and wait for your coffee to cool down a bit.

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