Rapha (Soho)

Rapha have cornered the market for high-end, well-crafted cycling gear and it's fair to say that the coffee more than holds its own in what is effectively an adjunct to their store. The house roaster is Allpress. A variety of options are available, including Nitro Cold Brew, filter, and dairy alternatives for espresso-based drinks.

Brunch and light-lunch options are available as well as cakes and pastries, which you could well need if, like many denizens of Rapha, you've arrived by bicycle.

The space itself is open, with plenty of table seating indoors – it is pretty busy and noisy, with cycling often on the large screens and a buzzing shop area in the same space, but that's not a criticism, it's a testament to popularity. What's also nice to note is how many of the customers are clearly regulars, warmly greeted by café and shop staff alike. There's certainly a communal cycling spirit at work here, and the ambience is all the better for it.

Reviewed by Alex Stewart