LJ Coffee House

I did not have to leave Soho to find the gem that is LJ Coffeehouse.  I was lucky enough to find the owner, David, behind the bar and excited to hear his story.  David gets it.

While I love the new energy and innovation flowing bubbling up with coffee's Third Wave, the focus on the perfect cup sometimes misses the point.  Coffee, Coffeehouses and all of the huppla that surrounds it is about creating an environment where people can connect with each other and hopefully experience something spectacular.  The point of it is people. David is in the people business and coffee is a part of that. For many, it is more about the coffee than the people.

In keeping with this focus, LJ's does things a bit differently.  They offer 3 sizes in coffee drinks that range from 8 to 16oz. You can get your soy, decaf, and skim milk here all prepared  well on a La Marzocco GB5 with Union Hand Roasted beans.  I love the purple packaging and name of the "Revelation" blend but I was not so impressed with the taste. It is definitely in the ballpark of a good roast but never quite closes the deal.  Like Climpsons, it is safer/milder than I like it and lacks an element in the blend that serves to highlight and transform the base into something extraordinary. 

LJ  Coffeehouse is very LGBT friendly. Everyone can feel comfortable here. The chairs are all soft and the coffee keeps you coming.

LJ Coffee House
3 Winnett Street Soho London W1D 6JY