Cable Co

Personally I found the coffee over hyped compared to other reviews and even though it’s served in the tiniest cup (for £3.90) I wasn’t able to finish it because it really wasn’t to my taste. While the interior is intentionally industrial it still feels like it’s seen better days. There were a few people working there but it wouldn’t be a spot I’d pick. All this could have been made better had the service been warm. It was not bad but it was markedly tepid. That’s for sure my last visit

Such a nice little find. Great pastry’s . Great customer service and amazing coffee that is actually done right! (Coming from an ex barista!) There’s other chained coffee shops nearby but I’d rather spend my money here where it’s supporting smaller businesses! would recommend 10/10 ❤️

Best coffee in Kensal Rise! Deep, rich flavors and perfectly brewed every time. Cozy atmosphere and friendly staff make it a must visit. I feel so lucky to have such a gem in my area

Nice enough coffee and croissant. Not quite up to a worth-a-detour level, as the croissant was a little on the bready side and the coffee beans were a bit too acidic to blend well with (oat) milk

Amazing service, my coffee was on time and staff were very friendly and polite. Definitely recommend this cafe.

It's the second time I come back, the coffee it's amazing and the pastries/sweets to die for. I've tried the cardamom pastry and the lemon and blueberry muffin, highly recommended both (trust me the muffin it's like bitting a cloud of deliciousness). But the best thing about this place it's the incredible customer service! They been really nice both times, but today specially. As I walked out of the store I've accidentally dropped my iced latte, and they straight away made another one and refused to take a payment for it and comforted me after my clumsy episode. Its not everyday that you recieve this kind of kidness and it definitely made my day! I highly recommend it.

Best coffee in Kensal, chilled atmosphere, good people, good vibe, been drinking in, getting takeaways and buying ground beans for years and it’s always great - highly recommended!

Expertly extracted coffee with great crema and velvet milk texture every time. Nice community feel with friendly baristas. This is my go to every weekday morning and Wildcard on the weekends. The two best coffee spots in Kensal by far

Much like the café, this review will be simplistic! Coffee beans (available for purchase) are Climpson & Sons, and Alchemy though (unclear what this is used in). C&S are of Hackney café and roastery fame, and an up-n-comer on the London bean wholesaler scene. + Coffee quality is high, which it needs to be given the prices oscillate around £2.50-£3.20. Probably one of the better flat whites I've had. Latte art seems to be improving lately. + Beans are available whole or ground from £8.50 per 250g- and in fairness to the barista she split a kg bag to give me while beans. I use an Aeropress with a Porlex grinder, and the coffee is rich & smooth, but not hugely complex-not necessarily a bad thing. ? Haven't tried the food & pastries, as to be honest Minkies still seems the place for these. Will try and add another star if good. Pricey with room to improve, with somewhat friendly staff. Yet like their sign outside, they are the only place in Kensal Rise, arguably all Queens Park, that does 'proper coffee'.

Lovely place for a good coffee. Very cozy interior with its little wooden tables, chairs and benches. Not that comfortable, but at least it keeps you awake on a Monday morning, no falling asleep because of comfy chairs ;-) I had a delicious mocha and some toasted banana bread. The mocha was perfect and so was the bread. The service was quick and the ladies behind the coffee machine were very nice. Perfect place to have some coffee on a drizzling Monday morning!

This is a tiny little spot opposite Kensal Rise station and it is wonderful! The staff are chatty, friendly and most important: quick. They are child and dog friendly which is great, depending how you feel about those things. They use Climpson and Sons coffee and I have never had a bad coffee there. It's a perfect place to stop for something quick before taking a walk to the Queens Park farmers market. I particularly love coming here for breakfast as it is a tiny menu : two things. Cheese toasties. They either have a basic cheese toastie or they have a cheese and bean toastie with worcester sauce and it really hits the spot! If you don't fancy something to big then it's great. If you're not opposed for sweets for breakfast I can also recommend the banana and honey loaf cake. I've had that a few times and it's delicious.

Child and dog friendly - depending on your preference - this little cafe in Kensal Rise is a great spot for real, well made coffee. Using Climpson & Sons beans in the drinks, there are still options for those not looking for a caffeine fix with healthy smoothies and a nice selection of teas. They offer both take away and the option to sit in should you be able to grab a seat at one of their cute wooden benches inside.

I have often seen this little gem of a coffee shop huffing and puffing up Kensal Rise hill on a bike and been so relieved to finally freewheel down the other side it has taken a while to develop the thought to stop at the peak and reward my lactic-acid-filled thighs with caffeine instead. And so finally this I did, a what a charming idea it turned out to be! Really friendly staff working there and varied group of local clientele taking their weekend coffees and small treats such as home baked brownies, cookies, granola bars and other cakes. They also serve sandwiches and other lunch items. Nice rustic wooden furniture compliments the industrial design interior. Pleasant spot to do a bit of freelance work which obviously a few on macbooks were taking advantage of. Cable Co use Climpson & Sons beans and frothy coffees hover around the £2.50 mark. I did see advertised a couple of 'tasting' menus which give you a house brew, another coffee shot of something else and a cake or so. Could be a good option for the return visit.

Economic place with very simple wooden furniture, amazingly uncomfortable in the window, better elsewhere. Lentil soup had under-cooked lentils and was flavourless, but ciabatta toast was excellent, with generous dollop of butter. There were a few cakey things under glass and the coffee looked nice, but I didn't have time to try. Staff decide to do the recycling in the middle of the shop, wrapping cardboard up with those noisy rolls of tape, the sort of thing that should be done elsewhere or when closed, even though it wasn't busy.