In a charming corner of Netil Market, Paradox perfects specialty coffee with an ever-changing roster of roasters and a cozy vibe that keeps locals coming back.
"Paradox Design + Coffee is proof that good things come in small packages. This pretty, dinky Netil Market unit serves coffee that tastes as good as this pocket-sized spot looks. Most people stick to the little hatch, grabbing cups of Campbell & Syme brews and wandering around London Fields. But we like the adjoining cafe. It’s tight, just a few seats, but it’s full of beautiful objects—sketchy drawings of flowers and mountainscapes on cards, embossed fermentation books, ember-smelling candles—and feels utterly peaceful. The beans they use read like a who’s who of the coffee world—Dark Coffee Roasters, Yallah beans they picked up from a trip to the South West coast—and drinks are made expertly, and with care. It’s one of our favourite coffee spots in the city. photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch" - Sinéad Cranna
"Just some top coffee from one of the city’s best coffee stands." - Adam Coghlan
"Paradox continues to sling the good brews from Netil Market, London Fields, Wednesday to Sunday. The rose latte shatters any lingering concerns about coffee being deathless, and a rotating suite of roasters keeps things fresh, with a choice of several bright filter coffees frequently showcasing innovative processing methods. One of the best of the best in 2022." - James Hansen
"Paradox continues to sling the good brews from Netil Market, London Fields, Wednesday to Sunday. The rose latte shatters any lingering concerns about coffee being deathless, and a rotating suite of roasters keeps things fresh, with a choice of several bright filter coffees frequently showcasing innovative processing methods. One of the best of the best in 2022." - James Hansen
"One of the outright best coffee shops in London, Paradox knows that the best iced drinks are the least parsimonious. The move is the iced rose latte, where espresso gets poured into a pink, floral blended base with notes of Turkish delight." - James Hansen
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