Caffe Paradiso

specialty coffee and tea that both hold their own is rarer than it sounds. caffe paradiso on shad thames pulls it off, which already puts it in a distinct category. the se1 stretch of the south bank moves fast, and a place that works for a solo breakfast without pressure is genuinely useful, not just a nice idea. if you're coming off bermondsey street or cutting through butler's wharf, it fits into your morning without demanding anything from you. vegetarian options at breakfast, a tea list worth paying attention to, coffee taken seriously. the whole thing is low-drama in the best possible way. start with whatever's on the tea menu.