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the editor visited· 25 May 2026
“you step through daku's glass front on kensington high street and immediately feel the temperature drop. blessed air conditioning hits your skin as the street heat dissolves. the cool air carries just”
read the full visityour hands wrap around cold, heavy glass that feels custom-made. it is. daku serves their drip and cold brew in vessels so satisfying you'll consider theft. this kensington spot delivers on everything, hitting perfect tens across their menu. the espresso pulls clean and bright. iced matcha tastes like it should. cold brew cuts through london heat with precision. even the strawberry matcha works, which shouldn't surprise you given how they handle the classics. the air conditioning keeps things comfortable without the arctic blast most coffee shops favor. no laptops dominate here. just people actually talking, sipping from those remarkable glasses, taking their time. grab beans on your way out. this place earns a special trip from anywhere in the city.
curated by gautam khorana, editor · updated
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+447878913544
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dakucoffee.com/social pulse
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