EL&N London - Park Lane

the tea here deserves more attention than it usually gets at a specialty coffee shop, and if you're the kind of person who wants something beyond an espresso, that's a good reason to linger. park lane isn't the most obvious place to slow down, but el&n sits at 48 park lane and pulls in a quieter solo crowd than you'd expect given the street. the small plates make it easier to stay a while, and the vegan options aren't an afterthought. coffee is clearly taken seriously, which on park lane puts it in a different category from most of what surrounds it. come for a late morning, order the tea, and let the small plates do the rest.