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old brompton road has plenty of options, but not all of them are worth slowing down for. illy caffè on the south kensington stretch is one that is. the menu leans into specialty coffee as a serious category, and the tea selection gets the same attention, which you don't always see. if you're solo, this is a good call: the format suits a single person working through something or just taking an hour. small plates and vegetarian options mean you can actually eat here, not just drink. it's the kind of place where a late-morning flat white and something from the food menu makes the whole of old brompton road feel a bit more manageable.
curated by gautam khorana, editor · updated
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