We tried all the best coffee shops & cafes in Notting Hill according to TikTok, and here’s what we think

Notting Hill has always had pretty cafe appeal. The streets look good in any light, Portobello Road pulls in a steady crowd, and there is no shortage of cafes promising good coffee and something sweet to eat. However, there are a couple of coffee shops that TikTok would have you believe are the best cafes in Notting Hill, with clips of laminated pastries, glossy tarts, and hot chocolates.

So, we decided to take a closer look. This list rounds up the best coffee shops & cafes in Notting Hill according to TikTok. But, it’s places we have actually eaten at and paid for, and our very honest thoughts about the food and drink. Some live up to the hype. Others come close. A few quietly outperform expectations.

So sit back and enjoy our guide on the best food and drink in Notting Hill cafes and coffee shops according to Tiktok.

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Map of the best coffee shops & cafes in Notting Hill, London according to TikTok

Down to business then. Here are the best cafes in Notting Hill according to TikTok:

1. Chai Guys Bakehouse
2. Layla
3. Kuro Bakery
4. Fabrique
5. Knoops Hot Chocolate

1. Chai Guys Bakehouse

For excellent laminated pastry and big flavours

If TikTok has taught us anything, it is that laminated pastry still rules. Chai Guys Bakehouse cafe and coffee shop in Notting Hill proves why.

We tried the chai au raisin (£4.80). The pastry arrived big, flaky, and properly laminated. Each layer pulled apart cleanly, and the spice blend came through clearly without overwhelming the butteriness of the dough.

What stood out most was balance. The pastry tasted indulgent but not heavy and the spices felt warm rather than aggressive. It also felt generous, both in size and flavour.

Both of us rated it highly, and it is easy to see why this Notting Hill cafe and coffee shop keeps popping up on TikTok. This is a pastry you would happily return for, and next time try one of the masala or kadak chais with it.

Rating – 4.5/5

Address – 193 Portobello Rd, London W11 2ED

2. Layla

For an interesting mix of pastries and fresh bread

Layla looks like it should be excellent one of the best coffee shops and cafes in Notting Hill – according to TikTok anyway. The space is very easy on the eye and is full of food and drink you want to order. The pastry counter invites people in.

We tried the eggnog tart (£6.50), eating in with a coffee and a dirty chai latte. The pastry itself was light and flaky, and the custard had a lovely texture. It felt smooth, soft, and carefully made.

However, flavour was where it fell short. The custard lacked depth, which made the overall experience feel flatter than expected. Nothing tasted bad – it just didn’t linger.

Layla is still a nice place to stop. It feels pleasant and polished. But, while TikTok often frames it as a must-visit, we left thinking it was good rather than memorable. Also Layla only has communal seating outdoors, none indoors – so best to visit in warmer months.

Rating – 3/5

Address – 332 Portobello Rd, London W10 5SA

3. Kuro Bakery

For Japanese pastries

Our next Notting Hill coffee shop and cafe, Kuro, sits firmly in Japandi minimalist territory. It has clean lines, restrained colours, and a menu that leans Japanese in both flavour and approach.

We tried the hojicha sakura pastry (£5.70) as a takeaway. The sweetness stayed restrained, which worked well, but the hojicha flavour could have been stronger. The chestnut icing added richness and balance, and the texture leaned chewy, which gave it personality.

This is the kind of Notting Hill cafe and coffee shop that TikTok loves for visuals, but it also delivers enough flavour to justify the attention. It is subtle rather than bold, and that will suit some people more than others.

Also note that Kuro Bakery is pretty small, with no seating indoors and only a single bench outside.

Rating – 4/5

Address – 5 Hillgate St, London W8 7SP

4. Fabrique

For comforting and reliable bakes

Fabrique rarely shouts for attention, yet it continues to appear in best of lists for a reason.

The Swedish bakery specialises in sourdough and cardamom buns, and everything feels carefully made. The pastries lean less sweet, more aromatic with their cardamom and cinnamon fillings, and deeply comforting. Fabrique is definitely worth a visit as one of the best cafes and coffee shops in Notting Hill.

Rating – 4/5

Address – 212 Portobello Rd, London W11 1LA

5. Knoops Hot Chocolate

For luxurious hot chocolate

Knoops is a Notting Hill cafe, and their main offering is hot chocolate. Not just any hot chocolate though, they have a whole menu of different % hot chocolates, with tasting notes alongside, at different price points.

The result is rich, properly chocolatey, and deeply comforting. This is not novelty hot chocolate. It is serious, grown-up, and well executed hot chocolate. And one that’s worth being called one of the best cafes in Notting Hill, according to TikTok.

We’ve dropped a point from the rating though because the hot chocolate isn’t the thick, ooΩy kind, it’s the thin, slurp-able kind. And we all know that the melted chocolate kinda hot chocolate is the best.

Rating – 4/5

Address – 199 Portobello Rd, London W11 1LU

Overall thoughts on the best coffee shops and cafes in Notting Hill, London, according to TikTok

It would be an understatement to say I enjoyed trying out all the best coffee shops and cafes in Notting Hill, London – according to TikTok anyway. Some of the places to eat and drink were better than others, but overall there was nothing too bad – and lots of really good things to eat. We had a fantastic time finding the best cafes and coffee shops in Notting Hill!
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