Top 5 Cafes in London

As Western University is slowly transitioning back to in-person classes, and midterms are progressively coming soon, coffee is definitely essential for many students. For those who are lazy to make coffee at home, there are many amazing coffee shops in London for studying and socializing! Even though dine-in is still restricted at the moment, it is still nice to head outside for a walk and grab a cup of coffee. Check out our top five favorite cafes in London.

Black Walnut – 724 Richmond St, London, ON N6A 3H3

Black Walnut is definitely a go-to when craving so delicious pastries and coffee. Some favorites from Black Walnut include their quiche of the day, coffee cake slice, and their butter tart. Their coffee of any kind has an amazing roast and goes perfect with any of their bakery items. Check out their website here to see more of their menu items!

Reset Cafe – 503 Talbot St, London, ON N6A 2S5

Reset Cafe is the definition of aesthetic and fun. The presentation of their drinks and food items as well as their colorful wall creates such a nice environment for studying and socializing. Their coffee is top-notch quality and they have a breakfast menu with sandwiches, toast, and wraps. Check out their website here to see everything they have in store!

Happiness Cafe – 430 Wellington St, London, ON N6A 3P5

Happiness Cafe is known for its coffee as well as its individually packed dessert! Their tiramisu is definitely a go-to and the ambiance of the cafe is so cute. Happiness Cafe has two locations, one downtown and one at Masonville, so it is very convenient for students who live both north and south of campus. Check out their cafe here for all their dessert and other unique items.

Boxcar Donuts – 1673 Richmond St #5B, London, ON N6G 2N3

Boxcar Donuts is one of the best selling donut shops in London! Their delicious donuts as well as their tasty coffee serves as an iconic spot for studying and grabbing treats. Some favourites from Boxcar donuts include their Apple Fritter and Vanilla Cherry donuts! It is walking distance from Masonville so it’s super convenient to grab a bite while you’re in the area. Check out all their lovely donuts here.

Plant Matter Cafe – 717 Richmond Street, London ON N6A 1S2\

Last but certainly not least, Plant Matter Cafe has one of the best plant-based cafe food items here in London. This location makes an amazing place for brunch or lunch, and you can study while eating! Check out their cafe here!