London has over 3,000 coffee shops. The UK drinks 95 million cups of coffee daily — and rising!
Coffee Budget in London
From Pret subscriptions to artisan roasters in Shoreditch, London's coffee scene rivals any in the world. Calculate your investment with UK pricing.
That's roughly — cups of London coffee!
That could buy — annual Oyster travelcards!
London Coffee Pricing
This calculator uses London-specific coffee prices:
- Greggs: £2.50-3.50
- Costa/Pret: £4.00-5.00
- Starbucks: £4.50-6.00
- Specialty (Monmouth, Ozone): £4.50-6.50
Fun fact: Pret A Manger's £30/month coffee subscription gives unlimited drinks — potentially saving heavy coffee drinkers £100+ per month!
London Coffee FAQ
How much does coffee cost in London?
A flat white in London costs £3.50-4.50 at chains like Costa and Pret, and £4-6 at specialty cafés. London coffee prices have risen about 15% since 2023 due to inflation and rising costs.
What is the most popular coffee in the UK?
The flat white surpassed the cappuccino as the UK's favorite coffee drink in 2023. Brits drink about 95 million cups of coffee per day — that's about 2 cups per adult!
Is the Pret coffee subscription worth it?
At £30/month for up to 5 drinks per day, the Pret subscription pays for itself after just 7-8 drinks. If you drink coffee daily, you could save over £100/month versus paying per drink.