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Where are the best coffee shops in Old Street where you can live by the credo – ‘let’s drink lots of coffee, and get lots of work done’?
We’ve collated a few of our favourite spots in Old Street, where you can enjoy a great flat white, some of the finest roasts, and some even better alone time with you and your screen.
Plus, these are all pretty close to our showstopper Shoreditch site. Pair a decent coffee with Cake Wednesdays back at the office!
ATTENDANT
A couple of streets down from Old Street Station on Great Eastern Street is Attendant, a foliage-filled coffee shop with enough room for everyone to be working, but not so much you feel isolated from the rest of the world. With table service, you don’t need to stray from your screen until you’re finished, and their water top-ups throughout your visit are a nice touch for a coffee shop. They’ve also got an amazing lunchtime menu with legume and lentil salads, and our personal favourite, chimichurri chicken with avocado on toast.
Go for: The quiet time
Stay for: A quick bite to eat! (Everyone needs brain food)
OZONE COFFEE
Ozone is one of the best roasters in London, hands down; their attention to detail and the light, nordic approach of their roasts means every bean is filled with notes of flavour. Fortunately, their shop is seconds from RWE’s Shoreditch coworking hub, and it’s one of our favourites to work in, have lunch in, or pop to on those coffee runs. With a cool, industrial interior and attentive staff willing to talk you through every process, Ozone is great for anyone with a penchant for good coffee.
Go for: The aeropress – it’s amazing. Full of juicy notes and even tastier when it’s cooled.
Stay for: The lamington cakes (an Australian staple that soldiers used to take to war – the chocolate and coconut coating keeps the sponge inside from going stale)
WORKSHOP COFFEE
Situated on the ground floor of the newly built White Collar Factory, Workshop’s new venue has large windows, an open plan layout, and lots of space to sit and work. Providing one of the best, if not the best, iced lattes in East London – shaken over ice; and a batch brew that alternates every few weeks from complex layers to juicy goodness, Workshop know what they’re doing. And being inside of White Collar, the majority of clientele are there to grab some caffeine and get to work.
Go for: The quiet space
Stay for: The iced latte
LANTANA
Another RWE super-local, Lantana is the child of three Australians who missed all their home cafe comforts. Lantana is a casual and comfortable place that’s just as good for zoning out as it is for zoning in with your friends at the weekend. We recommend their cold brew, high-caffeinated bottled goodness alongside one of their breakfast muffins to kick your day into action at the shop.
Go for: The relaxed, chill spot
Stay for: When the kitchen switches from lunch to evening, and the bar comes into play!
RUNWAY EAST
Stop in and say hi
Have you tried coffee-while-coworking? Our Shoreditch site is beyond dreamy and our legendary community team doesn't bite (unless you're hold cake...). Pop in and take a look around!
Go for: The connections you’ll make in the space, along with the top-notch coffee and noms
Stay for: A drink on the terrace a few minutes from Old Street station
Got Questions? We've Got Answers
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What’s included in the price?
Our pricing is all inclusive, so as well as access to your own private office space, your price includes business rates, utilities, cleaning, tea and coffee, a program of professional and social events for your team, and (all importantly), Cake on a Wednesday and a Drinks Trolley on a Friday.
What will my quote include?
Your quote will include all currently available office space that meets your requirements, along with the information you need to decide if we might be right for you - images, floorplans, and full details of our services.
Do you offer free meeting room access to members?
Yes, if you become a member with a private office at a Runway East site, you get free meeting room access for your team across 100+ meeting rooms we have, with industry leading allowances. To make sure members use space fairly, overages are charged only in the event you go over your allowance.
I have specific needs - can you meet them?
Almost all our members have specific needs - and we pride ourselves on aiming to meet them. Reply to your quote with them, and we’ll give you a speedy response - or call us on 0203 1379 953.
How long are your office space agreements?
Our standard pricing is on 12 month terms, but if you want a shorter or longer agreement, those are also available, with custom pricing to reflect your commitment level.
Can I customise my office?
Yes - we have a range of office customisation options you can choose from, and we want to deliver a great environment for your team. Options include your logo on the wall, to your own phone booths in office, through to building meeting rooms and custom requirements.
I’d prefer to speak to someone on the phone or via email?
No problem - you can give us a call on 0203 1379 953 or you can email us at membership@runwayea.st.
Are Runway East expensive?
We provide a range of options for all budgets, and always aim to work with your budget where we can. If we can’t meet your needs - we’ll be upfront about that with you from the start.
Can I speak to someone on the phone/over email?
No problem - you can give us a call on 0203 1379 953 or you can email us at membership@runwayea.st
How flexible are the length of the agreements and notice periods?
We price most of our memberships on desks, or the equivalent number of desks within an office.
Are there any hidden fees we should be aware of?
We price most of our memberships on desks, or the equivalent number of desks within an office.
What are the membership criteria?
We price most of our memberships on desks, or the equivalent number of desks within an office.
How does the meeting room system work?
We price most of our memberships on desks, or the equivalent number of desks within an office.
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