Reviews of Dose

I think this might be my favourite coffee shop ever ! One of the best cups I’ve had and the funniest interaction with the baristas given it was rush hour - the line that extends all along the shop and onto the street is testament of the good coffee. The pain au chocolat was also delish. The playlist they had on at 8:15 am was so rogue I loved it ! Who doesn’t want a some rock and roll to start the morning If the store was open on weekends I’d definitely be here every Sunday !

Favourite coffee shop in London. They serve red brick coffee but it tastes better here than anywhere else I've had it, possibly due to water filter and barista skills. Food is also great including the avo toast with feta, breakfast muffins, bacon halloumi ciabatta, banana bread, and croissants. Good for takeaway but also nice to sit and work in or just ponder life.

...on my visit they were using espresso from the Salaca estate in Costa Rica. The microfoam in my flat white was piping hot, thick and creamy; the espresso was light, with hints of apricot and a buttery finish.<br/>Verdict: well-sourced espresso and careful milk treatment – a thoroughly good flat white 9/10

I feel that I must do my bit to balance the unfair and clearly vexatious "scores" that some angry little person has inflicted on this fantastic business.<br/>Something is clearly up when there is one actual review of 4.5/5 and then 10 anonymous scores bringing that down to 3/5<br/>Dose has gotten me through many a dreary day and I now feel a personal twinge when somebody dares to try to damage their reputation.<br/>Get a life, whoever you are!

Wedged between foodie hub Clerkenwell and the City's corporate world is Dose Espresso, a relative veteran in the London speciality coffee scene (it was established in 2009). This Kiwi-owned gem is small and buzzy, and its defining feature is a seriously good cuppa.<br/><br/>The coffee is some of the best I've tasted in London - they use the 'Red Brick' blend from renowned East London coffee roasting house Square Mile, which is smooth and creamy. Aeropress and filter coffee are available in addition to espresso drinks, and they have recently started serving cold brew in preparation for summer. Befitting any London café, there is also a substantial tea menu.<br/><br/>The food offering is small, but tasty and innovative. Savoury options include sandwiches and bagels with topping combinations such as halloumi, honey-roasted veggies and harissa yogurt. Sweet-tooths won't be disappointed either, with brownies, blondies, banana bread and tarts adorning the counter (and these include gluten-free choices). And there's a great bircher muesli blend if you're looking for something lighter on the calories.<br/><br/>When it comes to atmosphere, Dose is more of an espresso bar than anything else. The space is small, compact and – at least during lunch times on weekdays – lively, so it’s not the sort of place where you would sit for hours. That being said, it is still very relaxed – you won’t be ushered out the door straight after polishing off your drink.<br/><br/>One of my favourite features is the fact that the benches along the wall all face outwards (rather than towards the wall), which makes the place more open and social, as well as being conducive to people-watching.<br/><br/>Last but certainly not least, the service is friendly and can be amusing, as the staff quite often banter with each other. This sense of humour is reflected in the daily-changing blurb on the blackboard sign outside the shopfront.<br/><br/>For a great coffee and a nibble, Dose is definitely worth a visit.<br/><br/>THE NUTS & BOLTS:<br/>Best for: A great, but fairly quick, coffee stop<br/>Price of a flat white: £2.80<br/>Wifi: Yes<br/>Address: 70 Long Lane, London, EC1A 9EJ

After leaving Curators, I walked to Dose Espresso. The coffee place is small and has limited seats. I liked the white and red deco combination of the shop. I had a good guest espresso and a delicious almond brownie. It is not too difficult to find places to have great coffee from Oxford Circus to Clerkenwell as there are numerous independent coffee shops. However, you will struggle to find decent ones in the busy business area of London. I am glad I stopped by both Dose and Curators. It shows that a small cafe can be highly successful. Whether you want coffee to go or a quick espresso, these are excellent places to bring your client or friends. It also makes it easier to decide as there are very few coffee shops in these areas.  

Dose is a tiny, low key place on Long Lane towards Barbican. It's a typical Melburnian hole-in-the-wall sort of place, with a few chairs but mainly take away. The cute red cups match the huge, vintage La Marzocco but you wouldn't linger for too long. Coffee is fantastic; Square Mile but some of the lesser seen single origins and blends.

Sustainable, gourmet, creamy heaven in a fully biodegradable cup. That’s what you’ll get when you buy a coffee from Dose. I visited a couple of weeks ago to sample the coffee that I’ve heard so much about and I was served one of the best cups that I’ve had in London. Creamy, rich and delicious, Dose uses Square Mile Coffee, which is ethically sourced – so much so that their blends change with the seasons.