Ole & Steen
9 people recommend, 2 warn against itcounted across its outletsvia r/london, r/LondonFood, r/AskLondon12 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Ole & Steen is recommended across its London branches, including the Piccadilly Circus shop discussed as a relatively spacious cafe. One visitor likes the cinnamon social and another praises the chocolate swirls, without naming a branch. Pastry opinions are divided: one finds them dry and another finds the texture disappointing, although the former likes the coffee. Laptop recommendations concern several other outlets and should not be assumed to describe this one.
Address
Ole & Steen, 56, No 2 Haymarket, St James's Market, London SW1Y 4RP, United Kingdom
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Accurate_Prompt_8800 in r/london · Jan 2025
Lists Ole and Steen among places open early in central London.
- Recommendsu/Naelana101 in r/london · Jan 2025wait time
Notes Ole & Steen opens early on weekdays and weekends.
- Recommendsu/cine in r/LondonFood · Dec 2025
As a Scandi, says they love visiting Ole & Steen.
- Recommendsu/__mz in r/LondonFood · Dec 2025taste
Rates it the least objectionable chain coffee shop and loves the cinnamon social.
- Recommendsu/Cheesecake-Few in r/AskLondon · Feb 2026
Says almost all Ole & Steen branches work for laptop use.
- Mixedu/annacosta13 in r/LondonFood · Dec 2025consistency
Calls it hit and miss: pastries look great but are often dry, though coffee is good.
- Recommendsu/mrdibby in r/london · Jan 2025
Names Ole & Steen as a suggestion.
- Recommendsu/oldkstand in r/AskLondon · Feb 2026
Names Ole & Steen on Northcote Road and Hampstead when asked for laptop-friendly cafés.
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- Recommendsu/Sheckles in r/LondonFood · Dec 2025taste
Says their chocolate swirls are amazing.
- Caveatu/ikiteimasu in r/LondonFood · Dec 2025
Warned others off after a bad experience.
- Caveatu/b-rolldj in r/LondonFood · Dec 2025taste
Says pastries look good but taste and texture are cheap and soggy across branches.
- Recommendsu/rustyb42 in r/london · Dec 2024
Says Ole & Steen always sorts you out.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.