H.R.Higgins

Walk down Duke Street in Mayfair and you'll spot the kind of shopfront that makes you stop: H.R.Higgins is all dark wood, vintage signage, and the unmistakable smell of freshly roasted coffee beans. This isn't some Instagram-baiting third-wave spot—it's a genuine institution where serious coffee drinkers have been buying their beans for over 80 years. The owners actually know their stuff and will chat about provenance, roast profiles, and brewing methods without making you feel like an idiot if you just want a decent cuppa. You'll find rare teas, exotic coffees, and the kind of quirky food items that proper independent grocers used to stock everywhere.