Piccolo Bar

You'll find Piccolo Bar wedged on a narrow Mayfair backstreet where the usual tourist circus feels miles away. It's the kind of place where locals actually queue for their morning cappuccino, and the baristas know what they're doing with an espresso machine. The space is compact and unpretentious—all worn wooden counters and the smell of quality coffee—which means it fills up fast but never feels uncomfortable. Pop in before work and you'll see the Shepherd Street regulars nursing their shots, grabbing cornetti, and getting on with their day.