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Today’s the day to share with you the best cafes in Notting Hill to study and get some good work done.
I’m talking about some of the best cafes to study in London with free WiFi and power outlets, the type of coffee shops I’ve already talked about in some of my guides to the best cafes to work in Soho, and study cafes in Shoreditch.
I have shared with you the best breakfast in Notting Hill some time ago, and you might have seen some of the coffee shops to study I’ll mention in this guide in that other post as well.
The thing is, when you’re looking for the best cafes to study in London around Notting Hill, you’ll sadly see there are way fewer options than, say, in North London or Central London.
In any case, I’ve put together a full guide to the best cafes in Notting Hill to study with free WiFi.
Most of these coffee shops also offer power outlets so you can stay in without feeling obliged to leave after just a short period of time.
They’re not always the prettiest cafes in London, let me put it that way.
Yet, if you’re looking for the best cafes to work in Notting Hill, I know you’re going to want just a handful of things: free WiFi, power outlets, and the ability to work in a quiet cafe.
If you’re ever around Bethnal Green or Shoreditch, you’re also going to want to read the guide to the best cafes in East London to study.
Also, I’ve written some other posts about the best cafes to work in London according to the area that you can check out too!
10 Best Cafes in Notting Hill To Study and Work + Free WiFi!
Some of the best cafes in Notting Hill to study are part of bigger chain coffee shops; as such, you’ll see in this guide some of my favorite Caffè Nero study cafes, Pret, and even Costa Coffee.
Let me get this out of the way: although there are a few Starbucks cafes in Notting Hill, I’ve found that none were really adequate to work either because of their small size, lack of seating space, or lack of actual power outlets.
When I write guides to the best cafes to work in London, I actually write them for personal use as well, in addition to wanting to help you guys, freelancers and students studying abroad in London, find the best places to write in London, work, read, or study.
So, in this guide to the best cafes in Notting Hill to study, I’ve only included coffee shops that have free WiFi, and possibly power outlets in good numbers, as much as possible.
Feel free to email me if you’ve got new great cafes in Notting Hill to recommend to me!
Best Cafes in Notting Hill to Study: Gail’s Portobello
Gail’s Bakery on Portobello Road is my top choice when it comes to finding the best cafes in Notting Hill to study.
A lot of Gail’s Bakery shops are decently-sized, and the one in Notting Hill has proven to be very useful time and time again. There’s lots of seating space, and some power outlets here and there, and the WiFi is very good.
If you’re new to London and looking for utterly non touristy things to do in London, passing by Gail’s Bakery and eating one of their oh-so-fluffy cinnamon rolls will make you happy the whole day.
One of the best cafes in Notting Hill to study, as it’s really wide, and the selection of pastries, coffee, and sandwiches make Gail’s the perfect spot for a delicious breakfast in Notting Hill.
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Best Cafes to Work in Notting Hill: Coffee Plant
Coffee Plant is not the biggest cafe in Notting Hill, but they have free WiFi, and it’s going to prove useful if you only have some light tasks to do.
Located in the heart of Portobello Road, Coffee Plant is also very close to some of the most colorful houses in Notting Hill, which will turn out to be useful when you want to take a break and marvel at those hidden gems in London.
Just a few seats there, so really, it is to me one of the best places to write in London. However, if I know I have lots of work to do, that’s not the perfect cafe to work in Notting Hill for hours on end.
Fairtrade coffee with over 25 blends of coffee will get you hooked, in addition to their delicious pastries, and an overall friendly staff and great atmosphere to study for a bit.
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Best Cafes in Notting Hill to Study: Daylesford Organic
I mentioned Daylesford Organic in my guide to the best breakfast in Notting Hill, and here it is again.
One of the most underrated and prettiest cafes in London, Daylesford Organic relies on delicious raw ingredients to make their plates, pastries, and coffee. It’s located close to a handful of the most colorful houses in London, and really clean-looking.
There are lots of tables inside, and I’d definitely recommend passing by after the breakfast rush.
Or actually, why not have brunch or breakfast at Daylesford Organic before starting to work on your laptop? One of the best cafes to study in Notting Hill, since the atmosphere is so relaxing and the produce, so fresh.
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Best Cafes to Work in Notting Hill: Cherry On
Like Daylesford Organic, I first mentioned Cherry On in my guide to the best breakfast in Notting Hill, and I do also believe it is one of the best cafes in Notting Hill to study.
The plethora of pastries and instagrammable cakes they have in the windowshop on Pembroke Road will make you stop and stare at them without a doubt.
Cherry On has a few tables and seats inside, no terrace, and it seems quite wide to be able to work in there.
I’ve seen other blogs mention the ability to work at Amarett and Arancina, two restaurants and coffee shops a bit further down the road, but I feel like Cherry On is more attractive – definitely one of the prettiest cafes in London – and better suited if you’re looking for the best cafes in Notting Hill to study and work.
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Best Cafes in Notting Hill to Study: Ole & Steen
Ole & Steen really needs no introduction anymore; this Danish bakery has some of the best cakes in London. I wrote a full review of Ole & Steen on Charing Cross Road some time ago, and I always feel like these are some of the biggest cafes to work in London.
Located on Notting Hill Gate, Ole & Steen also seems to be one of the best cafes in Notting Hill to study and really get some work done on your laptop.
It’s absolutely perfect if you’re looking for quiet places to work in London, especially given the fact that there’s always a pretty bustly yet relaxing atmosphere at Ole & Steen coffee shops in London.
There are a few power outlets, a good amount of seating space, and if you go, you really have to try one of their special cakes, the ‘social’. Perfect whether you’re looking for cafes to study in London or just chill, in my opinion.
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Best Cafes to Work in Notting Hill: Costa Coffee
I wrote a full guide to the best Costa Coffee cafes to study in London, and the one on Westbourne Grove definitely is one of the best cafes in Notting Hill to study.
For starters, it has free WiFi, and if you’re looking for some of the biggest cafes in London to get work done, then Costa Coffee almost always has loads of seating space.
The Costa Coffee on Westbourne Grove is decently-sized, and has a few power outlets here and there. I’d definitely recommend coming early in the morning, from when Costa opens at 7.30 am most days. That way, you can avoid the rush of people coming to grab coffee before going to work.
A lot of comfortable chairs, and free WiFi to keep you working for hours – what more could you ask for, really, when you’re a freelancer looking for the best cafes in Notting Hill to study?
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Best Cafes in Notting Hill to Study: Caffè Nero
Caffè Nero is one of my ultimate favorite cafes to work in London; you can see more of the best Caffè Nero cafes to work in London in a dedicated guide I’ve written some time ago.
Caffè Nero in Notting Hill, like Costa, is decently-sized, but I have to admit to preferring the Caffè Nero coffee and overall atmosphere.
The Caffè Nero coffee shops just feel more rustic, and more Italian that their Costa cousins, and we know how important the atmosphere is when you’re looking for the best cafes to study in London.
With its decent size, very good WiFi and even an upper floor, Caffè Nero on Notting Hill Gate is going to be one of the best cafes in Notting Hill to study for you.
Perfect if you want to work without being interrupted, right next to some of the most colorful houses in Notting Hill and lots of cute shops.
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Best Cafes to Work in Notting Hill: Le Pain Quotidien
I first discovered Le Pain Quotidien when I was living in Paris; this chain of coffee shops slash restaurants focuses on rather healthy food with lots of vegetarian options; vegan cakes, granola bowls, and freshly-cooked food.
There’s very good WiFi at Le Pain Quotidien which, combined with plenty of seating space, makes for one of the best places to write in London, read, or do a bit of laptop work.
There are almost no power outlets though, so make sure either to charge your laptop before coming, or work on your notebooks when visiting Le Pain Quotidien.
If you’re looking for some quiet cafes to work in London, you will find seats at the back of the coffee shop which are usually quieter, making it one of the best cafes in Notting Hill to study without interruption.
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Best Cafes in Notting Hill to Study: Pret a Manger
Lots of seating space at Pret a Manger on Notting Hill Gate; Pret cafes to work in London are some of my favorites, especially given the fact that they’re still the only coffee shop chain to offer an almost unlimited coffee subscription in London at the time of writing.
This one definitely is one of the best cafes in Notting Hill to study if you’re a bit broke, and just want to be able to study and work for hours.
Although my favorite Pret is the one on Borough High Street – and one of the best cafes to work in London Bridge, the one on Notting Hill Gate is not bad if you’re in the area and want to take a break from working from home.
Not a lot of power outlets, from what I’ve seen, but there are almost always free seats so you can take your books, read, and take notes while watching the world pass by.
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Best Cafes To Work in London: Arro Coffee
Arro Coffee, dubbed the Temple of Coffee, is the last one on this list, and although it’s really not one of the biggest cafes to work in London, it’s still one of the independent coffee shops that deserve a place on the podium.
Why? Because Arro Coffee offers all things Italian, from filled cornetti as you’d find if you were looking for the best breakfast in Rome. The coffee is deliciously creamy and strong, and there are some seats on the street level that will allow you to sit for a while.
However, if you really want to get some work done, then Arro Coffee also has an upper floor which will allow you to study and work on your laptop for a while longer.
Even though it’s not one of the best cafes in Notting Hill to study due to its location in Bayswater, I thought I’d still include it because of its great atmosphere and the possibility to study, read, and write for a bit while sipping some of the best Italian coffee in London.
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10 Best Cafes in Notting Hill To Study and Work + Free WiFi!
There you have them, all the best cafes in Notting Hill to study, do some work, relish excellent pastries and freshly-roasted coffee.
As I said at the beginning of this guide, not all of these would be classified as the best cafes to work in London, especially when their size doesn’t allow for plenty of power outlets or seating space.
However, when you want to switch things up a little bit, you’ll find on this list some of the prettiest cafes in London.
Although they don’t all have the aesthetic than Elan Cafe or Ore Cafe boast, they do also offer some of the best breakfast in Notting Hill, hence a great experience when you want to do light tasks and heavier work.
Later on, I’ll be writing a few other guides to the best cafes to work in London by area; I’ve already written those about Soho, Shoreditch, East London and North London, and would love to write a bit more about South London, like Brixton, for instance.
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Until next time!
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The Working Line
Sam is a certified fashion makeup artist, a freelance writer, a blogger and a digital nomad. Since 2019, she roams around the world, from London to Rome and shares her knowledge about makeup, scented candles, travel, blogging and the digital nomad lifestyle.