Origin Coffee (Shoreditch)
65 Charlotte Rd, London EC2A 3PE
Origin Coffee's flagship Shoreditch location serves as the showcase for one of the UK's longest-standing specialty coffee roasters. Operating since 2004, this Charlotte Road café displays their full range of rotating feature coffees in a light-filled space with a wood-panelled espresso bar.
The café hosts weekly cupping sessions and coffee events, bringing together London's creative community over precision brewing. The space offers both quick service for commuters and comfortable seating for longer stays.
Recently renovated to celebrate 10 years in Shoreditch, the space features a new mural design by Murugiah that reflects the area's creative energy. The focus remains on showcasing exceptional coffee through proper brewing techniques and knowledgeable staff.
Why we love them:
B Corp certified: Achieved 95.6 points in recent recertification, demonstrating verified social and environmental standards✓
Net Zero commitment: Ambition to achieve Net Zero in advance of 2050 ✓
Energy-efficient roasting: Uses Loring Smart Roast technology reducing energy consumption and emissions by 80% ✓
Recyclable packaging: Coffee bags made from recycled content and recyclable ✓
Renewable energy: Achieved 100% renewable energy (prior to opening Bristol due to existing contract) ✓
Annual reporting: Publishes detailed sustainability reports with measurable data and progress tracking ✓
What’s on offer: Specialty coffee with rotating single origins and house blends / Espresso and filter brewing methods / Light food and pastries / Weekly cupping sessions / Retail coffee beans and brewing equipment
Opening hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, Saturday-Sunday 9am-4pm
“For people, for the planet. Origin was founded upon, and remains bound by an unchanged central ethos – the sourcing of exceptional coffee through a triple bottom line approach”
Origin - Impact Report
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