The Monocle Café

Monocle Café opened on Chiltern Street in April 2013 as an offshoot of Monocle magazine's London home. The magazine, founded in 2007, carries its design-led, understated style across to the café, which sits at number 18, a short stroll from the high street. Since opening it has settled in as a neighbourhood stop for specialty coffee, light lunches and evening refreshments, open from early morning for commuters, shoppers and locals.

The coffee covers smooth espresso and filter options, and the food leans Japanese-inspired: katsu sandwiches, seasonal salads and cakes, with breakfast and brunch both popular. Takeaway coffee keeps nearby offices going. Service is warm and informed, with staff happy to suggest pairings, and the practical side is handled well, from clear menus to seating that suits a quick stop or quiet work. Local-authority hygiene inspections and the wider Monocle name, which also runs a radio station and shops on the same street, back up the trust. The menu shifts through the year, keeping the staples alongside new additions.

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