Machine - Southwark

Following my experience at Manze just up the road, I needed a coffee and something to take the taste away (sorry, but it's true) so, having walked a long way up the road, I turned around walked back to Machine. It's a bike shop, it's a bicyle repair shop, and it's a cafe. What's not to like? What a total opposite to the lunch service I'd just endured. The guy behind the counter was welcoming, friendly and charming. The coffee was really excellent the banana cake fresh, moist tasty. I love the decor and ambiance in Machine. It never fails to cheer you up. It's a terrific idea it works superbly well.

Visit this coffee shop almost every day for a cappuccino and an almond croissant. I would say they are the best coffee shop in the area. The lady serving is always very friendly too. They also repair bicycles!

I cycle past this place on my way to work every day and finally decided to stop there to see what it was like. I ordered a large latte. And I can confirm that indeed they do a fantastic coffee. It was more like a large flat white, which for me was perfect. It's a warm cosy place, with some quirky furniture e.g. Bar stools with Brooks saddles for seats. Definitely worth stopping off to visit.

I visited Machine several days in a row on a trip to London and now that I've moved on I don't quite know what I'll do for good coffee in the morning!!

OK, this place serves coffee and repairs bicycles. It has great coffee and a nice selection of sandwiches and other small food items. Friendly service completes for a pleasant place.