Independent

The Common Espresso Bar

◷ Clapham, London, England · ££ · Independent
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What's behind the bar

Roaster
Union Hand-Roasted Coffee
Espresso machine
Not yet confirmed
Grinder
Not yet confirmed
Milk
Not yet confirmed

Roaster, machine and grinder details last verified June 2026.

The cup

An independent espresso bar a short walk from Clapham Common station, serving coffee alongside toasties, ciabattas, fresh cakes and pastries. Vegan and gluten-free options are available.

Brew methods

Espresso Batch brewV60 / pour-overAeroPressCold brewProper decaf

The cake cabinet

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Coffee & cake

Cake and bakes on the counter. Signature items not listed yet.

Good to know

◳ Laptop-friendly◌ Dog-friendly❀ Vegan options⊘ Gluten-free options

The Common Espresso Bar: coffee and cake, answered

What coffee roaster does The Common Espresso Bar use?

The Common Espresso Bar pours Union Hand-Roasted Coffee.

What espresso machine does The Common Espresso Bar use?

The Common Espresso Bar has not had its espresso machine confirmed on Crumb & Crema yet. We list the machine and grinder for every cafe that tells us.

Is The Common Espresso Bar independent?

Yes. The Common Espresso Bar is an independent, owner-run cafe. Crumb & Crema lists independents first, with chains off by default.

Does The Common Espresso Bar have cake?

Yes. The Common Espresso Bar serves coffee and cake.

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