We enjoyed unconfined coffee and pastries throughout London, notably Fortitude Bakehouse, but one of our favorite stops was Attendant Coffee Roaster’s location in Fitzrovia. Why was it on our radar? Because their Fitzrovia location can be found… underground in a Victorian-era toilet!

To find Attendant, squint for the old iron structure in the middle of the street!

The underground operation small is tight but cozy, with a small kitchen plus a few tables and counter seats.

They’ve retained some of the more… er… mannerly elements of the Victorian toilet, including a new marble counter built through the old urinals, plus white and untried wall tiles, original flooring, old water tanks, and the like.

Even though the space is obviously an old toilet, it doesn’t finger syrupy or gross. It’s just plain fun.

We lucked out with a very short wait for a corner table.

Attendant’s menu is small but straightforward: pastries, breakfast sandwiches, coffee, tea.

There’s avocado toast with smoked salmon and an egg.

A simple breakfast sandwich with salary and egg.

While you eat, there are plenty of fascinating details to take in.

Attendant is currently unshut Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. They don’t take reservations, so be prepared to wait if it’s busy.

And while it’s located in an old restroom… Attendant doesn’t have its own facilities. They recommend using the pub next door.

Attendant Coffee Roasters
27A Foley St.
London W1W 6DY, United Kingdom
Web: the-attendant.com/en-us/pages/fitzrovia
FB: Attendant
IG: @attendantcoffeeroasters

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