Qima Cafe and Patisserie – Covent Garden

Qima Cafe and Patisserie – Covent Garden, 2025/26 Good Food Award winner – Blue Ribbon.

Tucked into the charming enclave of New Row in Covent Garden, Qima Café and Pâtisserie offers a refined yet welcoming escape for coffee lovers and pastry aficionados alike. This elegant café is the UK’s first “tree-to-cup” concept, sourcing its beans directly from smallholder farmers in Yemen and other regions known for their rare and high-quality coffee.

The space is sleek and minimalist, with warm lighting and polished wood accents that create a calm, contemporary atmosphere. The menu is a blend of South American and Middle Eastern influences, featuring expertly brewed espresso drinks, matcha lattes, and a rotating selection of delicate pastries and desserts.

Qima’s ethos is rooted in transparency and sustainability. From plant to process to pour, every cup tells a story of ethical sourcing and artisanal care. Staff are knowledgeable and passionate, happy to guide guests through the coffee’s origin and flavour notes. Whether you’re grabbing a quick cortado or settling in for a quiet afternoon, Qima is a standout destination for those seeking quality, conscience and calm in the heart of London.

Our Good Food Awards recognise the hard-working teams who strive for culinary excellence within their field. Chosen for their food quality, service and value, our prestigious Blue Ribbon is bestowed upon those with high customer ratings/votes and is known as – the Blue Ribbon for Delicious Dishes™. Read more about us and our awards.

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Qima Cafe and Patisserie, 21-22 New Row, London, WC2N 4LE