Kiss the Hippo opens third London café this year
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Specialty coffee shop and roaster, Kiss the Hippo, has opened a new location in Soho. This marks the brand’s ninth location in London, UK, and third opening of 2024, following its Mayfair launch in April.
Known for its house blend coffee, with tasting notes of chocolate, butterscotch and berries, Kiss the Hippo Soho celebrated the launch day with complimentary coffee and pastries on Monday 2 September between 11am-2pm as well as live music entertainment.
Located at 30 Golden Square, W1F 9LD, the new Kiss the Hippo café boasts a minimalistic modern feel. Designed by London based architects, EBBA, the coffee counter is designed to be the focal point whilst the timber lining to the walls provides a comfortable and inviting environment.
By serving premium, ethically sourced, and sustainably roasted coffee – Kiss the Hippo is committed to becoming a haven for coffee lovers in the Soho area. Serving its signature blend of house espresso, an array of single origin and decaf options, the café will also offer a range of pastries, cookies, focaccias and more.
The independent company has won the UK Barista championships three times and has a range of compostable pods and coffee bags for use at home. Kiss the Hippo has also launched a new line of merchandise to celebrate the Soho launch.
Kiss the Hippo’s brand director, Irem Aksuyek, says of the opening: “As London’s first carbon negative coffee company, we are driven by a deep commitment to excellence in every cup. At the heart of our mission is our passion for creating exceptional, handcrafted coffee experiences that reflect the vibrant energy of London. Now, we are thrilled to bring our expertly curated café experience and exquisite bean-to-cup coffee to the heart of Soho. We can’t wait to share our passion for great coffee with this iconic neighbourhood.”
