Cafe Kaizen

This one will make your top five list in Europe: Kaizen at Hanover Square is the place less restrained people dedicate whole novels to, taking into account every detail and every amazing piece of decoration. Enjoy coffee, cake (gluten- and dairy-free), and enjoy the legendary atmosphere of one of London’s premier hangouts. Live DJ sets and art exhibitions are just that tip of the iceberg. Oh, and do bring your laptop: Kaizen offer free wi-fi and work spaces every day from 4 pm, so you can fake some getting work done while relaxing.

We’re big fans of Kaizen. The concept, the philosophy that states you’re working hard to improve every single day of your life. And all that improving and relentless self-harnessing leaves us a tiny bit exhausted, to be quite frank. Good thing there’s Kaizen, the wonderful café at Hanover Square that spoils us with an embarrassment of riches in all ways possible. Offering great drinks and cakes, all of them gluten-free, Kaizen at Oxford Circus is just an overall great place to be.

Try their chocolate drizzled baklava, kick back studying Kaizen’s critically acclaimed Sake selection, come by for one of their great themed nights – Beards & Booze, anyone? Cherry Blossoming and Chauvet Lighting? Yes, please. Kaizen at Oxford Circus is one of those places that’ll first have you awestruck, taking in the little details, then have you smile and spend a great time. Plus, they have free wi-fi and work spaces, you know? Just to let you know that you can get a lot done while you’re having that great Kaizen-time, getting better and better with every delicious cake.