Our Story | Café de Provence — French Café London

Our Philosophy

Fresh Coffee, Fresh Pastries,
French Hospitality

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Welcome to Café de Provence. Tucked away on Drury Lane, we bring the spirit of a French neighbourhood café to London — freshly roasted beans, pastries baked each morning and a warm, unhurried welcome.

Our story begins with a simple belief: great coffee, fresh ingredients and genuine hospitality create the kind of place you want to return to. Whether you're stopping for a morning espresso, a leisurely croissant or a weekend brunch with friends, we are here to make your day a little warmer.

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Barista pouring latte art at Café de Provence

Est.2016Made with love

What Guides Us

Our Philosophy

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Freshly Roasted Coffee

We work with small-batch roasters who share our passion for quality, flavour and ethical sourcing.

02 🥐

Baked Fresh Every Morning

Our pastries rise before the sun does. Real butter, slow fermentation and patient hands.

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Make Every Guest Feel At Home

Warm, attentive service where every regular is remembered and every newcomer is welcomed.

Mission

Serve coffee and food that feels warm, honest and unmistakably French.

Every element at Café de Provence is designed to bring a little Parisian warmth to London — from the first sip to the last crumb.

Small-batch roasting for the deepest flavour.
Artisan baking with French butter and traditional techniques.
Warm hospitality that makes every guest feel at home.

Vision

Build a destination for slow mornings and great coffee.

Café de Provence aspires to be the café guests choose for exceptional coffee, fresh pastries and a warm, unhurried atmosphere.

Quality ingredients

Fresh produce, French butter and premium coffee beans come together in simple excellence.

Community spirit

A welcoming space for students, workers, families and travellers — everyone belongs here.

The Journey

From A Small Corner
To A Covent Garden Institution

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2016

The First Pour

Café de Provence opens its doors on Drury Lane with a small espresso machine and a big dream.

2019

A Local Favourite

Our coffee and croissants earn a loyal following among Covent Garden locals and theatre-goers alike.

Today

Still Evolving

We continue to refine our craft — while holding on to the warmth that started it all.

Our Team

Meet The People Behind Every Cup

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Head Barista

Élodie Marchand

Crafting the perfect pour, every time — with precision, patience and a love for great coffee.

☕☕☕☕☕ · 12 years of coffee mastery

Pastry Chef

Sophie Fontaine

Bakes the flakiest croissants and the most delicate viennoiserie this side of Paris.

🥐🥐🥐🥐🥐 · Artisan baking specialist

Café Manager

Antoine Roux

Ensures every guest feels welcomed, every table is happy and every day runs smoothly.

♡♡♡♡♡ · Guest experience expert

Customer Experience

Warm Hospitality
In Every Moment

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From the moment you walk in, our goal is to make your visit feel relaxed, warm and personal.

Attentive service: gracious, warm and always personal.
Slow mornings encouraged: take your time with a book, a friend or a laptop.
Detail-driven: carefully considered coffee, plating and ambience.

Welcome To Café de Provence

Fresh Coffee, Fresh Pastries,
French Hospitality