Truckles, Bury Place WC1A 2JR (nr British Museum)

Lovely surroundings as this is a bistro more than a coffee shop.

Prices reflect its location and clientele. Not cheap.

The tucked-away location is nice, with a small courtyard at the front and back, and no traffic. Escape from the tourist hordes, but might be different on a summer weekend.
Coffee also better than expected.

Coffee ***
£1.95
Environment ****