Speciality coffee · Hackney Central & Homerton
Great coffee, good food and genuine community — from a little red kiosk in the churchyard, Lower Clapton Road.
St John at Hackney Courtyard · E5
open daily · 7am – 4pm · see you soon · Who are we?
Founded by long-term friends Barney and Ben, sons was built with one simple goal: a cafe that feels like home — rooted in the neighbourhood, and leaving a lasting, positive mark on it.
On the board
Why sons
The meaning behind our names shaped the foundation of sons: encouragement, warmth and community.
Inspired by the strong sense of togetherness that has long defined East London culture, we wanted to create more than just a cafe — somewhere welcoming, familiar and rooted in the neighbourhood around it.
Hebrew
בִּנְיָמִין
Son of the right hand
Aramaic
בר נביא
Son of encouragement
East London togetherness, one cup at a time.
roasted by Triple Co Roast · poured in hackney · In the hopper
A partnership roast built around a washed Caturra from Nariño, Colombia. Sweet and rounded — great as an espresso or in milk, and a dream on filter too.
Tasting notes
Visit us
Two little red spots in two Hackney churchyards. No bookings, just pull up a bench.
The kiosk
Where it all started — a little red kiosk with picnic benches under the plane trees of the old churchyard.
NewThe trailer
Our converted horse trailer by the community gardens — two minutes from Homerton Overground, five from the hospital.
Questions?
Give us a ring — we're usually behind the machine.
Events & private hire
Our converted horse trailer pours the same coffee and toasties wherever you need it — weddings, office mornings, launches, shoots and street parties across London.
Tell us about your event
We'll come back with availability and a quote.
Shop
Coffee£32
Washed Caturra from Nariño, Colombia. Milk chocolate, sticky caramel and red fruit. 250g and 1kg bags.
Merch£25
Extra-large 100% cotton canvas with webbing handles. Carries everything.
Merch£22
Lightweight 100% cotton, flat peak and an adjustable metal clasp.
Wellness£14
Fermented remedio infusion with organic lemon, ginger and live water kefir cultures.
Wellness£14
Blackcurrant, fermented ginger and lemon. Rich in vitamin C and gut-friendly postbiotics.
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The cheery little kiosk in Hackney Churchyard Gardens we go to when we want a toastie and an oat latte.
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