Best Coffee Shop in Herne Hill
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Our Locations
Zero zero - our house espresso
Introducing our new house espresso, a single-origin bean from Colombia that supports smallholder farmers. With tasting notes of milk chocolate, marmalade sweetness, and a light almond finish, it’s a balanced classic espresso. We’ve committed to buying 7 tonnes over two years, paying farmers 59% above market price. Partnering with Volcano Coffee Works, Raw Material and Red Associations, we’re helping to ensure a sustainable livelihood for coffee growers and ensuring you get a delicious coffee.
Our food
We’ve partnered with local favourites: Food by Toby, known for their highly acclaimed banana bread, sausage rolls, and fresh yoghurt pots; Maya’s Cookhouse, delivering savoury lunch boxes, vibrant salads, wraps, and bagels; and Bread Bread, offering a delightful selection of artisanal pastries. We have whatever you’re craving to perfectly complement your coffee.
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What we stand for
Commitment to fair trading
By collaborating with Red Associations, a network of coffee farming groups, we provide stable income to farmers through bulk buying beans at a fair price.
Producers we work with have recieved on average 59% above market price for their beans
Our commitment to buy 7 tonnes (300,000 coffees) provides a stable income for growers for two years
High Quality Coffee
Our team is committed to creating the best coffee we can, through hours of experimentation and high quality control standards.
Offering you a selection of 5 different beans to satisfy your preference
Expertly roasted beans from our partners
Commitment to community
Whether it’s through connecting with our customers in friendly conversation, hosting events that bring people together, or supporting local initiatives, we strive to create meaningful connections that go beyond just serving coffee.
Prioritising local suppliers where possible
Responsibly repurposing our coffee waste by donating it to local allotments
Looking after the environment
We are always looking for ways to minimise our environmental impact and seeking partners that do the same.
Partnerships that support sustainable coffee growing practices
Minimising food waste through too good to go
Promoting use of reusable cups with a 20p discount
OUR STORY
Back in 2013, Herne Hill locals Dickon White and Jason Perks co-founded Perks & White with a vision to introduce the area’s first specialty coffee shop. Inspired by the burgeoning coffee culture in Australia and New Zealand, they set out to bring high-quality, specialty coffee to their community in Herne Hill and Tulse Hill. From the beginning, Dickon and Jason were dedicated to not only popularising specialty coffee but also building a business rooted in sustainable practices.
OUR TEAM
We’re committed to the personal development of our team, tailoring opportunities to each individual’s goals. Our revamped in-house training helps employees progress from Trainee Barista to Manager, covering coffee making, customer service, management, and marketing.
We also commission team members for specialised work, like graphic design, building skills beyond their roles. This approach creates an engaged, empowered team that delivers the best experience for our customers.
