Voted for by industry experts and the public, the Café Design of the Year award goes to a specific coffee shop that has designed its café in a unique way that not only attracts footfall, but also provides the best experience for its consumers.

Please Note: This category is open to shops located in London only. 

Entry Deadline: 19th January 2026

Voted for by industry experts and the public, the Best Community Coffee Shop award goes to a specific coffee shop that is going above and beyond to serve its local community. This could be through charity engagement, sports team sponsorship, hosted events, food bank engagement and more.

Please Note: This category is open to shops located in London only.

Entry Deadline: 19th January 2026

To be considered for this category, the nominated coffee shop must be an independent business with five or less retail locations in total. Please note that the individual shop location entered will be the one evaluated for this award, not the wider chain or brand.

Voted for by industry experts and the public, the Best Independent Coffee Shop award goes to a specific coffee shop that stands out from the competition and excels across many key areas, such as shop sales, food offering, design, sustainability and community involvement.

Please Note: This category is open to shops located in London only.

Entry Deadline: 19th January 2026

Voted for by the public, the Influencer of the Year award goes to an influencer who creates coffee related content, connects with their audience, gives a voice to the industry and inspires others.

Entry Deadline: 19th January 2026

Voted for by industry experts and the public, the Best New Coffee Shop awards goes to a specific coffee shop that has either opened in the last year (October 2024 – October 2025) or has undergone a significant refit. This shop will excel across many aspects, including sustainability, overall offering and café design.

Please Note: This category is open to shops located in London only.

Entry Deadline: 19th January 2026

Voted for by industry experts and the public, the Best Sustainable Coffee Shop award goes to a specific coffee shop that is driving the sustainability agenda and making a real impact, whether that be through energy efficiency, product packaging, produce sourcing or food waste management.

Please Note: This category is open to shops located in London only.

Entry Deadline: 19th January 2026

NEW FOR 2026! Voted for by industry experts, with consumer voting held live at The London Coffee Festival 2026, this brand-new category celebrates creativity in coffee packaging. This accolade will honour a roaster whose bag design stands out for its originality, visual appeal and innovation.

If shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange delivery of a sample of the bag design you have submitted.

Entry Deadline: 19th January 2026