Ozone Coffee Roastery

CHRISTMAS CHEER FOUND IN SHOREDITCH

Instagram appeal: 6/10
Good lighting, but taking a selfie in public is always risky.
Edginess: 9/10
Just a two minute walk from Shoreditch High Street, Ozone is brimming with beanies and Vintage denim jackets.
Good for:
Brunch with a friend.
Most Likely To Meet:
Hipsters and wannabe hipsters.
Affordability: 3/10
Probably not doable on a student budget, but worth the one-off visit.

Since the best day of the year (Christmas) is only just around the corner and every single London shop/café/market has been blasting out Christmas anthems since mid-October, I decided to update my iPhone with festive tunes and head to Ozone Coffee Roastery, by Old Street station, to try their famous ‘Christmas brew’.

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Okay so it’s pretty much common knowledge that Shoreditch is really cool and edgy (what my dad would call ‘up and coming’), and you practically have to be dressed head-to-toe in Vintage to be allowed to exit Old Street station – which is why I felt slightly out of my place in my White Stuff knitted jumper and Next boots (I’ll be donning a pair of Nike Air Max next time).

Despite feeling extremely uncool, I was actually a big fan of Ozone Coffee Roastery. Located just a two minute walk from Old Street, Ozone offers all-day brunch, some delicious looking lunch dishes, specialist (posh) coffee and a selection of yummy cakes. With its minimalist silver and black décor, extensive coffee menu and extremely experienced baristas, Ozone has certainly made its mark on the Shoreditch coffee scene – customers flock to Ozone throughout the day for its buzzing but laid-back atmosphere.

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The ‘Christmas brew’ – a ‘pour-over’ (I have no idea either) coffee consisting of festive flavours – was pretty delicious. Considering I could taste hints of mulled wine, cinnamon and Christmas pudding (a winning combo), I was definitely a happy bunny. Surrounded by jars of holly on the tables, tasteful Christmas decorations, and people in Vintage (of course) Christmas jumpers, I was feeling particularly merry – Ozone is definitely worth visiting for a festive caffeine-hit.

If you’re in the area this Christmas, Ozone is a good shout for some not-too-in-your-face festive fun. Although the ‘Christmas brew’ costs an extortionate £3.50, the chilled atmosphere and delicious looking brunch/lunch (the kitchen is in the middle, with the food prepared on show) make for a worthwhile visit. It also helps when the waitress forgets to charge you for a chocolate chip cookie, what a shame.