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KARVE Café Kensington: speciality coffee, matcha and healthy food on Kensington High Street
KARVE Café Kensington brings barista-made speciality coffee, matcha, organic-ingredient protein shakes and fresh high-protein food to Kensington High Street. Set in an air-conditioned, NYC-style lounge, it’s built for a focused morning coffee, a matcha break between errands, a post-class shake or a lighter lunch in Kensington.
Pick up · Kensington
198 Kensington High St, London, W8 7RG
Opening hours
Mon–Thu 6:30am – 8pm Fri 6:30am – 7:30pm Sat 8:30am – 1pm Sun 9am – 2pm
Barista-made speciality coffee
Organic Japanese matcha by Lalani & Co
Protein shakes made with organic ingredients
High-protein wraps and salads
Air-conditioned lounge seating
Walk-ins welcome — coffee, food and pick-up
Have an allergy or dietary requirement? View our full allergen guide or ask a team member.
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Barista-made speciality coffee on Kensington High Street
Espresso drinks are made on our speciality coffee machine by baristas who take the cup seriously — we’d put our coffee up against any in town. The matcha list runs deep too, made with organic Japanese matcha from Lalani & Co, the London tea merchants behind some of the best matcha in London: So Matcha (by Emily English), Pistachio Matcha, Dirty Matcha and more.
Matcha, protein shakes and high-protein lunch in Kensington
The shakes are blended to order with organic ingredients — from the Karve Shake to the espresso-spiked Saudi Sheikh — alongside high-protein wraps, salads and bowls for a fresh, lighter lunch on the High Street.
An NYC-style, air-conditioned café lounge
Lounge seating, air conditioning and an NYC-inspired fit-out make it an easy place to pause — everyone is welcome, with or without a class booking.
Protein smoothies on Kensington High Street
Made-to-order protein smoothies on Kensington High Street: choose a berry, chocolate, coffee or tropical blend, then stay for speciality coffee, matcha or fresh food in the air-conditioned lounge.
KARVE Café Kensington — frequently asked
Where can I get speciality coffee on Kensington High Street?+
KARVE Café Kensington, at 198 Kensington High Street, serves barista-made speciality coffee — espresso, flat whites, cortados and filter-style long blacks — daily.
Does KARVE Kensington serve matcha?+
Yes — a full matcha list made with organic Japanese matcha from Lalani & Co, including the So Matcha by Emily English, Pistachio Matcha and Dirty Matcha.
Are KARVE protein shakes made with organic ingredients?+
Yes — shakes are blended to order with organic ingredients and clean protein.
Can I sit in at KARVE Café Kensington?+
Yes — there’s an air-conditioned, NYC-style lounge with seating. Walk-ins are welcome whether or not you’re taking a class.
Does KARVE Kensington serve healthy lunch options?+
Yes — high-protein wraps, salads and bowls made fresh, including vegetarian and vegan options.