The word and brand name 'SONS' written in bold, irregular orange letters.

A cafe in the heart of the community.

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Who are we?

Founded by long term friends Barney and Ben, sons was created with one simple goal: to build a cafΓ© that feels like home. A place centred around great coffee, good food and genuine community.

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Our Origin

Benjamin (Ben)
Χ‘Φ΄ΦΌΧ Φ°Χ™ΦΈΧžΦ΄Χ™ΧŸ. / (Hebrew)
Son of the right hand

Barnabas (Barney)
Χ‘Χ¨ Χ Χ‘יא / (Aramaic)
Son of encouragement

Why sons


The meaning behind our names helped shape 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 cafΓ©. Sons was built to feel welcoming, familiar and rooted in the neighbourhood around it.

A place for great coffee, good food and genuine connection, while leaving a lasting and positive mark on the community for years to come.

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Find us

St John at Hackney Courtyard, Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 0PD

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Monday – Sunday
7am - 4pm

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See you soon

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