Kiss the Hippo Coffee Shoreditch
145 City Rd, London EC1V 1AW, United Kingdom · United Kingdom
★ 4.7 on Google · 473 reviews · View on Google Maps
Manipulation score
SuspiciousCompleted Jul 25, 2026 · 156 reviews flagged
How this score works
The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.
- Burst
- — an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
- Low activity account
- — the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
- Duplicate text
- — the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.
Verdicts are statistical estimates based on public review patterns, not accusations. Full methodology, signal definitions and known limits →
Case conclusion
What the numbers say
473 reviews examined
- Google rating
- 4.7★
- Not-flagged average
- 4.6★
- Flagged
- 33%
- Coverage
- 100%
All reviews shown by Google
317 examined reviews
156 of 473
473 of 473 Google reviews
“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Jul 25, 2026.
Review brief
What reviews not flagged by Revdict say
Reviewers report that this small coffee spot offers exceptional specialty coffee beans, a pleasant atmosphere, and friendly service. However, some patrons note that prices are on the higher side and that seating options can be limited.
+ Repeated strengths
High-quality coffee
Reviewers frequently praise the delicious and consistently well-brewed coffee, espresso, and seasonal blends.
3 supporting reviews
5★ · 2022-06-18
My favourite coffee in London, great and always consistent quality of beans for a fair price for a perfect home espresso. Definitely recommend to try. My pick is single origin Colombia beans - Los Vascos.
5★ · 2022-10-14
Brilliant coffee, great service. Best coffee in London
5★ · 2026-01-15
Good vibes, sweet baristas, lovely desserts and the best chai ever! It’s a bright, sunny and wonderful spot that is located in old street where it’s always miserable to be. This place has become my sweet escape from the office life even if...
Friendly staff
Many visitors highlight the welcoming, warm, and attentive baristas who provide great customer service.
1 supporting review
5★ · 2022-10-18
Nice place, the coffee is really good, and the stuff is very friendly. Definitely will take coffee there again when I’ll be in this area 👌🏻
Cozy atmosphere
Reviewers often describe the location as bright, chic, clean, and a pleasant place to grab a quick drink.
3 supporting reviews
5★ · 2024-03-28
Absolutely love this coffee shop! The atmosphere is so cozy and inviting, perfect for catching up with friends or unwinding with a good book. And the coffee? Simply divine! Every cup is expertly brewed and bursting with flavor. Plus, the fr...
5★ · 2025-03-12
Great quality coffee and nice chilled atmosphere! Loved the minimal design! I enjoyed my Japanese iced coffee, Costa Rica origin!
5★ · 2025-11-10
Amazing service the place was clean lots of room drink came with a beautiful latte art on top. Will be coming back
− Repeated complaints
High prices
Several reviewers feel the drinks and food portions are expensive relative to their size.
3 supporting reviews
3★ · 2023-06-24
Terribly overpriced for what they give you. I love their banana bred but the slices are getting smaller and smaller every time, and having to pay 3.80£ for such a tiny slice, not worth it. Their cappuccino is a mignon size too.
1★ · 2025-07-28
Overpriced. They'll offer you a different blend and not tell you that you're being charged extra. £4.30 for a flat white... sorry but that's too far.
2★ · 2026-06-28
Poor service and overpriced
Inconsistent quality or service
A subset of reviews mention occasional issues with inconsistent drink preparation or unengaged staff.
3 supporting reviews
2★ · 2025-02-19
Super inconsistent. I think you need to get better baristas. I work in the wework next door and honestly sometimes your coffee/matcha is amazing and sometimes it really bad!
5★ · 2026-01-12
The barista was very kind and knowledgeable about coffee. The latte art was beautiful (I got a swan), and the coffee tasted great.
3★ · 2026-02-16
The coffee was good, but the place could be much cleaner. The staff seemed uninterested.
Limited space
Reviewers note that the cafe is quite small and lacks extensive seating or a customer toilet.
2 supporting reviews
5★ · 2026-02-26
There were flavours here and aromas from the coffee that made it a decent experience thank you . A shame there no toilets but I understand it given that it’s not designed to be a long term sit down place
4★ · 2026-04-27
A cute little cafe, perfect size. Stunning flavours and incredible coffee. Often out if coffee lids though 😆
Good for
- Quick takeaway coffee
- Specialty whole coffee beans
- A bright and pleasant stop near Old Street
Avoid if
- You are looking for a spacious sit-down cafe with ample seating
- You are on a strict budget and want lower-priced coffee
Review anatomy
Reviews per month
| Month | Reviews | Flagged |
|---|---|---|
| Jun ’22 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul ’22 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug ’22 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep ’22 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct ’22 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov ’22 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec ’22 | 0 | 0 |
| Jan ’23 | 0 | 0 |
| Feb ’23 | 2 | 0 |
| Mar ’23 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr ’23 | 3 | 0 |
| May ’23 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun ’23 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul ’23 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug ’23 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep ’23 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct ’23 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov ’23 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec ’23 | 0 | 0 |
| Jan ’24 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb ’24 | 6 | 1 |
| Mar ’24 | 3 | 0 |
| Apr ’24 | 4 | 1 |
| May ’24 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun ’24 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul ’24 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug ’24 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep ’24 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct ’24 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov ’24 | 6 | 1 |
| Dec ’24 | 4 | 0 |
| Jan ’25 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb ’25 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar ’25 | 8 | 0 |
| Apr ’25 | 27 | 13 |
| May ’25 | 82 | 41 |
| Jun ’25 | 7 | 1 |
| Jul ’25 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug ’25 | 27 | 16 |
| Sep ’25 | 17 | 11 |
| Oct ’25 | 12 | 7 |
| Nov ’25 | 13 | 2 |
| Dec ’25 | 29 | 11 |
| Jan ’26 | 25 | 8 |
| Feb ’26 | 8 | 1 |
| Mar ’26 | 25 | 11 |
| Apr ’26 | 29 | 9 |
| May ’26 | 33 | 10 |
| Jun ’26 | 23 | 9 |
| Jul ’26 | 18 | 1 |
Rating distribution
Evidence
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burst
12 occurrences — worst: 15 five-star reviews on 2025-05-17 vs avg 1.9/day
weight 1
Show all 12
- 12 five-star reviews on 2025-04-30 vs avg 0.5/day
- 7 five-star reviews on 2025-05-01 vs avg 0.9/day
- 12 five-star reviews on 2025-05-06 vs avg 1.3/day
- 15 five-star reviews on 2025-05-17 vs avg 1.9/day
- 10 five-star reviews on 2025-08-04 vs avg 0.1/day
- 5 five-star reviews on 2025-08-18 vs avg 0.6/day
- 7 five-star reviews on 2025-09-22 vs avg 0.3/day
- 7 five-star reviews on 2025-10-06 vs avg 0.6/day
- 5 five-star reviews on 2025-12-15 vs avg 0.4/day
- 6 five-star reviews on 2026-01-26 vs avg 0.7/day
- 5 five-star reviews on 2026-03-07 vs avg 0.2/day
- 7 five-star reviews on 2026-04-24 vs avg 0.5/day
- low activity account 77 reviews flagged weight 0.8
Flagged reviews
Showing the 10 most suspicious of 156 flagged reviews.
Bianca
1 review
★★★★★
2025-04-30
The coffee was absolutely amazing, did the job of waking me up in the morning! The customer service was also so sweet, I love it when I’m greeted by a kind face at coffee shops. Definitely coming back here!
Stacey Chua
2 reviews
★★★★★
2025-04-30
Minnie was so fabulous! Great service and great coffee!!
Ahmed Abdelsadek
2 reviews
★★★★★
2025-05-06
cate Davison
2 reviews
★★★★★
2025-05-06
Super yummy coffee
Christina Lindeman
1 review
★★★★★
2025-05-17
Chelsea
2 reviews
★★★★★
2025-05-17
Martin Edobor
2 reviews
★★★★★
2025-08-04
Laura Dinu
2 reviews
★★★★★
2025-08-04
Iulia Ivanov
1 review
★★★★★
2025-08-04
Linshan
2 reviews
★★★★★
2025-12-15
Report generated Jul 25, 2026. Reviews change — you can request a fresh investigation.
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