how to approach a coffee chat?

How do I approach a coffee chat in the UK? I’ve heard it’s not really as common here as it is in the US so is it worth messaging people on LinkedIn? I’m not sure how well that would go down. How do you ask/convince them? Like why would it be worth their time?

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