Steampunk Coffee, based in North Berwick, Scotland, excels in traceable single-origin coffees and sustainability. Founder Catherine Franks, recognised as Scotland’s first sustainable food hero, employs innovative waste management strategies. Their café, rated 4.6/5, serves as a community hub, promoting inclusivity.
Steampunk Coffee is a specialty coffee roastery and café located in North Berwick, Scotland, operating from a converted warehouse in the town centre. The company has gained recognition for both its coffee quality and its pioneering approach to sustainability in the Scottish coffee industry.
Their business focuses on traceable single-origin coffees, with a strong emphasis on transparency in their sourcing practices. The company takes a nuanced approach to certification, particularly regarding organic certification in specialty coffee, demonstrating their commitment to educated decision-making in their sourcing practices.
The operation has received significant recognition for its sustainability initiatives, with founder Catherine Franks being named Scotland’s first sustainable food hero. Their environmental commitment extends to practical measures such as partnering with Decent Packaging for compostable packaging solutions and Caledonian Horticulture for composting services, creating a closed-loop system for their waste management.
Their roastery café, rated 4.6/5 from over 440 reviews, serves as both a production facility and a community hub. The menu caters to various dietary requirements, offering vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Operating from 49A Kirk Ports in North Berwick, they’ve created an inclusive space that combines coffee expertise with accessibility.
The business model encompasses retail, wholesale, and direct-to-consumer sales through their website, where they offer freshly roasted coffee, brewing equipment, and merchandise. Their approach balances specialty coffee excellence with practical sustainability measures, establishing them as a leader in Scotland’s specialty coffee scene while maintaining strong connections to their local community.
49a Kirk Ports North, Berwick, East Lothian, Scotland, EH39 4HL
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