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Coffee roasters in Suffolk

Suffolk has 8 independent coffee roasters serving the county and beyond, with Halesworth (Freshpac, Due Fratelli), Bury St Edmunds (Butterworth & Son), Ipswich (Coffeelink) and rural Wilby (The Suffolk Coffee Company) the main centres. The east of England is not traditionally associated with coffee culture, but Suffolk's roasters have quietly built a solid reputation: two of them date back to 1979 and are still in family ownership today.

Freshpac was established in Halesworth in 1979 by Gerald and Queenie Salter and is now in its third generation, roasting all coffee in house at its Suffolk facility with over 40 single origins and blends and multiple Great Taste Awards. Coffeelink began in 2005 after an experimental roast in the family kitchen and has grown into a network of over 24 cafes and kiosks across Suffolk, including locations inside East of England Co op stores, all supplied from the Ipswich roastery handling 40 single origins. Paddy & Scott's built a notable direct trade operation centred on Mount Kenya, with a social impact programme that includes funding menstrual health supplies for young women in the region; the roaster temporarily rebranded to "Jessie & K" to back the campaign.

Visitor access varies. Bury St Edmunds (Butterworth & Son), Halesworth (Freshpac, Due Fratelli), and Ipswich (Coffeelink waterfront) are the easiest stops. Several Suffolk roasters supply local farm shops and delis alongside their direct online sales.

11 roasters Edited by Si Walker Checked on 8 September 2026

Coffee roasting in Suffolk, answered

From our own records, updated as the directory changes.

How many coffee roasters are there in Suffolk?

We list 11 active coffee roasters in Suffolk. Of those, 2 have a cafe you can visit, 6 sell direct from their own site and 6 run a subscription.

Which coffee roasters in Suffolk have a cafe you can visit?

Alema Coffee and Butterworth & Son have a cafe or shop you can visit in Suffolk. Alema Coffee lists 61 Abbeygate Street, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1LB.

Which coffee roasters in Suffolk do decaf?

Of the 11 roasters we list in Suffolk, 8 offer a decaf: Alema Coffee, Butterworth & Son, Coffeelink, Crude Coffee Roasters, Due Fratelli Coffee, Paddy & Scott's, The Penny Roaster and The Suffolk Coffee Company. Where we hold the method, Crude Coffee Roasters and Paddy & Scott's use the Mountain Water process. The Penny Roaster uses CO2.

Which is the oldest coffee roaster in Suffolk?

Due Fratelli Coffee, roasting since 1979. Freshpac follows, since 1979. We hold a founding date for 8 of the 11 roasters here.

Which coffee roasters in Suffolk offer a subscription?

Butterworth & Son, Coffee World, Coffeelink, Crude Coffee Roasters, Paddy & Scott's and The Penny Roaster run a coffee subscription. In total, 6 of the 11 roasters in Suffolk sell direct from their own site.