Square Mile Coffee Roasters is one of the UK’s most celebrated specialty roasters, co-founded by industry legends James Hoffmann and Anette Moldvaer. With a track record of award-winning coffees and a global reputation for quality, they set the benchmark for sourcing, roasting, and innovation from their East London base.
Workshop Coffee, based in Bethnal Green, London, stands out with its direct trade model and home-compostable coffee capsules. Their meticulous sourcing, quality control through cupping, and innovative subscription service gives them an edge.
Caravan Coffee Roasters, based in a repurposed grain store in King’s Cross, London, blends industrial heritage with modern roasting techniques. They prioritise direct sourcing for high-quality, traceable beans while serving as a hub for community and coffee education.
Ngopi, founded by Birmingham City University graduates Birama Gladini and Elmira Hamdi, is the UK’s first Indonesian specialty coffee shop, focusing exclusively on Indonesian origins. Their in-house roasting and direct farmer relationships ensure quality, while their cafés blend coffee culture with Indonesian cuisine.
Climpson & Sons, a pioneering specialty coffee roaster based in Hackney, London, gained B Corp certification in 2023, showcasing their commitment to sustainability. They focus on direct trade relationships and offer innovative coffee experiences at their unique locations, including Climpson's Arch.
Dark Arts Coffee, based in Homerton, Hackney, London, is renowned for its bold, unconventional roasting methods that enhance the unique flavours of speciality-grade beans. Watch out for their 'edgy' branding and community-focused café create a distinctive experience in East London's coffee scene.
Elsewhere Coffee Roasters, based in Deptford, London, uniquely emphasises ethical sourcing and community impact. Their vibrant 'Juicebox' blend and signature 'Sleighdreamer' reflect a commitment to quality, while their public-facing roastery showcases both traditional expertise and contemporary sustainable practices.
Monmouth Coffee, based in London, focuses on sourcing from single farms and cooperatives, ensuring traceability. Their unique roasting technique showcases each coffee's origin, reflecting their commitment to quality and sustainability in the specialty coffee scene.
Grind, founded in 2011 in Shoreditch, London, combines café culture with sustainability, notably offering compostable coffee pods. Their roastery focuses on specialty-grade coffee, while their unique millennial pink branding and commitment to eco-initiatives distinguishes them in the UK coffee scene.
Assembly Coffee, based in Brixton, London, excels in specialty coffee through innovation and collaboration. They focus on ethically sourced beans, meticulous roasting, and sustainability, while enhancing café culture and addressing industry challenges. Their community-driven approach sets new standards in the UK coffee scene.
Hermanos Colombian Coffee Roasters, based in London, exclusively focuses on Colombian coffee, building direct trade relationships with farmers. Their unique approach emphasises sustainability and transparency, with recent recognition as one of the UK's best Colombian roasters enhancing their notable reputation.
Watch House, based in Bermondsey, London, is distinguished by its ""Modern Coffee"" philosophy and state-of-the-art coffee laboratory. Their unique coffee collections, including the signature 1829 Espresso, emphasize quality while promoting sustainability through compostable pods and eco-friendly packaging.
Pact Coffee, based in London and founded in 2012, is renowned for its direct trade model and commitment to sustainability. Their standout Cenicafé 1 coffee earned a Gold Sustainable Ingredient award, reflecting their unique approach and dedication to ethical practices in the coffee industry.
Tate Coffee, established in 2011 in Herne Hill, London, supplies freshly roasted coffee to Tate galleries. Led by Benjamin Presland, it uniquely integrates artisanal roasting with the cultural atmosphere, enhancing visitors' experiences while supporting creativity and innovation.
Long & Short Coffee, a London-based specialty roaster since 2016, is renowned for its Ethiopian coffees and innovative natural processing methods. They prioritise single-origin quality, focusing on ""Pengest"" coffees and fostering community engagement within London's competitive coffee scene.
Union Hand-Roasted Coffee, based in London, is distinguished by their Direct Trade model, ensuring fair prices for farmers. Founded by roast masters Steven and Jeremy, they focus on ethical sourcing while showcasing unique flavour profiles through their artisan roasting process.
Balance Coffee, a London-based speciality roastery, emphasises ethical sourcing and sustainability. They offer high-quality single-origin coffees and blends, alongside a unique 'Balance Barista School' for customer education. Options include subscriptions and decaf, appealing to diverse brewing preferences.
Located in Derby, Bean Bear Coffee Roasters focuses on quality and sustainability, offering small-batch, ethically sourced coffees. They provide a variety of single-origin and blended options while educating customers about flavour profiles and coffee origins through their online platform and retail services.
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