Stokes Coffee, based in Lincoln since 1902, blends historical heritage with modern practices. Notable for their flagship café in a historic building, they offer extensive barista training, emphasising both traditional British and specialty coffees.
Stokes Coffee, established in Lincoln since 1902, represents one of Britain’s longest-standing coffee roasting operations, combining historical heritage with contemporary coffee standards. The company has developed significant presence across the East Midlands through their distinctive blend of traditional values and modern roasting approaches.
Their roasting operation demonstrates particular strength in maintaining consistency across large-scale production whilst ensuring quality standards. The company’s coffee programme shows significant emphasis on both traditional British coffee preferences and contemporary specialty offerings, maintaining a broad range that serves diverse market segments. Their sourcing strategy focuses on establishing reliable relationships with importers whilst maintaining competitive pricing across their extensive product range.
What sets Stokes Coffee apart is their successful integration of historical heritage with modern coffee culture. Their operation includes multiple café locations in Lincoln, including their flagship venue in a historic building on High Bridge, alongside their wholesale and retail operations. The company has developed strong educational components to their operation, including barista training and coffee appreciation courses, whilst maintaining their position as a significant regional roaster.
The operation maintains extensive presence across wholesale, retail and direct-to-consumer channels, with particular emphasis on their café operations and wholesale partnerships. Their approach combines traditional British coffee culture with contemporary standards, establishing them as a notable bridge between heritage and modern specialty coffee sectors.
The Lawn, LincolnLN1 3BU
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