ARC Espresso Bar
The cup
An independent specialty coffee shop, bakery and deli opposite Cheltenham Spa railway station on Gloucester Road. Its house beans are roasted by Fire and Flow in Cirencester, with guest espressos from other roasters, and it serves freshly baked cakes and bakes.
Brew methods
The cake cabinet
dulce de leche babkaSignature
focaccia sandwichesSignature
Good to know
ARC Espresso Bar: coffee and cake, answered
What coffee roaster does ARC Espresso Bar use?
ARC Espresso Bar pours Fire + Flow, alongside rotating guest roasters.
What espresso machine does ARC Espresso Bar use?
ARC Espresso Bar has not had its espresso machine confirmed on Crumb & Crema yet. We list the machine and grinder for every cafe that tells us.
Is ARC Espresso Bar independent?
Yes. ARC Espresso Bar is an independent, owner-run cafe. Crumb & Crema lists independents first, with chains off by default.
Does ARC Espresso Bar have cake?
Yes. ARC Espresso Bar serves coffee and cake, baked on site. A signature is the dulce de leche babka.
On the Cheltenham trail
ARC Espresso Bar is one stop. See every independent we hold in Cheltenham.