Independent

ARC Espresso Bar

◷ Gloucester Road, Cheltenham, England · ££ · Guest roasters
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What's behind the bar

Roaster
rotating world roasters for guest espresso
Rotating
Espresso machine
Not yet confirmed
Grinder
Not yet confirmed
Milk
Not yet confirmed

Roaster, machine and grinder details last verified June 2026.

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

Espresso Batch brewV60 / pour-overAeroPressCold brewProper decaf

The cake cabinet

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dulce de leche babkaSignature

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focaccia sandwichesSignature

Good to know

◳ Laptop-friendly

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.

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