Independent

Bastion Kitchen

◷ Bastion Street, Athlone, Ireland · ££ · Independent
Ratings refresh from Google Places

What's behind the bar

Roaster
McCabes Coffee
Espresso machine
Not yet confirmed
Grinder
Not yet confirmed
Milk
Not yet confirmed

Roaster, machine and grinder details last verified June 2026.

The cup

Independent health food cafe on Bastion Street on the left bank of Athlone, open since 2013, serving coffee, homemade baked goods and soups. It uses McCabes Coffee, hand roasted in County Wicklow, and sells McCabes beans by the bag.

Brew methods

Espresso Batch brewV60 / pour-overAeroPressCold brewProper decaf

The cake cabinet

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Coffee & cake

Cake baked on site. Signature items not listed yet.

Good to know

☀ Outdoor seating⬡ Sells beans to take home

Bastion Kitchen: coffee and cake, answered

What coffee roaster does Bastion Kitchen use?

Bastion Kitchen pours McCabes Coffee.

What espresso machine does Bastion Kitchen use?

Bastion Kitchen has not had its espresso machine confirmed on Crumb & Crema yet. We list the machine and grinder for every cafe that tells us.

Is Bastion Kitchen independent?

Yes. Bastion Kitchen is an independent, owner-run cafe. Crumb & Crema lists independents first, with chains off by default.

Does Bastion Kitchen have cake?

Yes. Bastion Kitchen serves coffee and cake, baked on site.

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