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Crankhouse Coffee (130 Basement)

◷ Fore Street / West Quarter, Exeter, England · ££ · Roasts in-house
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What's behind the bar

Roaster
Roasts in-house
In-house
Espresso machine
La Marzocco Linea PB
Grinder
Nuova Simonelli Mythos One; Mahlkonig EK43
Milk
Not yet confirmed

Roaster, machine and grinder details last verified June 2026.

The cup

Basement cafe and roastery on Fore Street, roasting on a Petroncini drum roaster on site since the 2019 lease. Roasts its own coffee. Bakes on site.

Brew methods

EspressoBatch brewV60 / pour-over AeroPressCold brewProper decaf

The cake cabinet

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cardamom bunSignature

Good to know

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Crankhouse Coffee (130 Basement): coffee and cake, answered

What coffee does Crankhouse Coffee (130 Basement) use?

Crankhouse Coffee (130 Basement) roasts its own coffee in house.

What espresso machine does Crankhouse Coffee (130 Basement) use?

Crankhouse Coffee (130 Basement) pulls shots on a La Marzocco Linea PB, paired with a Nuova Simonelli Mythos One; Mahlkonig EK43 grinder.

Is Crankhouse Coffee (130 Basement) independent?

Yes. Crankhouse Coffee (130 Basement) is an independent, owner-run cafe. Crumb & Crema lists independents first, with chains off by default.

Does Crankhouse Coffee (130 Basement) have cake?

Yes. Crankhouse Coffee (130 Basement) serves coffee and cake, baked on site. A signature is the cardamom bun.

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