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Faculty

◷ city centre, Birmingham, England · ££ · Guest roasters
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What's behind the bar

Roaster
Rotating roasters
Rotating
Espresso machine
Synesso
Grinder
Mahlkonig EK43
Milk
Not yet confirmed

Roaster, machine and grinder details last verified June 2026.

The cup

Multi-roaster in Piccadilly Arcade rotating guest coffees fortnightly with an in-house bakery. Bakes on site.

Brew methods

EspressoBatch brewV60 / pour-over AeroPressCold brewProper decaf

The cake cabinet

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Coffee & cake

Cake baked on site. Signature items not listed yet.

Good to know

⬡ Sells beans to take home

Faculty: coffee and cake, answered

What coffee roaster does Faculty use?

The roaster behind the bar at Faculty is not confirmed on Crumb & Crema yet. If you run it, you can add it free so visitors know the bean before they go.

What espresso machine does Faculty use?

Faculty pulls shots on a Synesso, paired with a Mahlkonig EK43 grinder.

Is Faculty independent?

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

Does Faculty have cake?

Yes. Faculty serves coffee and cake, baked on site.

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