Independent

Forts Cafe

◷ Cliftonville, Margate, England · ££ · Guest roasters
Ratings refresh from Google Places

What's behind the bar

Roaster
Old Spike, Plot, Red Bank
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

Seaside cafe on the cliff top in Cliftonville serving specialty coffee and brunch with Middle Eastern and Asian influences. The house espresso is Origin's Tastyboi, with a rotating guest roaster selection.

Brew methods

Espresso Batch brewV60 / pour-overAeroPressCold brewProper decaf

The cake cabinet

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Coffee & cake

Cake and bakes on the counter. Signature items not listed yet.

Good to know

☀ Outdoor seating❀ Vegan options⊘ Gluten-free options

Forts Cafe: coffee and cake, answered

What coffee roaster does Forts Cafe use?

Forts Cafe pours Origin Coffee, alongside rotating guest roasters.

What espresso machine does Forts Cafe use?

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

Is Forts Cafe independent?

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

Does Forts Cafe have cake?

Yes. Forts Cafe serves coffee and cake.

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