Independent

Gill's Cafe & Delicatessen

◷ The Goods Shed, Station Road West, Canterbury, England · ££ · Independent
Ratings refresh from Google Places

What's behind the bar

Roaster
Coldblow
Espresso machine
Not yet confirmed
Grinder
Not yet confirmed
Milk
Not yet confirmed

Roaster, machine and grinder details last verified June 2026.

The cup

Cafe and deli counter inside The Goods Shed farmers market by Canterbury West station. The coffee is from Kent roaster Coldblow and pastries come from the on-site Wild Goose bakery.

Brew methods

Espresso Batch brewV60 / pour-overAeroPressCold brewProper decaf

The cake cabinet

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pistachio and chocolate bunSignature

Gill's Cafe & Delicatessen: coffee and cake, answered

What coffee roaster does Gill's Cafe & Delicatessen use?

Gill's Cafe & Delicatessen pours Coldblow.

What espresso machine does Gill's Cafe & Delicatessen use?

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

Is Gill's Cafe & Delicatessen independent?

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

Does Gill's Cafe & Delicatessen have cake?

Yes. Gill's Cafe & Delicatessen serves coffee and cake, baked on site. A signature is the pistachio and chocolate bun.

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