Independent

Grindsmith

◷ City Centre, Manchester, England · ££ · Roasts in-house
Ratings refresh from Google Places

What's behind the bar

Roaster
Roasts in-house
In-house
Espresso machine
Victoria Arduino Black Eagle
Grinder
Not yet confirmed
Milk
Not yet confirmed

Roaster, machine and grinder details last verified June 2026.

The cup

Local mini-group with its roastery in Ancoats, pouring its own and Heart & Graft beans on a Victoria Arduino Black Eagle. Roasts its own coffee.

Brew methods

EspressoBatch brew V60 / pour-overAeroPressCold brewProper decaf

The cake cabinet

🍰

Coffee & cake

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

Good to know

⬡ Sells beans to take home

Grindsmith: coffee and cake, answered

What coffee does Grindsmith use?

Grindsmith roasts its own coffee in house.

What espresso machine does Grindsmith use?

Grindsmith pulls shots on a Victoria Arduino Black Eagle.

Is Grindsmith independent?

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

Does Grindsmith have cake?

Yes. Grindsmith serves coffee and cake.

On the Manchester trail

Grindsmith is one stop. Let us plan a walkable coffee and cake crawl across Manchester.

Plan a Manchester crawl All in Manchester