Independent

Happy Barista

◷ Castle Courtyard, Knaresborough, England · ££ · Roasts in-house
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What's behind the bar

Roaster
Roasts in-house
In-house
Espresso machine
Not yet confirmed
Grinder
Not yet confirmed
Milk
Not yet confirmed

Roaster, machine and grinder details last verified July 2026.

The cup

Owner-run specialty coffee shop in Castle Courtyard, Knaresborough, founded by Tom Bolland and Dana Boudard; they hand-roast their own beans from sustainably sourced farms and sell retail bags alongside the drinks. Roasts its own coffee.

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

⬡ Sells beans to take home

Happy Barista: coffee and cake, answered

What coffee does Happy Barista use?

Happy Barista roasts its own coffee in house.

What espresso machine does Happy Barista use?

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

Is Happy Barista independent?

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

Does Happy Barista have cake?

Yes. Happy Barista serves coffee and cake.

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