Independent

John Watt & Son, The Cafe on Bank Street

◷ Bank Street, Carlisle, 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 June 2026.

The cup

Cafe attached to John Watt & Son, Carlisle's oldest coffee roaster and tea blender, trading on Bank Street since 1897. They serve their own freshly roasted coffee alongside light snacks, cakes and freshly baked scones.

Brew methods

Espresso Batch brewV60 / pour-overAeroPressCold brewProper decaf

The cake cabinet

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fruit scones with Claire's handmade jamSignature

Good to know

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John Watt & Son, The Cafe on Bank Street: coffee and cake, answered

What coffee does John Watt & Son, The Cafe on Bank Street use?

John Watt & Son, The Cafe on Bank Street roasts its own coffee in house.

What espresso machine does John Watt & Son, The Cafe on Bank Street use?

John Watt & Son, The Cafe on Bank Street has not had its espresso machine confirmed on Crumb & Crema yet. We list the machine and grinder for every cafe that tells us.

Is John Watt & Son, The Cafe on Bank Street independent?

Yes. John Watt & Son, The Cafe on Bank Street is an independent, owner-run cafe. Crumb & Crema lists independents first, with chains off by default.

Does John Watt & Son, The Cafe on Bank Street have cake?

Yes. John Watt & Son, The Cafe on Bank Street serves coffee and cake, baked on site. A signature is the fruit scones with Claire's handmade jam.

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