Independent

Kelpie Coffee

◷ Oxford Castle Quarter, city centre, Oxford, England · ££ · Guest roasters
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What's behind the bar

Roaster
Rotating roasters
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

Opened at Oxford Castle in early 2026 by Clare and Ben, who began with a coffee van in Hinksey Park; serves Jericho Coffee Traders and Dark Arts coffee with cakes, pastries and toasties. Pours Jericho Coffee Traders.

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.

Kelpie Coffee: coffee and cake, answered

What coffee roaster does Kelpie Coffee use?

Kelpie Coffee pours Jericho Coffee Traders, alongside rotating guest roasters.

What espresso machine does Kelpie Coffee use?

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

Is Kelpie Coffee independent?

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

Does Kelpie Coffee have cake?

Yes. Kelpie Coffee serves coffee and cake.

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