Independent

Kerb Kollective

◷ Riverside (Cambridge Museum of Technology), Cambridge, England · ££ · Roasts in-house
Ratings refresh from Google Places

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

Independent micro-roastery installed in the engine house of the old pumping station at the Cambridge Museum of Technology on Riverside, roasting seasonal single origins in small batches. The cafe serves espresso and filter coffees alongside freshly baked goods, and a second retail site operates at Ditton Walk. 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

◌ Dog-friendly☀ Outdoor seating⬡ Sells beans to take home

Kerb Kollective: coffee and cake, answered

What coffee does Kerb Kollective use?

Kerb Kollective roasts its own coffee in house.

What espresso machine does Kerb Kollective use?

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

Is Kerb Kollective independent?

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

Does Kerb Kollective have cake?

Yes. Kerb Kollective serves coffee and cake.

On the Cambridge trail

Kerb Kollective is one stop. Let us plan a walkable coffee and cake crawl across Cambridge.

Plan a Cambridge crawl All in Cambridge