MiLK & BEAN
The cup
Independent coffee shop opened in 2023 by Newbury locals Chris Chaplin and Freya Lynch, having started as a horsebox coffee van. It serves espresso-based coffee with cakes and pastries baked fresh in-house each day.
Brew methods
The cake cabinet
Coffee & cake
Cake baked on site. Signature items not listed yet.
Good to know
MiLK & BEAN: coffee and cake, answered
What coffee roaster does MiLK & BEAN use?
The roaster behind the bar at MiLK & BEAN is not confirmed on Crumb & Crema yet. If you run it, you can add it free so visitors know the bean before they go.
What espresso machine does MiLK & BEAN use?
MiLK & BEAN has not had its espresso machine confirmed on Crumb & Crema yet. We list the machine and grinder for every cafe that tells us.
Is MiLK & BEAN independent?
Yes. MiLK & BEAN is an independent, owner-run cafe. Crumb & Crema lists independents first, with chains off by default.
Does MiLK & BEAN have cake?
Yes. MiLK & BEAN serves coffee and cake, baked on site.
On the Newbury trail
MiLK & BEAN is one stop. Let us plan a walkable coffee and cake crawl across Newbury.