Independent

North Common

◷ Ormskirk Road, opposite Preston Bus Station, Preston, England · ££ · Independent
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What's behind the bar

Roaster
Red Bank Roastery
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 espresso bar and micro bakery sharing a space with the Barba barbershop in Preston city centre. Its house roast is produced by Red Bank Roastery in the Lake District and it serves bakes made in house.

Brew methods

Espresso Batch brewV60 / pour-overAeroPressCold brewProper decaf

The cake cabinet

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Coffee & cake

Cake baked on site. Signature items not listed yet.

North Common: coffee and cake, answered

What coffee roaster does North Common use?

North Common pours Red Bank Roastery.

What espresso machine does North Common use?

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

Is North Common independent?

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

Does North Common have cake?

Yes. North Common serves coffee and cake, baked on site.

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