Independent

The Bookcafe

◷ City Centre (Cornmarket), Derby, England · ££ · Independent
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What's behind the bar

Roaster
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Espresso machine
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Grinder
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Milk
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The cup

Family-run cafe and bistro operating since 2009 in a Grade II* listed former bank building from 1879 on Derby's pedestrian Cornmarket. Serves breakfast, brunch and lunch with homemade cakes and locally sourced Derbyshire ingredients. Good Food Award Blue Ribbon winner 2025 and 2026, and winner of Best Cafe Derby 2022 and 2024. Fully licensed.

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.

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