Independent

The Little Shop

◷ Culture Quarter, High Street West, Sunderland, England · ££ · Independent
Ratings refresh from Google Places

What's behind the bar

Roaster
Holmeside Coffee
Espresso machine
Not yet confirmed
Grinder
Not yet confirmed
Milk
Not yet confirmed

Roaster, machine and grinder details last verified June 2026.

The cup

Takeaway co-operative shop in the Culture Quarter, set up by Holmeside Coffee with Ship Isis, Independent and Mexico 70. It serves speciality coffee, fresh artisan doughnuts and light bites, with no indoor seating.

Brew methods

Espresso Batch brewV60 / pour-overAeroPressCold brewProper decaf

The cake cabinet

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artisan doughnutsSignature

The Little Shop: coffee and cake, answered

What coffee roaster does The Little Shop use?

The Little Shop pours Holmeside Coffee.

What espresso machine does The Little Shop use?

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

Is The Little Shop independent?

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

Does The Little Shop have cake?

Yes. The Little Shop serves coffee and cake. A signature is the artisan doughnuts.

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