Independent

The Speciality Coffee Shop

◷ City Centre, Nottingham, England · ££ · Guest roasters
Ratings refresh from Google Places

What's behind the bar

Roaster
Ancoats Coffee Co
Rotating
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 specialty coffee shop on the corner of Friar Lane and Maid Marian Way, run by an Italian couple who serve espresso and a range of filter brews alongside homemade cakes.

Brew methods

EspressoBatch brewV60 / pour-overAeroPress Cold brewProper decaf

The cake cabinet

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Bakewell tartSignature

The Speciality Coffee Shop: coffee and cake, answered

What coffee roaster does The Speciality Coffee Shop use?

The Speciality Coffee Shop pours Alchemy, alongside rotating guest roasters.

What espresso machine does The Speciality Coffee Shop use?

The Speciality Coffee 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 Speciality Coffee Shop independent?

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

Does The Speciality Coffee Shop have cake?

Yes. The Speciality Coffee Shop serves coffee and cake, baked on site. A signature is the Bakewell tart.

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