Independent

Trait Coffee

◷ City centre, Belfast, Northern Ireland · ££ · Guest roasters
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What's behind the bar

Roaster
Rotating roasters
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 and bakery group whose flagship in the Imperial Buildings on High Street pairs a central cafe with a visible in-house bakery; pours Square Mile among other roasters. Pours Square Mile Coffee Roasters. Bakes on site.

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.

Good to know

⬡ Sells beans to take home

Trait Coffee: coffee and cake, answered

What coffee roaster does Trait Coffee use?

Trait Coffee pours Square Mile Coffee Roasters, alongside rotating guest roasters.

What espresso machine does Trait Coffee use?

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

Is Trait Coffee independent?

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

Does Trait Coffee have cake?

Yes. Trait Coffee serves coffee and cake, baked on site.

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