Aldeburgh Coffee-and-Cake Crawl

Aldeburgh is a town in England with a range of cafes serving coffee and cake. The town has a number of independent cafes, each with its own unique offerings. This guide takes you on a walkable coffee-and-cake crawl of the town, visiting four cafes in total.

1. Harris & James

Harris & James is a family-run Suffolk cafe that roasts its own coffee in-house. The cafe sells its own small-batch roasted coffee, as well as bean-to-bar chocolate, homemade gelato and baked goods such as brownies and chocolate cake. Coffee and chocolate are produced at the company's workshop.

2. The Chocolate Teapot

The Chocolate Teapot is a small independent cafe on Aldeburgh High Street. The cafe specialises in chocolate, macarons and homemade cakes, and offers hot and cold drinks. It also offers vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options.

3. Munchies

Munchies is a long-running independent cafe on Aldeburgh High Street, open since 2002. The cafe serves coffee, handmade cakes, muffins and pastries alongside sandwiches, toasties and light meals. It has a double-fronted terrace and free WiFi.

4. Two Magpies Bakery

Two Magpies Bakery is an artisan bakery cafe on Aldeburgh High Street. The cafe serves freshly baked sourdough, pastries and cakes alongside coffee from Allpress Espresso. It is part of a small Suffolk and Norfolk bakery group with its main bakery in Walpole.

The coffee-and-cake crawl of Aldeburgh takes you to a range of independent cafes, each with its own unique offerings. From small-batch roasted coffee to freshly baked sourdough, there is something to suit all tastes.

Common questions

What type of coffee does Harris & James serve?

Harris & James serves its own small-batch roasted coffee, roasted in-house.

Does The Chocolate Teapot offer gluten free options?

Yes, The Chocolate Teapot offers vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options.

Where is the main bakery for Two Magpies Bakery?

The main bakery for Two Magpies Bakery is in Walpole.