A Coffee-and-Cake Crawl Guide to Bath

Bath is a town with a rich history and a growing coffee culture. The town is home to a number of independent coffee shops and cafes, each with its own unique character. This guide takes you on a walkable tour of six coffee shops in Bath, showcasing the town's coffee and cake offerings.

1. Colonna & Small's

Colonna & Small's roasts its own coffee in-house. The cafe uses a La Marzocco Strada machine and a Mahlkonig EK43 grinder. Colonna & Small's was founded by Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood, a three-time UK Barista Champion. The cafe runs the Colonna Coffee roastery.

2. Jacob's Coffee House

Jacob's Coffee House serves Easy Jose coffee. The cafe grinds the coffee for each order and offers homemade and gluten-free cakes. Jacob's Coffee House is an independent cafe located by the Abbey.

3. Society Cafe

Society Cafe serves Origin coffee. The cafe uses a La Marzocco Linea PB machine. Society Cafe is a Bath-founded independent group that also pours rotating guest coffees such as Round Hill and The Barn. The cafe has a multi-level space with outdoor seating.

4. Coffever Coffee Roastery

Coffever Coffee Roastery roasts its own coffee in-house. The cafe offers rotating seasonal single origins and sells retail beans. Coffever Coffee Roastery is located in the city centre.

5. Mokoko Coffee & Bakery

Mokoko Coffee & Bakery serves James Gourmet coffee. The cafe also offers guest roasters. Mokoko has its own bakery and bakes on site. The cafe is part of a Bath and Bristol independent group.

6. The Colombian Company

The Colombian Company roasts its own coffee in-house. The company sources its coffee directly from Finca las Cruces in Risaralda and roasts it at its Oldfield Park roastery. The Colombian Company is a Colombian-owned business.

This coffee-and-cake crawl guide provides a tour of Bath's independent coffee shops and cafes. Each stop offers a unique coffee and cake experience, showcasing the town's growing coffee culture.

Common questions

What type of coffee does Colonna & Small's serve?

Colonna & Small's roasts its own coffee in-house.

Does Jacob's Coffee House offer gluten-free cakes?

Yes, Jacob's Coffee House offers homemade and gluten-free cakes.

Where does The Colombian Company source its coffee from?

The Colombian Company sources its coffee directly from Finca las Cruces in Risaralda.