Bury St Edmunds Coffee-and-Cake Crawl

Bury St Edmunds has a range of independent coffee shops serving speciality coffee and homemade cakes. This walkable coffee-and-cake crawl guide covers six stops in the town.

1. Midgar Coffee

Midgar Coffee is on St John's Street. The coffee is from Drury Tea & Coffee Company. Midgar Coffee serves coffee with sourdough melts, focaccia, bagels and cakes. It is family owned and has a courtyard for warmer weather.

2. Bay Tree Cafe

Bay Tree Cafe is on St John's Street. The coffee is from Butterworth & Son. Bay Tree Cafe has been trading since 2001. It serves locally roasted coffee with homemade sandwiches, cakes and breakfasts.

3. Old School Cafe

Old School Cafe is near St John's Church. It is an independent vegetarian cafe and garden at the Just Traid shop. Old School Cafe serves coffee with vegan and gluten-free cakes and bakes. It has indoor and outdoor seating.

4. Blend Coffee & Wine Bar

Blend Coffee & Wine Bar is on Abbeygate Street. The coffee is from Monmouth. Blend Coffee & Wine Bar uses Monmouth coffee for espresso. The kitchen makes cakes, toasties and savoury bites, with scones baked in-house.

5. No 5 Angel Hill

No 5 Angel Hill is opposite the Abbey Gate. The coffee is from Suffolk Artisan Roasted Coffee, supplied by Freshpac. No 5 Angel Hill serves Suffolk Artisan Roasted Coffee alongside freshly baked cakes, scones and pastries. By day it is a coffee shop and by evening a wine bar.

6. Lottie's Artisan Waffles & Coffee

Lottie's Artisan Waffles & Coffee is on Angel Hill. The coffee is from F and E Coffee. Lottie's Artisan Waffles & Coffee uses local suppliers. The coffee is from F and E Coffee and the bakes are from Woosters Bakery. Waffles are made fresh to order with vegan and gluten-free options. The coffee-and-cake crawl covers a range of independent coffee shops in Bury St Edmunds. Each stop serves speciality coffee and homemade cakes.

Common questions

What type of coffee does Midgar Coffee serve?

Midgar Coffee serves coffee from Drury Tea & Coffee Company.

Where is Bay Tree Cafe located?

Bay Tree Cafe is on St John's Street.

Does Lottie's Artisan Waffles & Coffee offer vegan options?

Yes, Lottie's Artisan Waffles & Coffee offers vegan and gluten-free waffle options.