Town crawls · 3 min read · 22 September 2026

Chester Coffee-and-Cake Crawl

Explore Chester's independent coffee shops

Chester has a range of independent coffee shops serving speciality coffee and cake. This walkable coffee-and-cake crawl guide covers six stops in the town.

1. Chalk Coffee

Chalk Coffee serves coffee from Origin Coffee using a Victoria Arduino Black Eagle machine. The shop also offers guest beans from Colonna Coffee. Food options include sandwiches, wraps and cake.

2. The Flower Cup

The Flower Cup serves coffee from Neighbourhood Coffee. The shop is located on the upper floor of Watergate Row South and has an all-day brunch menu with vegan options. It is walk-ins only.

3. Jaunty Goat Coffee

Jaunty Goat Coffee roasts its own coffee in-house. The shop serves an all-day brunch menu with vegetarian and vegan options alongside cakes and pastries. It is located on Bridge Street.

4. Bridge St Coffee

Bridge St Coffee serves coffee roasted by Heart & Graft. The shop is now located at Chester Northgate and offers baked goods made every morning, including vegan, gluten free and lactose free options. It also serves Snugburys ice cream.

5. Bean & Cole

Bean & Cole pours single origin coffee from PLOT Roasting plus rotating guest roasters. The shop is located on Frodsham Street and offers bread, pastries and cakes supplied by nearby Kookaburra Bakehouse.

6. Ginger Monkey Number 31

Ginger Monkey Number 31 has roasted its own coffee in-house since 2021 and serves only its own beans. The shop serves brunch, lunch and cakes with plant-based choices and has a courtyard where dogs are welcome. It is located in Boughton. This coffee-and-cake crawl covers a range of independent coffee shops in Chester, each with its own unique character and offerings.

Common questions

Which coffee shop in Chester serves coffee from Origin Coffee?

Chalk Coffee serves coffee from Origin Coffee.

Which coffee shop has a botanical theme?

The Flower Cup has a botanical theme.

Which coffee shops roast their own coffee in-house?

Jaunty Goat Coffee and Ginger Monkey Number 31 roast their own coffee in-house.

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