Dundee Coffee-and-Cake Crawl

Dundee has a range of cafes serving specialty coffee. The town is home to several roasters and cafes that bake on site. This guide covers six stops in Dundee.

1. Pacamara Food & Drink

Pacamara Food & Drink is a Melbourne-style brunch cafe near the university. It serves Has Bean coffee, using a La Spaziale S9 machine and a Mahlkonig grinder. The cafe also offers Aeropress alongside espresso.

2. Dundee Espresso Lab

Dundee Espresso Lab roasts its own coffee in-house. The cafe hand-roasts single origins and blends. It has a counter of homemade cakes and Italian desserts, including gluten-free options.

3. Maison Dieu Coffee Roasters

Maison Dieu Coffee Roasters is a roaster-cafe in Broughty Ferry. It roasts its own coffee beans and offers vegan and gluten-free cakes.

4. Hofn Coffee

Hofn Coffee is a Nordic-inspired cafe in a former DC Thomson office. The cafe pours Kis Coffee. The founders of Hofn Coffee also launched the Kis roastery. Bakes come from Newport Bakery.

5. Brewery Lane Coffee

Brewery Lane Coffee is a roastery set up by the Heather Street Food team. The cafe roasts its own coffee in-house and is known for its Dundee Blend and single origins.

6. Empire State Coffee Artisan Roasters

Empire State Coffee Artisan Roasters is a cafe that roasts its own beans on site near the waterfront. The cafe serves bagels, pastries and cakes. The cafes in Dundee offer a range of coffee and cake options. Each cafe has its own unique features, from Melbourne-style brunch to Nordic-inspired decor.

Common questions

Which cafes in Dundee roast their own coffee?

Dundee Espresso Lab, Maison Dieu Coffee Roasters, Brewery Lane Coffee, and Empire State Coffee Artisan Roasters roast their own coffee in-house.

Which cafe serves Aeropress alongside espresso?

Pacamara Food & Drink serves Aeropress alongside espresso, using Has Bean coffee.

Where can I find gluten-free cake options in Dundee?

Dundee Espresso Lab and Maison Dieu Coffee Roasters offer gluten-free cake options.