Ipswich Coffee-and-Cake Crawl Guide

Ipswich has a range of independent coffee shops. The town centre has a number of speciality coffee shops and cafes.

1. Applaud Coffee

Applaud Coffee is on St Peter's Street in a Grade II listed building. The coffee is from Butterworth & Son. Cakes, pastries, sandwiches and soups are handmade on site. There is a secluded courtyard garden and a first-floor space for remote working.

2. Honey + Harvey Ipswich

Honey + Harvey Ipswich is in the town centre near the Buttermarket. The coffee is from Butterworth & Son. The counter has freshly baked sweet treats alongside a brunch menu. Honey + Harvey Ipswich opened in 2022 as the largest of the Honey + Harvey sites.

3. JaCey's Coffee House

JaCey's Coffee House is a family-run independent coffee house in the town centre. It was established in 1999. JaCey's Coffee House serves freshly ground coffee and homemade food. It won a local best independent business award in 2013.

4. Pickwicks Coffee & Tea House

Pickwicks Coffee & Tea House is on Dial Lane in a 15th century building. The counter offers homemade cakes and scones. Pickwicks Coffee & Tea House serves coffee, breakfast and lunch.

5. The Green Room Cafe & Atelier

The Green Room Cafe & Atelier is on St Margaret's Green. The coffee is from Climpson & Sons. The cafe serves single estate speciality coffee. There is outdoor seating and it is dog friendly. The cafe has home-baked pastries, tarts and cakes.

6. Milk Shed Cafe

Milk Shed Cafe is on the outskirts of Ipswich. The coffee is from Butterworth & Son. The cafe has a Fika-inspired feel and indoor and outdoor seating. The bake counter includes homemade items such as cinnamon buns and cheese and chive scones. Ipswich's independent coffee shops are within walking distance of each other. The town centre has a number of cafes and coffee shops to visit.

Common questions

What type of coffee does Applaud Coffee serve?

Applaud Coffee serves coffee from Butterworth & Son.

Where is Pickwicks Coffee & Tea House located?

Pickwicks Coffee & Tea House is on Dial Lane in a 15th century building.

Does The Green Room Cafe & Atelier allow dogs?

Yes, The Green Room Cafe & Atelier is dog friendly and has outdoor seating.