Southwold Coffee-and-Cake Crawl

The town of Southwold in England has a variety of cafes and bakeries serving speciality coffee and homemade cakes. This walkable coffee-and-cake crawl guide covers four stops in the town.

1. The Canteen

The Canteen is a community cafe and restaurant within the Old Hospital Hub. It serves speciality coffee from Butterworth & Son, house-made cakes and seasonal breakfast and lunch dishes using locally sourced ingredients. The Canteen is open from Tuesday to Sunday.

2. Duchies

Duchies is a High Street cafe serving breakfast, brunch and lunch. The cafe serves Paddy & Scott's coffee and home-baked cakes. There are plant-based and vegetarian dishes on the menu.

3. Two Magpies Bakery

Two Magpies Bakery is the original cafe and shop, serving long-fermented sourdough bread, pastries, cakes and Allpress Espresso coffee. The bakery counter has vegan and gluten-free options.

4. ninedeli

ninedeli is a small modern British deli and coffee shop on Pinkneys Lane. It serves homemade cakes, fresh sandwiches and home-cooked meals alongside artisan roasted Cafe Fado coffee. Seating is available in a courtyard. This coffee-and-cake crawl guide covers a range of cafes and bakeries in Southwold, each serving speciality coffee and homemade cakes. The stops are within walking distance of each other, making it easy to visit all four.

Common questions

What days is The Canteen open?

The Canteen is open from Tuesday to Sunday.

Does Two Magpies Bakery have vegan options?

Yes, Two Magpies Bakery has vegan options on the bakery counter.

Where is ninedeli located?

ninedeli is located on Pinkneys Lane, with seating available in a courtyard.