Worcester Coffee-and-Cake Crawl

Worcester has a range of independent cafes serving specialty coffee and homemade cakes. The town's coffee scene is varied, with several cafes offering all-day brunch and snacks. This walkable coffee-and-cake crawl guide covers six stops in Worcester, each with its own unique character.

1. Wayland's Yard

Wayland's Yard is a specialty coffee and brunch cafe established in Worcester in 2016. It serves coffee roasted by Odd Kin Coffee Roasters, alongside all-day brunch and a counter of cakes and bakes. The cafe has a sheltered courtyard out the back.

2. Coffee Dough

Coffee Dough is an independent coffee house in the glass pavilion on Chapel Walk in Crowngate. It uses locally roasted beans and serves a range of cakes, pastries and savoury snacks. Seating is available inside and out.

3. Hangar Cafe

Hangar Cafe is a family-run independent cafe tucked inside Reindeer Court. It serves freshly ground coffee, homemade light breakfasts and made-to-order sandwiches. The cafe also offers Persian daily specials and a selection of homemade cakes.

4. Steam Coffee

Steam Coffee is an independent coffee shop and cake maker serving Quarter Horse Coffee from Birmingham. It bakes bespoke cakes, bakes and hand-rolled pretzels in house alongside brunch.

5. Studio Coffee Roasters

Studio Coffee Roasters is a cafe and shop from the specialty roaster founded in 2021. It roasts its own coffee in-house at Spetchley Gardens Estate. The Tything site serves the house-roasted coffee alongside cakes and pastries, with bags of beans and brewing kit to take home.

6. Method Coffee Roasters

Method Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roastery and cafe set under two converted railway arches, opened in 2018. The site houses the roastery, a quality control lab and a cafe serving rotating espresso and hand-brewed filter coffee with homemade cakes, bakes. Method Coffee Roasters roasts its own coffee in-house.

Each of the six cafes in this guide offers a unique experience, from the sheltered courtyard at Wayland's Yard to the converted railway arches at Method Coffee Roasters. Visitors can walk between the cafes, sampling the different coffees and cakes on offer.

Common questions

What type of coffee does Wayland's Yard serve?

Wayland's Yard serves coffee roasted by Odd Kin Coffee Roasters.

Where is Coffee Dough located?

Coffee Dough is located in the glass pavilion on Chapel Walk in Crowngate.

Does Method Coffee Roasters roast its own coffee?

Yes, Method Coffee Roasters roasts its own coffee in-house.