#bristol coffee roasters

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Hidden Gems: Discovering the Top Coffee Shops in Bristol for a Perfect Brew

Bristol has a thriving coffee culture, offering a mix of independent cafes and artisan roasters that serve exceptional coffee. Whether you're a casual drinker or a devoted coffee enthusiast, this city has plenty of hidden gems waiting to be discovered.

Let’s explore some of the top coffee shops in Bristol where you can enjoy the perfect brew.

The Rise of Bristol’s Coffee Scene

Over the years, Bristol has evolved into a hub for coffee lovers, with independent cafes sourcing high-quality Bristol coffee beans from top growers around the world. The city’s coffee shops have embraced sustainability, ethical sourcing, and innovative brewing techniques, making Bristol one of the UK’s best destinations for coffee aficionados.

Why Bristol is a Coffee Lover’s Paradise

A diverse range of independent cafes and roasters.

Ethically sourced and locally roasted coffee beans.

A strong community of coffee enthusiasts and baristas.

Best Hidden Coffee Spots in Bristol

1. Artisan Espresso Cafés

Bristol is home to several small, independent coffee shops that pride themselves on crafting the perfect espresso. These cafes focus on precision brewing, ensuring that every shot is packed with flavour. If you love a strong and aromatic cup, be sure to explore some of these hidden gems.

What to Expect

Expertly brewed espresso using Bristol coffee beans.

Cosy, welcoming atmospheres.

Skilled baristas with a passion for coffee.

2. Riverside Coffee Hangouts

For those who enjoy a scenic view while sipping their coffee, Bristol’s riverside cafes offer a relaxing experience. With fresh air, waterfront seating, and expertly crafted lattes, these coffee shops provide the perfect setting for a peaceful morning or afternoon break.

Must-Try Drinks

Classic flat whites made with locally roasted Bristol coffee.

Smooth cold brews, perfect for a sunny day.

Seasonal specials featuring unique flavour combinations.

3. Vegan and Eco-Friendly Cafés

As sustainability becomes a growing trend, many Bristol coffee shop owners have introduced plant-based options and eco-friendly practices. These cafes not only serve some of the best coffee in the city but also make a positive impact on the environment.

Why Visit?

Dairy-free alternatives, such as oat and almond milk lattes.

Sustainable packaging and ethically sourced coffee beans.

Locally made vegan pastries and snacks.

4. Historical Coffee Houses

For those who love history, Bristol’s old-fashioned coffee houses offer a blend of heritage and quality coffee. Some of these establishments have been serving coffee for decades, creating a unique mix of tradition and innovation.

Highlights

Rich, full-bodied coffee made using classic brewing methods.

Unique interior designs inspired by Bristol’s history.

A relaxed and inviting atmosphere perfect for long conversations.

What Makes Bristol Coffee Stand Out?

Bristol’s coffee culture is not just about great taste; it’s about the entire experience. The best coffee shop Bristol has to offer will not only serve a top-notch brew but also create a welcoming space where customers feel at home.

Key Features of a Great Bristol Coffee Shop

High-quality, locally sourced Bristol coffee beans.

Skilled baristas who understand coffee artistry.

A strong commitment to ethical sourcing and sustainability.

Final Thoughts

Bristol is a city where coffee is more than just a drink—it’s a culture. Whether you prefer a traditional espresso, a riverside latte, or a plant-based cappuccino, the city’s hidden coffee gems offer something for everyone. Next time you’re in Bristol, take a coffee tour and experience the rich flavours and warm hospitality of the city’s finest coffee shops.

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Sweven: Bristol’s freshest coffee roaster makes a splash http://dlvr.it/TDxhsr

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hi! random, but what are some fun things to do/see in columbus? my friend and i are planning a bunch of little short trips for the fall and columbus looks cute but wasn't sure what there was to do/see? thanks!

hi, sorry it’s taken me so long to get back to you!! I may be biased, but I definitely think Columbus is worth a trip to visit!

some of these are fall specific and others are just general fun things in the city!!

Circleville Pumpkin Festival — sounds weird but it’s a lot of fun and this one place opens up just for the festival to make the best pumpkin donuts.

Lynd’s Fruit Farm — this is an apple orchard and fruit farm so there’s a ton of fall activities!!

Football games at Ohio State — the city shuts down for gamedays, it’s actually insane and if you like sports or a party definitely worth it. even if the games don’t allow fans, plenty of people will be partying trust me.

Halloween weekend — lots of bars do costume contests or specials for the weekend

Columbus Zoo — typically I’m not a fan of zoos but Columbus’ is actually incredible and they have amazing programs set up to make sure they’re treating animals humanely!

Easton or Polaris — both are incredible shopping centers, but I prefer Easton.

Short North — this area is super popular, it has incredible food, bars and shops!!

Grandview — another area that has good foot and a few little cute shops.

German Village — the most beautiful area that’s pretty much all old brick homes and brick roads & it has a few good restaurants!

North Market — indoor market with food and grocery stalls

Food (some of my favorites) — Stauf’s Coffee Roasters, Hound Dogs Pizza, Marcella’s, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, Graeter’s Ice Cream, Forno, Brazenhead Pub, Balboa Mexican Restuarant, Short North Pint House, Nancy’s Home Cooking (best freaking breakfast ever)

Bars (depends on the scene/age range you’re looking for) — See Saw, Standard Hall, Short North Food Hall, Brother’s, Little Bar, Thirsty Scholar, Three’s Above High, Bristol Republic, Lincoln Social, Oddfellow’s, Tequila Cowboy

there’s probably a lot I’m forgetting even though I listed so much!

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Coffee & Eats - Fern Gabriel Valley+

Aroma Coffee - Tujunga Ave - Studio City Priscilla Gourmet - Riverside - Burbank Jones Roasters - Raymond - Pasadena Bopomofo Cafe - Las Tunas - Gabriel Merengue Bakery - Myrtle - Monrovia Classic Coffee - Glendora - Glendora Makenna Koffee - Cochran - Simi Valley Joan's on Third - Third - Hollywood Intelligentsia - Sunset - Silverlake Urth - Main Street - Santa Monica

King's Hawaiian - Sepulveda - Torrance, Bad Ass - Kenyon - Cucamonga, Rad - Second - Upland, Hans Homemade - Bristol - Santa Ana, Phin Smith - Main - Garden Grove, Reborn - Imperial Hwy - Brea, Love you Latte - Lexington - Glendale, Lilit Bakery - Victory - NoHolly, Tanner's - Sepulveda - Culver, Dripp - Harbor - Fullerton, Lost Bean - Newport - Tustin, Moongoat - Placentia - Costa Mesa Hide Out - Labin Ct - Rowland Heights, Mantra - SG - Azusa, Twisted Sage - Foothill -San Dimas, Last Drop -Harvard - Claremont, Alfred - Beverly- Bever Hills, Okayama - Center -Anaheim, Tomo -Culver - Irvine, Lion and Lamb - Pullman - Costa Mesa, Coffee Code - La Palma - Buena Park, Clearwater Bagel - Amar - Walnut, The Mugs - Golden Springs - Diamond Bar, Blue Butterfly - Main - Segundo, Dulce - japan village Romance the Bean - Magnolia - Burbank, La Monarca - Mission - SoPas, Barclays - Tampa - Northridge, Fika - Huntington - Arcadia, Motto - Valley - Gabriel, Kean - Newport - Tustin, Paderia - Brookhurst - Fountain Val, Fresh Roast - SG - SG, Commissary - Fairfax - Hollywood, Conservatory - Washington - Culver, Claros - Hunt - Arcadia || Cream Pan - El Camino - Tustin, Tru Bru - Chapman - Orange, Copa Vida - Raymond - Pasa, Pillow Talk - lake - pasa, Groundwork - Cahuenga - Hollywood, Alcove - hillhurst - los feliz, The Village - feliz, Klatch, Blue Bottle, Philz, Verve, Portos, Seven Leaves

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specialty coffee in UK

specialty coffee in UK Hello there,I was hoping that someone can point me the direction of some really good specialist coffee roasters in the UK.I've tried Roundhill, North Star, Rave, Pact and others I can't remember. They're good but not the best.I usually opt for Square Mile, and in Bath/Bristol (🤔) went to Colonna Smalls and had some amazing coffee there in the cafe, not sure about home ordering though.Natural process is my favourite, light to med-dark roast I guess. As long as i can taste it.What are your suggestions?Thanks in advance Submitted February 07, 2023 at 02:36AM by CRVYT1300 https://ift.tt/jJ5FeAQ via /r/Coffee

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10/14 - We had walked by this café before and laughed at their sign saying they served “proper coffee”! This time we went in to Wayland’s Yard, as we had read in a Bristol coffee book that they serve coffee from a new roaster, Odd Kin, in south Bristol! We met Christina, Head of Coffee, who made our two flat whites, a Columbian and a Brazil - El Salvador - Peru blend! Nina, when you’re next here, they have three types of single origin chocolate for your mocha!!

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UK’s Extract Coffee Roasters Forges Sustainable Workspace Solution in London

Bristol, UK-based roastery Extract Coffee Roasters has moved into its first facility in London; yet instead of actual brick and mortar, the new Extract barista training facility features numerous creative... Article Source Daily Coffee News by Roast Magazine https://dailycoffeenews.com June 27, 2018 at 11:16AM

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Cycling Outer Bristol

The good thing about a cheap day train return fare from Weymouth to Bristol on a Saturday is that you can depart two hours earlier than on a weekday. Cycling down to Weymouth Station I hadn’t realised it was now so dark at 6am! My bike has small, be-seen lights which are not so good at illuminating the way from home to the main road a couple of minutes away; street lamps are turned off from after midnight as an economy measure. I’ll dig out the proper lights for next time!

I had a couple of things planned for the day out in Bristol, other than just experiencing the cycle infrastructure. The first was to take the tarmac, river south side path to the impressive Clifton Suspension Bridge. Along the way I crossed part of the massive Bristol area public transport infrastructure project, the Rapid Transit from out of town Ashton Vale Park & Ride to Temple Meads Railway Station. I think it also incorporates a segregated cycle path by the look of it. The path was being well used by joggers and cyclists. The cyclists mostly looked as if they were cycling on the path to a destination rather than for recreation.

Having done some Bridge and Bike photography I crossed to the north side of the river and came across a feast of street art at a disused warehouse site. From there I had a look at the SS Great Britain from over the fence and then returned to an interesting looking Spike Island international centre for the development of contemporary art and design that I’d passed prior to the SS GB. It had a great café serving Clifton Coffee Roasters coffee and the best date and walnut slice…..ever. All this time, cyclists were coming and going and there were half a dozen bikes locked to stands outside the art & design centre.

The other thing I had planned was to cycle the City part of the Bristol and Bath Railway Path that I missed out when I was in the area earlier in the month. More about that later. The images above were taken on iPhone and GoPro.

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UK’s Extract Coffee Roasters Forges Sustainable Workspace Solution in London

Bristol, UK-based roastery Extract Coffee Roasters has moved into its first facility in London; yet instead of actual brick and mortar, the new Extract barista training facility features numerous creative...

https://dailycoffeenews.com/2018/06/27/uks-extract-coffee-roasters-forges-sustainable-workspace-solution-in-london/

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‘Crawling to the Inside of the Canvas" -(cardboard, salvaged thread and fabric scraps, bristol paper, modge-podge, watercolor pencil, micron pen.)

One of the books I had on display as a part of the ‘From Concept to Copier’ show at Stumptown Coffee Roasters, May 2017.

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Amid Worldwide COVID-19 Shutdowns, Cafe Owners Speak Out

For an updating list of barista resources, click here. For relief efforts for service workers, click here.

The new normal is wild. It’s turbulent and unexpected and is going to test the strength of many around the world. COVID-19’s impact is not just rescheduled events or a temporary upheaval of our social lives. Government mandates that ask for businesses to close have a very real impact on coffee workers’ livelihoods. Cafes are historically community gathering places and with their closures (temporary or not), the ripple effect is still unknown.

In countries like the United States, where baristas aren’t often provided sick pay or health insurance, the brunt of the closures falls on them. Whereas in countries like the UK and Taiwan with universal health care available, at least one source of anxiety can be taken care of, but many questions remain.

In an effort to see how cafes were managing with the virus, I spoke with owners and managers around the world to see what was happening in their sphere. These interviews span the globe, from Singapore to the United Kingdom to China. Because the news is moving so incredibly fast right now, I’ve dated each interview. A few of these answers are already outdated in places, but the importance of these voices remain.

In the earlier stages of the virus infection, cities have either not issued guidelines or only given recommendations to be cautious. These interviews include:

Han Tran, Store Manager at Bosgaurus Coffee Roasters in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Interviewed on March 13.

Robert Chaffin, Director of Operations at Commonplace Coffee in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US but with locations elsewhere in Pennsylvania. Interviewed on March 13.

Mat North, owner of Full Court Press in Bristol, UK. Interviewed on March 12.

Costa Arvanitopoulos, co-founder of Barker St in Sydney, Australia. Barker St is an online marketplace and is not as affected by the virus as a brick-and-mortar store is. Interviewed on March 15.

In the middle stages of the outbreak, we have city or country guidelines imposed. There have been cases of community spread and cafes have had to significantly alter either their hours and/or availability. These interviews include:

Jake Paulson, co-founder at Anchorhead Coffee in Seattle, US. Interviewed on March 14.

Pamela Chng, co-founder at The Bettr Group in Singapore. It has several components: a barista training academy, roastery, and retail bar. Interviewed on March 15.

JoEllen Depakakibo, owner at Pinhole Coffee in San Francisco, US. Interviewed on March 15.

And finally, the advanced and recovery stages of the outbreak are where the government has made decisions to close the country or several cities down. Cafes have also been closed. These interviews include:

Chuck Chan, founder of Lock Chuck Coffee in Guangzhou, China. Interviewed on March 14.

Elisa Urdich, owner of Taste Coffee & More in Treviso, Italy. Interviewed on March 15.

Interviews have been condensed and lightly edited for grammar and spelling.

What are the current guidelines for your area?

Whether advised by the World Health Organization (WHO) or their respective federal health agencies, cafe owners took note of what was recommended. These are what they were told by their government. Be advised that these answers are current only at the time of writing this article.

Han Tran: Most buildings, complex housing, gyms, and cafes encourage citizens to sanitize their hands before entering. They frequently use Chloride to sanitize the place (doorknob, table, …).

All of the citizens are encouraged to access to tokhaiyte.vn or download app NCOVI to update current health conditions, to sanitize hands frequently, to wear masks in public, to keep a safe distance while communicating. Hotlines for an emergency is everywhere in case of any suspicion of symptoms. Self-quarantined if we have been in contact with any positive patient

JoEllen Depakakibo: We aren’t quarantined yet, but it seems like a lot of people are putting themselves in quarantine. Bars and wineries were told to close today.

Elisa Urdich: All Italy was considered a red zone from last week… all the cafes, restaurants, and shops are closed and we can go out only to the supermarket, or for medical or work reasons.

Chuck Chan: The government took the most severe measure to contain the spread of the virus. In February, all the restaurants in town were instructed to suspend dine-in service, which was another big hit to our already affected business. The citizens were encouraged to stay at home and very few customers were out. Now the situation is getting better, dine-in is available. Our regulars are coming back.

How has the virus affected your business and operations?

In the early stages, customers are encouraged to support their local businesses and maintain social distancing. As the outbreak progresses, we see more cafes transitioning to to-go cups only and eventually, closing for business. Depending on location, businesses may see support from their government.

Han Tran: For our store in HCMC, everything is still good since most of the customers are local. Everybody wants to save money at this time for living. As for operation, we have to postpone many projects, events, or workshops so we need to allocate the expense and human resource. Many plans are canceled. Purchase orders from overseas are affected and we need to change lots of things to keep stock under control.

Mat North: At this stage, we have seen little change to sales, but I expect that to hit in the next 7-14 days. I personally expect some of the changes we put in place over the next few weeks to last many months.

Jake Paulson: It has affected us in more ways than we could have ever imagined. Our sales dropped 85% within a week forcing us to put 90% of our staff on standby. This is a temporary solution, but it was the only way we could make sure our staff received as much money as possible while we dealt with what was happening. We have also cut hours and will have to close till this blows over if things keep trending downwards. We are hoping that this is all temporary, and we will be moving everything and everyone back to a normal schedule once this is passed.

JoEllen Depakakibo: When people were initially told to “Work from Home” our sales spiked.

Chuck Chan: We depend on face-to-face service, which was not recommended during the spreading of viruses by the government. We were forced to close our dine-in service for more than two weeks. What hurt badly is the confidence of the consumers, including our loyalties. It is estimated to need more time before they feel comfortable to hang out in a cafe.

What precautions have you implemented in your cafe to protect your staff and customers?

You’ve likely seen the posts and emails by now. Cafes have increasingly taken on more sanitizing protocols to maintain a clean environment. For some, staff protection includes sick pay if not covered by the government, face masks, mandatory distance from customers, and to-go cups only. Repeated often by many of the interviewees is the need to clean high-touch areas often, educate customers of new house rules, and minimize as much contact as possible.

JoEllen Depakakibo: Our first main thing we did was make a checklist of all the things to wipe down and sanitize. As things got more serious we implemented no outside personal cups allowed. Then no for here cups and pastry plates. We next moved half ‘n’ half behind the counter where baristas poured it into people’s cups and we switched to sugar packets rather than a more environmentally friendly sugar container. As of today, we added no cash allowed and no access to seating… encouraging everyone to take their drinks and go. It seemed like I was making new signs for a new precaution each day.

Costa Arvanitopoulos: For our staff as we are an online business, we have everyone working remotely and are getting all staff to follow the guidelines the Australian government is issuing on a daily bases. We are also emailing all staff the updated guidelines from the government once they are issued so they are all on top of what is required.

Robert Chaffin: At this time, we have made the decision to go take-out only, and not allowing anyone to spend time in our cafes.

Pamela Chng: [For students at the academy] Travel declaration before coming for classes. Before entering premises – Sanitising + Temp checks twice a day + Contact Info collected for contact tracing. Anyone who is sick or returning from countries in travel advisories is not allowed into our premises. [For cafe staff] Staff from different outlets are not to meet each other during/outside of work to minimize contact. [For customers in the cafes] As our bars are all in workplace communities, customers would have had their travel declarations, temperature taken and contact details recorded before entering an office building. Cashless payment strongly encouraged.

Elisa Urdich: Now we are close… but till last week we had to serve only on the table and all the people have to stay 1 meter far from other people. Our coffee shop is really small and we could serve only six people.

What is/was your plan for if/when the virus affects your area?

The best thing you can do if you have not been severely affected yet is to plan and plan well. Look to other countries and cities that are further along than you and see what their actions have been. This is the time for collective action and to do our part in flattening the curve.

Mat North: Plan now, seek advice and guidance from local health services where you can, don’t be afraid to act in a measured way, you can quickly ramp up your measures, maintaining them at a high level is hard. Avoid large expenditures as you may need the capital to fund staff cover.

Jake Paulson: Do everything you can to practice social distancing, and consider how you will help your employees once sales drop and hours need to be cut. Also, depending on how bad things get, consider closing completely. As an owner, that’s a super scary thing to think about, but if it helps get past this quickly, it could be a good option.

Pamela Chng: Take this seriously! Implement measures now and start being individually responsible for our behavior and actions—practice personal hygiene, social distancing, stay home if you are sick. Help slow down the spread to give your healthcare system a chance to treat the ones who really need it. Businesses need to start controlling and cutting costs and taking care of your staff’s well-being.

Chuck Chan: A lot of ingredients may be harder to order. So get well prepared.

Elisa Urdich: I would say… wash your hands… stay at home… stay safe because it’s not a joke… my husband is from Bergamo and many people die every day… 146 people in the last four days.

Final Thoughts

This pandemic has a global impact. Everything from manufacturing to stock markets to sourcing will be affected in the months or years to come. In the hardest-hit areas, we’ve seen mandated closures of cafes and staff layoffs. It will certainly be a test of the community, industry, and governments to see how responses are handled. Will personal cupping spoons no longer be used? Will sick pay and health insurance be prioritized by the US government? How will events change as travel advisories continue to be in place? We leave you with these last thoughts from our interviewees:

Robert Chaffin: The reality is, we’re not sure how long this will last. We employ a significant number of hourly workers, who could be hurt financially if we end up having to close on a temporary basis. We’re evaluating what support we can offer and any available resources for our staff should it come to that, but as a small business, our resources are limited, especially if closures last multiple weeks.

Mat North: It’s hard not to panic, but it may be that extended time of living with this pandemic is before us, this will change our norms and we have to be prepared for that to happen. The big thing to remember that it’s not about you getting ill, that will probably happen, it’s about keeping the most vulnerable as safe as possible, act for them, not for yourself.

Jake Paulson: I feel like people aren’t taking this as seriously as they should. This virus is spread by breathing, which is why they are suggesting 6 ft of distance between people. I absolutely love the community that has come out to support small businesses in this time of need, but I do worry about people getting together and congregating at restaurants and cafes.

Pamela Chng: We were one of the first countries outside China that had to deal head-on with COVID-19 starting end-Jan, and we are very grateful for a firm, clear, transparent government that took quick decisive action on so many fronts, and a populace that was cooperative in helping to contain the spread. We had our panic moments that the US and Europe are experiencing now, and it is critical that we all play our part to work with our communities and government to tackle this.

Chuck Chan: Challenges are never less. We’ve kept being busy. For example, we tested new recipes for brownies and carrot cakes, which is going to be launched in April. We prepared for our next upcoming exhibition in-house.

Elisa Urdich: Italian government is doing a good job with all these restrictions..maybe it would’ve been better to start with it 2 weeks in advance and not wait so many people infect and I think all the world has to do the same!!!

Jenn Chen (@TheJennChen) is a San Francisco–based coffee marketer, writer, and photographer. Read more Jenn Chen on Sprudge.

Amid Worldwide COVID-19 Shutdowns, Cafe Owners Speak Out published first on https://medium.com/@LinLinCoffee

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Amid Worldwide COVID-19 Shutdowns, Cafe Owners Speak Out

For an updating list of barista resources, click here. For relief efforts for service workers, click here.

The new normal is wild. It’s turbulent and unexpected and is going to test the strength of many around the world. COVID-19’s impact is not just rescheduled events or a temporary upheaval of our social lives. Government mandates that ask for businesses to close have a very real impact on coffee workers’ livelihoods. Cafes are historically community gathering places and with their closures (temporary or not), the ripple effect is still unknown.

In countries like the United States, where baristas aren’t often provided sick pay or health insurance, the brunt of the closures falls on them. Whereas in countries like the UK and Taiwan with universal health care available, at least one source of anxiety can be taken care of, but many questions remain.

In an effort to see how cafes were managing with the virus, I spoke with owners and managers around the world to see what was happening in their sphere. These interviews span the globe, from Singapore to the United Kingdom to China. Because the news is moving so incredibly fast right now, I’ve dated each interview. A few of these answers are already outdated in places, but the importance of these voices remain.

In the earlier stages of the virus infection, cities have either not issued guidelines or only given recommendations to be cautious. These interviews include:

Han Tran, Store Manager at Bosgaurus Coffee Roasters in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Interviewed on March 13.

Robert Chaffin, Director of Operations at Commonplace Coffee in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US but with locations elsewhere in Pennslyvania and Indiana. Interviewed on March 13.

Mat North, owner of Full Court Press in Bristol, UK. Interviewed on March 12.

Costa Arvanitopoulos, co-founder of Barker St in Sydney, Australia. Barker St is an online marketplace and is not as affected by the virus as a brick-and-mortar store is. Interviewed on March 15.

In the middle stages of the outbreak, we have city or country guidelines imposed. There have been cases of community spread and cafes have had to significantly alter either their hours and/or availability. These interviews include:

Jake Paulson, co-founder at Anchorhead Coffee in Seattle, US. Interviewed on March 14.

Pamela Chng, co-founder at The Bettr Group in Singapore. It has several components: a barista training academy, roastery, and retail bar. Interviewed on March 15.

JoEllen Depakakibo, owner at Pinhole Coffee in San Francisco, US. Interviewed on March 15.

And finally, the advanced and recovery stages of the outbreak are where the government has made decisions to close the country or several cities down. Cafes have also been closed. These interviews include:

Chuck Chan, founder of Lock Chuck Coffee in Guangzhou, China. Interviewed on March 14.

Elisa Urdich, owner of Taste Coffee & More in Treviso, Italy. Interviewed on March 15.

Interviews have been condensed and lightly edited for grammar and spelling.

What are the current guidelines for your area?

Whether advised by the World Health Organization (WHO) or their respective federal health agencies, cafe owners took note of what was recommended. These are what they were told by their government. Be advised that these answers are current only at the time of writing this article.

Han Tran: Most buildings, complex housing, gyms, and cafes encourage citizens to sanitize their hands before entering. They frequently use Chloride to sanitize the place (doorknob, table, …).

All of the citizens are encouraged to access to tokhaiyte.vn or download app NCOVI to update current health conditions, to sanitize hands frequently, to wear masks in public, to keep a safe distance while communicating. Hotlines for an emergency is everywhere in case of any suspicion of symptoms. Self-quarantined if we have been in contact with any positive patient

JoEllen Depakakibo: We aren’t quarantined yet, but it seems like a lot of people are putting themselves in quarantine. Bars and wineries were told to close today.

Elisa Urdich: All Italy was considered a red zone from last week… all the cafes, restaurants, and shops are closed and we can go out only to the supermarket, or for medical or work reasons.

Chuck Chan: The government took the most severe measure to contain the spread of the virus. In February, all the restaurants in town were instructed to suspend dine-in service, which was another big hit to our already affected business. The citizens were encouraged to stay at home and very few customers were out. Now the situation is getting better, dine-in is available. Our regulars are coming back.

How has the virus affected your business and operations?

In the early stages, customers are encouraged to support their local businesses and maintain social distancing. As the outbreak progresses, we see more cafes transitioning to to-go cups only and eventually, closing for business. Depending on location, businesses may see support from their government.

Han Tran: For our store in HCMC, everything is still good since most of the customers are local. Everybody wants to save money at this time for living. As for operation, we have to postpone many projects, events, or workshops so we need to allocate the expense and human resource. Many plans are canceled. Purchase orders from overseas are affected and we need to change lots of things to keep stock under control.

Mat North: At this stage, we have seen little change to sales, but I expect that to hit in the next 7-14 days. I personally expect some of the changes we put in place over the next few weeks to last many months.

Jake Paulson: It has affected us in more ways than we could have ever imagined. Our sales dropped 85% within a week forcing us to put 90% of our staff on standby. This is a temporary solution, but it was the only way we could make sure our staff received as much money as possible while we dealt with what was happening. We have also cut hours and will have to close till this blows over if things keep trending downwards. We are hoping that this is all temporary, and we will be moving everything and everyone back to a normal schedule once this is passed.

JoEllen Depakakibo: When people were initially told to “Work from Home” our sales spiked.

Chuck Chan: We depend on face-to-face service, which was not recommended during the spreading of viruses by the government. We were forced to close our dine-in service for more than two weeks. What hurt badly is the confidence of the consumers, including our loyalties. It is estimated to need more time before they feel comfortable to hang out in a cafe.

What precautions have you implemented in your cafe to protect your staff and customers?

You’ve likely seen the posts and emails by now. Cafes have increasingly taken on more sanitizing protocols to maintain a clean environment. For some, staff protection includes sick pay if not covered by the government, face masks, mandatory distance from customers, and to-go cups only. Repeated often by many of the interviewees is the need to clean high-touch areas often, educate customers of new house rules, and minimize as much contact as possible.

JoEllen Depakakibo: Our first main thing we did was make a checklist of all the things to wipe down and sanitize. As things got more serious we implemented no outside personal cups allowed. Then no for here cups and pastry plates. We next moved half ‘n’ half behind the counter where baristas poured it into people’s cups and we switched to sugar packets rather than a more environmentally friendly sugar container. As of today, we added no cash allowed and no access to seating… encouraging everyone to take their drinks and go. It seemed like I was making new signs for a new precaution each day.

Costa Arvanitopoulos: For our staff as we are an online business, we have everyone working remotely and are getting all staff to follow the guidelines the Australian government is issuing on a daily bases. We are also emailing all staff the updated guidelines from the government once they are issued so they are all on top of what is required.

Robert Chaffin: At this time, we have made the decision to go take-out only, and not allowing anyone to spend time in our cafes.

Pamela Chng: [For students at the academy] Travel declaration before coming for classes. Before entering premises – Sanitising + Temp checks twice a day + Contact Info collected for contact tracing. Anyone who is sick or returning from countries in travel advisories is not allowed into our premises. [For cafe staff] Staff from different outlets are not to meet each other during/outside of work to minimize contact. [For customers in the cafes] As our bars are all in workplace communities, customers would have had their travel declarations, temperature taken and contact details recorded before entering an office building. Cashless payment strongly encouraged.

Elisa Urdich: Now we are close… but till last week we had to serve only on the table and all the people have to stay 1 meter far from other people. Our coffee shop is really small and we could serve only six people.

What is/was your plan for if/when the virus affects your area?

The best thing you can do if you have not been severely affected yet is to plan and plan well. Look to other countries and cities that are further along than you and see what their actions have been. This is the time for collective action and to do our part in flattening the curve.

Mat North: Plan now, seek advice and guidance from local health services where you can, don’t be afraid to act in a measured way, you can quickly ramp up your measures, maintaining them at a high level is hard. Avoid large expenditures as you may need the capital to fund staff cover.

Jake Paulson: Do everything you can to practice social distancing, and consider how you will help your employees once sales drop and hours need to be cut. Also, depending on how bad things get, consider closing completely. As an owner, that’s a super scary thing to think about, but if it helps get past this quickly, it could be a good option.

Pamela Chng: Take this seriously! Implement measures now and start being individually responsible for our behavior and actions—practice personal hygiene, social distancing, stay home if you are sick. Help slow down the spread to give your healthcare system a chance to treat the ones who really need it. Businesses need to start controlling and cutting costs and taking care of your staff’s well-being.

Chuck Chan: A lot of ingredients may be harder to order. So get well prepared.

Elisa Urdich: I would say… wash your hands… stay at home… stay safe because it’s not a joke… my husband is from Bergamo and many people die every day… 146 people in the last four days.

Final Thoughts

This pandemic has a global impact. Everything from manufacturing to stock markets to sourcing will be affected in the months or years to come. In the hardest-hit areas, we’ve seen mandated closures of cafes and staff layoffs. It will certainly be a test of the community, industry, and governments to see how responses are handled. Will personal cupping spoons no longer be used? Will sick pay and health insurance be prioritized by the US government? How will events change as travel advisories continue to be in place? We leave you with these last thoughts from our interviewees:

Robert Chaffin: The reality is, we’re not sure how long this will last. We employ a significant number of hourly workers, who could be hurt financially if we end up having to close on a temporary basis. We’re evaluating what support we can offer and any available resources for our staff should it come to that, but as a small business, our resources are limited, especially if closures last multiple weeks.

Mat North: It’s hard not to panic, but it may be that extended time of living with this pandemic is before us, this will change our norms and we have to be prepared for that to happen. The big thing to remember that it’s not about you getting ill, that will probably happen, it’s about keeping the most vulnerable as safe as possible, act for them, not for yourself.

Jake Paulson: I feel like people aren’t taking this as seriously as they should. This virus is spread by breathing, which is why they are suggesting 6 ft of distance between people. I absolutely love the community that has come out to support small businesses in this time of need, but I do worry about people getting together and congregating at restaurants and cafes.

Pamela Chng: We were one of the first countries outside China that had to deal head-on with COVID-19 starting end-Jan, and we are very grateful for a firm, clear, transparent government that took quick decisive action on so many fronts, and a populace that was cooperative in helping to contain the spread. We had our panic moments that the US and Europe are experiencing now, and it is critical that we all play our part to work with our communities and government to tackle this.

Chuck Chan: Challenges are never less. We’ve kept being busy. For example, we tested new recipes for brownies and carrot cakes, which is going to be launched in April. We prepared for our next upcoming exhibition in-house.

Elisa Urdich: Italian government is doing a good job with all these restrictions..maybe it would’ve been better to start with it 2 weeks in advance and not wait so many people infect and I think all the world has to do the same!!!

Jenn Chen (@TheJennChen) is a San Francisco–based coffee marketer, writer, and photographer. Read more Jenn Chen on Sprudge.

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Monkey Business Coffee – Wild Kopi Luwak Coffee Whole Beans – Sustainable Sourced (from Indonesia) – 50 Grams

Monkey Business Coffee is a premium, yet fun coffee importer and roaster. Based in Bristol, UK, we import our coffee from the finest coffee growing regions from around the world, such as Indonesia, Columbia, Brazil, Peru, Vietnam and many more! This listing is for our most luxurious and high end coffee bean, Kopi Luwak. Which make for an amazing fun and tasty present for family or friends. Kopi…

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Exploring the Rich World of Bristol Coffee: A Local Delight

Bristol, known for its vibrant culture, historic landmarks, and thriving arts scene, is also home to one of the most exciting and dynamic coffee cultures in the UK. From quirky independent cafés to artisanal roasteries, Bristol coffee has evolved into a local treasure that reflects the city's diverse and creative spirit.

A City Fuelled by Coffee

Over the past decade, Bristol has cemented itself as a haven for coffee lovers. Whether you're a casual drinker or a dedicated connoisseur, there’s something for everyone. The rise in demand for high-quality, ethically sourced beans has inspired many local businesses to push the boundaries of what coffee can be. As a result, the Bristol coffee scene is now synonymous with quality, sustainability, and innovation.

Independent Coffee Shops Galore

Walk through any part of Bristol—be it Clifton, Stokes Croft, or Gloucester Road—and you'll find an abundance of cosy cafés serving up hand-crafted brews. What sets these establishments apart is their commitment to small-batch roasting, seasonal menus, and a personal touch that’s often missing from larger chains. Many of these cafés also double up as community hubs, offering local art, live music, and workshops, making the Bristol coffee experience more than just a morning ritual.

The Rise of Local Roasteries

Beyond cafés, Bristol boasts a growing number of independent coffee roasteries. Companies like Clifton Coffee Roasters and Extract Coffee Roasters are gaining national recognition for their expertise and attention to detail. These roasters work directly with farmers around the world to ensure ethical sourcing while delivering top-notch flavour profiles. Their passion and craftsmanship have played a significant role in putting Bristol coffee on the map.

Sustainability and Ethical Practices

One of the most admirable aspects of Bristol’s coffee culture is its emphasis on sustainability. Many local coffee shops and roasters actively reduce waste, offer reusable cup incentives, and choose fair-trade or direct-trade beans. This eco-conscious approach is in keeping with Bristol’s identity as a Green Capital and appeals to environmentally-minded consumers.

Final Thoughts

Whether you're a resident or a visitor, exploring the Bristol coffee scene is a must. It’s more than just a caffeine fix—it’s an opportunity to experience the city’s creativity, values, and community spirit in every cup. From bean to brew, Bristol’s love affair with coffee continues to grow, offering a rich blend of tradition and innovation that’s hard to find elsewhere.