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Bean TheoryCambridge

★★★PuristDestination coffee

Bean Theory0.5 mi from Cambridge centrelast reviewed April 2026

Bean Theory is a working roastery in Newnham that happens to have a cafe out front. Single origins traced to the farm, retail beans from the same stock they're brewing.

Cambridge's working roastery, with single origins named to the farm.

4.5★★★★½(187)
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What we love

  • Own roastery on-site, sourcing and roasting at the same address
  • Single origins traced to named farms
  • Pistachio and matcha drinks alongside the espresso programme
  • Retail beans from the same stock they're pouring

Location

Bean Theory, 31 Newnham Rd, Cambridge CB3 9EY, UK

0.5 mi from Cambridge centre

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