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★★SpecialtyProperly excellent

B Eltisley Ave0.9 mi from Cambridge centrelast reviewed April 2026

Marsi sources the beans, pulls every shot, and hand-throws the ceramics she serves them in. One of those neighbourhood spots that rewards the detour.

Dark Matter pour-overs served in cups the owner hand-throws herself.

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Single originsPour-over

What we love

  • •Named roaster: Dark Matter, a specialty house with strong sourcing credentials
  • •Pour-over alongside full espresso range and cold brew
  • •Owner-operator Marsi selects every bean and pulls every shot
  • •Ceramic cups hand-thrown by Marsi herself
  • •Single origins not commonly found elsewhere in Cambridge

Location

31B Eltisley Ave, Cambridge CB3 9JG, UK

0.9 mi from Cambridge centre

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