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Dales Brewery0.8 mi from Cambridge centrelast reviewed April 2026

The micro-roastery is at Dales Brewery on Gwydir Street, which means the coffee on the bar started life here. Not a cafe that just has good taste in suppliers.

The working micro-roastery in the old brewery, serving coffee it roasts two rooms away.

4.5★★★★½(1,669)
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What we love

  • Own micro-roastery on-site, roasting in the same building
  • Retail bags available to buy and take away
  • Brunch menu sits alongside the coffee programme
  • Resident jazz trio and regular live music

Location

Dales Brewery, 5/6 Gwydir St, Cambridge CB1 2LJ, UK

0.8 mi from Cambridge centre

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