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Ginger Monkey Coffee Shop & RoasteryChester

★★SpecialtyProperly excellent

Christleton Rd1.0 mi from Chester centrelast reviewed July 2026

Pours from the brand's own roastery nearby, with single origins standing alongside the house blends, a step up from the average neighbourhood counter.

A Chester counter pouring beans from the brand's own roastery down the road.

4.7★★★★½(145)
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Roasts on-siteSingle originsBeans to goPour-over

What we love

  • Roasts its own beans, though the roastery itself runs from a sister site a short drive from this branch.
  • Single origins sit alongside the house blends, not just standard filter and espresso.
  • Retail beans and branded merchandise are sold at the counter to take home.
  • One visitor singled out the flat white as excellent.

Location

31 Christleton Rd, Chester CH3 5UF, UK

1.0 mi from Chester centre

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