New this week Fig & honey latte and brown-butter pear buns, until the pears run out. See the afternoon menu
Golden Dapple
A sunlit cafe interior with wooden tables, hanging lights and plants along the windows
Neighbourhood cafe · Open from seven

Slow coffee, dappled light.

Carefully poured coffee, bread from our own oven and a short lunch that changes with the market. Come for one cup and stay for the window seat.

Choose your cup

Not sure what to order?

Our house espresso is chocolatey and round. The filter rotates weekly and leans bright. Use this guide, or just ask at the bar.

A quick guide to the coffee bar
DrinkTastes likeMilkBest moment
EspressoCocoa, toasted hazelnutNoneStanding at the bar, first thing
Flat whiteMilk chocolate, caramelA little, velvetyWith a cardamom knot
Weekly filterStone fruit, black teaBest withoutA long read by the window
Fig & honey latteWarm honey, jammy figPlenty, silkyThe slow afternoon hours
Loose-leaf teaMalty to floral, your pickOptionalShared by the pot

Oat and whole milk come at no extra charge. Every coffee can be made decaf. Bags of the house espresso are on the shelf by the till.

Hours & visiting

When to find us

  • Monday — Friday07:00 – 18:00
  • Saturday08:00 – 18:00
  • Sunday08:00 – 15:00
  • KitchenUntil 15:00 daily
Dogs welcome
Well-behaved dogs are welcome on the terrace and at the front tables. Water bowls are by the door.
Laptops
Laptops are welcome on weekdays. At weekends we keep the big table free for brunch groups.
Step-free
Level entry, wide aisles and an accessible washroom at the back of the room.
Bakes sell out
Morning pastries are usually gone by late morning. Pre-order a box if you need them.
Allergens
Every item has a card at the counter. Ask and we'll talk you through the kitchen.
Walk-ins first
Tables for up to five are walk-in only. Larger groups can enquire below.
Tables & pastry boxes

Coming as a group?

Tell us the day and roughly how many. We'll reply by email to confirm a table or your pastry box, usually the same day.

  • The long table seats six to twelve.
  • Pastry boxes of six or twelve, ready for pick-up from 07:30.
  • Birthday cakes need a few days' notice.
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