Canal St Coffee Campbell Wharf in Milton Keynes

Great coffee, toasties and lovely cakes. However, its very busy and the queues are long. It takes ages to be served. Often the food is served quicker than the coffee.

Great coffee, amazing cake selection.

A much needed coffee shop in Milton Keynes. Coffee is great, I love when they have cold brew, I was getting one every other day ! I do occasionally buy coffee beans here and I highly recommend it either for espresso or drip. Cakes are perfect! Staff are always friendly even when really busy, location is great too. Parking can be tricky.

Great place for a coffee and a pastry 🎂

Just great, Im celiac and it’s not easy to find GF cakes, this place was great! will be back

Visited for the first time on Sunday mid morning Plenty of seating available both inside and out and good number of staff available to serve Coffee was delivered to us ….a lovely pleasant experience Would definitely recommend

Very industrial but nice. Good Wi-Fi . Parking can be a problem so Best to walk to it

Great coffee in a nice location by the Grand Union canal.

Lovely place for a cake and a coffee, cup of tea, chat with friends, little 'me' time, get away from madness of life and just sit down and enjoy your favourite drink and something little to eat. The view is gorgeous, the atmosphere cosy, and staff very friendly.

Nice place, very good food & coffee. Plenty of staff but why is the counter serviced soooooo slow?

Excellent service and food. Beautiful location.

Wonderful coffee shop, serving amazing cakes and lovely coffee

A decent place highly recommend for a nice breakfast, I appreciate the kind smile from our host and that she explained to us about the Pina colada cake which I am planning to try in my next visit … my veggie toasty was nice and the cheesecake was delicious.

Very friendly, although you might have to get there early before they run out of certain cakes

Love Canal St Coffee MK collab with T.Sweet Patisserie’s. Great coffee with amazing patisserie style cakes = best afternoon treat! I’ve been twice and will keep coming back whenever I’m in the area

This is a lovely coffee shop with canal views. It has seating upstairs and downstairs with lots of hot drinks on offer as well as smoothies. The cakes and biscuits looked good, but I would have liked to see a lot more selection for the size of this place as it was very busy and had lots of seating. Parking was a little bit of an issue as there wasn't a lot around. However, I noticed in the shop there was a tabley where you can register your car to park.

Tiramisu was yummy and beautifully presented, dirty chai was sweet and full of flavour😊 Nice atmosphere, will be back!

It’s a great coffee shop with top quality coffee & incredible cakes but BEWARE the risk of parking fines. I’ve just received a £60 fine from CPM (reduced from £100 if I pay now) from visiting on Sept 18th & am dreading another from visiting two days later. There are signs relating to spaces for the Trek Bike shop & nearby residential apartments, but everywhere else is FREE of signage so it looks like you can park. It’s an illusion because you can’t. So enjoy that coffee because depending on where you put your car it might be the most expensive one you ever buy! Apparently there is car park available if you turn left on Glebe roundabout - the roundabout before Canalside.

Nice place to stop off for tea and cake after a long ride.

Stopped by for a coffee. Sat upstairs with lovely views of the marina and Campbell Wharf. Good coffee, service was friendly. Great if you enjoy a busy atmosphere.

Cute riverside cafe with coffees and desserts/small eats. My iced mocha was less chocolate -y than I prefer but it wasn't too sweet the raspberry mousse cake was to die for! That mousse was sooo smoothe and decadent. Love the ambiance next to the river and love the free wifi. The croissant was buttery and tasty! My nephew enjoyed it!

Everything about this place is fantastic and I will definitely be back!

Nice coffee, very cozy environment!

Gem of a place - lovely coffee, gorgeous cakes, sit in, out or down on the wharf wall - watching boats and swans go by - is a young cafe with a lot of promise - only issue is parking nearby but there are public carparks on Campbell park a short walk away. T. Sweetmap is a very talented baker. Df and Gf options available.

Great coffee and amazing selection of cakes! (Both in the chiller and cookies/muffins/pastries!)

the staff is lazy, the tables are dirty, there were problems after the coffee, apparently the milk was not the freshest

Small café by the canal, great selection of artisan coffee, the food collection isn’t large okay for snacking.

It's a lovely little cafe that serves nice coffees and it's in a nice location overlooking the marina at Campbell Wharf. My wife and I would come here most Saturdays and enjoy their selection of cakes and tasty sausage rolls, however.... It gets very busy as there aren't many places like this in Milton Keynes (shame on you Milton Keynes). So busy in fact, you wonder why they don't take the empty premises next door and make it a great, decent sized coffee joint with plenty of space. Unfortunately, we won't be coming here anymore as there's nowhere to park (a small array of spaces opposite trek cycles that are always full) and I unfortunately got a parking ticket last weekend which I'm refusing to pay, but MK council say it's clearly signposted (not in the slightest) that Campbell park is a red route or clearway so absolutely no parking on the massive roads that are more than capable of allowing cars to park on the sides... We might pop in if we're walking around Campbell park, but it won't be a destination anymore.

Favourite coffee shop in Milton Keynes, super friendly staff. Highly recommend

If you are a looking for high quality coffee and cake then look no further! I’ve been here a few times and tried a different cake each time. They are always delicious and made to a high standard. Top tip is to park across the canal in the car park of Warbler on the Wharf and walk across as parking is limited outside the coffee shop.

Canal St Coffee at Campbell Wharf is a hidden gem! The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with a beautiful view of the water that adds to the serene experience. The coffee is consistently excellent, with a rich, robust flavor that satisfies every time. The staff are friendly and attentive, making you feel right at home. Whether you're stopping by for a quick coffee or settling in with a book, it's the perfect spot to relax and enjoy a quality brew. Highly recommended!

Tasty coffee and delicious dessert. The location is so good and the caffee has a breathtaking view. There is indoor and outdoor seating areas

The cake and other food refreshment are great 😍 Also mentioned to their coffees, all is good 👌

Really nice Coffee and Toastie but the crust was really hard on the Toastie but definitely will come back in the future

The coffee, food and bakery is beautiful, well priced for a cafe and great to support local. Wonderful location on the canal, great walks and views here. Dog friendly outside seating too. However parking is a nightmare and I got a ticket when visited. Be vigilant where to park. The cafe itself is clean, comfortable and staff are lovely. Definitely would return

One of the best places in town for coffee for sure!

Best Cafe in MK 🤍 amazing food and drink, always lovely service and the baked items are unmatched. Plenty of seating and a great place to work or meet a friend.

It has very tasty coffee, exceptional sweets, and amazing staff. But... because they are dog friendly, sometimes you will find dog fur on the chairs or tables, which is an issue for allergic persons or those having respiratory problems. Or even you can accidentally swallow or inhale dog hair.

Amazing cakes and coffee love the Dirty Chai Latte

We always enjoy our visit to Canal St Coffee. The coffee is first class and the pastries are wonderful. Plus they allow dogs, which is always a bonus.

Weird coffee...need to specify plain black americano..Quality food. Mike ..thanks for response. I had one of your coffees with a hint of strawberry lace and other flavours when I really just wanted a simple black coffee. It was interesting but just not what I expected. The pastry I had was wonderful.

Lovely place for a coffee and cakes are to die for , lovely place to go for a walk as well

Been coming here since they opened as I live just around the corner. Always a great shout for a coffee or a bite to eat. Lots of good veg and vegan options as well. It does get a bit busy on weekends with queues out the door, so prepare to wait for a while as it doesn't move at the fastest rate. But once you order, the food/drink delivery is usually quite quick and of course yummy!

Excellent coffee. Rather dubious ham & cheese toastie.

Be careful where you park as the roads do not have signs, yet you will get a ticket if you park on the roads- hopefully pressure from local businesses will help to get the correct signage installed…

Toasties were excellent. Chicken chorizo and chilli jam was brilliant. Very good all in all.

Very laid back, horizontal. Liked it a lot and sitting by the canal, in a sun trap was cool, er, I mean hot. The iced coffee was too cold (DOH) to taste the subtle aftertaste of marmalade, seriously? Tasting notes a bit of artistic license, cheerfully explained in an unhurried way. Did I mention it was relaxed? The car park is not signed well, nor is the vehicle registration terminal, just ask in the Crest Nicholson suite over the road, they have the answers off pat as they sell you a flat......

★★★★★ I recently visited Canal St Coffee in Milton Keynes and was absolutely delighted! The variety of cakes on offer is incredible; there's something for every taste and occasion. Each cake I tried was perfectly balanced in sweetness, making them indulgent but not overwhelming. The cafe environment is warm and inviting, perfect for a cozy afternoon treat or catching up with friends. The staff are friendly and attentive, adding to the overall wonderful experience. Highly recommend this gem of a cake shop!

Great coffee, great food and great service. Only thing that lets this place down is the lack of space- it can get very packed due to how popular it is. Also quite difficult to do some laptop work here as there isn’t much space/plugs to do your work with. If you’re going for the coffee, food and cakes I highly highly recommend. If you’re going for a sit down with your laptop or with friends or just on your own, make sure to go when it’s not so busy as spaces can be quite limited!

Never normally post reviews but the constant price increases of the cookies, muffins and cinnamon twist buns is a joke. When they first opened the cinamon buns were £3, fair enough, they are nice. Then it went to £3.50, ok, cosi livs, inflation and all that. Last Saturday they're now £4. For a normal, muffin-sized cinamon bun/twist. Nearly £10 for two is ridiculous. I know the place is hipster AF but come off it, this isn't Shoreditch.

Excellent coffee and carrot cake were the rewards at the end of a long bike ride there. Hard to judge the atmosphere as my partner and I sat outside. But, a nice view of the marina.

Such a beautiful coffee place. Only found it by accident. A little gem

The place is getting very popular and can be loud at times. Food is delicious Decoration is simple. We loved it. Having order cakes to the baker before the café opened.... living them : not disappointed!

What a fantastic coffee shop! It has everything. It's in a lovely location, looking out on the canal, the coffee is locally sourced and really good. The cakes from T Sweetmap are a work of art and very reasonably priced. On top of that, the staff couldn't help enough. There are sometimes large queues, but that's not because the service is poor at all, it's just that popular! I have had a few meetings here as well as afternoons with the family. I would highly recommend you check them out.

Lovely independent coffee shop in Milton Keynes. It's situated next to the canal and is a hub. The food and coffee are on the more expensive side of the scale, but they are tasty and it's nice to sit and have a coffee in a genuinely nice area of Milton keynes. I recommend the almond croissant.

Best coffee in Milton Keynes in my opinion. Good views of the marina. They also do lovely toasties and cakes.

Friendly, delicious of almond croissant and coffee. Lovely view

I went there yesterday ( Tuesday) for an almond croissant but was told it was sold out. I then went again today (Wednesday) in early morning try to get an almond croissant but was told it was unavailable today. Main thing is I overheard the other staff told the cashier ( the one who serving me) almond croissant was ONLY ON WEEKENDS! Why no one tell me that yesterday and today? Staffs were just neglectful or they just don’t care about their customer!

Great place and location! Will definitely be returning

Great atmosphere on a sunny day, the cinnamon rolls were 10/10

Coffee was good and almond croissant was tasty and value for money.

Lovely coffee shop, the coffee is tasty and smooth. Tried a vegan sausage roll and it was really nice. Outside seating is great 👍 went back for an early morning coffee and got a croissant fresh out the oven.

My favorite coffee spot... Delicious coffee and cakes, nice place, great atmosphere and friendly staff... highly recommend.

Great place for amazing coffee and some delicious snacks, 100% recommend the almond croissant! Staff are super friendly and helpful and in a beautiful location with views over the canal. Will always be regulars here :)

I love this place so much. The staff are friendly and helpful, the location and vibe are brilliant. But as a gluten free person, going somewhere with a selection of the best cakes you have ever tasted, which happen to be gluten free is the best. Best coffee and cake in MK

Wonderful cafe, lovely food, lovely staff and beautiful views of the marina.

Great coffee, great food. Not cheap but worth the extra

I emigrated to the states 10 years ago and we came here while visiting family. This coffee shop made me feel like I was home in Brooklyn, the small things are what make it; utilising pillars for small standing spaces, tap water in a big dispenser that you can help yourself to, the split level seating, the industrial feel, the properly staffed barista bar, and the handleless mugs--the ceramics are really nice, a sturdy earthenware that's cool enough to hold but also keeps the coffee hot. To top it off it's dog friendly indoors and outdoors, just not upstairs, the patio seating they have is nice too, a mix of tables chairs and benches overlooking the marina. The coffee is superb, truly the best flat white in Milton Keynes. The chilli cheddar toastie that I had was delicious, the chilli jam has just a lovely level of warmth and the bread they use is herby and complements the cheddar perfectly. The sausage roll is served with an onion chutney and is again, excellent. Everyone else was happy with their toasties and pancakes too (Yank, ham & cheddar, plain). The only suggestion was that a small handful of blueberries or strawberries would've really elevated the pancake. They have coffee to purchase to take home (which I did), dog treats, an incredible selection of cold drinks (so you don't have to be a coffee drinker to enjoy this place!), ice cream in pots or as sandwiches and a tempting selection of cakes and pastries. All of which is locally sourced and made. The detail, seriously, the people that run this place clearly care about what they do and where they are. It's delightful. I've been in MK for 2 months with family, I'm leaving this week and I'm so sad that I've only just found this place. I would've been in most days, to work while looking out over the canal and wharf, and sipping on some truly divine coffee!

Great coffee, good cake at a nice location by the wharves.

Sunrise and coffee Very good location too be

This could be your potential’ GO TO’ coffee shop in MK. Not for ordinary’ If you up for a great morning walk routine & lots of friendly doggies sniffing around’ This is your place’ amazing canal work around’ Ouch I’m digressing’ Cafe is absolute delight’ Cakes and bakes connoisseurs specials. Banana cake’Almond Croissant are absolute joy to have with OAT LATTE in stone mugs without handles’ Who loved handles anyways ☺️ Thank me later Book it for next week. Loved each moment ☀️

Can't really comment for food but between the queue and getting 2 coffees it took 15 mins, peak period and the barista is on his phone, the staff are unbelievably disorganised, why would you not take the initiative to ask the next person in the queue their hot drink to speed the process up and avoid backlog. Disorganised table system they have table 1,2,3 4 inside and outside and upside so staff are walking aimlessly not know which table 4 the food is for. Maybe focus on structure and organisation before latte art.....

Delicious vanilla Lava Cheesecake, made by a star from Great British Bakeoff: The Professionals. Very high standard of coffee, I did notice people mixing up macchiato with the starbucks macchiato (totally different!) But the batista helped them and remade something they'd like instead. For a coffee lover, this place was perfect! With beautiful interior and stunning views of the canal. Felt like I was in London, not MK! Slightly expensive but for good reason! I have no qualms for how much it was, just would have helped to have the price on the Cheesecake in the fridge.

Very, very busy and difficult to park in the area. Cafe itself was very busy too but worth the wait for the cakes. Found the coffee quite bitter, despite being an iced mocha but did match quite nicely with the rich cake. Urgh. The chocolate orange mouse cake was an absolute delight. Chunks of blood orange within it, rich thick outer layer, fresh cream on top to cut through the richness. Would 100% go back for more cakes! Benches outside felt a bit weary of, there was 5 of us altogether and we were weary of that stability once we sat on them.

The best coffee place in Milton Keynes bar none. Great coffee and the ambience is spot on

Really enjoyed it here! Great coffee, cake, and a nice view after a walk through the park - would recommend!

Best coffee shop in MK by a mile. Great service and a lovely atmosphere!!

Excellent coffee house. Perfect location, great atmosphere, lovely food and coffee

Amazing vibe in this pet friendly cafe by the canal. Coffee was great, food was okayish but the desserts did the job! Perfect stop after a walk by the canal! And please do try the pancakes 🥞

LOVE this place, I go here all the time and have had a lot of things on the menu & it’s never disappointed. I don’t understand anyone who would give them anything below 5 stars. I’ve told so many people about this place and they all love it! The cakes are works of art! Last time we were in there (2 days ago) we were talking to Tracey the chef and she was so lovely! She has such a passion for delicious food and great service. We were also so intrigued by her time on Bake Off The Professionals and was asking her so many questions about her time on there and it was really fascinating hearing about her experience. The staff are all so friendly and accommodating and have great recommendations when you are stuck for choice! There is a lot of choice that I find it clears to choose something so then end up ordering a selection of different items to try! The milk tea cake is my current fave which was recommended to me by a lovely girl who worked there. Can’t wait to go again :) Thank you Tracey and all the team! X

Very tasty cakes, friendly staff, and excellent coffee. They are dog friendly and very well located, inside Campbell park facing the new marine and pub, really gorgeous!

They have some really good coffee but I was otherwise disappointed. The cafe itself is split over two floors. Quite stark and bare in decor which probably drives the noisy environment, it wasn't pleasant. Order at the counter, then a long wait for the coffee to arrive. With that delay it would have been better for the cinnamon buns to have been brought with it, rather than being handed the bun to take away. This maybe a place to return to for takeaway coffee but I'll pass on the inedible cinnamon bun.

Nice location overlooking canal. Nice small coffee shop with seating upstairs. Dog friendly downstairs as well. Small selection of food but the sausage roll and pistachio cookie were amazing!

Disappointed. Ordered two cheese and chili jam sandwiches. One was delivered, the second one took a-g-e-s; so long in fact, my lunch companion had already finished before I got mine. The cheese was scanty and, I suspect, mild not mature (completely tasteless in other words), the chili jam was incredibly sweet and did not taste remotely chili-ish. I also ordered an extra hot cortado which wasn’t very hot and consequently gone in a moment (true!), coming in about £1.60 per gulp. The crockery and little wooden trays that everything was served on, and the cool inside decor was lovely, but screams Style over Substance

We just had a relaxing afternoon at the cafe. It is our first time. The pancakes and coffee are great. The place is cosy and friendly. The view to the canal and the wharf is amazing. It will surely be one of our regular places to go in the future.

A nice coffee shop with lots of treats including vegan items overlooking the canal/wharf. There is also outdoor seating for when the weather is nice. The almond croissant is definitely the best tasting croissant I’ve ever had. The Nutella latte was delicious. The cakes all look really good and would need to be tried next time we are back. The owner is really friendly and is trying to showcase desserts with a Hong Kong style which aren’t too sweet.

Really nice. Often just go if I'm in need of a little relaxation. You watch the world and water is heeling. I recommend

Great place to enjoy delicious coffee with a view.

I have visited a few times prior to writing this review. On this occasion, I ordered the tumeric latte and white chocolate & blueberry cake. I'm excited to visit again and try the other cake options. I wouldn't recommend visiting on a weekend as it gets too busy, during the weekday is perfect. I would not recommend the pankcakes, they are tiny and very dry. If you do go get one * or two 😃 of the cakes (chefs kiss). Overall I would reccomend and will certainly be visiting again.

Visited this lovely cafe a couple times and it’s amazing! I would assume that it’s even nicer to come during summer with the view of the canal. The cakes are delicious! Great coffee and the chai latte is just WOW

Fantastic coffee shop. Yummy coffee, awesome mugs, fantastic food. Really well run place, am now a repeat visitor 🥰

Such a nice place for a dog walk stop

Came here for few times now, staffs are always friendly even if they are super busy. Drinks are great and I finally had the matcha latte, certainly the best in MK! 🪐 Extra appreciation to the barista today cause even though it was busy, he still made the latte so beautiful and it really made my day. Thanks for the kindness. Update: of course you can use the pic, it’s my pleasure :) all the best!

Smashed it! Location 10/10 Coffee 10/10 Sweet Treats - mind blown, utterly sublime! 100% recommend. Truly special 💕

Incredible coffee from local roasters doe and fawn. Great baristas. Staff are always very friendly. Lovely location. My favourite coffee shop in Milton Keynes.

Cute little coffee shop with great desserts and coffee. Maybe the best in the city. Prepare for long queues, especially on a nice sunny day. Nice area too, lovely for walking. Will visit again :)

Great food and drinks. Quite pricey but worth it.

Fantastic friendly little coffee shop. Really busy, but should be expected as the coffee and cakes are superb :) Trouble is now I've been here, it will make stopping at Costa or Starbucks feel very average now by comparison.

Super nice little cafe. A little bit pricy but a great location for the view and lovely coffee and cakes. We had lunch there the toastie was good bit the cake and coffee the best.

If you're vegan and looking for the best sausage roll around, head here! I've been plant based for 8 years, and this was by far the best vegan sausage roll I've had. Coffee and staff are fantastic too. Highly recommend a visit.