Chalk Coffee & Creativity in Croydon

The coffee is very tasty and the cakes are nice too. It's stylish with the exposed brickworks, clean, the staff is friendly too. Superb.

A lovely place with a great vibe!

The coffee used is beautifully roasted so you can taste all the notes (something I’m sure all other coffee snobs appreciate). The milk is perfectly steamed and stretched for beautiful latte art - hats off to the baristas for being able to do this - it’s not easy! If there is ever a question for the coffee, it’s worth the wait for the exceptional taste and presentation. My husband had the breakfast muffin which he said tasted legendary. The service from everyone is consistently lovely and welcoming. I love the urban, minimalist decor. Very grounding (lol no pun intended). We always come here whenever we visit Chester.

Great sandwiches, staff and vibes.

Very good quality coffee and delicious food. A cozy atmosphere in the shop. Highly recommended.

Top-notch. Excellent espresso. Beautiful shop

Lovely atmosphere, very quirky. My husband said his coffee was lovely, my tea however was quite disappointing not a lot of taste to it. I should have mentioned it at the time but I thought it was just me, it was only after my son said the same. Loved the fact you can help yourself to water and it is dog friendly. Staff were very helpful and friendly.

Good coffee here,but takes a while before you get it. Snacks were also good. Staff were friendly and helpful. Also dog friendly. Slightly dark interior

Lovely little coffee shop with friendly staff and good coffee and tea. Dog friendly. I didnt sample the cakes, but they looked yummy. Staff were fab, especially when my dog started crying because I'd left her with my partner. They came over to give her a fuss and biscuits!

Excellent food. Great place to have brunch. Plenty of gluten free options if you ask.

We've been there lots of times, pleasant atmosphere, food & service are always good.

Been here loads and today they wouldn't honour 20 loyalty stamps they'd given me as "they don't do them any more" not acceptable in my book. Will be using the many other options in chester from now on

My favourite place for breakfast when in Chester. The Eggs benedict are the best you will get, anywhere!

I found the stuff , not helpful They barely smile . the coffee is nice but to expensive

Very cosy little coffee shop. Great atmosphere and customer service. Expected better coffee!

Lovely little cafe. Lovely atmosphere. Good coffee.

This is my favourite Coffee shop in the north west. The staff are friendly, the service great, and most important of all the coffee and cakes are brilliant. They also have bags of coffee that they will grind to your specification (i.e, suitable for an Aeropress) and give you a free cup of coffee at the same time.

The coffee is really good here, and the atmosphere is lovely. Not the best avo toast I’ve had, and I wish the portion was bigger for the cost.

Lovely Coffee shop, small selection of sandwiches, pastries and cakes. Clean and spacious, staff friendly and pleasant.

This place doesn't need any recommendations, the number of people coming in at lunchtime speaks for itself. I’ve visited Chalk on many a weekday lunchtime and sometimes Saturday morning. First thing to say: it’s lovely and warm in there. The low brick ceiling really keeps the heat in, so it’s the place to be during the energy crisis! I had a lovely cinnamon swirl pastry, but many people were having a cooked brunch. I recommend the Dragon Well green tea, which I think is something special. It has a lovely light flavour and is served in lightweight porcelain, which perfectly compliments its delicacy. The staff are all highly organised: finding tables for people, waiting on, making sure everyone is catered for, and all with a friendly smile. Everyone is welcome in Chalk, there is quite an age range in there. I met the former owner of my son’s nursery (70 years old); and a woman next to me had a baby with her. There were also two well-behaved dogs!

I ordered the Welsh rarebit, which was aweful. The rarebit was so thick and luke warm. I definitely will not be ordering again. Chalk is another business that also no longer accepts cash.

Great coffee worth the visit over chains

Had a nice lunch here with friends. Quite busy when we arrived at 12, but only waited 10mins for a table. A warm atmosphere, great service and lovely food - we got poached eggs on Sourdough and Brioche French Toast. Freshly made cakes and tasty coffee with oat milk as an alternative. A modern classy interior. Some entertainment for us as the place is dog-friendly 🐶

Always busy whatever time, must tell you something. Young lady who takes your order is a great asset for this company

Ordered 2 Anericanos with hot milk on side. Small cup, coffee bitter & strong and just warm. Asked for hot water which was also warm! Lovely gentleman who served us made 2 fresh cups with one shot of coffee this time which was better BUT still only warm! He explained only served at 65% so as not to burn lips or scald…not much chance of that! Please serve hot coffee & put notice up that coffee is hot handle & drink carefully as no come back if accident happens. Plenty of good coffee shops in Chester so I won’t be returning sorry:(

Great coffee in a brilliant location.

Nice little semi recessed cafe with friendly staff, a welcoming cosy atmosphere and above all...great coffee!! Their guest coffees are always interesting and can find a jem.

Busy but nice coffee and tasty tray b ake

Lovely coffee & amazing atmosphere

Very good coffee and ambiance! Lovely decor as well 😊

First visit for lunch. Waited a short time for a table as full when we arrived, very popular at peak times. Nice menu, and the food was quick to arrive. Great value and a lovely atmosphere.

Went Sunday afternoon. Coffee took 15 minutes. Kitchen temporarily closed so no food. Coffee was good but experience very disappointing. Wish we had gone to Nero.

I have been here so many times but never again. Terrible service.

Great food and service but don’t wear a nice item of clothing when sat on the black chairs inside. I now have paint on my beige £150 jacket which hasn’t come out in the wash. Thanks! 🙂

We stopped in here for a coffee break and a slice of cake which was delicious

Busy place staff very friendly and obliging.Dogs were allowed in the establishment.

One of the nicest coffees in Chester, ordered a flat white good level of aroma with a rich deeper aftertaste. Staff were lovely and thought has been put into the atmosphere and decor of this coffee shop that can be noticed even into the glassware and cutlery choices.

Called at this lovely little coffee shop whilst killing time before checking in to our accommodation. As we had not had breakfast we decided to share a caramel slice for a little bit of a sugar rush after a night on the town and it just hit the spot. The coffee was 10/10 and so was the hot chocolate according to my husband. We sat outside as it's on a nice little street and watched the world go by. I always try to support a local place rather than one of the big chains.

Always worth a quick stop here for the best coffee in chester! & they're dog friendly.

Always love Chalk. I never drink the house coffee as u find it very flat tasting. Always get the guest coffee - they Always choose an array of roasters to highlight. I would love to see more local roasters in there. Ancoats, Kickback Coffee, Heart and Graft etc.

Super coffee and yummy food. Highly recommended

Staff great, food & coffee top shelf! Brilliant decor & music for a lazy Easter Friday breckie!

Incredibly cosy and well presented coffee hideout for a relaxing drink! One of the nicest flat white coffee's I've had anywhere, and lovely cake! A must visit when in Chester!

Fantastic friendly staff, great coffee and cakes. Dog friendly

Always pop in here if I'm in chester. Lovely coffee. Lovely to sit outside and people watch. But could do with larger cups.

Great place staff are nice and friendly lovely food and great for a coffee and a cup of tea will come again

Excellent coffee, fantastic baristas (coffee presentation was remarkable!!), great brownies! I wish I had the opportunity to have a full meal there, the menu was very appetizing!

Always delicious, hot coffee. Friendly staff and beautiful building. Dog friendly.

Excellent flat white - rich, smooth and flavorful. Delicious cakes in a relaxed vibe.

Very expensive for 4 coffees and 4 pieces of small cake 26 pound otherwise it was ok

Best coffee in Chester, worth the visit! Thank you

We had a day pottering around Chester and found Chalk at the top of Watergate Street. The place has a good vibe and is very busy. We found a table and went to the counter to order and pay. The food and drink did not take long to arrive, the rarebit was very taste and we enjoyed our Hazelnut Oat Latte.

Great fresh food and drinks but a little expensive 🙃

Always consistently fantastic coffee and great service !

Great espresso, lovely staff and the location is very cool/quirky. Would definitely return for food and to park somewhere better than banging up on the curb with hazards on.

Lovely coffee, good choice of things to eat and friendly staff

Outstanding breakfast, coffee shop and lunch place. Really need to visit this place if you are in town. Great atmosphere. Lovely staff. Perfection

Nice coffee and good quality food. Nice place with a good atmosphere. Nice building with curved roof.

Superb independent coffee shop!

Nice, relaxed coffee shop in thr heart of Chester. Staff are really nice and ideal if you want to read and enjoy a coffee/tea.

Always great coffee, friendly staff and good vegan options for food and cakes.

Best hot chocolate I've ever had.

Probably my favourite cafe in Chester with delicious coffee, great cakes and food as well. Staff have always been nice and I've been coming here for years. There is also a small retail shelf with coffee beans and of you buy a bag you get a free coffee too! Would highly recommend Chalk :)

Walked in and was abruptly told to not place an order unless we had found a table, after being stood in the building for a whole 30 seconds. A hello usually doesn’t go amiss first! Was hoping to find a new regular specialty spot and was would’ve visited frequently. Needless to say this now won’t be the case and will be warning others against going, unless they want to be spoken to rudely!

Just returned from a few days in Chester. We visited Chalk twice as really enjoyed the coffee, food and the vibe of this café. We loved the smoked salmon on sourdough and the cruffins, they were to die for!! Would not hesitate in recommending this café.

Absolutely love this place! Becoming our regular coffee spot with fantastic service, a great vibe and even better coffee - a must visit in Chester

The staff is very friendly, coffee is probably the best in Chester and eggs Florentine I had, were absolutely delicious.

Great coffee, great food, wish their iced teas were a little bigger but they still taste great.

Dog friendly with great homemade cake and friendly service. Well done.

Lovely cafe but tea took ages to brew in the pot so was a bit weak to my liking

Nice coffee and tea, better than average sandwiches. Quiet atmosphere in quaintly converted cellar. Friendly staff. One of the better cafes in Chester.

Cool coffee shop in historical crypt, great blend of ancient and modern 👌.

Ok but really need to get white sugar for people who drink tea

Good coffee but just too expensive to revisit.

Excellent coffee and the cruffins are to die for!

Crackin brew arrived in a nice size tea pot that brews the quality tea leaves to your acquired taste etc, cake was lovely too definitely reccomend you pop in as I'm sure the coffee would be of same high standard 😀

Loved everything about Chalk, great coffee, plant based sweet treats, friendly staff and doggos welcome 🐾

Delicious tasting coffee and food, however staff definitely need training in 'hospitality'. We sat down on dirty table looking at menu, disinterested and fed up looking male staff member started to clear the table without uttering a word. We did not feel welcome at all, but asked for 2 coffees, only to be told to order inside. Experience could have been so different if staff member spoke first with greeting and explained order procedure. Coffee came, we had to ask for sugar, as none offered. Food arrived, looked delicious and well presented. Had to ask for cutlery and salt and pepper. These are basic needs and shouldn't have to be requested by the customer! Management seriously needs to look at quality of staff, as whole experience left us feeling undervalued and based on this we would not return. Chester has so much more to offer elsewhere and unfortunately 'Chalk' will be left way behind if it doesn't 'up' it's game and fast!!!

My extra hot coffee arrived warm. It's not cheap coffee so was expecting more.

Staff could not be bothered to say hello or even ask for the order. Grumpy and apparently unhappy that a customer wanted to place an order. Happy to talk to each other. Used to be great place to visit.

Very tasty food and coffee. Lots of different speciality coffees and teas as well, highly recommend. Could definitely do with a little more outdoor seating though.

The best coffee in Chester. Lots of fab places in Chester, but Chalk is just perfect. And the nicest staff.

Nice coffee. Great cake! Friendly staff and a nice place to enjoy it all in too.

The mushrooms on sourdough was the best I’d ever had!! I would highly recommend! They had great vegan options as well!

Fantastic quirky venue. Coffee is great (and I'm fussy with coffee) and cakes are just wow.

Good coffee, didn't try any food

Great brunch (breakfast bagel was full to the brim of food) and drink selection, quick friendly service. Highly recommend

Tudor building renovated into a sleek underground brunch spot with Scandi vibes and lovely decor. Simple menu with good food and coffee. Friendly and attentive staff. The owners have definitely been very thoughtful of the customer experience and the background music of lofi beats very much suits the atmosphere created by the design of the spot. Overall a top spot for a coffee or a quick bite.

Great location good croissants and coffee.

We were recommended this place. It did not come up to expectations at all. The coffee was not nice, it was not hot and tasted as if it had been kept warm for a long time. It was also expensive at £2.70. The table was sticky. The 'brunch' was OK but pricey.

Tastefully paired back interior design, lovely loo! Beautiful and clean coffee bar with all the gadgets. Decent tray bake menu although cake options lacking. Coffee is as you expect it to be from an establishment such as this, excellent. Staff are also friendly and happy to chat to you about your choices.

Breakfast bagel was delicious! Cool place, service was very good.

Great coffee cruffins and breakfast bagel. A go-to for us in Chester..

Great coffee, lovely breakfast options, and perfect for sitting outdoors

Great location, helpful staff, lovely coffee

Met up with some old friends who we haven't seen for ages and found this little gem of a place.... brilliant coffee also even more delicious cakes ...will definitely be back 👌

Welcoming, friendly, warm staff with an outstanding selection of donuts/cakes/pastries (try the sausage rolls, they are sublime!) as well as a good menu of light bites, breakfast/brunches too!

Great café awesome staff really enjoy getting my coffee here when in Chester highly recommended. Alistair

Lovely coffee and they sell the doughnut whisperer vegan doughnuts too 😍

What a lovely place for cake and coffee