Driink Coffee Club in Chelmsford

Visited this coffee bar with high expectations due to its 4.9-star rating but left very disappointed. I arrived at 9:30 a.m. for a quick coffee but was ignored by two staff members who were too busy chatting and laughing to notice customers. After finally catching their attention to place an order, I paid £3.90 for my coffee and took a seat. Despite the bar being nearly empty with only five other patrons, we waited patiently for over 10 minutes while the staff continued chatting. When I approached the counter to inquire about the delay, they admitted to having forgotten our order because the ticket "wasn't printed." They refunded me in cash, but by then, my husband no longer had time to enjoy the coffee. Adding to the disappointment, the tables were dirty, and the seating was uncomfortable. This was the worst customer service I've experienced in years, and it’s baffling how this place has such high ratings. I won’t be returning.

Stunning artisan coffee. The best macchiato for miles around and a small bit perfectly formed section of cakes and excellent toasted sandwiches. Keep up the excellent work.

Best coffee in chelmo by a mile

An excellent independent coffee shop. Really friendly staff, nice bites and amazing coffee!

Best coffee in Chelmsford with friendly welcoming staff.

Good coffee. Better than most around! Keep up the good work!

A quiet ambience serving delicious coffee and simple, delicious toasties.

Hidden gem. Their espresso is lovely, the best in Chelmsford. You can tell from their equipment alone that these guys are serious about good coffee.

A little hidden gem. A lovely cortado served up by a very nice barista. Parking could be an issue though. I will definitely be going back 👌

I've been going here for years and love the place. Staff are always friendly, food options are great and most importantly the coffee is always perfect!

I have been a regular customer at this wonderfully eclectic coffee house/diner for many years and forever marvel at the quality of the food and coffee, together with great interpersonal service. The Tofu Toastie is to die for….

Driink is more than just a coffee shop; it's an experience. From the moment you step inside, you're greeted by the infectious energy of the fabulous Texas man behind the counter. His enthusiasm is contagious, and it instantly elevates the atmosphere! The menu is a coffee lover's dream, boasting a wide array of options of toasties, pastries and hot drinks all crafted from high-quality ingredients.

Lovely mint tea , chocolate type of flavour 😋. Good range of cakes and food. There is parking available in the street outside too

Without a doubt the best coffee in Chelmsford, with really friendly staff. Bonus of free parking outside too!

Best coffee in Chelmsford. Delicious cakes and other food. Cool coffee shop, nice atmosphere, friendly staff. If you want the best coffee in Chelmsford, come here.

Fantastic on all levels from staff, decor, food and variety of vegan drinks food and dessert. Lovely boutique place, can't wait to return

Lovely little coffee shop. Coffee and food were excellent, and the vibe is chilled. One negative thing, was the barista was insistent on having a shouting conversation from the counter over to a customer in the corner. Very off putting being as we were in the middle of it and couldn’t actually hear our own conversation.

Excellent coffee by people who care, and quite easily the best coffee shop in Chelmsford.

Great coffee in the neighbourhood.

Fantastic coffee. Roast their own and also have guest roasters. Very good pour over and lovely espresso. Best spot in Chelmsford.

Vegan cakes and delicious coffee/matcha/chai... Pretty much everything about this place and the service is wonderful

The best coffee shop in Chelmsford. A nice place to chill with a good choice of different coffees made with great quality beans (you can taste it). The snack and food menu is simple but good quality.

Best coffee house in Chelmsford

Best coffee in Chelmsford easily. Salt beef toastie was also really good! Friendly staff. Look forward to coming back.

Lovely coffee shop, nice staff and lots of options

Wonderful experience at Driink celebrating their 5th birthday. Lovely coffee and caring service from their brilliant team. An absolute gem in Chelmsford, tucked away on Baddow Road. If you love Coffee, this will be your new favourite place.

Lovely coffee shop that's tucked away from a busy road. Done up nice, good coffee and chatty staff. Salt beef sandwich is good, I'll be back for the onion bhaji one next! Dog friendly too

If you are a coffee buff head to Driink! The coffee and cafe style food are fantastic as is the vibe. Great value too. Highly recommend

A quite wonderful place. Cool decor, great staff, smooth coffee. Lovely yoghurt, granola and fresh fruit for breakfast. It was very busy with a constant stream of customers but there was such a lovely vibe. People came to read, to knit, to work and relax with their coffee. When I'm in town again, I will absolutely stop in and spend sample some more of the food. Driink is a real gem and I cannot recommend it highly enough.

Disappointed that the cafe fell far short of what the 4.9⭐ Google review promised.

Best coffee shop in Chelmsford by far! Real excellent coffees and knowledgeable staff. I go whenever I am in town

Found on IG so needed to try. Great atmosphere and very trendy. Nice open plan so you're able to see your drinks being made and food. We had a flat white and Coconut Milk hot chocolate which was gorgeous and loved my mug.

Lovely little find. Popped in for a takeaway

Visited for first time today as had vouchers for a free drink for helping with the Chelmsford Litter Pick event. Very friendly and welcoming coffee shop, liked the decor too. We had delicious, locally produced items. Would definitely visit again. One point though, would rather have my drink in a normal, washable cup or glass, rather than disposable, even if it is “compostable” - compostable items only compost if treated correctly, not at the bottom of a landfill site.

Friendly, knowledgeable service, with great advice about coffee and inspired, freshly made food. I love the tofu toasties!

Wonderful staff who are friendly and knowledgeable, always happy to recommend a coffee drink if you’re stuck. The food menu is well polished and lovely. Absolutely adore the interior. The hot chocolate is to die for!

Have become quite a regular at driink, it is great for a quick lunch, good coffee and it’s a bonus that the team are so friendly and happy to discuss the beans they sell also!

We visited Driink Coffee Club and were very pleased by the friendliness of the staff and the quality of the drinks. We both ordered the smooth hot chocolate. The hot chocolate is £3.80 each with an additional 20p for cream and marshmallows. The drinks were presented very nicely and tasted brilliant. Definitely would recommend this place.

Excellent coffee and cakes and great service with friendly staff. Regular visitor now, highly recommended!

simply great coffee,,great service. probably the best coffee in town .. i didnt eat but the simple menu they had sounded really good.lovely chilled out atmosphere

I visited for the first time on Wednesday, I thoroughly enjoyed the homemade Grenola and the best cappacino ‘ve runk in ages. although practically in the City Centre, it’s slightly hidden, Definately worth seeking out. I’m Definately planning on visiting regularly from now on.

Great food and drink with excellent staff

Great coffee... And chilled vibe

Really lovely place on Baddow Road which was perfect after a dog walk. Dogs welcome which is fantastic! Great selection of drinks and eats. Very welcoming, and lovely atmosphere. I’ll be back ❣️

Wow!, what can I say, we’ve just had the best salt beef sandwich and tea when we visited today, staff were so friendly and made us feel really welcome, we will definitely be back the next time we are in Chelmsford, highly recommended 👍

We are lucky to have a truly excellent coffee shop in Chelmsford. Incredible espresso, V60, Chemex coffees alongside the traditional Americano, latte and milky drinks. It's nice to be able to talk coffee with Joel, Nathan and the rest of the friendly team! Many conversations about brewing ratios and draw down times!

Perfect coffee for your needs! This cafe just have what you need for a coffee shop - great selection of coffee and relax atmosphere. We visited here for many weeks now and always with the same warm welcome, and the guest here are all very friendly which created a communal feel. Whenever we are here, we have seen so many people visited for takeaway coffee as well! The owner even offer our dog a puppachino! We love it here x especially the chai latte!

Lovely Coffee, friendly staff and cinnamon buns to die for, what's not to like!

Nice vibe, good coffee and a nice place to get some work done!

Best coffee in Chelmsford. Had coffee with a friend, we had latte, Americano and a decafe to finish. May become the only place I buy coffee from!! Thank you very much.

Lovely coffee. Modern and snug interior with fantastic customer service.

Long overdue authentic coffee place in Chelmsford. Excellent options for lunch. Beans supplied by Mac&Me (Writtle). Excellent cappuccino. Prices are on-point. I bought an £8 250 gr bag of beans roasted November 8th on on my visit, Sunday 14th November. That's fresh! Staff are really attentive and polite. Free table water. Doggo-friendly. Joel is an excellent barista. I will return.

Well-made coffee supplied by Witham-based 'Mac & Me' roasters. Perfect temperature. Oat milk for the cappuccino. Light lunch and cake offerings. £8 for the espresso bag means a free onsite coffee. Debit card payments. Super-friendly and attentive service. Table water. Long overdue coffee place. Hario equipment for sale. Papers for V60. Brewing equipment. Natural raw hot chocolate. Tea. Chelmsford has been crying out for a descent coffee place. It now has one.

Went here for the first time today and already planning to be a regular customer: the food and drink is delicious and well priced, the staff are lovely and the building itself is gorgeous and smells heavenly! Couldn't recommend enough.

Best coffee shop in Chelmsford!

fantastic place lovely coffee nice staff always well come you with a smile highly recommended

Great coffee, delicious food and friendly staff. Couldn't recommend it more. Really happy to have found this place.

Lovely flapjack, great coffee and friendly service

Delicious coffee, friendly staff, great selection of baked goods (the raspberry Bakewell is particularly tasty) and they are also dog-friendly! Everything’s to love - we come here every time we’re in Chelmsford.

The coffee was good, definitely above average in Chelmsford. The cinnamon roll we tried was nice, maybe a bit sweeter than neeeed

Lovely little spot, within walking distance from Moulsham street and Chelmsford town centre. Visited with a friend for a coffee and a bite to eat. Not many gluten free/vegan/dairy free/refined sugar free spots in the area. They don’t have Monin syrups that are full of artificial sweetener and the bad sugars. You’ll only find the good stuff here. I think this will be the only coffee shop I visit in Chelmsford going forward. Shop and dine small! Especially in the current crisis. Guaranteed quality and atmosphere. Spotless toilet too! Hard to come by nowadays in the chain coffee shops LOL. You can bring your dog too, it doesn’t get better than that. I prefer this place over Acanteen too, my visit there, recently, was a bit pants. Worth the extra few minutes walk in my opinion. This place is as close to a London coffee shop you’ll find nearby.

Stumbled upon Driink and wow…….best coffee and the staff are truly passionate about the shop and offering.

What a fantastic coffee spot! I was just making a delivery in the area and stumbled across it! Absolutely amazing coffee! Actually it might be the best one of the year so far! Really cool decor, very friendly staff and manual coffee pumps! AMAZING!

Cannot rate this place highly enough! Coffee is top notch, food is excellent and the staff are even better. Super friendly and also very accommodating of cyclists - cyclists should definitely add this stop to their route! 100% the best coffee shop in Chelmsford.

Driink's decaffeinated cafe latte is perfect. And the staff are delightful. Last visit 22 June 2021.

This place is amazing ! Staff are super friendly and knowledgeable and are clearly passionate about their craft, this really shows in their customer service. Food and coffee is spot on and there are so many options to choose from. You won't be disappointed...probably the best independent coffee shop in Chelmsford...or even Essex !

What a neat little place! They brew their chai latte rather than make it from powder or syrup 👍🏼

Great coffee and sandwiches. Nice friendly staff.

nice coffee shop. Lovely coffee and cake - now part of my cycle ride. 20km - coffee and cake, 20km home!

Plenty of choice, always a nice chilled out place to grab a coffee at a decent price.

Nice little coffee shop. They do a good dirty chai. Knocked one star off because they don't have any syrups (hint, hint).

Great spot with friendly staff, outstanding coffee and a great selection of pastries. Support this place and keep it around. Best coffee in Chelmsford for sure.

Chill place, nice coffee & food, one of the best cafe in Chelmsford. 👍🏻

Top notch customer service and a great cup of coffee!

Probably Chelmsford's best cafe.

Nice atmosphere, great food and cake and the coffee presentation is stunning. New favourite coffee shop 😊

Great coffee shop making one of the best coffees in Chelmsford. A real hidden gem.

Great little coffee shop, definitely the best place for good speciality coffee in Chelmsford.

Amazing quality and atmosphere As soon as I left I was already planning my next visit. Their coffee is great, and the baristas are polite and knowledgeable. Really patient when I asked questions about coffee beans and reccomendations. Would 100% reccomend to anyone

As soon as I left I was already planning my next visit. Their coffee is great, and the baristas are polite and knowledgeable. Really patient when I asked questions about coffee beans and reccomendations. Would 100% reccomend to anyone

Excellent little coffee shop. Cozy, with a great range of food and drink. Top notch service and THE place to get your coffee fix, regardless of whether you're after a humble latte or some top notch pour-over.

Excellent partisan coffee shop. Friendly staff. Highly recommended.

Great spot to stop in a grab an amazing cup of coffee. Local foods and organic choices to nibble on while seated in an inviting atmosphere

I was looking for somewhere to meet a colleague and found this place through its google reviews. I didn’t know what to expect, but found the staff very friendly and the coffee and homemade muesli was lovely. I’ll definitely go back.

Best coffee in Chelmsford. Don't bother with one of Chelmsford's 15 (or so it seems) branches of Costa and support am awesome independent business. They also have a great range of food and environmentally friendly supplies. Get on the Iced Chai 👍

This is the best cup of coffee I have had in the town. The staff are friendly and very helpful, I differently recomend you should visit.

Absolutely wonderful place for a coffee, snack or lunch. It has a great atmosphere and the staff are so welcoming and friendly. Definitely recommend!

Whenever we go the staff are attentive and friendly, the food is so good.. homemade and extremely tasty! Great vibe in the place too. We go frequently..Highly recommend!!

I love going here whenever I get the chance. The soya latte and vegan bloomer sandwich are my staple order and they never disappoint. Definitely my favourite place for lunch in the city, and exactly what we’ve needed for a long time. Staff are always really friendly and professional too. I would love more vegan options but the two sandwiches are great and there are a few cakes. Keep up the great work.

Lovely atmosphere, great food and the best hot chocolate with toasted marshmallows 💜

Great coffee and lovely staff ! Nice relaxing vibe.

This cafe is a hidden gem. Great coffee - I had a decaf americano - very flavourful. I also had some granary toast with butter and jam which only cost £1.95 (excl. Coffee). All in all a lovely cafe experience in a totally relaxed , clean and comfortable setting. This place caters for groups too. My cousin ordered an egg tart pastry which also tasted heavenly! Prices are cheaper than other coffee chains in Chelmsford, this coffee house is very individualistic! Staff are attentive and friendly. I will definitely visit again.

Can't rate this place enough! Forget about all the chain coffee places in Chelmsford, this is the best place for a decent cup.

Looking for a local non chain coffee house? Then head to Driink. Serves locally roasted coffee, cakes and sandwiches. Had expresso and the carrot cake, both excellent. Coffee is totally unique from the generic Arabica you taste in most shops. Go local go Driink.

Amazing independent cafe, just out of the hustle of the city.

The coffee is always amazing, the atmosphere is warm and relaxed and the food is delicious.. but above all, the staff really make this place incredible. It can be rare to go to a coffee shop and have the staff know you by name but they all go the extra mile to make you feel welcomed.

Very friendly staff and excellent coffee - so good to have in central Chelmsford and for it to be an original independent coffee house with a stylish and warm identity. Keep up the good work guys!

Great coffee and healthy lunch options

I went in recently with my parents and visiting aunt and uncle. Welcoming, friendly staff; delicious vegan sandwich; great selection of vegan cakes which are very clearly marked. Really great coffee and I love the decor. Will definitely be back!

Driink is hidden away on Baddow Road but is an absolute treat when you find it! The coffee is delicious and there is a range of options for cake and savoury snacks too, which always look amazing. It’s got a really chilled out vibe, lovely to have an independent cafe in chain-dominated Chelmsford!