Espresso Head in Central Bedfordshire

Easily the best coffee in Leighton Buzzard. Open currently for takeaway only due to lockdown. Forget co$ta, support local

I love coffee (I have four different ways to make coffee at home and I am not talking about instant coffee, I’m talking about V60s and drip kettles) anyway I was so impressed with Espresso Head. Loved the Icelandic theme, the flat white I ordered was perfect with a light roasted espresso bean used and the added bonus is that they had doughnuts from SAY doughnuts! The barista was chatty and friendly and all precautions were taken with social distancing, screens and contactless payment. If you live in Leighton Buzzard you are so lucky and have no excuse to not get your coffee here. I diverted our journey so I could pop by this amazing micro cafe!

I went here to get 2 coffees to take home this Wednesday, so good to see them open if only part time. The coffees were gorgeous so moorish, I forgot how good they were. I just couldn't make coffee this good at home during lockdown. I will be back again soon.

My 12 year old and I decided to stop for a hot drink while waiting for the library to open. Seems like it’s the only coffee place in Leighton Buzzard that is open at 8:30 in the morning(they open at 8). It was very cute and quaint. The coffee is very fresh and my son loved his Hot Chocolate. My son has Aspergers and has sensory issues with smell, sound etc and he felt VERY comfortable here so that is a major plus as it’s hard for me to find places I can take him without a meltdown. The owner/barista was very nice and welcoming. We sat inside (place for about 5-6 people to sit which worked for us at the time). Lots of people were in and out with their coffees and dogs are welcome too. The coffee shop offers items for sale including some coffee presses, hand drawn pictures and some amazing looking chocolate. We will definitely go back. X

Visit regularly on my way into town, normally go for a flat white but decided to give the iced coffee a try in this melting heat. I’m now a convert! Iced coffee all the way.Small, but perfectly formed Espresso Head is always a treat. Knowledgeable, friendly baristas, cozy interior and good prices - I highly recommend!

Visited a few times but left very unimpressed with the quality of coffee. Very pretentious too. At least the lights a nice. One chap very rude.

This small independent Nordic inspired coffee shop is a real change from the generic chains and beats the other local coffee shops hands down! There are lots of choices of quality fair-trade coffee and teas. The very talented owner offers his stunning photos of Iceland for sale. You can also buy a lovely range of Omnom Icelandic chocolate too! Chic, bang up to date and delicious!!

I live in the town but only visited Espresso Head a few weeks ago, what a fool! It's quite easy to miss as it's not on the main High Street and is only a small shop, but it's well worth seeking out and visiting.A wide variety of coffees are on offer, including hot chocolate and some teas I believe, along with syrups and dairy milk alternatives. I'm a big fan of a mocha, and can honestly say that the mocha from Espresso Head is by far the best I've had in a long time and even better than your High Street coffee chains. I recently tried their Amaretto latte which was really nice too. Prices are reasonable and you save 20p if you take in your own cup.There is some seating inside but not much. The guy that's usually behind the counter is always friendly and seems to know his stuff about coffee. There's usually some sweet treats for sale too which always look good. The coconut flapjack is worth a try if it's on the counter! This will now be my go-to place for coffee when I'm out in town.

Great coffee and atmosphere. Range of milks on offer too. Real quality beans ensure that each cup tastes great. Limited places to sit, but well worth popping in to grab a take out over the chain coffee shops in the High Street.

This little gem of a coffee shop serves the best tasting coffee ever!! The shop is small but the appeal is huge. Always a warm welcome and consistently quality coffee. Something for everyone with a variety of milk options and delicious cookies. Skip the Coffee Chains and support these guys next time you are in Leighton Buzzard. You won't be disappointed

Espresso Head offers the best coffee for miles! Expertly and caringly made, their coffee is second to none. Matt has created a coffee shop that makes people go out of their way for one of his coffees and has a cute, friendly vibe. With its super cool interior and Icelandic theme, it’s the perfect place for a quick pick me up. Matt knows his regulars and I love being greeted by name and ‘the usual?’ Good work Matt, don’t change a thing x

I love treating myself to a hazlenut oat milk latte. No coffee anywhere else tastes as good! Delicious cakes available and plenty of lovely locals in there for a chinwag

Best coffee in the area, always a great welcome, friendly chatty atmosphere and very knowledgeable owner

I've been coming here since it opened as a coffee shop a few years ago. Baristas are knowledgeable and make great coffee!

Simply put: serves some of the best coffee I have ever had. If you're more interested in coffee than the vats of coffee-flavoured milk served by the chains, this is a must visit.

I have been to most of the coffee shops in Leighton and none compare to Espresso Head.

A specialist coffee shop providing high end coffee prepared by a proper barista. Puts Starbucks Costa and their friends in the shade. If you a looking for a proper coffee in Leighton buzzard then this is your best choice by far.

... and the choccy tray bakes are amazing too! Big Viking Clap for this Icelandic-inspired nugget 👌🏻😁

This is a very small specialist coffee shop. I spoke with the owner about his Icelandic inspiration for the shop. The coffee was excellent and the server very personable, which made for a very pleasant soujorn. Thanks.

I believe that to produce a good coffee, a barista needs to know and enjoy the drink themselves. Espresso Head serves the best flat whites in town and is my coffee shop of choice. They blow all of the competition out of the water in my opinion.

this is only a tiny little coffee shop but I love it, they do the best cappuccino in town. I always visit here when shopping in town. It is so great to have such a quaint independent business and see it so busy. Always support this over the chains who are just awful. Best coffee place in LB and they do lovely cakes as well.

Coffee just as good as usual and new types of cakes from Little Buzzard Bakery and others. Worth the wait and a friendlier service than the chain coffee shop!

This is my coffee bar of choice when shopping. It's a small independent with limited indoor seating, but excellent coffee and a varied range of pastries. It has a soul and ambience that no chain can match, and it supports other local businesses. Long may it thrive!

Always go in here when in the town centre as their coffee is the best. Love the changing of beans. Always a warm welcome.

Beautiful coffee on every visit, made with love passion and honesty If you only visit one coffee shop in this remarkable market town of Leighton Buzzard, then this must be your destination.

Visited Espresso head after Christmas and what a lovely coffee shop! A warm welcome, perfect coffee and a gem of a place in Leighton Buzzard. Next time you are in town it’s definitely worth a visit, best coffee in town!

Espresso Head is the jewel in coffee in our local area, fantastic taste and selection of pastries and friendly staff be it a sit in or take out cup it's going to be good and long may it last!

Absolutely amazing shop, very friendly staff and a perfect place for a vegan to go for coffee, three different types of milk options that aren't dairy and the quality of coffee is wonderful.

Best coffee I have had in some time. Will be back to try others (including iced coffee),and support local traders

Gran café hecho con cuidado y atención. Me gusta mucho la oportunidad de probar algo diferente con el cambio de granos utilizados.

¡Un maravilloso hallazgo. Café de especialidad en su mejor momento. Una encantadora pequeña cafetería que sirve deliciosos café de primera calidad con un servicio agradable. Probar el café de filtro: No te decepcionará.

Han recomendado este lugar por unas pocas personas así que el esfuerzo para visitar de Milton Keynes. Bien vale la pena. Suave rico café. Yo tengo una la alergia ya no puede ignorar y que éste era el mejor televisor de soja blanca que he tenido en mucho tiempo. (y yo a menudo frecuentes Londres barman). Espacio para disfrutar de un ambiente ajustado pero amable y el lugar puede ser ocupado. Vale la pena el viaje. :)

Super impressed with Espresso head - charming coffee shop - great range of pastries, friendly stuff - delicious white hot chocolate!

Tasty Icelandic coffee, tray bakes and Portuguese cakes served over the bar into an intimate, relaxed seating area. One of the best coffees tasted in ages. And three for less that a tenner adds value.

Really lovely coffee and the place has a nice vibe, being small is an asset as it sets it apart from the noisier less cosy cafes in lb.

This is a lovely little coffee shop which does excellent hot and cold drinks for 'anything but coffee' lovers like myself, too. I nearly always have the salted caramel hot chocolate. You can tell its the best coffee in LB as there is always someone in there or getting a coffee to go, even though it is in a slightly out of the way setting at the top of town. Very friendly staff and every 10th hot drink is free. What's not to love!

Amazingly good coffee well crafted delicious a real surprise tiny place but you can get a takeaway perfect for a pick me up

A local coffee shop that offers great tasting coffee and great service. What more does a coffee lover need!

A great spot to stop for a coffee and cake friendly and well priced and not the normal chain where they don't care about the clients!

I've visited all of them over the last few years, this place is by far the best coffee shop. The flat white is velvety and rich, with an awesome creama. The seating area out the back is a well kept secret too! (Whoops!)

I must say Matt Brown is very passionate about his coffee, he knows his stuff. Very good coffee, warm welcome, nice location. The shop is open seven days a week, with friendly staff and regular customers. Leighton is lucky to have an independent coffee shop that makes very good quality coffee and we should support them, well done Matt, Jules H

This is a tiny place tucked away on a side street.Brilliant coffee, really well made and tasty, easily the best in town that I have tried.The lady serving was really friendly and chatty.Hope they do well and perhaps upgrade to larger premises in future to have more seating and snacks, like a Cafe Nero.

This is a wonderful little Cafè, that's visually beautiful. Coffees here are well priced and delicious. The only issue is it's very small so seating is limited which is a shame, but it's great to nip in and get a take-away coffee.

Now that I have been to Espresso Head I cannot bring myself to go anywhere else! The coffee is always perfect, The staff are always friendly and they always have a tasty selection of snacks. It is a great place to sit with friends and have a catch up! I would highly recommend it to anyone

Great coffee, friendly and unintrusive service, and a pleasant place to sit and read my paper. Visit regularly.

Most importantly, the coffee is awesome! Small, but perfectly formed. Tasty and thoughtful extras too. Very reasonably priced ... All in all, an excellent find!!

This is without doubt the best coffee in town you really must give it a try if you are truly a lover of good coffee

Every time I'm in Leighton Buzzard, this is ALWAYS my go to cafe! Light and airy, Scandinavian style that oozes cool.The coffee is beyond description, amazing Flat Whites, beautiful latte art with the unavoidable option of their gorgeous cakes! Tucked away in Hockliffe street, this coffee house is always busy. The icelandic inspiration and decor are a charming feature but the amazingly friendly team of Barista's make this such a great place!Step away from the busy chain loaded coffee hotspots, and you really won't be disappointed!

What a lovely little coffee bar, cosy, great coffee and friendly atmosphere. Lovely place to pop into before shopping in town.

friendly staff amazing coffee, the best in the area. A great start to the day or anytime.Small premises but good atmosphere. Drink in or takeaway it's always excellent.

Warm welcome, great guys, nice atmosphere. Best coffee in Leighton Buzzard if not Bedfordshire. The single origin pour over I had was perfectly brewed and Matt was knowledgeable about the farm from which it was harvested, bought a bag of the same beans for home brewing. Lovely! Had a delicious breakfast cookie with it too and wish I had room for some of the brownie bars they had on display because they looked amazing. I would genuinely drive an hour round trip just to get a coffee from this gem again and I recommend you do the same.

This is a lovely little shop on Hockliffe Street with attentive service from owner/barista Matt. This isn't just your run-of-the-mill coffee house. They go the extra mile to source fantastic fair-trade beans, and the coffees vary every week. They've even gone to the lengths of sourcing some locally baked Scandinavian-style cinnamon buns to fit in with the Icelandic theme - what more could you ask for!

The only place in Leighton Buzzard to go to get a properly made speciality coffee, which I miss having moved out of London. Friendly chap behind the bar and generally a nice atmosphere. Realistically you probably will have to get take away...you'll be lucky to get a seat at popular times (there is room for about 4-6 people), but those sat down always seem to be having a nice relaxed time :) You can apparently even bring your own sandwiches.Definitely worth making this place your regular!

I love this coffee shop, I come here almost every morning before work. It's small nice and quirky. Even since the new owner has taken over its still just as good. You can really taste the difference from places like Costa, it's proper coffee at good prices. They have the best dark hot chocolate aswell as other interesting combos for coffee. The cakes are delicious especially the cheesecake brownie and the brownies it's hard to resist! Shame there's only a small seating area would make a great place to go for a catch up with friends :)

This micro cafe on the edge if the town centre really is a hidden gem. Only able to seat about 8 people it's not like high street coffee shops where you have to wait for the coffee to cool down to avoid scalding. Espresso heads proprietor and chief barista Matt takes great pride in preparing a coffee that's just right to be enjoyed right then.Matt is passionate about his trade and it shows in his knowledge and attention taken.Espresso head serve Union roast fair trade coffee with a guest blend that changes weekly. A variety of tray bakes and biscuits are also available. I have been a frequent visitor since September and have watched the transition and redecoration in October.

Since moving to Melbourne, my expectations of a good quality coffee has definitely risen. When I came back to England for Christmas, it was delightful to experience an excellent cup of coffee in Espresso Head. The quality was more than what I expected...I felt like I was back in Melbourne drinking coffee from an experienced Barista. The owner was friendly and knowledgeable about his love of coffee and it was lovely to see some of the owner's very own professional photos displayed in the shop...this really created a personalised and homely environment .

Excellent coffee and a great atmosphere. The piccolo's (not on the menu but available) are delicious. Previously a sworn tea-lover, since this cafe opened near my place of work I am converted.If you're in the area it is the place to drink coffee!

Good taste coffee and certainly the best in Leighton Buzzard. Better and smoother taste in comparison to the other high street cafes. Similar to the new wave cafes that they pop up everywhere lately and offer well developed and artisanal coffee. Small place to seat though.

I enjoy a good cup of coffee, and go out of my way to find the best places I can.after some research online locally, I found Espresso-Head, and on a recent visit to the town for the weekly market.I was extremely impressed that this quaint little micro coffee shop is of such a high standard, they offer an excellent house blend that is organic and fairtrade, alongside a guest bean that changes each week.The owner who I spoke to was very knowledgeable and friendly and was passionate about good coffee, he was in the process of introducing a brew bar to the shop offering specialist filter coffee, and although this was not yet on the menu he was kind enough to make one for me and it was excellent!

Never been to a micro café before. However I was not disappointed. Coffee was fantastic and it really is a nice welcoming corner of Leighton Buzzard. If you want some very good coffee at a reasonable price then come here. Also the cakes and biscuits do look very tempting.

Title says it all. Espresso Head is the best place that I have had coffee outside of London. One of the Baristas, Matt, is extremely knowledgeable about the coffee and the beans can be traced back not only to the farms, but to the actual farmers that have picked the beans! The shop is Artisan style using Union roasters for the house blend and there are always new guest blends available from some of the most exclusive regions around the world. The atmosphere is very friendly and welcoming so you can relax and truly get lost in your new favourite coffee!

Having recently moved to the UK, I have been on the hunt for a good coffee - until now!Espresso head is my favourite place to go for a delicious coffee and local advice from the friendly owner. On my most recent visit I tried at V60 pour over from the new brew bar. Well worth a visit!

I dont normally drink coffee, but Espresso Head has the best coffee in LB.Have tried a few different coffee's there now and all equally good. The shop is inviting and well worth the visit if your in the area.

I had the pleasure of visiting this place on my travels due to a recommendation and I wasn't disappointed! Very nice looking little micro cafe with a comfortable feel.The coffee was Fantastic and The owner Matt really knows his stuff, we chatted coffee for a while and you can tell that's its really his passion, and it shows in his drinks.I would thoroughly recommend this place, especially their flat whites and the gluten free brownie's.

This is the best coffee shop in the Buzzard by a country mile - the flat whites are amazing! Recently refurbished, but lost none of it's charm...

What a cute coffee shop ! Kind service and delicious coffee. Perfect place to just relax and enjoy a cuppa. If you don't like a noisy busy cafe this is defiantly your place to go. If you have a sweet tooth I would defiantly recommend the Brownies they are delicious or even a biscuit or two.

This was my first visit to Espresso Head but it certainly won't be my last. They may only serve drinks but they do so extremely well. I was so delighted that I couldn't wait to come back and had to have a second cup there and then.Whilst I was waiting for my drinks I got chatting with the barista. She was very friendly and knowledgeable about coffee. A far cry from your normal coffee shop button presser.I am now looking forward to my next visit. The coffee will keep me coming back but they even have a loyalty card. There is nothing better than an occasional freebie.

I love this coffee shop it is an amazing local business with a friendly owner! This shop has had a refurb and looks fantastic, best coffee in Leighton Buzzard! Pop in and enjoy the fab coffee when you are in town, you wouldn't be disappointed!

Friendly and knowledgable staff with a great feel to it. Great decor with some impressive photography it's a great stop for a coffee.

Amazing coffee, with a really friendly and knowledgeable service. The shop has recently had a refurb and it's looking bright and fresh. I also love the cakes and art work, all in all a necessary stop every time I'm in the area, well done!

I love this coffee shop as it's got a really friendly and relaxed atmosphere. And the best thing is, you can have a guilt free coffee fix as it's all Fairtrade :-)

Have been looking for a decent coffee shop nearby for ages, this is a cool little shop, with great drinks and friendly staff.

I come home every few weeks to Leighton Buzzard and have to go to Espresso head on my visits! They have the best coffee, and plenty of little freshly baked goods. You can even take sandwiches in of your own to enjoy with one of their drinks which I love. A big highlight is the bubble teas and smoothies too, especially in the summer, even if we are just wandering around town I always get one to go. I can't recommend it enough really, the charm of it (though quite small) is really special, so if you are passing by it is well worth the visit!

Quant little tea shop...Aussie style! They have a beautiful coffee blend at a super price. There is nothing more to say..support local traders.. This is a great place to get your caffeine fix...and maybe a little sweet treat!

Tiny coffee shop, maybe three or four seats? But really the best coffee in Leighton Buzzard. Haven't tried the cakes, they look decent, but it's the coffee I come for. Double Macchiato! :)

Great coffee with a small selection of cakes, pastries and biscuits. The only place I choose to drink coffee in Leighton Buzzard although it is not always open - it is more of a morning/lunch time coffee shop and unfortunately closed on Sundays.The shop is very small and hence intimate and very friendly - I love it. I may not be in Leighton Buzzard from one month to the next but the proprietor still remembers my order and asks if I would like my usual, what great service.

Great take away coffee - taste is lovely! No where to sit but not a problem for a coffee on the go, owner is nice to chat to and as it is small it invites conversation with others in the community.

There are few places in the UK that can deliver a GREAT Espresso with a perfect dreamy CremaThankfully we have Espresso Head!Strong, Dark and creamy ! Served with a little glass of water on the side!This is a tiny and perfectly formed spot!Try one - you just won't regret it!Bitcoins also accepted

I'm so thrilled to see quality, third-wave coffee come to my home town of Leighton Buzzard - and all thanks to a fellow ex-Cedars student! Get down there immediately, try a 6oz flat white, and see what you've been missing.

Delicious coffee, juices and teas....and also cakes and biscuits! Good service, good atmosphere...love it!

This is a lovely little independent cafe in Leighton. The coffee was made to suit our taste (strong/mild) and we also got a bonus of 'two for one' on the sticky ginger loaf as it was near closing time. Both coffee and cake were superb. The atmosphere is good with arty & local info on display. It's tiny but probably the best cafe in town.

What a lovely coffee shop, the coffee is excellent tastes superb. Simone the owner has a natural ability to make the customers feel at ease while having a coffee.