Forge Coffee in South Northamptonshire

This little cafè in Erie has a unique atmosphere and is just a nice place to hangout among its delicious coffee and somewhat lackluster food, but that is my only complaint. The iced lattes are fantastic!

Fantastic coffee shop in the heart of downtown Erie. Baristas pull espresso shots properly and one can order longer prep formats such as french press and pour-over. The most recent pour over I ordered was simply phenomenal, one of the best I've ever had.

We don't live locally, but on driving past on Saturday, we thought it would be nice to stop and see if they did takeaway cakes as we were en route to see my mum. It's inviting from the outside and looks nice inside. We were given a friendly welcome by the gentleman serving and were pleased to see a nice selection of cakes. We ordered one brownie, one biscoff brownie, one white chocolate blondie and a maple and pecan bun. The brownies are small in portion, which we thought maybe due to being rich in taste. Sadly not! On arrival at my mums with a cup of tea, we tucked into the cakes. We were very disappointed! They were all extremely dry to the point that the plain brownie was inedible. I would think that they'd either been made a good few days or have been left uncovered. To top it off, 4 cakes had cost me £14. Sadly very disappointing, and I wouldn't return.

Coffee's always fantastic, frappes are loads better than chain drinks (not too sweet, not icy, just perfect), and they have the best chai tea in the game. The ONLY gripe is that they close at 3:00pm/2:00pm on weekends, which means I'm only ever able to go pretty rarely despite living just a few blocks away. I guess this place is for people who don't work traditional 9 to 5s.

The owners want to make this a welcoming/inclusive place, which I respect, but they have become known among the unhoused population for allowing people to loiter here, (especially in the winter), and the result is that so many of the chairs smell of stale sweat. I do NOT sit on the upholstered couches, as I've seen people sleeping on them.

Most delicious cappuccino I have had in a long time.

Returning to a very old review I left a few years ago leaving only a 5-star review and no context. After relocating to Erie, I have really become an almost regular visitor to Ember+Forge. The staff has been nothing short of fantastic. They are engaging, welcoming, and downright friendly. Historically speaking, I get the same order. Black coffee to-go. Just recently, Rie introduce me to what she considered her own take on the latte. It was so tasty. Can't wait to have it again. Thanks, Rie!

This downtown Erie coffee shop stands as an essential destination for enthusiasts seeking a refined café experience. Boasting an extensive drink menu replete with a myriad of unique options, its beverages consistently rank among the finest in the region. Complementing these offerings are delectable bakery items sourced from local businesses, all reasonably priced. The establishment prides itself on delivering unwaveringly friendly service, fostering a welcoming atmosphere accentuated by a modern interior conducive to both leisure and productivity. However, a notable drawback lies in its restricted operating hours—opening late morning and closing by 2 pm on weekdays and 3 pm on weekends—potentially deterring patrons seeking coffee beyond these times in favor of more accessible alternatives among local and chain competitors.

Was a really nice place to work and the chai latte was delicious

"Oohhh my God," the SO said. I think that means she liked the cappuccino.

There very friendly and tolerant of everyone's personality and have amazing coffee and tea. Really a relaxing atmosphere and comfortable restrooms and amenities and kindness rules here relax and enjoy your time.

Very tasty coffee, cozy atmosphere. I would like a better selection of desserts for coffee. It is also a pity that the coffee shop is not open in the evening.

Nice atmosphere, good music and the coffee is reasonably priced. Not made from a Folger's filter like most coffee shops in the downtown area.

Favorite coffee in Erie! Friendly staff & great atmosphere.

Checked the website to make sure nothing was happening, arrived to find the place totally full because of a ‘whist drive’. Shame it wasn’t advertised!

Love this coffee shop. Many items to choose from and the environment/staff are so inviting. Could spend hours here just drinking coffee!

I visited for the first time today, and although the space is small, it seems like a good place to be alone.

Cool coffee shop, first time in Erie who knew cool stuff like this existed up here

Great find for the forge coffee on the green in evenley, amazingly tasty coffee and believe me I have tried lots of coffee and cafe, cakes are great too, we cycled over on a Saturday and we liked to so. Much we drove 20 miles over on Sunday just for coffee, very friendly staff and a great location.

Lovely cafe overlooking the village green. Sometimes there are gorgeous cakes but other times it is sparse. Unfortunately there are few or no options for medical allergy sufferers apart from a few pre-packaged gluten free bars.

Good coffee and food In first thing (just opened), three staff on, ordered, sit down, they make coffee then shout to tell you ready… literally three of them stood there doing nothing and couldn’t bring it over?! Lad too busy going out side for his roll up every 10 mins

Such wonderful cakes and coffees. Also bring your wallet because they have a great selection of art, plants and Nick Naks.

Excellent coffee stop while out on a group ride, great selection of cakes and savoury snacks. The coffee was very good and the barista takes great pride in making your drink, including some great coffee art with the milk. Bike friendly which is fab and space in the rear garden to leave your bikes so not out the front. There is also a small home store attached and some lovely handmade silver jewellery, will definitely be returning.

My husband went to The Forge last year whilst out cycling and loved the cinnamon bun so much that we cycled back there this year which was well worth it. Lovely friendly staff, coffee amazing and so was the bun. Next time will try something else. It’s such a nice place to visit. Can’t wait to go back. Thanks for a great experience

Fun coffee shop in downtown with a great local flavor!

Absolutely wonderful coffee shop. Great place to enjoy and relax. Sweet shop directly across the street if you want to enjoy the sweets with your coffee. Very very helpful nice baristas.

We stopped by Ember + Forge for a quick cup of coffee on way out of town after a weekend visit. It was clean and bright and artful, and bustling with happy customers. The latte I had was great, and their care for the craft was clear, but it was all almost (is this weird to say?) overshadowed by the staff's obvious love for their regular patrons and community pride. It was a great last stop to make, and left a positive enduring impression of Erie that I will carry with me until my next visit.

Good coffee, good atmosphere, great location. Overall I would’ve given this coffee place 4 or 5 stars (especially for Erie!) but I stopped going here after they started flying a political flag in their window. It is unsavory how political agendas (LGBTQ) are thrown in our faces everywhere we go, including a little coffee shop!

Absolutely love this place! Atmosphere amazing and plenty of seats. Every barista I encounter here they're just so wonderful, great personalities, I don't even have to tell them my order they remember it. So glad I decided to stop in this is my go-to coffee shop did I mention coffee is amazing. Thanks Ember+Forge employees for being so amazing.

Visited this excellent coffee shop for lunch whilst doing the Millennium Way circular walk from Chipping Walden (walk 44, 2/3rds of the way round). Tea (leaves in the centre of the pot), good and hot coffee, two slabs of whole meal toast with butter and jam, a tasty cheese and onion pasty, a delicious cookie and brownie (cut in half on request), all for £14. The staff were very friendly and helpful, the facilities clean and the atmosphere charming. A delightful break on a very nice walk.

Absolutely the best coffee for miles! I should know, I cycled 20 miles to get there. Lovely to sit out back when it’s sunny. Plus interesting art and shop.

We regularly walk over to the coffee shop from Brackley with the dog. We think it’s one of the best coffee’s in the area. Really friendly staff and your always made feel welcome. Good selection of cakes and savouries and other goods. You can use the post office well you are there too. Can’t recommend it enough.

The coffee was - eh, ok. Nothing to write home about. There was plenty of seating. I appreciated the atmosphere in general, but there was something lacking - just can't quite put my finger on it. The baristas were friendly. Would appreciate an offering for whipped cream or cold foam. Not sure that my small cup was worth $5.

Great coffee and a great atmosphere, never a bad experience

Chill atmosphere great coffee. 👍🏼☕

Very nice prices & atmosphere! Very friendly too. I felt at home there while enjoying a wonderfully made cappuccino!

First time here. Small quaint place with calming music playing. Friendly greeting on arrival. Coffee was just great and artisan bread good too. Will definitely b visiting again. Nice range of gifts available too. Wonderful find!

Found this place through my better half who had seen a review on our local village website ... it's not that big but the staff are friendly the coffee, cakes and other food is excellent and they also sell arts and crafts ... and have comedy nights and pizza evenings and as an Italian I can say the pizzas are authentic and delicious. Well worth a visit if you ever in the area

Great ambience and decor, cool vintage signs and hand made vintage style pennants for sale, I had a dirty chai and it was delicious. Very friendly staff who put up with my humor attempts, dog friendly. Go!

Everything you need out of a coffee shop, chill, nicely designed and they care about their beans. Coffees delicious.

Great real coffee, friendly staff

The location is perfect, in the middle of downtown. I highly recommend it. It is decorated well, too.

The coffee is okay. They have changed their business to take out only. They don’t want people to sit down so they don’t deal with cleaning and disinfecting, they just want your money without work. They have even tied down the table and chair outside so you can’t sit outside either.

We originally found completely by chance, so revisited when nearby, as definitely worth it. Polite, friendly, relaxed, with indoor, and outdoor seating. Range of coffee’s, tea’s. light food, cakes, snacks etc. Even has a small gallery, and outside antique type room. Would definitely recommend, although not suitable if anyone wants a large meal. It could do with providing sandwiches/rolls. Plus the back door needs re-labelling, so it is clear it is also the garden, and not just the toilet. Overall, would definitely recommend, and will always re-visit when nearby.

Fine espresso and other coffee drinks, but safety still has indoor seating off the table.

Friendly and inviting atmosphere 👍☕

Their coffee is excellent, though it's sad that you can no longer sit inside due to the pandemic. Still a must try.

The staff were so nice! I love the flexibility of having a coffee made here with several milk alternatives such as oat milk and different sweetener options as well. 😋

Good coffee in a nice location. Worth the stop.

Good espresso downtown Eerie. The space is nice (but not yet open for sit in, it seems). We had a cappuccino and ice latte, and both were good.

Great coffee and great customer service from heather. Way better than Starbucks.

When out for a jolly to Banbury (to visit Second Time Around) we decided to stop off at Forge Coffee for a latte and some cake. Out in the middle of rural Britain in the pretty little village of Culworth you will find the hidden gem that is Forge Coffee. The coffee was great and the delicious cakes and tray bakes were all very tempting. We had a Peanut Butter Crumble and a Black current Shortbread slice and both were amazing. Moist, delicious and very moreish. The Forge is very arty and crafty with a display of works. There is inside and outside (garden) seating and on the summers day we went sitting out back was great. Highly recommend The Forge Coffee Shop and hope to visit again one day for more delicious sweet treats. Soup and savoury treats / snacks are also available.

It’s one of my favorite afternoon work walk locations! The staff is always super friendly, helpful and wonderful! They even converted my tea drinking husband to a coffee lover!

My absolute favorite coffee shop! We get all of our grounds from here too (which must be in stock at all times at our house)! I am excited for them to reopen as it’s a great meeting spot downtown.

Best coffee in the city. It’s been wonderful to see them survive through the pandemic. So excited they are able to start returning to their normal hours. I spent many hours in this coffee shop pre-Covid working on my computer. Atmosphere is lovely, the staff is great, and they always try to accommodate customer feedback/needs to the best of their ability.

Outstanding customer service. The staff is always friendly and knowledgeable. Delicious options and beautifully designed interior. The owner often highlights local artists and community meetings.

Its practically a storage room ... there's nothing to see . They don't have most of the menu items in stock .

Always great service every time I visit. Ordered coffee to serve at a birthday party and they helped me figure out what I wanted and then went above and beyond to make sure I was a satisfied customer.

Fast and friendly, they jump to serve!

I feel like I needed to get a Cappuccino and not just the regular blend

All fresh pressed real made coffee hot chocolate and the staff is friendly .

Great coffee, and the walk up window to order was convenient.

We love their coffee but can’t really go to that area all the time so today we were craving their coffee and drove there. We got there at 3:40pm today Saturday. My husband rang the bell twice and waited but nobody came to the window. What a disappointment! Things like this make you not trust small businesses. If you dont live close I guess call first before you go. It’s annoying but is not worth driving to a close business. Note: these pregnant mom and dad had to go get a Starbucks afterwards.

Very good coffee. Not many places make good cortados but when it's done right like they made mine at Ember + Forge it's outstanding. They have an order window on the side of the building so they're COVID safe and they make ordering super easy.

Good cup of coffee and friendly staff. The atmosphere was comfortable as well. *Edit: I've upgraded to five stars due to another recent stop. The coffee is fantastic, and the staff remain remarkably fast and friendly. The extra star also comes from the managements clear commitment to delivering a quality product and experience. I appreciate them reaching out for feedback on how to improve overall rating. In general this is just a quality establishment that should be given a look if you are in the area!

First timer. Good coffee and a nice walk around downtown. Thanks!!

Because there wAs not a sign for blue lives matter!!!!!!

This place is amazing whether your a coffee nerd or just looking for a low key caffeine boost. Tyler the barista was most helpful with recommendations and when we spilled a drink on accident was quick to brew us another.

Best London fog I’ve ever had. Need to figure out what tea they use! They measure and time everything perfectly.

Looking for breakfast or lunch? Look no more...this little business is always full of customers and once you dine here you will know why. My egg with melted cheese on a croissant was delicious and the cup of fruit was so fresh. My friend had the Belgian waffle. We ate here EVERY morning!!!

On my last trip to Savannah, I had breakfast at Goose Feathers and was happy to return this trip. The coffee is excellent and service southern friendly. My croissant egg sandwich was warm and fresh. The panini my friend had was delicious. The place has a good vibe with families, singles, couples and a wide range of ages.

Goose Feathers is a popular destination for very inexpensive but delicious fare. Quiche is an especially good value. I had the Reuben, which I love. The location is perfect, in the middle of downtown. I highly recommend it. It is decorated well, too.

Food was so delish. The service here is better than most.

Found purely by chance. able to wheel your bikes through the cafe to the back garden. Great coffee and cake enjoyed in the garden. Downside of our visit a group of eight not observing the social distancing rules :(

I had to try this place when I finally made it to Erie. Mainly because it's my family that owns the business. After having tried their coffee though, that is what will be bringing me back every time I visit. It was exceptional. Very proud of my cousin, Hannah, who started this business. She's a great woman and obviously knows how to make a mean cup of coffee.

Friendly service, good coffee. Nice atmosphere.

The place has a nice atmosphere.

Some seriously good coffee is served here. The shop is interesting and cool. I love to get in to study here when I can. The seats fill up quick fyi. The baked goods are delicious too.

Love this local coffee shop, so friendly and warm with a wood burner in winter and clean tables. I can recommend the locally sourced pies too.

Unfortunately couldn't go inside due to COVID-19, but their walk-up window is super cute and provides excellent service! The 8-1-Forged house blend is super tasty! Hoping and looking forward to go inside and sit and chill one day

Cyclists Mecca in Culworth. Rapidly becoming the place to stop when out in this area. Used to stop at Cannons Ashby but after their letter to our club not to come we’ve found a lovely alternative. Lovely coffee, good prices and safe secure area for bikes. Home made cakes and other fayre, the sausage rolls looked to die for. Quickly took groups details and service was done with a smile. Could do with a few more tables out the back in the garden but we managed.

located in a great spot on Century Blvd. Full assortment of items. Fast, efficient and friendly. Great fresh breakfast.

Nice that they have a window open during the pandemic.

Great customer service. The coffee flavors are unique. I have a ice decaf latte with pistachio flavoring. It was amazing!

My favorite Coffee shop in Erie!!

The girls were so nice! I had brought my 1 1/2 year old with me and she made a mess and they were so helpful and friendly

Great ambience at this little village cafe. Excellent coffee and a lovely variety of tasty bites on offer with a warming open fire to take away the winter chill.

Truthfully I'm not a coffee drinker. But I LOVE LOVE LOVE the smoothies and hot chocolate that you can get. Decent prices. The space is so cozy with big windows to people watch. Comfy couches to chat with a friend. And larger tables for group gatherings for coworkers or students. It's a local spot you are bound to love. In the bustling city it is a cup of peace and a snip of enjoyment you'll want to come back to again and again.

Amazing coffee and great service.

Cute little place....everyone was very friendly

I love stopping into Ember and Forge on the way to work. The coffee is the best in Erie, and the staff are all lovely. There is one staff member, I really need to get her name, she has short hair and glasses, she is always so sweet!

Love their Lattes, and the environment!

Great place to have a tasteful cup of coffee. Wonderful atmosphere.

Such a lovely spot! In a converted historical building, woman and locally owned, which is just fabulous. Near the art museum, and there are periodic art displays! The smoothies are absolutely stunning.

Good service,comfortable environment.👍👍

Great coffee served any wAy you'd like. Secretly excellent tea (banana nut is awesome if in stock).

My Wife grew up in Erie, so we were back to visit for the Holidays. I have to say, I wish this place were out by us in the Chicago Suburbs. Great coffee(by great I mean amazing), super friendly and competent staff. And an adorable atmosphere. We were in town for a week and the only day we didn't stop by was Christmas(because they were Closed). Erie needs more businesses like this, it's helping breathe life back into that city and I hope that they continue to be successful. Also, for the quality of product you get from there, they could be charging much more and I would gladly pay it. If you visit Erie, PA or even happen to live there, do yourself a favor and make sure you visit them sometime. You will thank me. I promise you!

Stopped by while out on my motorbike. An old converted forge, now an independent coffee shop in this small village. High quality coffee prepared with care, along with tasty home made cakes and snacks. It was a cold day so the raging wood burning stove was very welcome to thaw out my hands ! A warm welcome and I got the feeling it is a nice central meeting place for the village.

Really friendly small independent coffee shop. The cakes looked amazing and it was a very warm and cosy place to stop for a while and enjoy a cup of coffee. Highly recommended.

I attended on a breezy fall afternoon, and there were about 6 people in line. The woman at the counter was nice and made each person feel important. I did not feel bad about waiting in line. I ordered an apple chai, and was not disappointed. The way I see it, if you are looking for that 5 minute coffee, this is not where you want to go. If you are willing to take your time and enjoy life at its fullest, than I would highly recommend.