Frama in Mendip

Frama is a great coffee shop, and the coffee is exceptional. Whenever my friends come to visit, they always ask if we can stop by to pick up a flat white or a cappuccino!

Sadly a terrible experience visiting this coffee shop. Really high hopes because we read the reviews beforehand and enjoy our coffee - living near many great coffee shops and roasteries. I ordered 2 oat flat whites and when they came they were so milky and had an ‘off’ taste. So I returned them, checked they were oat and explained they were too milky and asked to change them to oat macchiato, the barista said yes and made these. When I collected them he asked for the payment, and I explained that as they were replacements for the ones that I returned I wouldn’t pay. He then said ‘do you know how much it costs me to make a coffee?’, ‘we are the best coffee in Frome’, ‘you obviously don’t know good coffee and perhaps you should go to Starbucks…’ - we then left with a very (literal) bitter tastes in our mouth. What a shame. Perhaps a bad day, but still absolutely no need to be horrible to customers.

We (being locals and familiar with this little treasure) brought some family members who live elsewhere, and they were totally blown away with the friendliness, the atmosphere and the service. They have said they will definitely be back. So will we!

Frome is lucky to have a coffee shop of this calibre. The owner is friendly, extremely knowledgable and enthusiastic about coffee and makes a beautiful espresso, a rarity and a joy when you find it. The cafe, although quite small, is well thought-out and the interior design builds on the idea of ‘flow’, both from the perspective of the local river and the espresso-making process which emphasises the ease of flow of water through the coffee grounds. The cups are unusual and put me in mind of a Japanese tea ceremony, making the espresso drinking more of an event. My drinking companion was equally delighted with her oat flat white. The cafe uses coffee from Round Hill Roastery and I went off with a bag of their beans. Do support this gem of a place.

Only the best will do, if it’s not up to standard he’ll make it again. If you’re looking for the best coffee in Frome, Frama

Properly delicious coffee, with several varieties to choose from. Whether you're a coffee snob or not, this place will satisfy your needs for a proper cup - easily the best in Frome. The shop is small but charming and if you can get a seat it's got a lovely vibe and decor. Excellent biscuits and cakes too. Only wish is that there were more seats so I could guarantee to park myself there all day!

Relaxed space serving possibility the best speciality coffee I’ve ever had. Scrumptious cakes too. Great cubby hole out the back for work & catchups. Worth a de-tour if in the area.