Micro Roastery in Canterbury

Ordered a coffee and told it would be brought upstairs, waited, waited, very patient but no coffee came. with no longer any time left for coffe went down to ask for refund, 15 to 20 mins since order by this time. Just given cash, no apology , no explanation, got the distinct impression that this is not an unusual event for them and that they are not interested. How they have any customers left I don't know!

What does it cost to smile and make a customer feel welcome ? Nothing, of course. The coffee is pretty good but variable ( over three visits ). Each time I have felt I have dragged the barista away from what they were doing elsewhere. Shame as real coffee is hard to find in SEngland

I have visited this place twice now for a coffee. The place always leaves me feeling like they are missing a big opportunity. The entrance is messy, and I have never seen anyone working here crack a smile. Such a lack of warmth! A coffee library is such an exciting prospect, but the service doesn’t reflect this.

I dropped by the cafe to buy a flat white (in my view the best in Canterbury) and decided to buy some coffee to take home as well. The Vietnamese girl that was working there answered all my questions about ‘washed’, organic and naturally processed beans. She educated me, in short order, about the myriad intricacies of coffee processing and it was all quite fascinating! I took away two different roasts, one from Brazil and another from Indonesia. I’ve tried both today and they are superb. I cannot recommend this place highly enough. Compared to the awful generic High St. cafe brands, The Microroastery is a 3* Michelin coffee experience.

Sat outside, after ordering got forgotten about- half an hour later got drinks - one was cold - wouldn’t return sadly!

Worth a visit for the excellent coffee. However if you’re after anything more than cursory service - I personally don’t appreciate being snapped-at with a coffee order request - then there are many other beverage outlets in Canterbury where a smile is included in the transaction

Nice place with seating outside and great coffee. Many tipes of coffee to choose from and friendly staff.

We passed Micro Roastery after visiting another near by coffee shop, which was disappointing! We popped in to have a look at the coffee available to buy for home. The guy serving & advising us was amazing and so knowledgeable! We ended up purchasing 3 blends, which were ground for us. Good value for money.

Popped in with my aunt and uncle on Saturday afternoon and had a lovely coffee and banana bread. Very knowledgeable barista and great service. Would highly recommend.

I have subscribed to MR coffee beans whilst trying roasters from all over the country and still come back to MR for my fave beans. It is always a treat to visit the shop and I love the atmoshere and decor. Always a coffee as good as possible and service always with a smile. Thank you for being there.

Hearty warm drinks and welcoming service. Their service is very reliable and they serve the best coffee in Canterbury. Their hot chocolates are a particular stand out as are their varieties of baked goods and desserts on sale. I’ve been a regular at the cafe for a long time and I’m proud to support this place. Could not recommend a better cafe in Canterbury. The smell of fresh coffee in the cafe is also somehow always enticing rather than a turn off.

I read a review saying the coffee is over roasted, so I made a point of asking for thier lightest roasted coffee. I think this was going to cause extra work as the barrister tried push the house blend stating it had this single roast coffee beans in the mix. I wasn't persuaded as I hoped for a good cup of coffee; sadly it wasn't - definitely over roasted, very bitter and too acidic. Such a disappointment. 😓 It's also interesting to see the owner's responses to one of the 1 star review about the Nero Cup which manage to get passed his 'security'. I read it just before writing this - and felt it was such a sad and unnecessary stance to take.

Visited for the first time this week in the morning before work. Coffee was decent, croissant a little burnt but DAMMMNN the young girl serving was miserable.. People come in, spend money and want to be made to feel welcome. I didn't feel welcome, I won't be coming back.

We often call in for coffee on Sunday mornings. Today the person who took our order at front desk made it apparent that she didn't want to be there, or didn't want to be taking our order - she was so rude it was hard to believe. Nice coffee was subsequently delivered to our table by charming waitress - she saved you from a one-star review!

Stopped by for a quick Mocha & a piece of carrot cake which was very good 👌🏼. If in Canterbury again would definitely come back.

Lovely little cafe, great fresh coffee, in thsi case cappucino, sitting in the sunshine. what more could you want really?

We came across this place by accident. They have lots of different coffee for sale. We had small cortado which was very short indeed but nice. The cakes looked very good but we didn't try them on this occasion.

Really lovely little place to stop to have a coffee, we didnt stop to eat any food but we could see there were lots of options for both veggies and vegans!

Got coffee here every day on holidays. Lovely atmosphere to the place and the staff were all very nice. You get the sense that everyone there is a coffee expert and not just a barista.

We were impressed with the coffee at a local breakfast place, who said they source their coffee at this place. We visited to buy beans and have a coffee. Great service and great coffee. Recommended

Stopped off on a cycle through Canterbury and had a really top notch flat white and a delicious slice of vegan chocolate cake. Location is really quaint and service was excellent. Couldn’t recommend it highly enough.

Wide range of coffees of the world to choose from that you can drink there or buy for home. Very friendly staff and nice ambience.

Unpleasant experience this morning. Where manager demands people with disabilities to stand outside without any politeness

During a recent 4 day holiday at Birchington Vale we ate at The Punch Tavern 3 times. Excellent food. Excellent service. Excellent place.

Really liked this place. Canterbury has a lot of quality establishments but we went to this place on a whim. We were not disappointed. Great location, coffee and service.

I order my beans from MR and after many years of loving Monmouth Coffee, now love MR more!! I love the atmosphere and the creative use of old equipment, pallets, art etc. Missing the chance to sit and enjoy the excellent service and the best...

My wife and I go to the Micro Roastery often and always enjoy the coffee and cakes. Pleasant atmosphere too.

Have been going to this place regularly over the last couple of years but it has been increasingly spoiled by students hogging tables for eons with their laptops ,stringing one coffee out. Most seem to take a table for four and I think the cafe...

Excruciatingly bad service on arrival. Whilst the young ladies before us had been lavished with smiles and attention, we were barely acknowledged let alone greeted and welcomed. The shop was grungy with a surface of thick dust covering all equipment, tables and fixtures. Lastly, the...

Had some good coffee and vegan cake. Relaxed place to browse on the good wifi. Quiet little corner of the city

A proper Italian roastery, selling top quality coffee as well as teas and decent quality sandwiches etc for lunch. Popular with locals and often full around lunchtime but a fast turnover so worth waiting. Prices are reasonable.

Good little find, only 3 minutes from cathedral. Staff pleasant enough (of course hipster) and coffee high standard. Espresso £2/2.20, latte £2.50/2.90, flat white £2.70/3.10. Iced coffees, teas and smoothies available too, as well as pastries.

Great staff serving great coffee in a great environment. Order at counter served by friendly staff at table. Well better than chains.

Very good coffee ordered at counter and served at table. Very flavoursome coffee at about the same price as chains. Service very friendly and free Wi-Fi.

I feel a bit bad leaving not the best review since the staff were very friendly. However the coffee wasn’t that great. They use Alpro soy milk instead of Bonsoy (a Barista standard) and the milk was frothed very average at best. Think very light and full of air. It looked like a coffee that came out of a machine. No smooth texture, micro foam or stretching. Temperature was fine. Then again, being from Australia we do place a high standard on coffee. The staff notice I left most of my coffee so made me another one to take out which was kind of them. I was surprised at how light it was- I would say most of the cup was foam and not milk. Good concept, cosy cafe with friendly staff. Unfortunately the coffee leaves a lot to be desired.

I've been going to Micro Roastery (MR) for multiple years now, and honestly in all my years being a student in this town, I've never had a better tasting coffee than in MR. I always recommend this place to my friends and is a place I can come to work and to meet people.

He estado aquí varias veces desde su apertura y nunca he tenido una mala experiencia.

Would not recommend. Was spoken to by the rudest lady (I think the manager), I simply asked if I could have my coffee a little weaker and honestly was so taken back by the rude response of the manager, her attitude was horrid and I will not be returning. Made me feel so guilty and embarrassed.

Visité en abril con mi pareja, cada uno tenía un cortado que tenía un tamaño perfecto, la temperatura correcta y estaba bien equilibrado con la mezcla de café de la casa. La decoración del lugar está en mal estado, lo que podría funcionar bien con una mejor iluminación (la iluminación fluorescente de la oficina lo decepciona, pero al parecer hacen un café tostado aquí, por lo que puede necesitar la utilidad), pero si reconoces un buen café, estarás más que satisfecho. feliz. Compré 2 bolsas del café de la casa porque me gustó mucho.

I love Canterbury coffee shops, and visited for the reviews. I give it credit for not being a chain.. But the coffee could be better, the place could be less scruffy, and the staff could be more welcoming... Overall, in my view, quite unremarkable

This was our first time in the Micro Roastery. I love to try various new types of coffee and this cafe is also a shop selling a wide variety of coffee beans. An excellent choice of well roasted flavours are on offer so very much a good choice for both average coffee drinkers and connoisseurs alike.

We popped in here by chance for a coffee and were impressed by the freshness of the beans. As we left I decided to go back and buy some of the house blend, I was glad I did because it tasted great at home too.

Mi compañero había traído una taza de café nero y estaba terminando esto, de todos modos nos sentamos en la parte de atrás del café. Acababa de comprar un chocolate caliente extremadamente caro que era pequeño y tenía un sabor horrible, así como un croissant que no era nada fantástico. De repente, un miembro del personal se acercó a nuestra mesa y, en lugar de decir "por favor, podrías tirar esa taza, gracias", ella le dijo agresivamente a mi compañero: "No sé si es porque no te gusta o no aprecias mi café. esa taza allí, pero podrías usar esta taza para beber tu bebida '. Obviamente es comprensible, sin embargo, expulsó a dos clientes con su tono innecesariamente amenazador. . Fuimos humillados y nos sentimos como si un profesor nos hubiera dicho que nos habíamos despedido. Demasiado caro para la calidad, el servicio al cliente horrible por esta mujer, y nunca volveré allí de nuevo.

Me encanta el lugar Yo siempre compro mi café de la mañana a partir de ahí.

Smooth coffee served in a friendly informal atmosphere. Delicious cakes, especially the(gluten free) salted caramel brownie, the date flapjack and the(vegan) peanut butter cake

These guys understand coffee!! Many different kinds, and perfectly made. Nice atmosphere and very interesting people. People we know from as far as Dorking come here regularly to get their coffee.

Im a huge fan of this coffee shop! If you like the quality coffee u can try this. Highly recommended!

Always great coffee. Their cakes are lovely and a lovely little sun trap garden. Staff always happy and helpful.

The coffee was the best I've had for a long time and the ambience of the place was very relaxing. It was even better because I was with my really fit solicitor friend who works across the road......

It was getting to that point, we needed a little caffeine to get us through our last spots to visit, we mentioned we were heading towards castle street to walk around the Canterbury wall back to the bus station and the couple we were talking to mentioned this coffee shop they tried in the morning. We Ordered flat whites, very good indeed was busy and so we didn’t experience much else. Would have missed it ourselves, small place, so grateful for the recommendation.

My hubby took me here today as I fancied a really good hot chocolate and some cake. He has been previously and raves about the coffee.

Lovely relaxed and inviting Coffee house. Micro Roastery allows you to relax and take time out from a busy world. A very personal service that makes you feel valued, and unlike the multi nationals the coffee is exceptional and the food is always fresh. When in Canterbury make a visit here and you won’t be disappointed.

I have had coffee here multiple times. It's a really nice, relaxed place to catch up with your friends or to sit on your own and read a book or work on your laptop. They also have one or two vegan cake options now. Would be nice to have more :) Really cute outside area.

18 months after our last UK trip we returned to Canterbury and made straight for the flat whites. Yes. The quality is just as fine.

I go in at least once a day when I am in Canterbury. This is how coffee is done!!!

It's small and easily overlooked, but this place serves the very best coffee in Canterbury. With the variety of beans and roasts available everybody will be able to find a coffee to their taste.

I had my first flat white from Mirco Roastery in 2013 and my first review was done then, and over the years I always go back. The coffee served is just of a higher standard and made to perfection, I love the setting and the decor and the atmosphere is lovely.

I love Micro Roastery’s uncomplicated and unapologetic dedication to decent coffee. It’s a great little gem if you like real coffee made with care and attention to taste. You can try various bean blends and staff are relaxed and knowledgeable.

Eenvoudig maar sympathiek interieur - lekkere koffie - vriendelijke bediening - ook mogelijkheid voor een lekkere snack

A tiny roasters and coffee shop selling fresh beans roasted on site and also selling coffee parifinalia. A wide selection...

Always stop here for coffee on the walk in to Canterbury from the carpark (and often again on the way out again). Quiet hippy sort of place, very small but really excellent coffee and snacks. Small outside area, usually have interesting people to chat with.

I am drinking my coffee Lattee in Micro five times everyday. I like their coffee taste and their variety of sweets and cakes. The best coffee shop in Canterbury for specialized coffee. Thank you All.

Fuimos de compras y a la izquierda de mi marido con su prensa y luego lo disfrutamos así con uno cortado. Se trata de un espacio minúsculo, sillas no son muy cómodas, pero el ambiente es relajado y afable. Quieres una coca cola? Tome tú mismo de la nevera. Sin demasiadas complicaciones, actuar como en casa. Muchos lugareños vienen a comprar su café en bolsas pequeñas y que saben exactamente qué tipo de granos. Hay una gran variedad para elegir. Es usted un amante del café, este es el lugar para ir.

We really enjoyed visiting this tiny cafe for coffee and cake. There is a sheltered courtyard out the back which was perfect for enjoying a skinny latte and salted caramel brownie!

I'm going to keep this rather short, the Micro Roastery serves the very best coffee in the city by far. It's great value for money, the seating is decent and there is a small outdoor area out the back for the smokers or sun soakers amongst us. They serve some great cakes and pastries to go along with their tip top coffee and their staff are always positive, professional and well informed regarding the coffee they're serving. You can also buy their coffee in bags, either pre or post ground. I can't recommend the place more highly to be honest, so that being said, please ditch the chains and the mediocre coffee and support a local business doing a fantastic job!

It's a tiny hidden gem for coffee. It's a bit difficult to get a seat sometimes, although they do takeaway.The coffee is good. Forget the chain coffee shops. The Micro Roastery is cheaper and better.

Great coffee in a nice atmosphere. The beans are roasted and ground in the house. Lots of different types of coffee beans. Just sit , take short sips of coffee and relax.

I worked in nearby Watling Street in the late 1970s. Back then, baristas hadn't been invented and filter coffee was the height of caffeine-fuelled sophistication.Fast forward 40 years and the Micro Roastery typifies all that is good about the unstoppable coffee revolution in this country.Knowledgeable service, a choice of beans sourced from estates around the world, all the usual drinking options to suit your own preference, kit to buy and brew up at home....and great, great coffee.It's almost worth coming back to work in Canterbury again....

Great place to enjoy one of the best cup of coffees one could ever dream of :-) I never miss the opportunity to come here ,whether is in my lunch break, when I am around doing shopping or with friends it's always a delight. They have a really nice and comfortable sitting area , and a little garden at the rear, cakes are to die for and staff always friendly !x

Every travelling we are seeking for a good coffee places. Me and my husband both in the catering, specialised on coffee trainings. I think coffee shops with micros roaster should take more passion in they job, focus more on the coffee. The shop itself it is a bit mix match, do not really know what is the second counter for. A bit confusing. We got confused when we get in, so they take it as we must be tourists who anyway could not tell the difference between latte or cappuccino. The girl behind the counter try to actually ignore as, and we needed to say hi first, and call in her attention we would like to order some coffee. The coffee quality was good, but the service and the atmosphere was terrible.

Un posto delizioso. Piccolo e accogliente, perfetto per studiare, leggere o semplicemente rilassarsi. Le torte sono buonissime e ha mille tipi diversi di caffè! ASSOLUTAMENTE SI !

I've been coming here since they opened and the coffee is simply the best in town. The owners are lovely and there is a great choice of coffee to drink in or take out - and you can buy beans whole or ground to take home. The coffee is also roasted on site! We've recommended to countless friends who all agree

Incredible coffee, great Gluten Free cakes and a really nice relaxed vibe. A real hidden gem amongst all the big chains in the City.

we dropped in a few months ago while in Canterbury for a coffee and were greeted by the lovely aroma of fresh roasted coffee and were not disappointed with the actual coffee served up, it was absolutely lovely! we now only drink their coffee at home which we order from the website and is delivered for free within 48hrs of placing the order online.I can't praise the coffee or the service enough as when we were in the coffee house the staff were very friendly and very helpful when we were asking about the different types of coffee.

This is the type of place that might end up in a short story or a film. The cafe has a narrow frontage, but extends back through the building in which it is housed to a small courtyard at the rear. Wooden chairs, benches and stools abound, whilst assorted coffee-related wisdom and paraphernalia sits on shelves or hangs from the walls. They roast their own beans here, sell off old coffee bean bags, play a wide range of music softly in the background (I have been most impressed to hear The Divine Comedy from time to time), and provide space to chat, read or connect to the outside world via free Wifi. Espresso or Americano are my usual choices, as good as anything I have tried in an English coffee house, and these can be enjoyed on their own or accompanied by a sweet bite (the fulsome garabaldi slices are something I have often returned to.) This is a very good place in which to “reset” during the working day, or even just when on a leisurely visit to the city.

Forget the chain coffee shops and treat yourself to a delicious flat white at this quirky coffee house . We also had amazing fruit flapjacks. Yummmeeee !!

We went there around 10.30, really lovely place with lots of seating, and a cute garden. They know their coffee. Also offer cold brewed coffee, and other hot and cold drink options

This place serves the smoothest, most perfect flat white I've ever tasted. Highly recommended. Nice and friendly is a little squashed in there.

This is an amazing little coffee shop. I've only had the flat white but that's because its so good that i don't need to try anything else. Wish there was one in Whitstable!

a very good selection of really fresh cakes and pastries to complement it. I didn't eat anything but the aroma was fantastic. The coffee I bought was excellent as were the beans I took home.

Great own roasted coffee and a large selection of different beans. Friendly staff and good loyalty card

Best coffee i've had so far in Canterbury. i always pop in for an espresso when i'm in town and have time.

It's definitely worth seeking out this compact but very pleasant micro-roastery. Great coffee at reasonable price, delicious cakes & slices (the date & honey was yummy). Really nice atmosphere - and of course, the aroma of real coffee to fascinate you all through your visit. I'd almost given up on Canterbury for coffee but this place has saved it!

Tiny coffee shop with really good coffee and scones. Not many seats, but a bench outside is perfect for people watching on the main tourist street.

Interesting little place, loved the "pick and mix" of coffee beans available to buy. Was really impressed by the array of alternative milks available.Staff seemed a little grumpy though, and we all seemed a little confused by my request for a large flat white- I was told that they didn't really do a large flat white, but I could have 2 shots in a large cup- which seems to me to be the same thing? But maybe I am just not a coffee expert! The coffee was nice, better than any of the chain cafes like Costa etc (although a little weak for my liking and not as full flavoured as I expected, but then I am used to The Nutmeg in Tenterden which serves Monmouth coffee which is just divine and simply the best ever!) I like the atmosphere of the cafe and the feeling that it was a little quirky and that there seemed to be quite a few regular customers which gave it a community feel. Love the bookswap too, little touches like that really make a place memorable.Overall a pleasant visit.

Really good quality coffee at a very reasonable price in simple, friendly surroundings. Such a nice change from the endless coffee chains one can find anywhere. A good place to unwind for a short stop with paper or laptop. Several varieties of coffee can be purchased to take home.(As beans or ground.) Canterbury needs more independent outlets like this. Long may this one continue.

The Micro Roastery will ALWAYS be my safe haven. It is well priced, so cosy, had friendly staff, and the coffee is the best - always top, top quality. Can't really think of anything else to write other than praise!10/10

I don't drink coffe so I don't go often but when I brought their coffee when I went home to my friends, they absolutely loved it.

Fun and friendly place with great coffee and hot chocolate. There could be a better selection of cakes but everything else is great and I love going back whenever I can

I found this place purely by chance walking back from spending a fortune in the nearby Bang & Olufsen showroom. it is excellent - quite simply some of the best coffee I have tasted for a long time. The service is friendly, there is a good selection of pastries, and free WiFi is available. Strongly recommended if you are in the area and wish to avoid the coffee chains.

With a few places still to try, I can say that Micro Roastery offers the best coffee I've had here so far. I was desperate for a nice cup of coffee and thought I would never find it, but in this coffee shop you can get a really nice cup in a very cozy atmosphere. I totally recommend it.

You never forget the first cup of coffee at Micro Roastery, and every time I have been back the coffee just gets better. The care attention and the passion and love that's goes in to the whole process of bean to coffee is demonstrated at Micro Roastery. The owner is an Oracle of knowledge on coffee and takes the time to talk to anyone about his passion.Yes the decor is quirky but it adds the feel of the Micro Roastery, and some of the comments in other reviews are very harsh. The staff have always been lovely and tentative and made me and my family feel welcome.It's all about the cup of coffee and you will not find better in canterbury.

My wife comes here to work sometimes. They're absolutely brilliant - the coffee is great - they supply several local shops and restaurants with beans and sell a great selection in store. The staff are very friendly, they have really decent wifi and it's pretty comfy. Basically this place is excellent in just about every way, do go there.

A small but cosy café with light snacks and cakes available.Take away coffees availableA good range of coffee bean (and ground) varieties for sale.I am a convert!

Don't get me wrong. My coffee was really good and better than Nero's which is my favourite in Canterbury, but the rest of the place is a shambles really.There was tat everywhere. Why don't you just put it away ? Boxes, some kind of green cleaning fluid on what I think was a bar which is in front of display shelves that was displaying a haphazard array of items. Behind the counter I think was the lovely little dogs hideaway.Two tables for guests had other tat left on it. New cups, saucers and boxes of ??I get they need coffee beans but how about putting them on display properly ?Could be a great little place and we certainly were not the only ones in there. Perhaps we were not the clientele they are seeking.Honest, this is just constructive criticism and not meant to insult the owners.ps, nice friendly staff and wifi.Cheers

Quirky little cafe with wooden tables and chairs upholstered in coffee sacks and a little courtyard space at the back. Excellent coffee and lots of other beans available. Very knowledgeable about coffee (if like my son you are a coffee nerd). Quiet and welcoming - very relaxed.

I have no doubt that this is the best coffee in Canterbury. The place itself is a little on the shabby side, a little bit too "hippy" but for a quick coffee it is well worth a detour. The service can be a little slow but that's probably due to the fact that they are committed to serve the coffee just right.

Excellent coffee from people who are obviously committed; The blend of beans you are drinking is written up on the counter. Also nice cakes and other bites, and different types of coffee to buy. Seating inside looked comfortable but on the sweltering hot day we visited, we made for the quirky but pleasant courtyard out the back. Worth the short walk from the main shopping street.

Do not get me wrong!! Fantastic coffee!! But really??? They do the washing next to the toilet!! And i can tell no one has cleaned the place for ages!!! Some weeks ago they removed a bench to make more space and i can still see the dust all around!!! It is a microbiology lab!!

They source and roast their own coffee. There is a wide variety of blends and the coffee is made perfectly. Rich and beautiful taste! Very nice for sit in or take away. Staff is very friendly and polite.