The Coffee Grind in Bolton

I’m a coffee snob. Unashamed and fairly public about it. So when I went wandering in Bolton the other day to get a coffee, I was looking for an independent coffee shop that cares about its coffee. Stumbling into The Coffee Grind, I found my nirvana. A place that truly oozes coffee obsession. Nigel is the complete coffee guru, a true aficionado that knows his coffee inside out and can mix beans and roasts to craft the kind of cup of coffee obsessively like me dream of. It’s like rocket fuel. None of this bitter, over-roasted, commercial, mass-produced nonsense that so many chains serve, The Coffee Grind produces cup after cup of liquid nectar. If you’re just generally keen on coffee or after something better, more refined and unique, you’ll love this place.

Best coffee shop in Bolton customer service awsome!!!! favourite is Americano with a tosted teacake after a shop round take the weight of our feet you have got a customer for life keep the good work up!!!!!!

Great coffee, great space! I always pop in when I have business meetings around the corner, and always get a friendly greeting, bit of a chat and then left to it. The perfect coffee shop!

Visited today for coffee and cake. Coffee was excellent and cake good. Atmosphere relaxing. However on leaving I had left a carrier bag with my shopping under the table. One of the members of staff a man called me back which I very much appreciated. But he then proceeded to comment about what was in the bag and actually opened it to look in there and commented on one of the contents. There wasn't really anything in there I would be unhappy about him seeing but that is beside the point; there may have been. Felt it was an invasion of my privacy and completely inappropriate behaviour.

VERY quiet for a Saturday staff not particularly cheerful bored ? cheap toastie clean loo and charged my phone

Excellent service and friendly staff. I am a weight watcher and always have the skinny latte which was served nice and hot by the delightful owner Jill. The place is trendy and very clean. I would highly recommend this place when visiting bolton.

Always greets us with a smile and great Coffee or hot choc, 'love' this place, well both places as there's another coffee grind on Newport street as well, clean, neat, great settings, and relaxing, what more is there to say?

This is a lovely coffee shop in the centre of Bolton with a lovely wood interior on the inside.We arrived latish and they had run out of sandwiches although they had a range of cakes.I had a lovely chai latte served to my table and my wife enjoyed her latte and cake. Great service a lovely place. A shame we do not live nearer.

As always great Coffee, or in this case yesterday, superb hot chocolate, no sugar required, creamy and luscious, love this place as you can probably tell from all the reviews before, every time I'm in town, I head for either here or the one on the open market, my fav places. Nigel always makes you grin and is knowledgeable about what he makes and sells.

I really enjoyed my coffee with a slice of short bread here. The staff is friendly and helpful too. I can recommend this place.

Enjoyed a great cup of coffee here along with a delicious slice of cake. Staff are friendly too. Will make this our regular place for coffee in Bolton.

Excellent service, staff soo helpful and made welcome, excellent coffee and kids soo loved the chocolate milkshakes thank you

I come here every time I'm in Bolton and adore it. The coffee is great and I love the range of beans to choose from. The shop itself is beautiful with a exposed brick, white tiles and a stunning menu board. All the staff, especially the owner, are great and I can sit and relax here for ages. The downstairs seating is my favourite place to study or chat with a pal. It's all about the coffee here and that's what I love most

Always lovely Coffee served with a smile and a quip, we had a teacake here as well great combo, plus they've been nominated for best Coffee shop award, hope they win it.

My daughter is a regular visitor to the coffee grind on Newport street, she is a wheelchair user, and has two carers with her, her visit today was not a pleasant one. One of the servers told the carers that if they were not ordering they had to leave, the fact that they were staggering their order so my daughter could have her coffee first could have been sorted before the unpleasant tone. My daughter had a loyalty card and staff know this. The shop wasn’t busy either, but doesn’t warrant being rude. Yours Sylvia Evans , Bolton

This is the best coffee. Beautifully made and hot. Delicious. Great price to. Would definitely recommend when you go to Bolton market. Lovely staff also.

Although I visit this coffee shop on a very regular basis since it open I never knew they were on trip advisor and only came to know this when searching for inspirational ideas for writing a review on my favourite coffee shop for my English assignment... I think every review written has taken the words right out of my mouth.. Definitely by far the best and affordable coffee shop their is in Bolton.. Gill and nigel are amazing haven't had the pleasure of meeting other staff as of yet as I come for my coffee early door's but can imagine they are just as friendly as Gill and Nigel... Never come across staff that are this friendly.. Commenting on how great you look. Actually having conversation and taking an interest in you and not just what you want to buy... This will now always be be go to place for a great tea and to be honest its the best cup of tea I've had... Thanks guys for being as friendly as you are.. Never change x

This is my favourite place in Bolton to go for a coffee. The latte I had was excellent and price is very reasonable for the size they serve. In the centre of the market and always busy.

Still the best in my humble view, the knowledge of tea and obviously coffee, is second to none, great service and quick quips make your day as well, try the hot choc as well superb.

Still the best in my view, always cheerfull, always great coffee, tea, hot choc, real people with good knowledge, try them,

These coffee's are very fresh and very enjoyable, the cups they are served in are modern and large and they also have beautiful art work in the froth.

Being an Australian enjoy good coffee and service. Very friendly & nice coffee go that extra also tried them at the markets. Go a get a decent coffee, enjoy...)

I still love this lovely little coffee/cafe, great Coffee, great Buttys,(at the precict shop)great staff, very knowledgeable, great sence of houmour, need i say more?

Still the best in my humble opinion, both places have a different atmospere, but both are relaxing with great Coffee, hot choc, teas and cold drinks, the cakes and buttys at the town precinct one are good to, Nigal is always full of quick quips, and can make you smile, one (or two) of my fav places, pop along and enjoy.

Needed a fix of caffeine so came in. A great find. Excellent coffee, plus choice of teas. Toast and crumpets available. Various choice of jams just ask. Very friendly staff. Definitely return

Been here a few times the coffee is amazing staff real friendly good selection of coffees would recommend best coffee by far.

I came for a quick latte before a work meeting. It is such a nice place and the man who served me was really friendly and helpful. The coffee was delicious- so much nicer than Starbucks, Costa etc.

Absolutely amazing place. Such a friendly environment. Very welcoming, and made to feel like friends rather than paying customers.

Nigal always makes you laugh, which when your feeling weary is brilliant in cheering you up, he's also knowledgeable about his Coffee and also Teas, the frappies are gourgus as well,he joked about Mum getting a speeding ticket if i moved to fast, (Mums in a wheelchair), love this place

Stopped off in Bolton market for a coffee and was delighted to come across The Coffee Grind. Nigel is a wonderful host and goes out of his way to make you feel welcome

Great coffee, great style, great cheer, love this place, Nigel whether on the open market or here on Ash-burner st, has great knowledge about making good brews, (as we northers call it.) always a quick quip, to make your day a bit better as well, good value for money as well, and has smoothies to die for, i really like the Banna and strawberry one,

Best place for Coffee in Bolton friendly staff good prices not to expensive The one we went to was in Newport street Bolton

Still the best coffee shop by my reckoning, always knowledgeable, always cheering you up, dispite the cold, love both of these places.

This is my go to coffee place when visiting Bolton and the market. Excellent coffee and good prices.

Bitterly cold weather out, but there's extremely good hot Coffee in here, with warm jolly staff, and surroundings, still a little gem.

The coffee grind is a great find in Bolton, I visited their whilst waiting to attend a meeting.

The story goes that a recent visitor to Manchester asked a policeman on Market Street where the nearest place was where he could get a decent coffee. The friendly bobby thought about it, scratched his head and said, "Milan". Not so. The answer should have been, "the Coffee Grind in Bolton Market." Yes,I know it subverts all the stereotypes, but these folk - all trained baristas - really know what they are doing. They are brilliant. The coffee is fantastic and it is oh so reasonably priced... plus with their affinity card every tenth coffee is free. One more thing, it"s in the middle of probably the best market in the UK, certainly the best in the north west of England.If you go by train you'll need two coffees. Northern trains are crap. So it will be one to recover from the journey and a second to steel yourself for the return. Seriously, if you love coffee this is the place for you.

i reas the reviews and was eager to try their coffee. i have to say that the coffee was superb as expectes mostly because it was creamy(despite me having a skinny cappucino), it tasted smooth and didnt have a bitter aftertaste which a lot of coffees do! I wish there were more food options. i intended to stay in the cafe but was too hungry so had to take it ojt

Great place for a great coffee. Get your food from a choice of places and add a drink from here or just get the drink and sit taking in the atmosphere.

Met a friend for coffee and enjoyed a capoucino and a Cortado. Relaxed and low-key. Plenty of choice and staff are friendly. Would return.

Hi have been in bolton all week on course walked past the grind l thought oh looks good .went in l wasn't disappointed brilliant coffee.friendly staff.have been in every day this week .I told the lovely guy who served me lm converted better than Costa .will be back

Very friendly, loved the pumpkin spiced latte- not sickly sweet, like other store's coffee. Also had the gluten free brownie.

Still the best, made me smile with 'Superted', on top of my hot Choc drink, superbe, no sugar needed, by the by, after a trip to the dentist, my fav coffee shop on or off the open market, crumpets where great as well.

The best coffee shop in town, with a lovely relaxing atmosphere. The staff was really friendly, and made me feel very welcomed. I definitely recommend relaxing with coffee and cake, I will be definitely going back.

My Son and Myself called into the Coffee Grind after a trip to Bolton Market Hall. I had a Twinings Tea and he had a Hot Chocolate. Both delicious. The staff were friendly and helpful and we would go back again. Nice atmosphere.

Great service, friendly and very knowledgeable and a great coffee. As my tittle says, it's the best coffee in town

I had hot chocolate with rum, hummmmm all delivered with wit and charm, after a hard weekend when Mum wasn't to good, ( cold) cheered me up no end, the cakes are pretty damn good to, love this place, the other shop on Newport Street is brilliant to, they have toasties and buttys and teacakes as well, go enjoy.

I really enjoyed it here, a very hassle free, well made brew. Very chilled visit and well priced for the quality

Still great quips and service, Coffee knowledge second to none, the second shop in the town centre, is now getting more popular, and is well deserved, love these two gems, go you won't be disappointed.

My wife and I come to the Coffee Grind every 1 or 2 weeks as it makes a refreshing change from the large chain coffee shops. Nigel the owner seems to remember every one of his customers and he usually has something witty to say. Being in the market at Bolton means that there is always some activity around for those that like to people watch but unfortunately this also means that the Coffee Grind is only open when the market is open (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday) - what a shame! We usually get cakes with our coffee and have had plenty of free coffees with our loyalty card.

Almost twelve months to the day from my last visit and the coffee here is still superb. The couple running the Grind are super friendly and give great service. If I lived in Bolton this would be my coffee spot of choice. Prices much lower than the chain coffee shops and from experience the quality of the coffee is far superior.

Great coffee, great staff, great quips, the shop on Newport St does toast, crumpets, and cakes as well, spacious seating area, clean and tidy, go try enjoy

As a regular market shopper, I often enjoy a coffee on my travels. This place takes a real price in its coffee and the produce available to buy is divine. The owners are very knowledgable and will guide you through your purchase and coffee appliances. I recommend the Italian blend

We have only recently discovered Nigel and the Coffee Grind, but we have always had coffee exactly as we would want it and when talking to Nigel have found him to be very knowledgeable and more than happy brought chat and share his knowledge. His Millionaires Shortcake is delicious too!

We always use this coffee shop when in Bolton, it serves really tasty coffee, service and good and always fresh cakes on offer. There is a choice of coffee beans if you wish , but the main thing is it is local, not a huge chain and the coffee is great!

Quick coffee and cake break. Good independent coffee place other than all the chains in Bolton. Decent hot drinks and great cakes and very reasonably priced.

Their second shop on Newport Street, has snacks as well, coffee as always superbe, plus they're running a charity raffle there on 25th, great quips and knowledge of Coffee, go you'll not be disappointed.

This coffee shop is an absolute Jem the coffee is lovely, on par if not better than any other coffee shop and the price is a lot better you also get served with a smile

Lovely coffee and I tried a speciality hot chocolate. Read a book while I had a sandwich and relaxed. Great staff and produce.

Called on the market last week,what a find.Needed a warm drink a lovely espresso and a double Jameson from Fine Ales just the pick up I needed from a cold day.Please give it a try you will feel so much better.

Visit the Coffee Grind for a very friendly service by Nigel with super coffee, hot chocolate (wth brandy).

As always this little jewel of a cafe, never lets you down, always ready with a quick quip, the knowledge of Coffee is second to none, also try the hot Choc, all I can say is hmmmmmm.

Called in for the first time the other day and we were really impressed with the great coffee (brought to our table), friendly service and pleasant surroundings. This will no doubt become our regular coffee shop when we are shopping in Bolton (and there are lots of them to choose from).

Great coffee served with personality and charm. Set alongside plenty of choices of cuisine. Once decided you can enjoy it all sat at long benches Highly recommended

Great coffee, the hot chocolate is to die for, always quick quips, that cheer you up, knowledge of grinds etc second to none, and remember they now have a second shop on Newport Street, with food as well, go and try these gems of cafes.

Bolton Market is an old fashioned mixed market of cafes, veg stalls, fish and meat stalls with a few other things mixed in. It was delightful to find somewhere to sit and rest while enjoying an excellent cup of coffee. There is quite a wide range of different types of coffee bean, all freshly ground and a knowledgeable member of staff to advise. He is always helpful and the coffee is great.

I found this little gem recently. It's a better Alternative to the big chains. Wonderful coffee and cakes served by polite, attentive staff.

As always this family run coffee shop, produces great Coffee, for the weary shopper, always ready with a quick quip to cheer you up as well, very knowledgeable about grinds and blends, just ask, love this place, also love the second shop on Newport Street, they have buttys and tea cakes there as well.

I am a massive fan of places like Starbucks and Costa for more recently providing bean options. However, my mind has recently been blown by this amazing little coffee shop in Bolton that packs a serious punch. The space is beautifully modern and set out in a very cool wooden/metal bar laden interior that instantly grabbed my attention. Low lighting helped make me feel super relaxed and at ease. It was their fantastically varied selection of beans that made my heart stop. 15 different types of coffee beans arranged in glass jars meant the only tough part of the visit was to choose which one to try first!! I have visited 3 times in 3 days and I have to say that the Djimma and Monsoon beans are in a tie as my favourites. The selection of drinks is well-priced and the Cortados/Flat Whites are carefully and beautifully presented. Staff have been brilliant every day we have been, and the lovely manager made us feel right at home as well as going above and beyond expectations to fetch things for us and chat about the coffee. I am so impressed and sad to be leaving Bolton, returning to my normal coffee. I am very much looking forward to returning to fill in my loyalty card and try the rest of the beans!

Nice friendly staff, decent coffee better than costa I'd say! Nice quiet coffee house with reasonable prices!👌🏻

What a welcome addition to the numerous coffee shops in Bolton. In my opinion this is the best coffee in the town. Lovely decor, really helpful staff and great coffee. Had never heard of the Coffee Grind before they opened this second cafe, as I don't shop in the Market Hall. Would definitely recommend, they have a nice downstairs area if the shop looks busy. Newport Street needs more quality businesses like this to revamp the area.

Real people, with real coffee, tea knowledge, great humour and service, check out the second shop on Newport Street, there's tea cakes, cakes and buttys there,

I enjoyed it here. Originally it was just a tiny stall in Bolton Market as you can see in the older photos, and I thought it was just a shop where you primarily buy coffee beans, but now there's The Coffee Grind on Newport Street, which is a full blown coffee shop, and feels like a touch of Manchester's Northern Quarter but in Bolton.

I live in Borneo, but travel to Bolton twice a year. If it wasn't for family commitments, I would go to Coffee Grind straight from the airport! I love the way I can just walk in and ask for a 'Real' coffee. The barista knows exactly what I mean. A few minutes later and heaven calls! And of course before heading back to the tropics, I stock up on the fresh beans available. Great stuff and great staff!!

Visited Newport St shop today this shop really Is excellent service is always superb and is far superior to the bland coffee in Costa and other chains. Excellent selection of beans and customers are welcome to taste before purchasing congratulations to Nigel Jill Steve.

Stopped here mid-afternoon for "cake and coffee" and was it worth it. The coffee and tea were great, the cake superb and the staff/owner could not have been more friendly and helpful.

Great coffee, top service and a great business for Bolton. We will be back again and we would most definitely recommend.

I went for an informal business lunch with a colleague on one of the hottest days this year! One thing the coffee shop wasn't was hot - they've got the a/c spot on.

Great local coffee shop and not a chain either...... support your local coffee shop and go here rather than Costa or Starbucks.....

Love coming to the coffee grind on Newport st in Bolton, I can never fault the coffee here and not forgetting tea milkshakes smoothies & Frappe to. You can also get your beans ground for your machine at home...great choice & great service

Called for my daily coffee with daughter smoothie excellent red velvet cake superb received usual cappuccino no chocolate from Jill and Steve. You need to visit for an wonderful experience in superb surroundings. Ta Rob

Fans of this little gem of a cafe, will be pleased to know, that they have opened a second cafe on Newport Street Bolton, this will also soon have food as well, Mum ( in her wheeled convayance), and self have been in twice, there is enough space to be very comfortable for folk in chairs,and like the market one, we have not been disappointed by the coffee, the new place is a fantastic mix of industrial and modern, the wall of mirrors at the back conceals the loos, and also makes it seem twice the size, the coffee and cakes are still the same quality, as is the service and quick quips, go see.

Visited the Newport Street coffee shop. Nice interior and very friendly service to brighten a gloomy dank typically British summer afternoon. Had an excellent flat white which was offered as a strong smaller version or the more usual large cup. Also an excellent slice of cake I was pleased I yielded to the temptation to try. It was quiet at the time as was the town - down to the weather. Cannot fault the service - even made sure I was connected to the wifi. Hope this will be a successful addition to the established Market Hall unit. Once the Newport Street improvements are completed this will attract more passers by. Look forward to my next visit. Highly recommended.

The addition to Coffee Grind is a new Shop on Newport Street Bolton Still the same management Nigel and Jill Lyons Great place Best Coffee in Bolton Centre

A pleasurable experience getting the coffee of your desire. Basically Nigel will furnish you with a fine tasting coffee made to exacting specifications. Best coffee in Bolton, by far

Called in whilst visiting fish market. Had a really lovely large latte. Coffee was excellent taste an very hot. The couple running it very friendly which adds to the experience. Very good prices for a coffee of this quality.

Brilliant little coffee shop serving freshly ground coffee and selling coffee beans from all over the world. Absolutely brilliant.

Always makes you feel welcome, and manages to make you smile as well, the coffees and teas are ace as well, the hot Choc is to die for, very knowledgeable about the drinks as well, go enjoy.

Always great here. Friendly service - my boy always gets a 'High 10!' and a espresso cup of marshmallows. Cofffe is great.

Found them by accident but this was a very good find. The staff are always helpful and on hand to provide advice on the types of beans and the best grind for your use. I would recommend them to those who are just getting into coffee and to die hard coffee drinkers alike.

Had coffee here during our shopping visit to Bolton market. Staff were very pleasant and helpful. The coffe was really good quality and taste, good value for money, well worth a visit you will not be disappointed.

I can honestly say this place delivered the best chai latte I have ever tasted, in pleasant surroundings with a great service.

I shop at Bolton Market every week and meet up with a friend and grandson at the Coffee Grind. The coffee has great aroma and flavour and when you order, the beans are ground, pressed and the coffee made in front of you. The prices are exceptionally reasonable for such a high grade of coffee and far better than many of the chain coffee houses that litter the town.

Coffee is more than just instant granulated instant rubbish. Nigel who runs the coffee grind loves coffee and more so providing great coffee to the public. Also proves good coffee does not cost an arm and a leg. You can get a whole bag of ground beans for the cost of an Americano in some high street coffee shops.

My fav little coffee shop, was here just today, it was a windy rainy wet day, one cup of hot Choc, quick quips, and I felt heaps better, give it a go you won't regret it.

Always there with a quick quip to brighten your day, the coffee and teas are gourgues, they always remember you as well, love this place

Visit here quite often - gorgeous coffee - service absolutely fantastic - would go here rather than Costa Coffee any day of the week

Good range of lovely fresh coffee. Reasonable price, good service. Indoor seating area to enjoy it and watch the world go by. What else can I say!

Bolton has its fair share of coffee shops and appears to be cultivating something of a coffee shop scene. It's got a Starbucks, a Costa, a Nero and even Rhode island coffeehouse which has a lovely ambience. However, when it comes to the quality and the price, none of them come close to The Coffee-Grind.

Handcrafted, freshly ground, espresso based coffees. Quick, friendly, personal service. They also have a loyalty card (collect 10 stamps, get a free drink).