Best Colchester coffee shops as chosen by Gazette readers

The event, which was first held in 2015, is about raising awareness of the work that goes into coffee-making - and the promotion of the fair trade of coffee.

To mark the event, we asked readers to give their favourite coffee spots in Colchester a shout-out.

Here are five of the most popular choices.

Coffee Hog

Coffee Hog (Image: Newsquest)

This was a popular choice amongst readers.

Coffee Hog has not just one but two coffee shops in Colchester - with the first one in William Harris Way opening in 2019 and its Prettygate site, which opened in September 2021.

Sir Isaac's Artisan Coffee

Sir Isaac's Artisan Coffee (Image: Newsquest)

Coffee beans at Sir Isaac's Artisan Coffee (Image: Newsquest)

Opened in 2020, this coffee shop in Sir Isaac's Walk, Colchester, offers up dozens of different beans.

• READ MORE: Colchester shop serving 35 different flavours of coffee opens takeaway window

Crouch St. Bakes

Crouch St. Bakes (Image: Newsquest)

Several people also mentioned Crouch St. Bakes, with Sherri Cooke saying: "It might be outside seating only but you get a fabulous warm welcome from Alice, Sophie and Meg and the coffee and cakes are delicious."

Sip & Tuck

Breakfast at Sip & Tuck (Image: Newsquest)

This spot tucked away opposite Colchester Castle, in what was the old tourist information centre, opened its doors in 2017, It's not a bad spot for breakfast either!

Victoria Yum

Victoria Yum (Image: Newsquest)

Sadie Wilkinson said: "Victoria Yum is amazing."

This spot, in Lion Walk shopping centre, offers up cakes, coffee and brunch.

After opening in 2020, owner Kiersten said: “My goal is to bake food that makes people feel special.

“Whether customers are popping in for a cake and a coffee, having brunch and bubbles with friends or ordering a birthday cake, we want everyone to leave us feeling a little sweeter than when they walked in.”