Bean Theory Cambridge North
Bean Theory Cambridge North is a speciality coffee bar at One Cambridge Square, a couple of minutes' walk from Cambridge North station. It is one of a small group of Cambridge cafés from a local roaster, and works best as a stop for coffee to go or a quick informal meeting on the north side of the city.
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A local roaster
Bean Theory roasts its own coffee at its Waresley Park Roastery in Cambridgeshire, and every cup at this branch uses those beans. The roastery sells single-origin coffees and blends online, so if you like what you drink here you can take some home. Choosing the beans from its own roastery gives the company control over every step from green coffee to cup, which is what sets it apart from a typical station kiosk.
Who it suits
The café sits in the new Cambridge North development, close to the station and offices, so it is handy if you are arriving by train, waiting for a connection or working nearby. It is also a useful pick-me-up before heading into town or out towards the river and the business parks of north-east Cambridge. The café describes itself as a place to hold an informal meeting or simply take a break, so it is more than a takeaway hatch.
Getting around from here
The Novotel Cambridge North is next door if you are staying in this part of the city. The centre is a short train hop or bus ride away; Bean Theory also has a café in Newnham, closer to the river and the colleges, if you want to try another branch. Travelodge Cambridge Newmarket Road is around two kilometres away for budget stays.
Highlights
- Coffee from Bean Theory's own Waresley Park Roastery
- Two minutes' walk from Cambridge North station
- Coffee to go or sit in
- Beans available to buy online
Good to know
- Handy for travellers using Cambridge North station.
- Next door to the Novotel Cambridge North.
Frequently asked questions
Sources: beantheory.co.uk · beantheory.co.uk