Grind n Bake Coffee House & Bakery — Restaurant in Folkestone and Hythe District

I like the idea behind the different coffee roasts, especially the fact the coffee is named after Norse mythology. This cafe has a good base idea behind it, but the coffee just isn’t anywhere near the standard expected for the price. I’m a very good barista and I feel like if there was one top quality barista here it would make the world of difference. The tall blonde girl makes the best coffee but even at that the standard is only ok. I watched the older brunette make mine today and there’s just bad practice all around, the inside of the portafilter wasn’t wiped after it was empty so I assume wet old soggy coffee grounds are left in it. The group head wasn’t purged before the new portafilter was put in, the coffee wasn’t weighed, the shot pulled far too quick, and the milk was horrifically steamed, far too hot, definitely burned and the milk was a foamy mess. The shop was quiet at this time too, so there’s really no reason for excuses for skipping all these essential steps. The baristas need to be trained properly, I don’t think anyone here is a bad employee or doesn’t care, they’re just not trained properly. I’d be more than happy to come in and do a workshop of sorts on the weekend or even work a shift off the books to help the cafe, there’s a lot of potential but a clear lack of coffee knowledge from the staff who...

This town centre coffee shop has a great selection of sandwiches, pastries and hot & cold drinks. Ample indoor seating and a handful of outside seating under an awning. The staff, I found to be very knowledgeable on coffees and very polite. Enough staff to ensure the smooth flow of a good stream of customers. The ' posh sausage roll' is a must. Also they can use oat milk or soya milk for the lactose intollerant amongst us. The oaty latte is delicious. Town centres need more coffee shops like this one and less of the tax...

The wonderfully handsome bearded front of house fella served with politeness and speed and a hint of welcome.

I only had tea but decent amount reasonably priced .

I thought there might have been a better array of cake given it has bake in its business name . In fact a disappointing choice. Curious on Good Friday no hot cross buns in a bake shop.

Outside tables on the pleasant days ok.

Just for a quick cuppa and a chat with neighbours or to watch the world go by its more than...