OLD SCHOOL COFFEE
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About OLD SCHOOL COFFEE
Old School Coffee sits on Newgate in Beccles, off the high street, serving an eight-item menu that runs from croissants and almond croissants to a vegan lentil dahl and cookies, alongside lattes and other coffee drinks. House-made pickles and ferments feature among the offerings, and the kitchen turns the space over to a pasta night on occasion. The entrance is step-free, making it workable for visitors with mobility needs, and high chairs are on hand for families with young children. Outdoor seating extends the room for anyone who prefers to sit outside, and dogs are welcome throughout. Free Wi-Fi runs across the shop, and takeaway is available for those eating off site. The shop opens daily through the daytime only, and reservations are recommended. Plants feature throughout the decor.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Plenty of parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs available · Has kids' menu
- DietaryServes vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
8 dishes- Flat White
- Avocado Toast
- Croissant
- Cappuccino
- Cortado
- Iced Ginger Loaf and a Decaf Latte
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention latte/coffee, almond croissant, cheese toastie and vegan lentil dahl.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention latte/coffee, almond croissant, cheese toastie and vegan lentil dahl.
Customer Review Summary
Coffee draws the steadiest praise here, repeatedly called superb and full of flavour, whether reviewers order a latte or a simple morning drink. Close behind is the food, with the almond croissant, a cheese toastie with house made pickles and ferments, a vegan lentil dahl, and a themed pasta night all singled out as standouts, alongside mentions of cookies made in house with local produce. Several describe a small, changeable menu as a plus rather than overwhelming, and the staff come up often as young, welcoming, and happy to help, even when one visitor found service a touch slow during a busy morning. Reviewers also note the decor, plants, and a general Amsterdam-alley feel to the space. One repeat visitor came back with their wife and said they would return again, while another had been steered there by a favourite Norwich coffee shop and left satisfied.
Customer Review Summary
Coffee draws the steadiest praise here, repeatedly called superb and full of flavour, whether reviewers order a latte or a simple morning drink. Close behind is the food, with the almond croissant, a cheese toastie with house made pickles and ferments, a vegan lentil dahl, and a themed pasta night all singled out as standouts, alongside mentions of cookies made in house with local produce. Several describe a small, changeable menu as a plus rather than overwhelming, and the staff come up often as young, welcoming, and happy to help, even when one visitor found service a touch slow during a busy morning. Reviewers also note the decor, plants, and a general Amsterdam-alley feel to the space. One repeat visitor came back with their wife and said they would return again, while another had been steered there by a favourite Norwich coffee shop and left satisfied.
Featured reviews
- Richard_Pics
“Quick drink whilst on a chill morning. And it was lovely. Service was a tiny bit slow, but they were busy.”
- Ben Fleck
“A wonderful place to drink and eat. The building inside and out is lovely. A delicious cup of coffee was a perfect entree for a just wonderful almond croissant. Polite and happy staff. Price irrelevant for how wonderful the coffee, food and staff are.”
- Amy Beven
“Lovely coffee shop with great food too, I had the vegan lentil Dahl and it was utterly delicious! Was recommended this place by my favourite coffee shop in Norwich (Brownies and Coffee) and it didn't disappoint.”
- Charlotte Batson
“Absolutely amazing place! We came here for the pasta night and the food was truly 10\10! Service was brilliant, we thoroughly enjoyed 🤍”
- nevillerover
“Second visit, this time with my wife and we were both very happy. A small menu but plenty to choose from, much better than a huge menu that you can't find anything you fancy. Excellent coffee. We will go back for certain.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Popular for popular for breakfast
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
Show more amenities
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Family friendly
- Serves vegan dishes
- Has bar on site
- Casual
- Service options· 1
- On-site services available
- Offerings· 11
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Has free water refills
- Sells prepared foods
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
- Facilities· 2
- Has gender-neutral toilets
- Has toilet
- Dining options· 6
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Highlights· 3
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
- Popular for· 4
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Good for solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Crowd· 4
- Good for groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Popular with tourists
- Transgender safe space
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Parking· 1
- Plenty of parking
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