
Velvet coffee
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About Velvet coffee
Velvet coffee is a coffee shop in Colchester at 43 Head St, just outside the bus station. The food side centres on traditional Romanian pastries, including a cheese and sausage pastry for a savoury order, while a Nutella pretzel covers the sweet end. The drink menu is wide, with coffees, teas, refreshers and soft drinks, and a pistachio latte sits among the coffees. Iced drinks are made fresh to order in front of the customer.
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention traditional Romanian pastries, pistachio latte, freshly made iced drinks and Nutella pretzel.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention traditional Romanian pastries, pistachio latte, freshly made iced drinks and Nutella pretzel.
Customer Review Summary
Coffee is the main draw, with reviewers calling it great, very good, and rich in flavour, and one noting the lovely presentation. Pastries come close behind, including traditional Romanian pastries described as fresh, a cheese and sausage pastry, and a Nutella pretzel. One reviewer singles out the pistachio latte. Friendly, welcoming staff come up repeatedly, along with a well decorated, cosy interior and a spot just outside the bus station. One reviewer describes an iced drink to go made fresh in front of them rather than batch made. The one critical review pulls the other way. It describes two instant coffees with undissolved powder visible in the cup, says staff were seen mixing instant coffee with ice in a cocktail shaker, and asks for proper fresh coffee. That complaint stands alone among otherwise warm reviews, which close on small moments like the brightest smile from the counter and a cheese and sausage pastry that left one visitor planning to return.
Customer Review Summary
Coffee is the main draw, with reviewers calling it great, very good, and rich in flavour, and one noting the lovely presentation. Pastries come close behind, including traditional Romanian pastries described as fresh, a cheese and sausage pastry, and a Nutella pretzel. One reviewer singles out the pistachio latte. Friendly, welcoming staff come up repeatedly, along with a well decorated, cosy interior and a spot just outside the bus station. One reviewer describes an iced drink to go made fresh in front of them rather than batch made. The one critical review pulls the other way. It describes two instant coffees with undissolved powder visible in the cup, says staff were seen mixing instant coffee with ice in a cocktail shaker, and asks for proper fresh coffee. That complaint stands alone among otherwise warm reviews, which close on small moments like the brightest smile from the counter and a cheese and sausage pastry that left one visitor planning to return.
Featured reviews
- LD
“A lovely little cafe! Great service and a great interior. Highly recommended the pistachio latte and this little cheese and sausage pastry I had. Will definitely be returning here :)”
- Matt Cornforth
“Lovely cafe, well decorated, great coffee with lovely presentation and pride in their work.”
- Z Huang
“Seriously?! 2 instant coffee for £ 8.40 (can also tell from the pic of the unresolved coffee powder). And I even saw the staff mixed the instant coffee with ice in the cocktail shaker. 🤯if you open a coffee shop, please make proper fresh coffee.”
- Mihaela Melnic
“Freshly baked pastries, expertly crafted coffee, and exceptional service. Every visit feels special. Whether you're stopping by for breakfast, a quick coffee break, or a sweet treat, this café delivers quality and comfort in every cup and every bite. ☕🥐✨”
- Ally Kadambi
“Lovely coffee and Nutella pretzel! Really friendly staff and nice place 😊”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Dine-in
- Casual
- Onsite services
- Coffee
- Quick bite
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- Dessert
- Solo dining
- Trendy
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
Location
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- Toast Colchester4.53200.1 mi£1–20Wi-Fi / laptopOutdoor seatingVegan options
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Velvet coffee | 4.926 | — | £1–10 | traditional Romanian pastries, pistachio latte, freshly made iced drinks |
| Sir Isaac's Artisan CoffeeVegan options | 4.4196 | 0.1 mi | £1–10 | brownies, flat white, own roasted coffee beans |
| Loofers Food & Coffee Place | 4.5396 | 0.1 mi | £1–20 | halloumi and chicken panini, breakfast panini, cappuccino and mocha frappe |
| Toast ColchesterWi-Fi / laptop · Outdoor seating · Vegan options | 4.5320 | 0.1 mi | £1–20 | toasties, coffee, vegan cappuccino |
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