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About The Yard Coffee
At 1A Pivotal House in Norwich, The Yard Coffee is a cafe built around glass windows and a glass ceiling that open the space to natural light. The espresso list centres on a signature Brazilian single-origin with chocolate and caramel notes, alongside rotating guest roasts, flat whites, lattes, and matcha served hot or iced. Brunch and lunch cover eggs on bread and sandwiches with crisps, and toasties are a shared snack option. From 11am the coffee menu extends into cocktails. Thursday to Saturday the cafe stays open into the evening, with pop-ups and events held periodically, including private bookings such as birthday parties with room set-up arranged in advance. It operates on a walk-in basis, with seating that suits laptop work and a backyard area alongside the main room. Kitchen and venue hours have occasionally run shorter than posted.
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Menu & Prices
42 dishes · mains £1–1- Learn more£1
- · Opens 8:30 am Mon£1
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- 4.7
- (288)
- Dine-in
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention toasties, matcha drinks, lattes and flat whites and events and parties.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention toasties, matcha drinks, lattes and flat whites and events and parties.
Customer Review Summary
The main complaint is the kitchen. One reviewer says it has been closing, along with the whole cafe, early a lot recently, forcing a trip elsewhere. Another found the eggs on bread tasty but wanted cheese and avocado, which were not offered as add-ons, and felt sandwiches served with crisps do not suit a morning.
Customer Review Summary
The main complaint is the kitchen. One reviewer says it has been closing, along with the whole cafe, early a lot recently, forcing a trip elsewhere. Another found the eggs on bread tasty but wanted cheese and avocado, which were not offered as add-ons, and felt sandwiches served with crisps do not suit a morning.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Nice coffee and food options. Great place to get some work done. But, constantly closing their kitchen and the whole place itself early a lot recently. Don't know if they're just short staffed but it's frustrating to have to go elsewhere!”
- Google user
“Lovely tucked away café, wonderful atmosphere, coffee and staff. Love the decor and vibes. Often come here for book club. Queer friendly 🌈”
- Google user
“Absolutely delicious lunch and best iced matcha I’ve ever had 👌”
- Google user
“This cafe has a great atmosphere and we were glad it was open on Easter Sunday. However, they need to reconsider their food menu. I got eggs on bread which was tasty, but it was missing cheese, avocado etc., and they weren't in the options to add on. Other plates were similar. They had sandwiches as well but as they serve with crisps, you wouldn't have them in the morning.”
- Google user
“I love the Yard and come here all the time! The toasties are really nice with good quality ingredients and the coffees and matcha are lovely too. The staff are all very welcoming and it's very LGBTQIA+ friendly. It's a great place to come and work and has a nice busy atmosphere. They also host events in the evenings sometimes so keep a look out for those!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Welcome to The Yard, Norwich’s bright, airy hangout with plenty of glass, open space, and great vibes. We serve quality coffee, from our signature Brazilian single-origin espresso with chocolate and caramel notes to rotating guest roasts for both espresso and filter lovers. Enjoy brunch and lunch, and from 11am upgrade your coffee with a cheeky cocktail or something stronger. Thursday–Saturday we’re open late until 8pm with evening pop-ups and events. Chill inside, hang out in our cosy backyard, or grab a takeaway while exploring Norwich. Venue hire available—see our website and socials for details.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Yard Coffee | 4.7285 | — | — | toasties, matcha drinks, lattes and flat whites |
| 7 Surrey StreetVegetarian options · Delivery | 4.5284 | 0.1 mi | £1–15 | breakfast with smoked bacon, vegetarian breakfast options, sausage sandwich |
| The Copper KettleVegetarian options · Vegan options · Reservations | 4.3234 | 0.2 mi | £15–30 | pancakes and berries, fry up, lavender oat matcha latte |
| No33 Exchange Street | 4.72,054 | 0.3 mi | — | big breakfast plate, gluten-free options, sourdough toast |
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