Business Details
7 Years
experience
Your Community Coffee Haven in Melton Mowbray
More Coffee Co. Co. was established with a clear mission: to deliver exceptional coffee and food while creating a welcoming community space. Since our community-owned launch in June 2019, we've prioritised ethically sourced coffee from Limini, roasted to exacting standards, and fresh local ingredients from trusted suppliers like Knapps Family Butchers and Belvoir Fruit Farms. Our homemade cakes, baked daily by Amber and the team, include vegan and gluten-free options whenever possible. We maintain rigorous quality control through blind cupping sessions and profile roasting to ensure every cup meets our exacting standards.Our commitment to accessibility includes step-free access via Church Street and a courtyard garden, though we acknowledge our toilet facilities remain inaccessible. As a community-owned enterprise with 23 shareholders, we strive to balance commercial excellence with social responsibility, reinvesting profits to benefit both customers and the local area.
Services
Coffee Shop
Fresh Local Food
Homemade Cakes
Free WiFi
Outdoor Seating
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- Community-owned with 23 local shareholders since 2019
- Ethically sourced coffee with transparent pricing above Fairtrade minimums
- Partnerships with 5+ local food producers including Melton Mowbray Pork Pie specialists
- Daily baked vegan and gluten-free cake options available
- Accessible courtyard garden with step-free access from Church Street
Services
Ethically Sourced Coffee
Our coffee beans come from ethical sources where farmers receive above Fairtrade prices. We conduct blind cupping sessions to select beans based purely on quality, then profile roast them to perfection. Each batch maintains consistent flavour profiles through regular tasting sessions.
Fresh Local Food
We serve dishes made with ingredients from local producers including Melton Mowbray Pork Pies, artisan cheeses, and seasonal fruits. All meals are prepared to order with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available across our menu.
Homemade Cakes
Amber and our baking team create daily fresh cakes using traditional recipes. We prioritise dietary inclusivity with regular vegan and gluten-free options, though availability may vary depending on daily demand.
Community Ownership
As a community-owned business with 23 shareholders, we reinvest profits to benefit both customers and the local area. Our governance model ensures decisions prioritise community needs alongside commercial sustainability.
Accessible Courtyard
Our courtyard garden provides comfortable seating with step-free access from Church Street. The space welcomes dogs and breastfeeding patrons, featuring cobbled pathways and seasonal plant displays.
People
Amber Shearer
Head Baker
Leads our baking team, creating daily fresh cakes with special attention to dietary requirements. Ensures consistent quality across all homemade products while managing ingredient sourcing and recipe development.
Adrian
Owner
Founded the community-owned model in 2019 after being a regular customer. Oversees strategic direction while maintaining close relationships with local suppliers and 23 shareholder members.
Questions
What coffee beans do you use?
We use ethically sourced beans from Limini Coffee in Yorkshire, roasted to our exact profile specifications after blind cupping sessions.
Do you offer vegan and gluten-free options?
Yes, we provide vegan and gluten-free cake options daily, with vegetarian and gluten-free food choices available across our menu.
Is your coffee shop accessible?
Our main area and courtyard are step-free accessible via Church Street, though we currently don't have an accessible toilet facility.
Can I buy coffee beans to take home?
Yes, we sell 250g and 1kg bags of our house blend beans, including chemical-free decaf options, both in-store and through our online shop.
What local producers do you work with?
We partner with Knapps Family Butchers, Leeson Butchers for pork pies, The Melton Cheeseboard, and Belvoir Fruit Farms for our ingredients.
How is your coffee sourced ethically?
Our importers ensure all coffee is ethically sourced, paying above Fairtrade minimums and market prices to support sustainable farming practices.
