Barista preparing coffee with a portafilter and milk jug on a professional espresso machine at Castle Street Coffee.

Independent Speciality Coffee

Locally roasted coffee, exceptional matcha, quality food and a warm welcome all served from one of Dover's most characterful historic streets.

Come for the coffee. Stay for the Castle Street story.

More than just good coffee

53 Castle Street has been part of Dover's story for generations.


Today, we've given it a new chapter. An independent coffee shop where speciality coffee meets local history.


Look closely and you'll find old photographs of Castle Street and Dover throughout the shop. Head downstairs and you'll discover our little hideaway overlooking the River Stour.


We're proud to be independent, proud to be in Dover and proud to call Castle Street home.

Come and join us for cake.

Come and treat yourself with an afternoon cake. Only £2 when you buy any hot drink.


Available Monday to Friday 1pm - 3pm

What our customers say

4.9

Reviews on Google: 116

The coffee and pasteries are just OK. The servers are exceptional and really fun to chat with. Make sure you go downstairs to take a look at the river from a downstairs window. Pretty cool!

Debra Doser

On Google

Lovely coffee in a great place. Excellent friendly service for us and our pupster. Nice to finally have a coffee destination in Dover. We’ll be back.

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On Google

Great little cafe in Dover. We loved the croissants and the matcha was amazing!

Julieta S

On Google

Such a little gem, with delicious French pastries! Loved my PAIN AU CHOCOLAT♥️

Julia Lawless

On Google

Nice old school, yet fresh atmosphere. All staff are lovely. Always a good coffee here

Kasper Marucha

On Google

Very good specialty coffee with a selection of beans from a local roaster! Amazing cold drinks as well, featuring castle street sunrise 🙌🏻

Michael Zaikin

On Google

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We’re open early and ready when you are—whether it’s your first coffee of the day or a quick mid-morning reset. Order ahead, swing by, and get on with your day without the wait.

Address

53 Castle Street, Dover CT16 1PT, United Kingdom

Opening hours

  • Monday07:30 - 16:00
  • Tuesday07:30 - 16:00
  • Wednesday07:30 - 16:00
  • Thursday07:30 - 16:00
  • Friday07:30 - 16:00
  • Saturday08:00 - 17:00
  • Sunday09:00 - 16:00