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
Locally To You
Coffee, Castle Street & a little bit of local history
Castle Street Coffee was featured in an episode of Locally To You, exploring the story behind the shop and our connection with Dover's history.
The episode looks at the building, our vintage photographs and the idea of creating a coffee shop that feels genuinely connected to the town around it.
Taste of Kent Awards
We were delighted to be nominated for the Taste of Kent Awards in the Kent Casual Food & Drink Experience of the Year category.
For an independent coffee shop in Dover, being recognised alongside some of Kent's established food and drink businesses is something we're incredibly proud of.
White Cliffs Country
We're proud to be listed by White Cliffs Country, the official destination marketing organisation for Dover, Deal and Sandwich.
Their guide describes Castle Street Coffee as a “small independent gem in one of Kent's most historic towns”, highlighting our location just a short stroll from Dover Castle and the town centre.
We're also listed as a dog-friendly, family-friendly and visitor-friendly café.
Destination Dover
Castle Street Coffee is featured by Destination Dover as part of its guide to the town's coffee shops and bars.
They describe us as a welcoming independent coffee shop in the heart of Dover, somewhere equally suited to a quick takeaway, a quiet sit-down coffee or meeting friends.
100+ Five-Star Google Reviews
We're incredibly proud to have built a community of customers who keep coming back and who have taken the time to leave us more than 100 five-star reviews on Google.
What our customers say
4.9
Reviews on Google: 116
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