Franchised ethical coffee chain, Esquires Coffee has just opened a second 'Coffee & Kitchen' in Tunbridge Wells, the 37th site for the brand in the UK.
The Coffee & Kitchen concept, which was launched in Putney this summer, is unique within the Esquires brand, and comes with a development chef and state-of-the-art kitchen.
The new store offers a range of Fairtrade and organic coffee, teas and chocolate, as well as freshly-made, cold-press juices made with ‘wonky’ fruit and veg, to help combat food waste.
The menu covers dishes from brunch and lunch through to dinner, and there's a children’s menu too. Offering much-loved classics, as well as healthy, vegan and vegetarian dishes, all dishes are available to eat in or take away in fully compostable boxes.
Seasonal food offerings range from smashed avocado with chilli, lemon, rocket & tomato, and Nutella French Toast to halloumi fries with za-atar, sumac & a lime yoghurt dip, and Esquires’ signature Panko Buttermilk Chicken with hot pepper mayo & mirin pickled cucumbers or Paratha Bacon Roll.
Esquires focus on sustainability and social responsibility; all fruit and vegetables are locally and sustainably grown where possible. It also supports the local community and uses independent and family-run suppliers whenever possible.
All eggs are British, free range and are laid by Copper Marans hens on farms in the South of England. The fresh meat is free range and sourced from farms in leafy Suffolk and salmon is sourced ethically from suppliers all over the British Isles.
Esquires Coffee Tunbridge Wells takes pride in its community spirit and central location on Mount Pleasant Road, one of the main shopping roads in Tunbridge Wells and not far from the famous Pantiles.
Waqas Yaqoob, Owner of Esquires Coffee Tunbridge Wells, said, “Whether you want to meet friends for a quick coffee, take your time over a long lunch, pop in for a bite to eat with your dog, or study with friends, our shop is much more than a coffee house, it’s a cool and quirky environment, filled with communal tables and cosy seating.
'With the added benefit of delicious food and, of course, great coffee, we can’t wait to welcome our local community in!”
The brand was founded in Canada in 1993, and now has 130-plus stores in Canada, UK, Ireland, the Middle East, China and Australasia.