Colonna & Small's

I read the reviews on google and try. Yes, the artisan coffee is great, the staff is knowledgeable and friendly. The atmosphere is relax and I like the simplicity decor. It offers outdoor seat but it’s a bit small and not spacious. I couldn’t give 5 stars: - price is bit high ( carrot cake + cappuccino £8) I understand here is Bath city centre. - The seat is made of hard wood and it is narrow and small, it is not comfortable to sit on. - I know there’s lots of good comments for the carrot cake, think it’s not my taste. The frosting is really good, soft and not too sweet, the sponge is moist. However, the taste is bland. No raisins, no nuts and no cinnamon flavour and the key issue to me is I taste the strong baking soda.

Top 3 decaf oat milk lattes of all time for me. This place is next level in terms of coffee geekiness - in a good way. And not only that but they are welcoming and sell all kinds of coffee gear and books. Honestly it’s quite spectacular.

The carrot cake stole the show. Perfectly moist, the icing not too sweet and no overpowering cinnamon which I find in many other carrot cakes. The Espresso was decent, nothing extraordinary. Service was attentive and good. Seating is limited and the stools are very small and narrow

Excellent coffee. One of the best I have tasted actually. The quality is so good. The staff are really knowledgeable and friendly. The environment is very calm, with an indoor and outdoor seating area. I had plant based milk, which seemingly was an extra cost - rather a pity - but otherwise positive.

Glad I found this place in the recommended coffee shops in Bath. Good sized with a minimalist and clean decor which I loved. The wooden benches and tables and subtle wall colours provide a good backdrop to the colourful products on shelves and the posters. There is a small area up in the front with bookshelves and benches against them which is inviting for people looking for a quiet space to read and/or work. The staff are wonderful - cheerful, helpful and friendly. Since they procure, process and make their coffee from scratch with flavours varying, I needed some help understanding and then making a selection. When we visited, I chose the Mozambique variant after getting a good explanation from the staff member. The coffee was good and the much talked about carrot cake didn't disappoint at all! It was moist, perfect sweetness with excellent frosting and went down well with the coffee. They have a small outdoor seating space which might be a nice spot in summers. It will definitely be in my list of places to visit for coffee/cake when in Bath.

I recently visited this café in Bath and was thoroughly impressed by both the quality of the coffee and the delicious cakes on offer. Coffee: We ordered the Inzi Colombia Coffee and Ruby Coffee, and both were exceptional. The richness and depth of flavor in each cup were something you shouldn’t miss if you find yourself in Bath. Whether you’re a coffee connoisseur or just someone looking for a great cup, this place is absolutely worth a visit. Cakes: We tried the Carrot Cake and the Orange and Blueberry Cake. The Carrot Cake was, without a doubt, one of the best I’ve had in the UK. The sweetness was perfectly balanced, and you could truly taste the carrot in a soft, spongy texture that wasn’t overly sweet or heavy—just right. As for the Orange and Blueberry Cake, it was also delightful, with a fresh, zesty flavor that complemented the coffee well. Atmosphere: The café had a cozy, welcoming vibe, but I do think adding some background music like deep house or jazz would enhance the overall experience. It would create a more relaxed ambiance and elevate the already great atmosphere, making it an even more enjoyable place to unwind. If you’re in Bath, don’t miss the chance to visit this café. Amazing coffee and cakes, with just a tiny suggestion for improvement on the ambiance!

I had a lovely time here. They served great coffee and excellent hot chocolate. They took coffee very seriously; there is a large collection of coffee machines downstairs. If u want to charge your phone or computer, there is a very limited socket there, so it would be good to have more sockets.

I recently stumbled upon the best place to experience a delightful variety of unique coffees from around the world! Their ever-changing filter and espresso menus promise an exciting adventure with every visit.

Beautiful shop! Great service, good and coffee! My son thought the carrot cake was superb.

The art of coffee this is what you'll find here. Amazing coffee and really nice staff. Clean and perfect for sipping and reading paper!

A nice coffee place with a good hipster feel to it. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and gives you good advice on how to best enjoy their products. I had their Rwandan filter and my friend enjoyed their cappuccino on the Costa Rican beans. Both delicious and bringing out the notes perfectly. We also had the gluten free brownie and the lemon cup cake and they both were very tasty and filling. It's a bit on the pricey side, but well worth it's money. I bought some of their beans to keep enjoying the coffee at home.

Delicious coffee and lattes! Staff is super knowledgeable and friendly on helping you make decisions!

I've been here twice now, and the coffee is always amazing. Kind of hipster atmosphere, but the staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. Best place for a flat white in town

Loved this place! Awesome coffee shop - trust me, my husband is super picky about coffee and this place rocked. They are very knowledgeable about what they're brewing! Pastries are delicious & the seating inside is perfect.

Colonna and Smalls Coffee Shop is tucked away in a corner of Queens Square Chapel Row Bath. The architectural style is minimalistic, open plan, with coffee descriptions on the walls. Very helpful and well informed baristas serve amazing coffee. There is usually a choice of six coffee beans on offer, each cup made to suit the customer This is the ultimate specialist coffee shop offering a regularly updated menu of six single estate coffees - three espresso and three filter (with three different types of filters). There are tasting notes posted for the bean and roast, for each of the different coffees offered. The coffees made with milk use local organic. I enjoyed the coffee, very distinctive, and would be one of the best coffee houses I have visited.

Coffee made by the multiple-times UK Barista Champion? Yes please! I have been a customer of Colonna & Small's since they opened their original shop on Princes Street and have been hooked ever since. If you want the very best coffee made the way it should be made then this is the place for you. The selections of coffee, 3 for filter and 3 for espresso drinks, are changed regularly and are always great choices. As you would expect, the staff are extremely knowledgable and very friendly and helpful. Basically, if you want the best coffee then this is the place for you.

What a great cafe! I like coffee, but I'm not an expert by any means, so I trust the accolades they have in their store window to tell me that what they serve is quality. The espresso I had was delicious and my boyfriend seemed very pleased with his cappuccino and that's all you can ask for. I absolutely adore the little card on the table that explains specialty coffee and how you should drink it to get the best out of a cup of espresso or latte or brewed coffee. So much knowledge! The staff are super helpful and friendly (and will pick the coffee for you if you have no clue, like I did) and the cafe itself is small, but cute. Definitely make a stop here if you are in Bath!

Colonna & Small's pride themselves on being at the cutting edge of the art of coffee. Unfortunately, for me at least, the result doesn't resemble what we're used to. I'm sure small shots of remarkably sharp, acidic espresso are absolute nectar to the true enthusiast, and that their Aeropress'd filter coffees are delightful to some, but neither resemble coffee as most of us understand it. I drink a lot of espresso in a range of independents, mostly in Leeds, occasionally in Nottingham, London or anywher else I find myself, so I imagine I'm not entirely without knowledge or experience, but I found myself being told I was at the start of a journey of exploration into the true flavour of the coffee cherry (never bean!). I resent being informed that sugar will ruin the drink I have just paid for. No matter how delicately they couch that information on their menu, it still feels rather like being told off for not being sufficiently sophisticated. I wish them luck, because they are clearly craftsmen and artists creating a premium product with a good deal of dedication, but people should be aware that high-end, esoteric coffee-making culture doesn't necessarily aim for something that will resemble the drink they know and love. If they're right, I don't mind being wrong.

Good coffee. They take themselves very seriously, and they have three brews each day for each of drip and espresso. On a blackboard they describe the flavors of each both with and without milk using the sort of terms one would use to describe wine--e.g., nutty, floral, using particular fruit comparisons. Doesn't open until 830. Convenient central location. Filled with likeminded people. There's a tiny garden out back with a couple of small tables.

What I like - Really nice interior - Coffee appears to be a science and an art here What I don't - No sugar on the table. They'd rather you didn't put it in the coffee because it spoils their perfect cup (a friend claims to have seen people smuggling in sugar rather than ask for it).

I had an Ethiopian blend espresso on milk and it was very nice. Paired it with a pistachio cake, which was excellent. Overall, it was good, but I think it wasn't the best coffee I've had. It was quite good, but I think some part of the appeal of the place is a hype. The space itself is somewhat modern and a little sterile for the coffee shop goer who likes a cozy feel. Worth a visit, but won't change your life.

This place deserves the reputation it has earned. The co-owner and coffee-world legend even has an awesome name: Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood. Fab. Colonna & Smalls (read: Maxwell) wouldn't dare employ just any average barista. The staff here are at the top of their game. Complete with smart Colonna & Smalls shirts, the whole set up is very professional. They do indeed take their coffee very seriously. Both my mother and I had espressos, but there is a brew bar where you can try different filtration methods in order to find your perfect cup. I had a Kenyan (Kanthi) blend that had tasting notes of lime, brazil nut and black tea (when drank with milk, I had a flat white). My mother opted for a softer espresso with floral tasting notes as well as a hint of vanilla and malt. The flat white's were prepared to perfection. Temperature, latte art and espresso, all spot on. The staff were friendly and more than happy to share their knowledge and passion for coffee. As I sat at the brew bar, I spent a good chunk of time watching their careful work and chatting to the baristas. As they extracted a perfect shot, I tried to extract as much of their valuable knowledge about the coffee world as possible! In addition to coffee, there's a selection of cakes and pastries. They all looked appealing, especially the carrot cake. If you don't want a wedge of cakey indulgence, there were small short breads with interesting flavours- for example rosemary and Stilton. These were two for £1. I think in general the cake looked to be fairly priced, cheaper than many cafes I visit in Manchester. In terms of coffee, this really is as good as it gets.

Awesome shop. Hits all the marks for an outstanding place. High quality coffee, friendly and knowledgeable baristas, and a beautiful, clean shop. So glad I made the trip out to Bath to see this place and try their coffee

I highly recommend this very different coffee shop. Very friendly staff, with a weloming smile. they know their coffees and serve lovely fresh cakes 5 stars!!!!

Easily THE best place for coffee in town! Staff are helpful when ordering, price is on point. Atmosphere is great, and the wonderful smell of ground coffee hits you as you open the door which is perfect! Nice meeting space. If you want to do work though, I opt for Colona and Hunter their second coffee shop which is more study friendly with bigger tables and power points. Coffee is just as amazing too!

It is a rare delight when you stumble accross somewhere truly special. It's a grey, cold, uninspiring world of high street chains out there; litres of scalding dishwater served in almost comically oversized buckets. Therefore I was thrilled to meet a team with huge passion and commitment not just to making truly amazing coffee, but to helping people understand it too. Coming from a background in coffee I can understand the need to bring it to the Uk... And you'll find here a true slice of espresso nirvana. So pop along as I surely will again and see what a real barista achieves!

The best Coffee Shop in Bath. Has recently relocated to 6 Chapel Row (BA1 1HN) in Bath (Just off the bottom Left of Queen Sq When looking up the Sq)

These guys are really cool, they gave the best customer service I've had in hospitality for a long time. Love the whole café and the coffee was delicious. If you know about coffee it's clear that they're good at what they do usually you only get this type of thing in London. Everyone's a winner! Totally glad I walked in the door. Harry

Perfect cappuccino, good variety of cofees and cakes. Very friendly staff ready to help.

Definitely the best coffee in Bath, with a relaxed feel and incredibly chilled out staff. Max takes a real pride in his coffee - if you're looking for a friendly atmosphere then this is the place to be.

Very knowledgeable about the coffee and flavours, which is good. They have a variety rather than the same coffee all the time. Nice layout inside and they also do some pastry too. With the visit.

I am yet to have visited a better coffee bar in the UK. Only downside of that is that it is constantly busy. But it is worth it, my father was getting frustrated with all the choice (wasn't used to it and doesn't take coffee as serious) but as soon as he sipped that flat white he sighed, knowing there was a coffee party and that he was invited.

Not that they have a lot of competition-- coffee in Bath tends to be big and corporate, or else the instant-crystals kind. It was a thrill to be introduced to these lovers of the bean; they take coffee incredibly seriously but manage to avoid an NYC sort of snobbiness. I've had a few top-notch lattes there and am looking forward to going back. In fact, I have a couple of extra minutes right now...

Tasty coffee. Very small room downstairs, so we were lucky to find two empty seats. Nice touch, having the jugs of water on a sideboard.

Having bought a cup of green tea here weekly for the past year, they told me last week that they had decided to stop serving it. I checked again today, and they said, it wasn't their thing. "Even if you lose a customer?" I asked. "It might have escaped your notice, but we're not a tea shop" said the woman, with a sneer. If you want manners, or tea, perhaps try somewhere else.

Brilliant coffee, served expertly. Could do with music tho'.

Brilliant coffee place.Im a total milk and two kind of girl but this place really opened my eyes!We visited whilst on a weekend break and went back the next day!Try a coffee with milk (flat white in my humble opinion!) and one without.Sit near the counter and watch some sort of coffee related magic happen with apparatus that wouldn't look out of place in a chemistry lab!Staff were friendly and the place is delightfully un-pretentious.Love it!

Amazing coffee shop, great ambience, wonderful service, and staff take their time to ask for your preference and meet it. Coffee shop reminiscent of Berkeley, quiet, cool, and great hang out. Coffee is excellent, changing regularly, and tasteful. Best coffee in Bath, and a must for any serious coffee consumer.

I will definitely go out of my way to revisit Colonna and Smalls, the coffee was faultless, the shop is very welcoming, the staff are friendly with incredible coffee knowledge and great small talk. Bath seems to be coming alive to the fact that customers demand quality coffee, no more boiled milk or over extracted coffee, we will not be ripped off anymore! Colonna and smalls are the forefront of this speciality coffee movement in The golden city of Bath

Really amazing coffee...best I've ever had