No.7 Coffee House

No.7 Coffee House is an independent coffee shop on Wellington Street in Bedford, created by owner Hannah after being inspired by the relaxed coffee culture of South Africa’s Western Cape. The café serves Deluxe Coffeeworks coffee, whose beans are roasted in London, with the House Blend used across the menu. It is a good choice for anyone looking for properly prepared coffee in a relaxed, welcoming setting rather than a conventional chain café.

Coffee is very much at the heart of No.7, with the menu including favourites such as flat whites, cappuccinos and lattes alongside matcha drinks, iced coffees and a selection of eight teas. Their signature No.7 Flat White is one of the café’s particular specialities, while the matcha menu includes hot and iced options as well as flavoured varieties such as cinnamon, strawberry and blueberry.

There is plenty to eat alongside your drink, whether you’re stopping for something sweet or looking for a light lunch. The current menu includes locally made sandwiches from Chef Secrets, with options including a No.7 Club, BLT, smoked salmon, hot honey chicken and mozzarella & pesto. Sweet treats are supplied by Patisserie Sheree and include brownies, blondies, cookies and vegan flapjacks, with vegan and gluten-free options available among the selection.

No.7 is also notably dog friendly, with dogs welcome inside and water and treats available for visiting pooches. The café even has a PAWtrait gallery featuring photographs of customers’ dogs. It has developed a reputation as a friendly community space, with recent customer reviews mentioning its comfortable seating, relaxed atmosphere, free Wi-Fi and use as a place to meet friends or work informally.

Its location just off Tavistock Street makes No.7 a convenient stop when exploring Bedford town centre, and Queen Street Car Park is less than two minutes away on foot with up to two hours of free parking. The café also has a strong connection with Bedford Blues, operating a coffee hut at Goldington Road on home match days. For a locally run coffee stop with quality coffee, good food, a relaxed atmosphere and a distinctly Bedford feel, No.7 is well worth seeking out.