Established Coffee

After nearly two years, our best Ballycastle boy in Back of House is moving onwards and upwards to progress his culinary career closer to home. Ryan, it’s been a delight having you in Established’s kitchen for the past couple of years and getting to watch your passion spark and flourish as a chef, as well as witnessing your unmatched appreciation for milk. Thanks for all your hard work, creative cooking ideas, and good craic. We wish you all the best and hope to see you whenever you’re down in Belfast - we’ll always have a cold glass of the good stuff waiting for you.

Quick spotlight on our espresso #2 on bar this week: Luis Camacho, a coffee we were proud to launch at Dublin Coffee Festival. It was imported by LaReb (La Real Expedición Botánica), a radical producer-owned export co-operative and movement whose goal is ,”to develop de-colonised supply chains and operate outside the typical multinational pathways of coffee”. These beans come from Luis Édgar Camacho’s farm in Palestina, a small town in the Huila Department, Columbia. Luis Edgar’s father spent years picking cherries on other farms to save enough to buy the land that would become Finca La Palma, where this coffee was grown. He sadly passed away not long after acquiring the property, which was then taken over by Luis Edgar’s mother. She still cultivates her own plots on adjacent land, and the siblings built a house on the property to remain close to her. Today Luis Edgar farms La Palma with his wife, Ledy, and sons, Jairo and Stiven. The operation is small enough that only one or two additional pickers are brought on during harvest. The variety of this bean is called a “Frangrancia”, and it is a rare cultivar, with roots tracing back to Ecuador. We’re a fairly well calibrated team in the Established Roastery, but with a variety of preferences we usually choose different coffees as a favourite, so this coffee is something of an oddity as it’s all everybody wants to drink! It shines as a filter brew, as well as a bright and viscous espresso, with lots of body, sweetness and jammy berry notes. At different temperatures, we’re tasting blackberry jam, grape soda, and limeade. This lot’s picking of overripe cherries gives the base for the sweetness and mouthfeel that brings the acidity into balance, whilst being reminiscent of some Kenyan coffees. If you’re someone looking to try something different from your usual flat white, a cortado split is a great way to taste a coffee both ways - a single shot espresso with a single shot cortado, with you milk of choice. In the cafe, we’re loving the Luis Camacho sweetness with a bit of milk. We have very limited supply so don’t hesitate to grab a bag (or two)! Available in the cafe and on our w

Back by popular demand, we have a favourite dish returned to the menu- it’s our Mushrooms on Toast! The wild mushrooms are fried and soy-glazed, with that sweet umami flavour that complements the bright green pesto so deliciously. The pesto is made with fresh basil, wild garlic, hazelnuts and cáis na tíre. Served with chargrilled Irish asparagus, a further sprinkling of cáis na tíre, and a swirl of fresh herb oil, this plate is bursting with bite and flavour. The sourdough toast is from our steadfast supplier @zacs_bakehouse , of course. Make the most of this seasonal plate while it lasts - and enjoy! 🍄‍🟫

Good morning! Say hello to our beautiful pie for Sunday’s Pie & Drip! 🥧 ☕️ 🍓 We have a Strawberry Shortcake Pie with whipped mascarpone cream and fresh strawberries. Ready to serve with our current Columbian filter coffee, Villamaria Red Association. Come grab a slice, grab a cup- and maybe a bench in the sun if you’re lucky! Available from 12pm until sell out.

BLARNEY BABY - BB GOES IRISH For four days only, spanning the days of London coffee festival, we’re inviting some of our best mates in coffee over to help turn Batch Baby into an Irish pub. And we mean it - Irish seasonal coffees, Irish pub food, new decorations… It’s gonna be quite a thing, we’re even installing a functional beer tap for the duration. 14/05 @pr_cess are taking over. Famous for some of the coolest designs in coffee, what’s inside the bags is just as good 15/05 @lucidcoffeeroasters Launching and brewing our NEW collab coffee. One of the best in the game 15/05 @establishedcoffee genuinely lovely people brewing genuinely lovely coffee 16/05 @consciousspeciality Our besties brewing beautifully, you might not think they’re necessarily Irish as they’re based in London but you try telling owner Culainn Boland Shanahan THAT This is probably one of the biggest /coolest things we’ve ever put together, so get your HEADS THROUGH THE DOOR Slán agus beannacht Poster by our beloved child @henwl21

Today may be buzzing on Hill Street, but it’s also a sad day in Established, as we say goodbye to our Maria. Small but mighty, she has given her all to us for the past five years, and now she is moving on to a new creative chapter in her career. When she’s not busy creating gorgeous social media content, or putting Dylan in his place, she’d be found chatting with customers on the floor and brightening the room with these relationships, which is at the heart of what we care about. She’s managed; she’s created; she’s poured the most stunning latte stacks you’ve ever seen. Goodbye Maria, matcha-girlie for life (or single-shot oat milk cortado girlie, but that’s too long to say). It has been wonderful working with you. We want to thank you for everything you’ve done for the cafe, and we wish you all the best in your future creative pursuits, as the incredible visual storyteller you are. You will be missed! Come say your farewells to Maria for the rest of the afternoon! 🍵💐📸

The Ultimate Finish Line 🥧 There is a serious buzz in Belfast today, and we are here for it. Between the incredible murals at Hit the North, the laughs at Festival of Fools, and the legends running the Belfast City Marathon, the energy is unmatched. Whether you’ve just smashed 26 miles or you’re simply making the most of payday weekend, you deserve a treat that hits the spot. Today’s Special: The Marathon Bar Pie * Creamy peanut butter custard • Roasted peanuts & chewy caramel • Silky chocolate fondant Available from 12pm!!

Graft Collective invites you to a seasonal supper at @establishedcoffee on 15th May at 6.30pm- centred on flavour, creativity, and connection. Settle in and enjoy a carefully curated menu that showcases the best of the season, brought to life with a fresh and inventive approach. It’s a shared experience where great food, a relaxed atmosphere, and conversation come together. Whether you’re a passionate food lover or just in the mood for something a little different, this is your invitation to slow down, take a seat at the table, and be part of something special — a well-deserved break from the graft (and the cooking… and the dishes). Food on the evening will be prepared and cooked by the wonderful @yohan_irani , and will showcase produce from a selection of award-winning growers and suppliers including @boldbeanco , @clandeboye_yoghurt , @pickedorganic , Rockvale Farm, @fadobagels , @your.omma and more. Tickets are now available via Eventbrite—grab yours through the link in our bio Thank you to the very talented @patrikzk & @miles_reilly for designing the most beautiful menu and poster Gluten free / vegetarian options available

Happy World Matcha Day. 🍵 We don’t claim to be experts, but we do care about where our tea comes from. It took a long time to find a matcha that felt right,one that respects the craft without the hype. Our House Matcha comes from Good & Proper, crafted in Kyoto by tea master Hiroshi Kobayashi. It’s simple, transparent, and exactly how it should be: smooth, vibrant, and slightly sweet with a clean umami finish. Available iced or hot. Come grab a cup and enjoy the craft of Kobayashi-san with us. 🍃

Limited Edition roast crafted to celebrate @belfastdesignwk This washed caturra is from Finca La Tuna in the highlands of Jaen in Peru. The coffee’s name is not a nod to the fish but instead ‘tuna’ is the name for the fruit of the prickly pear cactus; found in shades of green, yellow or deep red. The special edition label was printed by our friends @mcgowansbelfast This coffee is available now in the café!

Have you ever wondered how we get our coffee so consistently tasty? Come along to the café this Friday, May 1st at 10am when our roaster Andrew will be joining us for a tasting of our new coffee Finca La Tuna! This is a coffee we roasted specially for Belfast Design Week and will be launching on that day! Andrew will walk us through the trials, errors and successes (you'll get to taste them all!) that lead to the delicious brew in your cup. Don't miss out on asking our star roaster some questions and be the first one to try this exclussive coffee. Want to join? Let us know you're coming or turn up on the day - everyone's welcome. See you then!

Exhibitor Spotlight ☕️ We're pleased to start releasing the exhibitors joining us at this years Belfast Coffee Festival! ☕️ @lucidcoffeeroasters ☕️ @establishedcoffee ☕️ @theroastworks ☕️ @carrowcoffee ☕️ @groupworkcoffeeroasters Book your place for the show now via the link 🔗 in our bio! Belfast Coffee Festival 2026 3-4 October 2026 📍 Carlisle Memorial, Belfast Belfast Coffee Festival 2026 is sponsored by @alldays.co_ @bailiescoffee @grovedairy_milk @ix.water @sanremouk and more to be announced!