Bad Coffee, The Coffee Roastery Hackney Wick Deserves

Fuelled by our love for coffee, the arts, and the unique character of our roaster home in Hackney Wick. It's been our roastery's home since 2022, but before that we were running the neighbouring cafe. So we've seen it all! And that old Hackney Wick warehouse culture is in our DNA - just come have a look and you'll see what sets us apart from other coffee shops.

Our vision has always been about more than just beans – it’s about creating an experience that feels real, unpretentious, and inclusive.

We’re hands-on in everything we do, from sourcing exceptional beans to the physical act of roasting in small batches. All design is done in house, and we pretty much built everything we got. This tactile approach doesn’t stop there; every bag is labelled by hand, each detail carefully considered. It’s our way of bringing a personal touch to every bag, just like the eclectic, gritty soul of Hackney Wick itself. For us, coffee is a way to tell stories of place, community, and creativity in a way that’s deeply tangible and uniquely ours. We even go as far as to name our coffees after local Wick Lore.

At Bad Coffee, we believe that a positive vibe is essential to everything we do. That’s why we strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued and motivated. We hire individuals who are eager to grow with us and learn new skills, empowering them to progress within the industry.

We believe that a good working environment leads to better coffee and stronger connections with our community. We all share a love of music, and while we keep the tunes flowing, there’s one rule: no techno! Together, we’re committed to learning and evolving in this ever-changing coffee world.

Zero-to-Landfill and Happy Cows

We’re serious about making it count: from plant-based, compostable cups by Decent Packaging (with their own bin to ensure they end up in the right place) to our carbon-negative coffee bags by Dutch Pack, backing carbon reduction projects in coffee-growing regions.

Most of our waste is managed by First Mile, ensuring nothing ends up in landfill. Used coffee grounds head to the local primary school for gardening projects, and leftover chaff from roasting fuels composting at the nearby garden center.

When it comes to produce we try to keep it local, with our pastries coming from local bakery Layers and Milk coming from the happy roaming cows at Northiam Dairy Farm - less than 2-hours from our Roastery. (This milk is also used in barista championships - it's that good!). We love using proper proper proper milk! We also offer a full range of alternative milks chosen for their ability to steam and blend with our coffee -- not choosen bc it's cool to stock.

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