Carnival Coffee Roasters is on Central Parade in Penge, south-east London, near Crystal Palace and Beckenham. The small café has artwork, a coffee counter and bags of house-roasted beans. Roasting takes place on site.
Carnival is a neighbourhood cafe and roastery in Penge. It sells beans in illustrated bags and hosts tastings and workshops.
Coffee
Carnival roasts in south-east London and serves espresso, flat whites, filter and pour-over, with decaf and retail beans available. Its range includes single-origin espresso and an experimental pour-over menu; listings also mention batch brew, cold brew and plant-based milk.
Recent coffees have included lots from Colombia, Peru, Ethiopia, Zambia, Nicaragua and El Salvador. The family's history is tied to Medellín. Ask what is available and browse the beans to take home.
Food and pastry
Food includes pastries, baked goods and light bites, with breakfast and vegan options available.
Service & Room
The compact café has outdoor seating and is listed as laptop-friendly by European Coffee Trip. Staff can explain the coffees, and roasting and packing are visible when production is underway.
Penge is a trip from central London, and the small room can feel tighter when roasting is underway.
Why Filter Notes shortlisted Carnival Coffee Roasters
Carnival roasts beans on site in Penge and serves espresso and pour-over, with beans to take home. Food is limited.