Barista pouring latte art at Hollyhock Café

Hollyhock Café

Coffee, done properly.

We source single-origin beans, dial in our espresso daily, and take the time to get every cup right. Whether you want a flat white or something a little different, we've got you.

The Hollyhock — our signature lavender oat latte

Signature drink

The Hollyhock

Our house signature — a double ristretto over a small pour of lavender-infused oat milk, finished with a dusting of dried hollyhock petals. Floral, delicate, and entirely ours.

£4.50Available hot or iced.

Our beans

Where it starts.

We work with a small roastery to bring in seasonal single-origin espresso and a rotating filter. The details change — the quality doesn't.

Espresso based

Espresso based

All made with our house espresso. Available with whole milk, oat, soy, or almond — ask at the counter.

Espresso

A short, intense shot. Clean, sweet, and direct.

Single / Double

£2.50

Macchiato

A double espresso with just a touch of steamed milk to soften the edges.

£2.80

Cortado

Staff favourite

Equal parts espresso and warm milk. Small, balanced, and quietly brilliant.

£3.00

Flat White

Bestseller

A double ristretto with velvety microfoam. The one most of us drink.

£3.20

Latte

Smooth and milky with a thin layer of foam. Gentle and easy-going.

Regular / Large

£3.50

Cappuccino

Equal thirds espresso, steamed milk, and thick foam. A proper one.

£3.50

Americano

Espresso lengthened with hot water. Simple and satisfying.

Regular / Large

£3.00

Mocha

Espresso with dark chocolate and steamed milk. A little indulgent, deservedly so.

£3.80
Filter & batch brew

Filter & batch brew

Brewed slowly, served simply. Our filter changes with the season — ask us what's on today.

Filter Coffee

Ask about today's origin

Today's single-origin, brewed to order. Clean, bright, and worth slowing down for.

Regular / Large

£3.00

Batch Brew

Our house filter kept warm and ready to go. Great for a second cup.

£2.50

Cold Brew

Summer special

Steeped for 18 hours, served over ice. Smooth, low-acid, and refreshing.

£4.00
Something else

Something else

Not everything needs coffee in it.

Matcha Latte

Ceremonial-grade matcha whisked with steamed oat milk. Earthy, creamy, and calming.

£3.80

Chai Latte

Spiced chai concentrate with steamed milk. Warming and aromatic.

£3.50

Hot Chocolate

Made with real dark chocolate, not powder. Rich and proper.

£3.80

Loose Leaf Tea

A rotating selection of teas served in a pot. Ask at the counter for today's options.

£2.80

We stock whole milk, semi-skimmed, oat (Oatly Barista), soy, and almond. Alternative milks are 40p extra.

All prices include VAT. Syrups available on request — vanilla, caramel, hazelnut, and lavender. 25p per shot.

Something to go with your coffee?

Hollyhock Café — coffee, food, community

A little corner of calm in Colchester. Come for the coffee, stay for the atmosphere.

Opening Hours

  • Mon / Tue / Fri9:00 – 17:00
  • Saturday / Sunday9:00 – 17:00
  • Wed / ThuClosed

Find Us

Old Heath Recreation Ground
Recreation Road
Colchester, Essex
CO1 2HE
© 2026 New Town Community Roots CIC. All rights reserved.— Hollyhock Café is a trading arm of New Town Community Roots CIC.