THE MAD MERCHANT COFFEE HOUSE & MEDITERRANEAN GARDEN
Welcome to our quirky 16th Century Coffee House on
Plymouth's historic Barbican
OUR STORY
Welcome and Hoş geldin to The Mad Merchants, a quirky family owned and run coffee house with a Turkish twist!
Opened in 2018 by Amanda and John, who also own the extremelly popular Kapadokya Restaurant just across
the cobbles, we believe that coffee and tea are more than just beverages, they are a way to start the day, a pick-me-up during the afternoon, and a moment of relaxation in your busy day, that's why we strive to provide the best quality coffee, tea and Mediterranean style breakfasts and light lunches in the heart of Plymouth's Barbican.
Our 'Frank's Roast' coffee beans and many of our teas come from just a stones throw away in Newton Abbot, another small independent family owned business.
Although we would love to make all of our cakes here on the premisies, our cubby hole kitchen is just not big enough, so we use the amazing small artisan bakery, Cakewhole thats just up the road, and Yazz at Petitit Emporium, an amazing local home bakery business.
We have an extensive range of coffee styles from around the world, from a simple Espresso to a smooth Turkish coffee served in a traditional copper pot. If you're feeling brave, come and try our Brazillian chilli honey latte or our 4 shot Cubano!
We also have an exciting range of premium grade loose leaf teas sourced from independent Tea Merchants in and around the South west. Add in our vast array of milkshakes, hot chocolates, smoothies and Matcha specialities you really will be spoilt for choice.....and that's before you've even taken a look at what delicous home cooked fayre we have on offer too!
Our Team
Our team of experienced baristas and tea experts share a passion for all things coffee and tea. From brewing the perfect cup to creating a specialist coffee from our 'Coffees of the World' menu our team is dedicated to providing you with a memorable experience every time you visit The Mad Merchants.
Our chef, Blanka and front of house team are both friends and family and we take pleasure in inviting you into our friendly and welcoming coffee house to sample not just our amazing beverages but our fantastic selection of homemade dishes.
Our Locations
We are located on the cobbles of Plymouth's oldest street, New Street, down on The Barbican. Our quirky 16th century former Merchant's house is home to an original spiral staircase twisting around a ship's mast and a stunning walled garden at the rear. Our coffee bar and informal seating is locared on the ground floor and our cosy Merchant's Coffee Lounge is up the spirals
on the first floor.
Whether you're looking for a cozy spot to read a book or a lively place to catch up with friends, we've got you covered.
We also offer Shisha in our stunning Turkish garden during the summer months (please enquire first for availibility)