About us
Our Story
Crosby Coffee started in 2014 as founder Jack Foster's pursuit of better coffee for the North West, inspired by the vibrant London coffee scene moved into its first home on Bridge Road Industrial Estate.
Jack began roasting coffee at home, experimenting with American home roasters, sharing bags with friends and family, and selling at local markets under the Crosby Coffee name – a tribute to his hometown.
What started as a small passion project quickly grew into one of Liverpool’s most exciting independent coffee roasters when Mark Slinger joined forces in 2018 to steer the growth and financial direction of the company forward.
Now co-owned by Jack & Mark the vision was aligned from the very beginning, our goal has been simple: to source and roast the very best specialty coffee and make it accessible to everyone – whether you’re a casual drinker or a dedicated coffee enthusiast.
Our Approach
We believe great coffee starts with strong relationships. Over the years, we’ve built partnerships with sustainable farms across the globe, allowing us access to carefully selected harvests each season.
We are dedicated to showcasing specialty coffee – from seed to cup – with a transparent sourcing process, sustainable packaging, and ongoing improvement.
Every bean is roasted in-house at our Ten Streets Roastery, where our skilled team applies a unique roasting style designed to bring out the best in every origin. Combined with our deep knowledge of coffee, this ensures consistency, character, and quality in every cup.
“We started Crosby Coffee with the belief that great coffee should be enjoyed by everyone”
Our Journey
Since opening our first roastery, Crosby Coffee has grown into a community of coffee lovers across Liverpool and beyond.
Along the way, we’ve expanded to multiple café locations, giving people the chance to experience our coffee in a range of settings.
- The Roastery and Coffee Shop: 13 Glegg Street, L3 7DX
- Lark Lane Coffee Shop: 62 Lark Lane, L17 8UP
- Waterloo Coffee Shop: 2 Oxford Road, L22 8QF
- Hightown Coffee Shop: 2 Alt Rd, Hightown, L38 0BF
As well as being somewhere to grab a coffee, our coffee shops are places to connect, learn, and share our love of coffee.
Our Awards
We’ve won multiple awards and established a reputation for both retail and wholesale excellence in Liverpool and across the UK
- Business Elite Award 2025 – Won the SME Business Elite Award for Best Independent Coffee Roasters Liverpool
- Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards – Finalist for Café/Bistro of the Year
- North West Business of the Year Awards – Shortlisted for Small Business of the Year
- Liverpool Hospitality Barista of the Year - Winner and runner up at our Lark Lane store
- MIB Retailer of the Year Shortlist - Shortlisted 2 years running
- Good Food Award Gold Seal – Received the Good Food Award Gold Seal twice (a distinction for quality, service, and value!)
Looking Ahead
As we continue to grow, our focus remains on sustainability, quality, and community. From expanding our workshops to exploring new sourcing opportunities, we’re committed to pushing coffee forward while staying true to the values that shaped Crosby Coffee from the very beginning.
Our journey is only just beginning, and we’re excited to share it with you.