Porcelain Coffee
The cup
Independent coffee bar opened in late 2025 at 3c Old Elvet, a Georgian street running from the Crown Court toward the Cathedral peninsula. Quickly built a following among students and residents and received its food hygiene inspection in February 2026.
Brew methods
The cake cabinet
Coffee & cake
Cake and bakes on the counter. Signature items not listed yet.
Porcelain Coffee: coffee and cake, answered
What coffee roaster does Porcelain Coffee use?
The roaster behind the bar at Porcelain Coffee is not confirmed on Crumb & Crema yet. If you run it, you can add it free so visitors know the bean before they go.
What espresso machine does Porcelain Coffee use?
Porcelain Coffee has not had its espresso machine confirmed on Crumb & Crema yet. We list the machine and grinder for every cafe that tells us.
Is Porcelain Coffee independent?
Yes. Porcelain Coffee is an independent, owner-run cafe. Crumb & Crema lists independents first, with chains off by default.
Does Porcelain Coffee have cake?
Yes. Porcelain Coffee serves coffee and cake.
On the Durham trail
Porcelain Coffee is one stop. See every independent we hold in Durham.