A new independent cafe inspired by Derby’s historic tea and coffee trade is set to open on Ashbourne Road. Sugar Loaf will launch later this year and bring a refined new coffee and brunch destination to Derby – offering artisan bakes, scrummy seasonal dishes and premium coffee. The cafe takes inspiration from Derby’s rich commercial heritage and the historic ‘tea chest and sugar loaf’ tea dealers who traded from Irongate during the late 18th century.
Sugar Loaf is coming soon…
Opening in August, Sugar Loaf will combine speciality coffee, locally sourced produce and thoughtfully designed interiors within a modern neighbourhood cafe setting. The idea has been developed around quality, craftsmanship and community, drawing inspiration from the elevated cafe culture seen in cities like London and Copenhagen, whilst remaining firmly rooted in Derby and its local identity. Designed to feel calm, welcoming and timeless, the new cafe will offer a unique space for customers to slow down, meet, work and socialise.
The team behind Sugar Loaf say the aim is to create a café experience more commonly associated with larger cities, whilst still feeling authentic and accessible to the local community.
A spokesperson for Sugar Loaf said: “We want to create something Derby doesn’t currently have – a neighbourhood cafe that feels genuinely premium whilst still being welcoming and rooted in the city’s history.”
