Ancoats CoffeeCo

Jamie Boland opened Ancoats Coffee Co in 2013 and has roasted on site at Royal Mill since 2015, working directly with the same handful of growers each season rather than switching supply for price. The roaster sits behind the counter in a converted cotton-mill unit on Redhill Street, so customers can watch beans go from green to brew in one visit. The seasonal filter list changes as new crops land, alongside a standing espresso blend for regulars who want consistency. A second site opened later at 111 Piccadilly, but Royal Mill remains the roastery and the original home of the business. Staff talk through origin and process on request rather than pushing a set menu.