An award-winning coffee shop is expanding its reach with a new location.
Midgar Coffee, based in Bury St Edmunds, will officially open its new branch on the Ipswich Waterfront on Wednesday, November 11.
The independently owned coffee house will be located in the University of Suffolk’s Waterfront Building and will serve the wider community, including homeowners, visitors, businesses and university staff and students.
Nigel Lucker, chief estates officer at the University of Suffolk, said: "We are delighted to welcome Midgar Coffee to the waterfront building and to become part of the University community.
"Midgar has an excellent reputation, and the cafe will offer a much-needed meeting place for our students, staff, visitors and local residents."
The opening follows a successful year for Midgar, which recently won Muddy Stilettos Best Café 2026, Business of the Year (Small) at the West Suffolk Business Awards 2026 and Best Tearoom/Coffee Shop at the Velvet Food & Drink Awards 2025.
Midgar Coffee will serve speciality coffee, ceremonial grade matcha, freshly prepared food and cakes from Holly Bakes.
Midgar’s owner, Stuart Hansord-Rose, is bringing the same independent approach to the new location, with a focus on quality, genuine hospitality and becoming part of the local community.
The company aims to create a welcoming space for takeaways, social meetings, or quiet waterfront breaks.
A refurbishment is planned for late December and early January to better reflect the Midgar brand and atmosphere.
University of Suffolk students and staff will receive a 10% discount, and the same offer will be available to Blue Light Card holders.
Customers can also use Midgar’s loyalty scheme, earning a free prepared drink after collecting ten points.
The Ipswich branch will be open Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm, Saturday from 9am to 4pm and Sunday from 9am to 3pm.
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