ECUADORIAN COFFEE & CHOCOLATE
COFFEE
There is something about coffee in Ecuador that begins long before the first sip. It starts among the green mountains, where coffee plants grow beneath the Andean sun, their cherries slowly ripening until they reach that deep red colour.
Our coffee begins its journey in Cariamanga, Loja, where coffee grows at altitudes reaching over 1,950 metres, beneath the slopes of Cerro Ahuaca. The slower maturation of the beans allows them to develop a beautifully clean cup, with fruity and chocolate aromas, vibrant citrus and caramel notes, and a delicate sweetness reminiscent of panela.
At El Cafetal, we want that journey to reach your cup. Coffee with character, warmth and a sense of Cariamanga, Loja — the place it came from.
Loja is home to multiple Taza Dorada-winning specialty coffee producers.
DID YOU KNOW?
CHOCOLATE
In Ecuador, chocolate is more than something you drink, it is a ritual. It begins with rich cacao from the country’s tropical regions, then slowly comes together with warm milk, cinnamon, cloves and delicate spices.
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At El Cafetal, we prepare our chocolate with the same sense of care, gently warmed, infused with whole cinnamon sticks and spices, then whisked by hand until it becomes smooth, warm and comforting. It is the kind of chocolate that invites you to slow down, breathe in its aroma and savour every sip.
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A little taste of Ecuador, prepared by hand and brought to your table.
DID YOU KNOW?
Ecuador's National cacao is recognised for producing fine-flavour cocoa, prized for its distinctive aromatic character.
HOW OUR MENU WORKS
At El Cafetal, the menu follows the rhythm of the day. From slow mornings and coffee catch-ups to evenings made for sharing.
All day at El Cafetal
Evenings
Available daily
Thursday - Saturday . from 16:30
From morning into the evening, you'll find the heart of El Cafetal in our all-day menu: coffee, chocolate and infusions sit alongside empanadas, sandwiches, cakes and a selection of dishes served throughout the day.
As the evening settles in, the menu opens up to something special. Alongside our daytime favourites, we serve sharing plates, ceviches, steaks and dishes made for lingering around the table, ideal for a drink with friends, or a long evening over Ecuadorian flavours.
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OUR STORY
CARIAMANGA, LOJA, c. 1980s
A glimpse of family life, outside their home in Cariamanga.
CARIAMANGA, LOJA
Cariamanga's Central Park, with Cerro Ahuaca rising behind it.
From the Andes to your table
El Cafetal began with a simple idea, to build something together as a family.
After years of exploring different ideas and possibilities, we found a place in Norwich that simply felt right. The name came naturally too, inspired by the cafetales of Cariamanga, Loja, where the family's roots run deep.
At El Cafetal, we want to create a warm and welcoming space where Ecuadorian flavours, great coffee and the joy of sharing a table come together. A place to slow down, discover something new, meet with friends and family, or simply enjoy a good cup of coffee.
Our roots may be in the Andes, but today, we are bringing a little piece of them to Norwich, and we hope you’ll feel at home here, too.
From Ecuador, with heart. Welcome to El Cafetal.
Location
13-15 St. Georges Street
Norwich, NR3 1AB
United Kingdom
VISIT US
Come and find us in the heart of Norwich.
Opening Hours
Tuesday & Wednesday
08:00 — 16:30
Thursday — Saturday
08:00 — 21:30