Inside Hollyhock Café — warm, inviting, and full of good things

Come in. Stay a while.

Hollyhock Café is your living room away from home, great coffee, proper bakes, and a seat that's always yours.

Explore our menu

Welcome

A little bit bougie. A little bit chilled. A big bit homely

We're a cosy community café on Old Heath Recreation Ground, serving good coffee, cakes, light refreshments, and a genuinely welcoming space for everyone. Whether you're working away from home, catching up with friends, joining an event, or just looking for somewhere you fit in, you'll find a friendly welcome at Hollyhock.

Fresh from the oven

Today's bakes

Fresh bakes at Hollyhock
Scones and traybakes
Cakes and slices

Everything is baked fresh in our kitchen every morning — pastries, cakes, scones, and traybakes made with care and good ingredients.

Our selection changes daily depending on what's seasonal and what our bakers are inspired by. The best way to know what's on is to come in and see for yourself.

Bakes are available from opening until they sell out — we recommend coming early for the best selection.

In the cup

Coffee worth lingering over

We source our beans from local roasters who love coffee as much as we do. Whether you're a flat white loyalist or an adventurous filter drinker, there's something here for you.

Espresso & Milk Drinks
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Espresso & Milk Drinks

From a classic espresso to a velvety flat white or a frothy cappuccino, all made with our house blend, pulled with care.

Cold Brew & Iced
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Cold Brew & Iced

Smooth, slow-steeped cold brew or an iced latte over ice. Perfect for when the sun finally shows up.

What's on

Upcoming events

29JUL
Community

BBQ & Banter Club

Wednesday18:00 – 21:00

A men's mental health evening featuring lived experience talks, a Q&A panel, and a round of comedy to close the night. Free BBQ for everyone who attends. Come as you are — all welcome.

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14AUG
Quiz Night

Quizzing at the Café

Friday19:00

Put your knowledge to the test at our café quiz night. £6 entry per person, teams of up to 6. Grab your crew and book your spot — it's going to be a good one.

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27AUG
Community

BBQ & Banter Club

Thursday18:00

The first BBQ & Banter was so well received we couldn't stop at one. Join us again for another evening of lived experience talks, good food, and great company. Free BBQ for all who attend — come as you are.

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22AUG

Ibiza Chillout Afternoon

Music
Saturday·14:00 – 22:00
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22AUG

Let's Talk

Community
Saturday·16:30 – 17:30
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8OCT

Shared Journeys – Real Life Stories

Community
Thursday·10:00 – 12:30
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12NOV

Shared Journeys – Real Life Stories

Community
Thursday·10:00 – 12:30
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10DEC

Shared Journeys – Real Life Stories

Community
Thursday·10:00 – 12:30
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Get in touch

We'd love to hear from you

Got a question, a catering enquiry, or just want to say hello? Drop us a message and we'll get back to you.

Hollyhock Café, Old Heath Recreation Ground, Recreation Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2HE
Hollyhock Café — coffee, food, community

A little corner of calm in Colchester. Come for the coffee, stay for the atmosphere.

Opening Hours

  • Mon / Tue / Fri9:00 – 17:00
  • Saturday / Sunday9:00 – 17:00
  • Wed / ThuClosed

Find Us

Old Heath Recreation Ground
Recreation Road
Colchester, Essex
CO1 2HE
© 2026 New Town Community Roots CIC. All rights reserved.— Hollyhock Café is a trading arm of New Town Community Roots CIC.