Leoni is a charming coffee shop in the small North Yorkshire town of Malton.
Simon Robertson, the owner, fell in love with coffee culture while backpacking around the world (a man after my own heart). He is a passionate, friendly chap and serves a terrific brew.
Simon has collected various national barista titles and competed successfully at the World Barista Championships. Leoni won the BSA Best Beverage Experience Award 2006, a national prize in recognition of outstanding coffee shops.
Despite the accolades, the café retains a rustic, down-to-earth appearance. Old tables, untidy bookshelves and piles of newspapers. It is welcoming, charming and utterly unpretentious.
This is a haven for coffee lovers. The menu describes the varied options in detail. I plumped for a cappuccino, which was (and remains, as of August 2008), the best cappuccino I’ve ever had; carefully prepared and presented, with stunning taste.
There is food available of course, but plenty of space (downstairs and up) for sitting with just a hot drink.
If Simon is not around his well-trained baristas take good care and serve with a friendly smile.
It’s a super place in the finest traditions of coffee culture.
Malton
North Yorkshire
BSA Best Beverage Experience Award: (http://www.beverageserviceassociation.com/awards.asp.
Simon Robertson is quoted extensively in this BBC article: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/7204551.stm
Amended August 2008
Excellent lunch stop with friends. Good coffee, food and service
NICE! Lovely hot choclate
This cafe serves the best espresso for miles around. I visit it whenever I am in Malton and am never disappointed, I can recommend their food as well
I LOVE LEONI, BEST COFFEE EVER!!! ALWAYS DROP IN ON A SATURDAY LUNCH TIME. LOVE THE CHEESE ON TOAST, SOOO CHEESY, PLEASE CAN I HAVE A JOB THERE!! LOVE YOU XX
Amy, as you visit Leoni every Saturday you’re best best is to apply for a job in person. This website has no connection with Leoni and we can’t forward messages.
The best coffee in Britain. Worth travelling from Norfolk for one of Simon’s coffees. Great atmosphere. A very special place.
We visit most Fridays or Saturdays sometimes both! excellent Coffee, lovely food and wonderful staff.
I VERY MUCHLY ENJOYED MY AFTERNOONLY COFFEE STOP. I WAS RATHER PLEASED TO SEE THE LOVE AND AFFECTION FOR DELICIOUS COFFEE, HOWEVER NEXT TIME I WOULD PREFER SOME ICED-TEA (BECAUSE THATS THE CRAZE IN THE HOLY LAND) ANYWAY, AS MUCH AS I LOVED THE SERVICE A ‘VIPHP’ (VERY IMPORTANT HOLY PERSON) DESIGNATED AREA WOULD BE MUCHLY APPRECIATED SO I DONT HAVE TO SIGN ALL THOSE BIBLE BASHERS BIBLES (:
YOURS FAITHFULLY,
JESUS, SON OF GOD.