Alchemista Coffee Potions

We took a friend here for her birthday, decided on Afternoon Tea. For me and one friend it was an effort as we had to a) go upstairs and b) the restroom was up another flight of stairs. So definitely not disabled friendly BUT that is down to it being an old building. There is a little space downstairs or they can do takeaway so don't totally discount here if you're "stair challenged"
The staff were lovely, decor interesting and the coffee delicious!
I would says it's an average selection and now we've been I would think to ask for any pickle or condiments to be served separate from the sandwiches. I didn't order so I don't know if other breads are an option, been a while since I've had white bread but then sometimes egg mayo tastes so much nicer in white bread! 😁
The cakes were very nice and, I believe, made on the premises. Not sure where they sourced their strawberries but they were divine!
Definitely worth a visit and don't be afraid to ask the questions when booking.

Booked afternoon tea for birthday treat, the sandwiches and cakes were beautifully presented and so many!! Boxes provided for us to take the left overs home! Lots of of extra special coffees the building was so nicely decorated staff were really helpful definitely recommend

I’ve been thinking about the Black Toade I had here. It was so delicious like a dessert I couldn’t believe it. I would love to return one day. The menu is so fun and interesting and it’s in such a lovely spot. Wonderful coffee beans on sale too.

My go-to coffee shop with lots of choice, lovely friendly and generous staff, plenty of seating without being crowded. I'd call it a hidden gem but Alchemista is pretty popular with regulars! I love their coffee and any cakes they serve. Very steampunk asthetic and awesome skull shaped glasses if you order a special drink.

Fantastic shop! So unique and me and my husband tried their special drinks! Amazing! I have the toad and he had some Magnus drink. Both delicious! Although my husband's was very strong! Could only handle a sip! The cafe has 2 levels of seating. Metal stairs to access 2nd level and the toilets are on the 3 rd but the stair case is very steep. There are baby changing facilities in the ladies toilet but again, lots of steep stairs. But the bathrooms are as unique as the rest of the shop! Very friendly staff who allowed us to bring our dog in too. Thank you Alchemista for a great treat!!! Xx

My partner and I like trying different cafes around Norwich. The Alchemista has been one of our favourites. I always have the flat white, which is really good, and my partner has the English Breakfast tea, which he likes. There is always nice music playing in the background too - mostly 80s it seems. A great place for a chilling with a nice cup of coffee or tea.

Probably the best hot chocolate so far i had in Norwich. Really popular place and small, so if you bring a group of 5 people will be hard to find sits to everyone. (I believe there's only one table for 5/6 people. But worth going!

It was Samual Johnson who said that "A man who is tired of London is tired of life".

Well, someone who is tired of St Gregorys Alley, is tired of Norwich. For this alley is the funnel through which trundles much of the population of the city: The young and the trendy, along with the homeless, the garrulous, the elderly and the gracious.

At the point where the alley opens up into a happy little handkerchief of democratic green, is "Alchemista Coffee Potions".
Unfortunately, however good their coffee is, it is not magic. If it was, then perhaps the staff might be more inclined to smile and show some charm and engagement.

The name itself, conjours up the world of Harry Potter; however the conjouring is not very effective. Instead of entering a tuck shop in Hogwarts, you are transported instead to the anteroom of a torture chamber in Berlin.

The coffee is consistently good, though expensive, the pateries, like the staff and the decor, are poor, and look like they have been slapped about too much for their own good. 4 Stars 🌟